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Each week, StrictlyVC Editor-in Chief Connie Loizos and Alex Gove, a former journalist, VC, and operating exec, review the top stories in StrictlyVC and interview a mover and shaker in the world of tech. 

  1. 13시간 전

    Why the founder of BuzzFeed is building an AI-Native social media platform with Jonah Peretti

    Today Connie and Alex are joined by Jonah Peretti who has been working in digital media for the past two decades as the founder and CEO of BuzzFeed—a brand that has seen a ton of evolution. Last month, Jonah announced the next phase of Buzzfeed, a social media platform that will use AI to ensure a positive environment. They’re investing $10 million into BuzzFeed island which is an AI-native social media platform. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:19 - Previewing BF Island: A New AI-Native Social Platform 09:40 - Reimagining the Internet: From Crack Cocaine to Beer and Wine 11:16 - AI Models, Guard Rails, and Creative Hallucinations 15:26 - BuzzFeed's Business Model and Financial Strategy 18:30 - Divesting Complex Networks and First We Feast 22:03 - AI's Role in Content Creation and Media Efficiency 25:48 - The Closure of BuzzFeed News and Digital Journalism Challenges 28:24 - Balancing Financial Pressures with Creative Innovation 32:33 - Future of Media and Launching New Platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34분

  2. 3월 18일

    The rise of secondaries and seed-stage liquidity with Michael Kim

    This week on StrictlyVC Download TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC’s Alex Gove are joined by Michael Kim, the long-time VC and founder of Cendana Capital where he has built a $2.6 billion portfolio focused exclusively on seed and pre-seed funds, backing some of the most successful emerging managers in the industry. In this episode they discuss Cendana’s latest $600 million fundraise, the rise of secondaries and how they’re affecting returns, how Cendana’s team sniffs out the winners in a competitive market, and of course we got into how AI is changing the startup ecosystem. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:49 - The Fundraising Journey and Institutional Investors 05:20 - Key Partnerships and Early Support 07:48 - Growth and Investment Strategy Adjustments 11:20 - The Rise of Secondaries in Venture Capital 14:32 - Identifying and Backing Emerging Fund Managers 17:24 - The Impact of AI on Venture Capital and Startups 18:19 - Changing Venture Investment Structures and Trends 20:26 - Spotlight on New Fund Managers 21:41 - Co-Investments, SPVs, and Strategic Adjustments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25분

  3. 3월 11일

    VC Aileen Lee Still Sees the Most Promise in Mundane Tech

    In this episode TechCrunch Editor in Chief, Connie Loizos, is joined by Aileen Lee the founder of Cowboy Ventures. Aileen coined the term "unicorn" in a TechCrunch article all the way back in late 2013. In this conversation, they discuss what’s on the horizon for Cowboy Ventures and how she’s thinking about AI’s impact on job creation, automation, and new business models—while also giving listeners a glimpse into Cowboy’s own recent team changes. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 04:30 - The Startup Liquidity Crisis and Venture Capital Overload 06:59 - The Secondary Market and Startup Exits 12:00 - Investing in "Unsexy Tech" 19:46 - Changes at Cowboy Ventures and Team Transitions 21:30 - The Workforce of the Future and AI’s Role 31:25 - AI’s Role in Reviving Consumer Tech 34:21 - AI’s Potential to Reinvent Everyday Processes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35분

  4. 3월 5일

    Can Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian bring Digg back?

