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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Joe Dormani, founding Principal at Thomson Reuters Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com

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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Ray Zhou (@rzhou186), cofounder of Affinity. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com

Episode Chapters:


Introduction - 0:00
Ray’s Origin Story - 1:22
Relationship Intelligence and the VC Tech Stack - 5:43
Affinity’s Evolution - 21:24
Technology’s Impact on Our Relationships - 23:37
Favourite Books & Closing Thoughts - 34:09

Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast—uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.

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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Stephanie Manning Cohen (@steph_manning07)! As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com

Episode Chapters:


Introduction - 0:00
Stephanie’s Origin Story - 1:03
What is ‘Platform’? - 3:44
The Platform Role - 5:43
When Should Firms Start Building A Platform Team - 11:40
Creating & Measuring Success - 17:15
Platform Misconceptions - 29:47
LH & Closing Thoughts - 32:01

Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast—uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. 

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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brad Feld (@bfeld) and Matt Blumberg (@mattblumberg) about the re-release of their book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors. 

Episode Chapters:


Introduction - 0:00
Brad & Matt’s Origin Stories - 1:31
The Startup Board - 5:01
VCs and the Board - 16:20
Brad & Matt’s Superpowers - 24:27
Taking Up The Mantle, Joining Your First Board - 28:12
Closing Thoughts - 33:45

Books Mentioned by Brad & Matt:


Loved by Martina Lauchengco (Matt)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin(Brad)
The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara(Brad)
Upgrade by Blake Crouch (Brad)
Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson (Brad)

Other References: 


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Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast—uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com!

👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.

We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Diana Hsieh (@Dianasaur323). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com!

Episode Chapters:


Introduction - 0:00
Diana’s Origin Story - 1:27
VCs Say The Darndest Things - 10:51
VCs & Social Selling - 13:40
Life as a VC vs Founder - 17:26
Hiring, Dutch Ovens and What Gets Diana Excited - 28:39

👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.

We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Heather Hartnett (@HeatherHartnett). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com!

Articles Rachel referenced in her first question:


Building and Investing in the Human Needs Economy - Part 1
The Future of Work is Human - Part 2

Articles Heather quotes re: piece she writes on firm founders / emerging VCs:


Predictions For 2022 According To Emerging Managers In VC
The Opportunity for Family Office To Outperform Over the Next Decade

Heather’s Forbes article referenced at the end:


Joining An Existing Fund Versus Starting Your Own

Episode Chapters:


Introduction - 0:00
Heather’s Career Origin Story - 1:11
Founding Human Ventures - 8:47
Need to Haves’ & Heather’s Thesis - 11:10
Founder-Funder Fit & the Founders of the Future  - 17:58
Human’s First Five Years - 22:38
Building A More Diverse Ecosystem - 27:50
Closing Thoughts - 37:58