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The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.

  1. Strauss Zelnick on Embracing Change Through Innovation and Creativity | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/26/2024

    Strauss Zelnick on Embracing Change Through Innovation and Creativity | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    22 min
  2. Masters of AI with Rana el Kaliouby of Affectiva and Greg Pavlik of Oracle | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/26/2024

    Masters of AI with Rana el Kaliouby of Affectiva and Greg Pavlik of Oracle | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Jeff Berman, CEO of WaitWhat, sits down with Affectiva founder and AI investor Rana el Kaliouby and Oracle SVP Greg Pavlik to discuss the implications of AI in schools, regulations that should be implemented, and ways to bring more transparency to the industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    23 min
  3. Melting the Ice: Menlo Ventures' Approach to VC Winter with Matt Murphy | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/25/2024

    Melting the Ice: Menlo Ventures' Approach to VC Winter with Matt Murphy | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller interviews Menlo Ventures Partner Matt Murphy about the current state of venture, the firm's investment strategy in AI, and the importance of building a framework early on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    23 min
  4. The Beginner's Guide to Raising Money from Japanese LPs | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/22/2024

    The Beginner's Guide to Raising Money from Japanese LPs | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Sozo Ventures Rob Freelen sits down with Hide Kobayashi of Tokio Marine Innovation Lab and Keisuke Seki of Development Bank of Japan to share insights into raising money from Japanese LPs. They discuss common mistakes they see from GPs, the advice they'd give to those coming to Japan, and their firms' investment priorities for 2024. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    22 min
  5. Where Consumer Meets AI: What Lightspeed Sees for the Future | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/22/2024

    Where Consumer Meets AI: What Lightspeed Sees for the Future | 2024 Upfront Summit

    The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath interviews Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano and General Partner Nicole Quinn to talk about the use cases of AI for consumers, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when building. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    21 min
  6. General Catalyst Hemant Taneja: Can VC Truly Tackle Long-Term Problems? | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/22/2024

    General Catalyst Hemant Taneja: Can VC Truly Tackle Long-Term Problems? | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    22 min
  7. Technology in An Age of Geopolitical Friction with CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/22/2024

    Technology in An Age of Geopolitical Friction with CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Upfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    23 min
  8. Avaline: The Modern White Space in an Age-Old Industry | 2024 Upfront Summit

    03/22/2024

    Avaline: The Modern White Space in an Age-Old Industry | 2024 Upfront Summit

    Amanda Groves of PLUS Capital sits down with Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power to talk about the founding story of their organic wine brand, Avaline. During the interview, they discuss how they've been able to scale the business and bring transparency to the wine industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

    24 min
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The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.

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  • Creator
    Upfront Ventures
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Upfront Ventures