    In this week's episode, Connie Loizos is joined by Kevin Rose, best known for founding Digg. The news aggregator changed the way people engaged with the news back in 2004, and it's apparently coming back. That’s right. Kevin joined forces with Alexis Ohanian – his former rival and the co-founder of Reddit, and Digg’s new CEO Justin Mezzell to relaunch Digg for a completely new and expanded audience. In this conversation, Rose shares the story behind repurchasing Digg, why now is the perfect moment for a comeback, and how AI will play a key role in moderating and enhancing online discourse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38분

  5. 2월 26일

    Chris Farmer of SignalFire is betting the venture industry will never look the same

    In this episode of StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos is joined by Chris Farmer, founder of SignalFire, to discuss the current state of venture capital. With many startups stuck in financial limbo and no clear path to exit, Farmer shares why he believes the industry has a structural problem. He also shares his perspective on new funding mechanisms, including secondary sales and venture buyouts, and why founders should rethink their exit strategies. Plus they touch on AI-driven investing and why having a decades worth of industry data gives SignalFire a competitive edge.  00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Chris Farmer on SignalFire’s Investment Strategy 04:28 - The Role of Data and AI in Venture Capital 06:52 - Measuring SignalFire’s Performance and Returns 08:38 - The Liquidity Challenge in Venture Capital 10:18 - The Rise of Secondary Sales and Venture Buyouts 13:02 - Alternative Financing Models for Startups 14:00 - The Impact of Political and Economic Shifts on VC 16:33 - Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18분

  6. 2월 18일

    Slow Ventures creates a creators fund, Meta enters the humanoid bot race, and everything else you may have missed

    This week on StrictlyVC Download, we're catching our breath and catching up with all of the news that's been happening in the industry. Connie Loizos and Alex Gove are breaking down the top headlines from Slow Ventures’ new creator fund, to Meta’s step into the humanoid robot race, to the continued saga between Elon Musk and Open AI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22분

  7. 2월 11일

    Nirav Tolia is turning to AI to keep things neighborly on Nextdoor

    In this episode, Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins Connie and Alex to talk about the challenges of running a public company, his strategy to improve user engagement, and why he’s betting on AI and third-party content to make Nextdoor indispensable. They also get into Nextdoor's current product overhaul and whether an acquisition is on the table. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:49 - Fixing Nextdoor’s Product and User Experience 05:42 - Bringing in New Content and Third-Party Publishers 08:01 - Addressing Toxicity and User-Generated Content Challenges 12:54 - Using AI to Improve Conversations and Reduce Conflict 15:38 - Privacy, Data Use, and AI Training at Nextdoor 21:12 - Who Owns Nextdoor and Investor Confidence 23:18 - Financial Challenges and Nextdoor’s Path to Growth 26:44 - The Role of Acquisitions and Industry Consolidation 27:44 - Would Nextdoor Consider Selling? 28:43 - A Radical Reimagining of Nextdoor’s Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32분

  8. 2월 4일

    Dub, an app at the intersection of TikTok and Wall Street, has teens talking

    In this episode, hosts Connie and Alex sit down with Steven Wang, the 23-year-old founder of Dub, a rapidly growing copy trading platform. Wang shares how Dub is revolutionizing retail investing by allowing users to automatically mirror the portfolios of top traders, hedge fund managers, and even politicians like Nancy Pelosi. He also dives into the challenges of navigating financial regulations, his entrepreneurial journey from dropping out of Harvard, and his vision for reshaping the asset management industry. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - How Copy Trading Works 04:18 - User Demographics and Popular Portfolios 06:09 - Dub’s Growth and Fundraising 06:29 - Customer Acquisition and Marketing Strategies 07:37 - Influencers, Hedge Funds, and Monetization 12:39 - Regulation and Compliance Challenges 15:29 - Social Investing vs. Traditional Investing 17:56 - Risk, Education, and Investor Behavior 19:56 - Dub’s Business Model and Revenue Streams 22:50 - Expansion Plans and Future Innovations 26:04 - Steven’s Entrepreneurial Journey 30:53 - Regulation’s Role in Fintech Innovation 31:47 - Investing, Gambling, and Market Accessibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35분
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Each week, StrictlyVC Editor-in Chief Connie Loizos and Alex Gove, a former journalist, VC, and operating exec, review the top stories in StrictlyVC and interview a mover and shaker in the world of tech. 

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    Connie Loizos & Alex Gove
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    2020년 - 2025년
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