Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.
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A place to talk about startups, venture capital and tech. For a full download, double-click on sandhillroad.io
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This is a podcast run by students and for students. Founded at Yale University we interview founders, innovators, and world-changers to share the insights gained in developing, launching, and scaling avant-garde ideas to the student founder community. But think less podcast and more startup catalyst. We leverage our podcast to empower fellow college founders with service providers to outsource anything needed in building a startup - a one-stop-shop for venture success .
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E52 Pricing strategies for generative AI with Orb co-founder and CTO Kshitij Grover
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Kshitij Grover, co-Founder and CTO of Orb (www.withorb.com), a billing platform provider that solves usage-based billing needs. The SF based startup has to date raised a total of c. $19.1 million across its Series A ($14 million led by Menlo) and seed ($5.1 million led by Greylock).…
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Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Fintech)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Abett empowers employers with the information they need to be more savvy consumers of healthcare. Employers are the largest payers for healthcare in the co…
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Ben Lewis & Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai (AI for GovCon)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Ben Lewis and Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Ensis leverages Generative AI to assist government contractors in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as well as managing other solic…
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Accounting, Bookkeeping and more for Startups - Andy's take with Mighty Startup (Partner Special)
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In this episode, we feature Andrew Gauthier, the founder of Mighty Startup, a seasoned executive, and investor with a passion for launching and scaling businesses globally. Andrew's background includes leading finance at Botkeeper, a startup that grew to over 100 employees and raised significant funding. Prior to Mighty Startup, he ran a successful…
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#16 - Virtual Assistants, Tax Advisory and A Unique story with Amit Maheshwari from AKM Global (Partner Special)
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In this episode, we explore the influential role of AKM Global, a leading chartered accounting firm in India, under the stewardship of Amit Maheshwari, its Managing Partner and International Tax Lead. With offices in Gurgaon, New Delhi, and Mumbai, AKM Global advises multinational giants and startups on complex cross-border tax and regulatory matte…
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Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot (Discover, Capture & Manage IP)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and Managing Partner at NextGen Chris Keller interviews Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot. IP Copilot is on a mission to make it easier for companies to uncover the novel ideas within their organizations. Chris and Austin speak about what inspired Austin to start the company, ho…
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#15 - A Deep Dive into Startup Law with Anil Advani (Partner Special)
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In this episode, we spotlight Anil Advani, a visionary startup lawyer, angel investor, and mentor whose extensive experience is shaping the future of startups in Silicon Valley and around the world. Anil's journey from prestigious law firms like Cooley Godward and Orrick Herrington to founding Inventus Law illustrates his commitment to empowering e…
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#14 Cliff Pierre - Is An Influencer A Founder By Default? TikTok Mogul Cliff Pierre and the Power of Personal Brand
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In this episode, we delve into the world of Cliff Pierre, a technology consultant renowned for his expertise in digital marketing and Web3 and niche tech expertise. With an impressive following of 1.5 million on Instagram, Cliff has become a figure in unveiling the secrets behind effective website strategies and search engine optimization. His insi…
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#13 Gary Hoberman on Revolutionizing Tech with a Codeless Platform: The Unqork Journey from Finance to Future
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In this episode, we spotlight Gary Hoberman, the visionary Founder and CEO of Unqork, whose innovative codeless platform is revolutionizing the software industry. Gary's journey from a seasoned CIO at MetLife to a groundbreaking tech entrepreneur embodies a shift towards simplifying complex technological processes. At Unqork, he's redefining softwa…
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#12 A Dive into NextGen Lab Robotics with Opentrons CEO Jonathan Badal
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n this episode, we explore Jon Brenan's influential role as CEO of Opentrons, a leading lab automation company valued at over $1 billion. Jon's strategic vision and operational expertise have been key in advancing Opentrons' mission to democratize lab automation with their flagship product, the OT-2. Under his leadership, Opentrons has become a piv…
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#11 Revolutionizing Editing with Runway - Michelle Kwon on the Dawn of AI
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In this insightful episode, we focus on Michelle Kwon's remarkable impact as Head of Operations and Finance at Runway, a dynamic AI company now valued at over $3 billion. Michelle's strategic leadership and deep financial acumen have been instrumental in scaling Runway's innovative business management solutions, significantly enhancing its market p…
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Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath (Modernizing Pathology Labs with AI)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our host Chris Keller (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath Biosystems (Vistapath), where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Vistapath is a digital health company with a mission to modernize pathology labs to increase the quality of patient ca…
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#10 The Future of SMB Digital Payments with Gen Z Founder Reed Switzer, Founder of Hopscotch
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From a New York upbringing, Reed's journey spans from diner tables to pioneering entrepreneurship in apparel and an Operations Lead role at a music streaming startup. In 2021, while studying finance and technology at Wharton, Reed founded Hopscotch—a groundbreaking FinTech startup. Hopscotch disrupts business payments with real-time, fee-free trans…
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#9 BigID with Dimitri Sirota - Creating a Unicorn in the Data Privacy Space
