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AdvancingVC
by Context Ventures
At Context Ventures, our podcast “AdvancingVC” covers all things startup and venture capital – primarily, how venture capital is changing from the emerging manager perspective. We’ll be talking with venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders who are actively working at the frontiers of our industry and are advancing venture capital.
Episodes
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James Currier: Access, Network Effects, and the Future of Venture Capital
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with James Currier, General Partner at NFX, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential early-stage venture firms. A repeat founder who helped build and exit multiple companies before moving into venture, James has spent decades studying the...
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Defense Tech Power Laws & Founder Scar Tissue with Jackson Moses
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jackson Moses, Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, a Dallas-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on defense tech and national security. A former operator who built and exited two companies before becoming a...
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From Allocator to Advocate: How Screendoor is Reshaping Early-Stage VC
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Rhode, partner at Screendoor, a trailblazing venture capital platform designed to support emerging managers and expand access for limited partners (LPs) in early-stage investing. With a background spanning Bloomberg data…
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Zachariah George on Africa’s Startup Boom and What Investors Are Missing
In this compelling episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Zachariah George, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures, to explore the rise of venture capital across the African continent and why Africa represents the most exciting frontier for early-stage investing...
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Milana Kuzmanovic on World Innovation Lab’s Venture Capital Approach and Cross-Border Expansion
In this insightful episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Milana Kuzmanovic, a key figure at World Innovation Lab (WiL), to explore the dynamic intersection of Japanese corporate venture capital, cross-border startup expansion, and fund-of-funds investing. Milana shares her unique...
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Inside the Mind of an LP: Morgan Creek’s Frank on Backing Key-node VCs, and Power Laws
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Frank, Director at Morgan Creek Capital, for an expansive and transparent look into one of the most experienced fund-of-funds perspectives in early-stage venture capital. With over two decades of experience and a track record of…
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Building Enduring Venture Firms: Trust, Learning, and Inclusivity with Aakar Vachhani
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Aakar Vachhani, Managing Partner at Fairview Capital, as he shares insights from his remarkable 15+ year journey in venture capital. Starting at Fairview in 2008 without an Ivy League pedigree or prior investment experience,...
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Crafting Venture Excellence: Lessons from Ahoy Capital’s Founder - Chris Douvos
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Chris Douvos—one of venture capital’s most thoughtful LPs and the founder of Ahoy Capital—to explore what it really means to build enduring firms and support breakthrough investors in an increasingly competitive landscape. With decades…
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Navigating the Evolution of Seed and Pre-Seed Investing: Insights from Jeff Clavier
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Jeff Clavier, founder of Uncork Capital, a pioneer in seed-stage venture investing with over 21 years of experience backing more than 280 companies including Fitbit, Eventbrite, and Postmates. Jeff shares the evolution of seed and...
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The VC Playbook: Navigating Startup Risks, Teams, and Market Resets with Danielle Viappiani
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of venture capital with Danielle from GC1. Discover how grit and curiosity are essential traits for founders and fund managers alike, and why VC is more than just funding—it’s a unique form of innovation finance shaping…
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Speed, Distribution & AI: What Today’s Best Founders Get Right - with Amanda "Robby" Robson
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Amanda “Robby” Robson, a Solo GP and founder of Modern Technical Fund, to unpack what it really takes to back—and become—a breakout early-stage founder in today’s AI-fueled market. From defining your category to mastering distribution,...
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Building in Deep Tech: Fundraising, Inflection Points & Energy Innovation with Andrew Rubenstein
In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew from Shorewind Capital, a venture capital firm focused on follow-on investing in deep tech, health, and climate startups. Andrew dives into Shorewind’s unique investment strategy, which emphasizes backing companies post-seed through Series A and beyond,...
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Why Pre-Seed Isn’t Just Small Seed - Charles Hudson’s VC Playbook
In this episode, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, shares how his firm backs 80–100 pre-seed startups per fund—and why that strategy defies traditional venture expectations. He dives into portfolio construction, founder support, and how Precursor maintains quality and...
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Inside Venture – Winter Mead on Launching and Scaling Emerging VC Funds
In this episode, we’re joined by Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital, a platform designed to support the next generation of venture capital managers. With a background as an LP at Sapphire Ventures, Winter brings a unique perspective on what it takes to raise and run a successful VC fund...
