Frameless Podcast

Zypsy

Frameless is a podcast about the raw ideas, early conviction, and the bold decisions that shape standout companies. We talk to founders, investors, and creative thinkers who see the world differently. From unshipped designs to contrarian beliefs, Frameless explores the thinking behind the ideas — before it’s polished, approved, or obvious.

Episodes

  1. Oceans of Venture Capital

    10/13/2025

    Oceans of Venture Capital

    “Be the VC founders truly want.”  Joshua Rahn, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Oceans, is a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits — including selling his first tech startup to Sony 550 Ventures. Later, as one of the first ten hires at Facebook’s New York office, he helped partners unlock the potential of its growing platform. Now at Oceans Ventures, Josh shares why building a VC firm that truly serves founders requires more than capital — it’s about trust, talent, and playing the long game. ✨ In this episode, Josh shares:  01:30 Josh’s Journey — From Startup Exits to Facebook NY  04:50 The Entrepreneurial Spirit & Endurance in Startups  10:00 Founding Oceans Ventures & Its “Oceans 12” Philosophy  18:30 Supporting Founders with Capital, Talent & the Venture Game  26:49 Why Go-to-Market & Monetization Are Non-Negotiable  28:49 Common Founder Mistakes: Hiring Slow, Firing Fast  31:30 The Loneliness of Founding — And the Value of Support  45:00 Long-Term Success: Kindness, Trust & Community 📌 Connect with Joshua Rahn:  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarahn/ 📌 Connect with the Host:  Matt Kim, CEO of Zypsy  🐦 X: https://x.com/withmattkim 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkim-/ 📌 Connect with Zypsy:  🐦 X: https://x.com/zypsycom 🌐 Website: https://www.zypsy.com/ 🎧 Listen to Frameless Podcast:  🔗 Apple Podcast | https://shorturl.at/bLIgK 🎵 Spotify | https://shorturl.at/KikKA Frameless is a podcast where we explore raw ideas and bold convictions before they’re obvious. #FramelessPodcast #VC #FoundersFirst #OceansVentures #Startups #VentureCapital

    56 min

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Frameless is a podcast about the raw ideas, early conviction, and the bold decisions that shape standout companies. We talk to founders, investors, and creative thinkers who see the world differently. From unshipped designs to contrarian beliefs, Frameless explores the thinking behind the ideas — before it’s polished, approved, or obvious.