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Dimitri Sirota has taken the data privacy world by storm with BigID, an innovative data privacy and risk management platform that utilizes advanced machine learning and data intelligence to protect client data. Deemed by CNBC to be one of the top enterprise startups in 2022, BigID has grown to be a formidable force in the data privacy industry. In …
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Irfan Alam, Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health (Digital Health, Doctor Storefronts)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and existing Partner at NextGen Jon Bassett interviews Irfan Alam. Irfan is the Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Frontrow Health is a digital health company with a mission to increase access to healthcare at home by connecting consumers…
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Jero Beccar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyka (Collaborative Care Platform for Mental Health)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Jero Beccar, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyka.io, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Hyka offers a platform that helps healthcare providers connect their patients with vetted speciality psychiatry clinics. Jero and Dan speak about why these clin…
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#8 Sean Hundtofte with the importance of Debt Management: A Peek into Solve Finance
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Delve into the future of debt management with Solve Finance: a platform to manage financial debt. Sean Hundtofte is the co-founder and CEO, with a strong background in household finances and credit, listen to his thoughts on how financial systems and platforms like Solve Finance will shape the future of the economic industry.…
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#7 Investing in the Metaverse: Janine Yorio Unlocks the Potential of Businesses in Virtual Worlds
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Janine Yorio has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of virtual reality, immersive experiences, and the Metaverse. Raising a Series A of 60 million backed by Andreessen Horowitz along with Nas, Gunna & Baby Keem, EveryRealm has been instrumental in empowering innovative startups that are transforming the way we play, connect, and explore …
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#6 Michael Chime on the Emergency Response Space: A Look into Prepared
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Michael Chime is the founder of Prepared, a San Francisco-based technology company specializing in developing software to improve emergency response and communication. Prepared's software platform provides real-time location and situational awareness to emergency responders, allowing them to quickly assess the situation and respond appropriately an…
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E51 Raising $1bn to bringing entrepreneurship to Japan with World Innovation Lab founder and CEO Gen Isayama
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Gen Isayama, co-founder and CEO of World Innovation Lab, a Palo Alto and Tokyo based venture firm investing in growth-stage companies and serving as a bridge between startups and Japanese corporations.00:00 Intro01:30 World Innovation Lab04:10 From Japanese lawyer to Silicon Valley VC09:10 From DCM to…
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E50 Establishing a growth equity firm with Left Lane Capital founding partner Dan Ahrens
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Dan Ahrens, founding partner at Left Lane Capital, a New York based venture capital and early growth equity firm that invests in high-growth internet and consumer technology businesses. 00:00 Intro 02:43 Consumer vs. enterprise tech 05:09 Getting into venture 07:54 Raising Left Lane I 10:35 Investing …
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Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health (Autism Care Directory)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Beaming Health helps families find appropriate, expert care for children with developmental issues. Today they focus on autism care, but Ch…
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#5 Yalies Edition: Are Entrepreneurs born or made?
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We surveyed 60 Yale College and Yale School of Management students on their opinions on whether entrepreneurs are born or made. Accompanied by our creative director, we sought to compare Yalies’ attitudes with those of past guests on the podcast.על ידי Yale Entrepreneurial Society
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E49 Cooking up the future of digital food halls with Byte Kitchen founder Divyang Arora
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Divyang Arora, founder and CEO of Byte Kitchen about cooking up the future of digital food halls with Byte Kitchen founder Divyang Arora. 0:00 Intro 1:24 2 minute elevator pitch 4:27 Going all in 8:07 Business Model 14:52 The Byte Kitchen playbook 18:52 Optimal Partner Restaurant Profile 25:39 End custo…
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E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Michael Crandell, CEO Bitwarden about scaling open-source password manager Bitwarden. 00:00 Intro 00:50 What is Bitwarden 03:22 From side hustle to venture-backed 06:36 Joining a Bootstrapper at Series A 09:58 Open-source GTM 13:25 Open-source defensibility 15:35 Community vs. enterprise edition 17:37 …
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E47 Your fund size is your strategy with Kyle Harrison, GP at Contrary
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Kyle Harrison, general partner at Country about everything from the economics of whale hunting, the venture product offering to his recent joining of Contrary. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Way into venture 04:58 Time of reflection 07:24 The under-innovated venture model 10:46 Your fund size is your strategy 16:16…
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2022 Interview with Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Tech)
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Our guest for this podcast is Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett. Abett helps employers, who pay about a trillion dollars a year for healthcare on behalf of employees, to gain control over their healthcare data and become more savvy consumers of healthcare. Abett works with some of the biggest employers in the country and this helps them dramati…
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#4 Tom Lehman on the impact of Genius on the media industry
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Tom Lehman is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Genius. Genius is a platform that allows users to provide annotations and interpretation to song lyrics, news stories, poetry, and more. Genius was recently acquired by Media Labs and now holds a net worth of $160 million.על ידי Yale Entrepreneurial Society
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#3 The man who put organic green tea in energy bars: Bennett Byerley of Verb Energy.