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Unlocking VC Success Through Data-Driven Insights — Peter Walker of Carta
In this episode, we dive into how Carta is transforming venture capital through data-driven insights and smarter decision-making. Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights, shares his journey and reveals how the platform helps founders and fund managers navigate complex private market challenges —...
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Redefining Venture Capital with Kanyi Maqubela
In this insightful episode of AdvancingVC, we sit down with Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures and one of the most thoughtful voices in early-stage investing. From his remarkable journey as a refugee from South Africa to building a career at the forefront of Silicon Valley…
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Investing at the Intersection of Culture & Capital with Megan Ruan of Gold House Ventures
In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia sits down with Megan Ruan, a General Partner at Gold House Ventures, to explore how venture capital can power cultural change. Megan shares her journey from managing a $2B VC portfolio at the Johnson & Johnson family office to co-founding Gold House...
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Francisco Gomez on Vault Fund, Company Creators, and the Future of Venture Studios
In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia speaks with Francisco Gomez, Partner at Vault Fund, a fund of funds dedicated exclusively to investing in venture studios — or as Vault calls them, company creators. Founded in 2021, Vault is at the forefront of a fast-evolving space that’s…
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Venture Everywhere: The Global Mindset Shaping Tomorrow's Startups with Jenny Fielding
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Jenny Fielding, partner at Everywhere Ventures and author of Venture Everywhere. Jenny shares her journey from law and finance to founding startups, and how she’s reshaping the venture capital landscape with a truly global...
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Revolutionizing Venture Capital: Insights on Emerging Managers, Strategy, and the Future of VC
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of venture capital and endowment investing, with a focus on emerging managers and early-stage opportunities. Our guests, Grace Brown and Ethan Sun of Vanderbilt University, share insights into how their investment...
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Lyon Wong on V0's Vision: Transforming the VC Landscape
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we sit down with Lyon Wong, a Partner at V0, to dive deep into the evolving world of venture capital. Lyon shares his insights on the rise of emerging managers, the changing dynamics between general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs), and how new...
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Investing in the Future: Renata Aráuz-DeStefano on Venture Capital, Women Leaders & Pivotal Ventures
In this episode of AdvancingVC, we’re joined by Renata Aráuz-DeStefano, an investor at Pivotal Ventures, where she leads efforts to invest in women-led and mission-driven funds. Renata shares her unique journey—from investment banking to startup founder, microfinance, and climate investing—and...
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Client Relationships in Investment Consulting and a Deep Dive into Venture Capital With Ned McGuire
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia and Lenore sit down with Ned McGuire, Managing Director at Wilshire Associates, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital and institutional investment. Ned shares his unique journey from actuarial science to leading asset allocation...
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Revolutionizing Cap Tables: Henry Ward Talks Carta and the Future of Venture Funds
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we sit down with Henry Ward, the visionary founder of Carta, to dive deep into the changing landscape of venture capital and the cap table industry. From the early days of building Carta to its pivotal role in transforming how venture funds and…
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Diving into the World of Venture Capital and Emerging Managers with Courtney McCrea
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we’re joined by Courtney McCrea, co-founder of Recast Capital, a firm dedicated to supporting diverse emerging managers in venture capital. Courtney shares her journey in VC, the challenges of navigating an industry often dominated by a lack of…
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The Sociologist Venture Capitalist: Hans Tung on Unlocking Global Innovation
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Hans Tung, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, and Neil Devaney from Necessary Ventures, to discuss the evolving landscape of venture capital from the perspective of an emerging manager. Hans, a 12-time member of the Forbes…
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Empowering Startups: Kathleen Estreich on Marketing Advantages in Venture Capital
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim sits down with Kathleen Estreich, a partner at Pear VC and co-founder of MarketOne, to discuss her unique journey from leading marketing teams at tech giants like Facebook and Box to investing in early-stage startups. Kathleen shares her insights on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
At Context Ventures, our podcast “AdvancingVC” covers all things startup and venture capital – primarily, how venture capital is changing from the emerging manager perspective.
We’ll be talking with venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders who are actively working at the frontiers of our industry and are advancing venture capital.
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Context Ventures
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