"First Rodeo" | Dash Media by GSV

www.dashmedia.coLifespark is a men’s health company tackling the male fertility crisis.The company's flagship offerings include SeedCheck, an FDA-cleared at-home sperm test, and SeedBoost, a custom nutraceutical design to support sperm health and motility. Lifespark is building a comprehensive platform to address fertility and broader aspects of men’s health & wellness. First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

www.dashmedia.coPatrick Gilligan is the Founder & CEO of Somethings, a mental health platform that connects teens with a Certified Peer Specialist Mentor and clinical providers to help them feel their best. He is also the host of Somethings’ podcast, Self Disclosed. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved with Somethings, reach out at [email protected] Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

www.dashmedia.coDanny Goldman is the co-founder & CEO of Mako, a Khosla Ventures-backed company that has built an AI Investment Associate. People working in fields like private equity, asset management, and financial services spend over 3 hours a day searching for and synthesizing information. Mako functions just like a teammate that a professional can chat with - it has secure and direct access to all the data at a firm and can get quick answers, execute heavy analysis, and draft output in someone’s style in minutes. Prior to Mako, Danny graduated from Stanford University and worked for Bain & Company.Check out Mako’s launch video here.First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.