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Bennett Byerley is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Verb Energy, a company that specializes in providing natural, vegan, and caffeinated energy bars made with organic green tea. The company has a strong customer base that seeks a natural and vegan way to boost their energy, and currently holds a net worth of $20 million.…
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#2 The Marketing mind behind the music tech industry: An interview with Dan Berger.
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Dan Berger is a seasoned technology executive with experience in both building new tech products and helping existing tech platforms innovate. As the Founder of Neon Coat, Dan is an expert in the influencer marketing space and knows how to reach Gen Z. And as marketing director for both Genius and Triller, Dan is very knowledgeable about music tech…
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E46 Uncovering tax credits (aka free money) for startups with MainStreet founder and CEO Doug Ludlow
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Doug Ludlow, co-founder and CEO of MainStreet, which helps startups and small businesses uncover tax credits. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Hipster 05:09 Happy Home Company 07:10 Starting MainStreet 11:22 The nature of Tax credits 16:03 The Path Act 17:52 The MainStreet Product 19:14 Customer success stories 20:4…
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#1 Chris Brady Jr. on the importance of sustainability in business
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Chris Brady Jr is an experienced entrepreneur with a diverse range of accomplishments. Chris has a background in venture capital, co-founding and managing a mobile AR development company and is currently managing assets for a fund. He's also started other business ventures, focusing on sustainability and innovation.…
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E45 Building a nextgen, authentic professional social network with Candor founder Kelsey Bishop
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Kelsey Bishop founder and CEO of Candor, which is a nexgen, authentic social network. 00:00 Intro 01:02 What is Candor 03:25 Single player mode 03:56 Kelsey’s background 06:19 Employee-culture fit 08:31 Getting started 10:31 Migrating from bubble 11:38 Raising the Seed 12:42 Getting pre-empted 13:50 R…
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E44 Shipping an open-source, low code enterprise tool builder with Appsmith founder Abhishek Nayak
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Abhishek Nayak the co-founder and CEO of Appsmith, which is an open-source, low code internal tool builder. 00:00 Intro 03:15 Entrepreneur in Residence at Accel 05:52 Third time at the Rodeo 09:55 Validating a startup idea at his wedding 11:38 Built for Internal facing apps 13:48 The Appsmith Customer…
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E43 Opening a global hub for tech entrepreneurs at UC Berkeley with SkyDeck founding GP Chon Tang
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Chon Tang, the founding GP of the Skydeck Fund. Chon is an experienced Silicon Valley engineer, entrepreneur and investor. He was formerly founding partner and Managing Director of Junzi Capital Engineering, a leading quantitative hedge fund investing in the commodity space. He has been actively investi…
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E42 Taking Zoom meetings like a pro with Fathom (YC W21) founder Richard White
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Richard White, the serial entrepreneur behind Uservoice and Fathom.video. Richard is a design engineer and product visionary who has been in the first YC batch with Justin Khan and Emmett Shear for Kiko (YC S05) and most recently came back to the YC W21 to see how startup kids are doing the tricks today…
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E41 Replacing credit bureaus one API integration at a time with Argyle founder Shmulik Fishman
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Shmulik Fishman, founder and CEO of Argyle, about raising the Series A through an investment memo and the firm’s mission of making user-permissioned employment data ubiquitous and reinvent credit decisioning for lenders and consumers. 00:00 Intro 00:56 What does Argyle do? 03:17 Experiencing the pain …
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E40 The world is broken, let's fix it with 8VC founding partner Drew Oetting
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Drew Oetting, founding partner of 8VC, about building a multi-billion venture firm from the ground up with Joe Lonsdale. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Operation Mask 06:33 Resilience 12:54 Views on Venture 20:06 Building 8VC / Addepar 26:30 Raising the maiden fund 30:48 8VC Investment Thesis 40:01 Drew as a VC 50:5…
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David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace (Sports Video Tech)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Trace is in the business of memories. More specifically, Trace places cameras at youth sports games and then automatically sends each player a personalized vide…
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E39 Trailblazing the silver tech category with Seth Sternberg co-founder of home-care unicorn Honor
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Seth Sternberg the co-founder and CEO of Honor, which is a managed marketplace for in-home care that has recently announced a USD 370m Series E led by Baillie Gifford. 00:00 Intro 01:19 Elevator pitch 02:19 Original inspiration 05:28 The Meebo experience 08:06 Serial founder problems 09:06 Getting the…
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E38 Helping brands build sustainable products with Novi Connect found Kimberly Shenk
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Kimberly Shenk of Novi Connect, B2B marketplace to help brands build and manufacture transparent products, which recently announced a $10.3M Series A led by Greylock00:00 Intro 02:04 Getting started with Naked Poppy 04:09 From Naked Poppy to Novi Connect 05:17 Sustainable Chemicals Market 07:30 Kimber…
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E37 Finding regulatory moats at the Series A with Jordan Nof of Tusk Venture Partners
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Jordan Nof of Tusk Venture Partners, a venture firm that invests in early-stage consumer technology startups operating in heavily regulated markets. 00:00 Intro 01:39 Investment thesis 2022 02:36 Lithic 05:02 Tusk Venture Partners 08:46 Meeting Bradley Tusk 12:52 Regulatory investment thesis 14:58 The…
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Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit (Biometric Security Tech)
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In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Anonybit keeps biometrics information secure. So that fingerprint that helps unlock your phone? Anonybit can help prevent that from being hacked. Frances a…
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E36 Running the world's largest trust experiment with Couchsurfing founder Casey Fenton
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Casey Fenton, founder of Couchsurfing and Upstock, about the early days for Couchsurfing when Casey was pioneering what has since become known as the “sharing economy” and how is is now bringing the sharing economy to the cap table with Upstock. 00:00 Intro 01:13 The Couchsurfing proof-of-concept 02:4…
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E35 Launching a startup acquisition marketplace with MicroAcquire founder Andrew Gazdecki
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Andrew Gazdecki, founder of MicroAcquire. The episode was recorded when MicroAcquire was still a fully bootstrapped one person company. A few weeks later MicroAcquire announced that it had raised a $6.3m Seed round led by Bessemer Ventures. 00:00 Intro 01:09 What is MicroAcquire? 02:55 Buying a micro-Sa…
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E34 Tackling the formalwear industry with Queenly co-founders with Trisha Bantigue and Kathy Zhou
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Queenly co-founders Trisha Bantigue and Kathy Zhou about building a consumer marketplace and tackling the formalwear industry. 00:00 Intro 00:56 The Queenly Elevator Pitch 01:52 Launching Queenly during lockdown 04:04 The pageant dress market 08:06 Formal wear resale market microstructure 10:16 The Quee…
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Michael Staton, Co-Founder and CEO of CoLearn (Virtual Charter School)
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Michael Staton is an EdTech (education technology) entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of CoLearn. As a former EdTech venture capitalist, Michael asked himself the question, “What should school school look like in an era of remote work for adults, and with an explosion of digital learning resources for kids?”His answer is CoLearn. NextGen is a …
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E33 Catching the perfect privacy wave one consent at a time with Didomi co-founder Jawad Stouli
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Didomoi co-founder and CTO Jawad Stouli about building consent management platform Didomi for the perfect privacy wave. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Early days of Didomi 03:29 Fighting a US patent troll 08:14 Building the Didomi MVP 12:18 Developer-centric platform approach 14:46 Early costumers: self-service vs. …
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E32 Incubating a space factory at Founders Fund with Delian Asparouhov
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00:00 Intro 00:24 Welcome to Miami 01:08 Operators Podcast 03:21 Finding the right guests 06:54 Delian’s founder/operator 08:22 Cohort analysis with Keith at Square 10:30 Nightingale 12:24 Operating experience at Teespring 14:24 Varda Space 17:45 Splitting time between Varda and FF 19:45 Varda Space incubation 23:50 Delian as an investor at Founder…
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E31 Building the future of remote work with Remote.com founder Job van der Voort
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In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Remote.com founder Job van der Voort about building the future of remote work. 0:00 Intro 00:49 The first two years of Remote 02:19 Preparing for the perfect Storm at Gitlab 06:17 Leaving Gitlab 10:47 Business model 14:10 Legal war chest 15:20 Fintech-payment layer 16:20 SaaS layer 17:52 Pricing 19:47 C…
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