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More Equity
by Harlem Capital
"More Equity" takes you inside the world of Harlem Capital. In each podcast, we discuss the startup and venture capital landscape with founders, investors, and top industry leaders.Harlem Capital is a New York-founded early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to change the face of entrepreneurship by investing in 1,000 diverse founders over the next 20 years. We are focused on investing in minority and women founders in the United States, LatAm, and Africa.We want to hear from you! Send feedback to [email protected] or DM us @HarlemCapital. And please subscribe, rate, and review!
Episodes
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Inside Field Ventures: From 3 Unicorn Bets to Starting His Own Fund
Richard Kerby has worked in investment banking and venture, co-founded Equal Ventures, and just launched Fund I for Field Ventures. Most investors talk about going from zero to one. Kerby focuses on the zero: the months before a founder writes a line of code, when picking the right problem…
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Inside Fizz: $40m raised for social media
Teddy Solomon dropped out of Stanford at 19 to build Fizz, the anonymous campus social app that's now live on 800 college campuses and closing in on 1,500 by the end of the year. In this episode, Teddy tells Jarrid Tingle the full story: how a COVID-era dorm launch turned into a company that's...
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Inside Tech:NYC: 10 Years Building New York Tech Ecosystem
Julie Samuels has spent a decade building the connective tissue between New York City's tech industry and its government. As President and CEO of Tech:NYC, she's become one of the most trusted voices bridging Silicon Alley and City Hall, translating policy for founders and founders for...
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Inside Eniac: From a $1.6M Fund to $220M
Nihal Mehta co-founded ENIAC Ventures nearly 16 years ago with a $1.5 million fund. Today the firm invests out of a $220 million fund and has become one of New York's most active early-stage backers of AI-native companies. In this episode, Nihal breaks down how he's built an "army of AI agents"...
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Inside Primary VC: $1.65B AUM for seed investing
Ben Sun co-founded Primary Venture Partners in 2015 on a simple, contrarian bet: that New York City was an overlooked startup ecosystem on the edge of an inflection point. A decade later, Primary manages $1.6 billion and Ben serves as Head of R&D, running incubations and new ventures including...
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Inside Nuvocargo: The AI Agents Taking Over North American Freight
Deepak Chhugani is a two-time founder and the CEO of Nuvocargo, the agentic platform powering North American freight end to end. Since raising over $85 million from QED Investors, NFX, and others, Nuvocargo just shipped its biggest launch yet: Nuvo AI, a fully agentic freight execution engine…
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Inside Rain: Three Rounds, Ten Months, $250M Series C
Charles Yoo-Naut is the Co-Founder and CTO of Rain, the stablecoin payments infrastructure platform that scaled from a side project to a $2 billion company in under four years. A two-time founder, Charles sold his first company to Intuit in 2015 and spent nearly five years there learning how to...
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Inside Dorm Room Fund: 8 Unicorns in 7 years
Molly Fowler has spent seven years running Dorm Room Fund, a student-led venture fund built out of First Round Capital that has backed over 500 student founders and produced eight unicorns, including an early check into Cursor. In this episode, she breaks down why campus remains one of venture's...
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Inside Lerer Hippeau: Why Consensus VC Is a Losing Game
Today's conversation with Ben Lerer covers what most investors won't say out loud: consensus investing is a bad business. We unpack the AI hype cycle, why New York is positioned to win the application layer era, and how Lerer Hippeau built a $1.4B seed franchise on non-obvious bets. And we go…
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Inside Espa AI: How Deon Nicholas Raised $115M to Build AI
In this episode of Winners Welcome, we sit down with Deon Nicholas, founder and CEO of Espa AI, the AI executive assistant built for founders, operators, and anyone trying to achieve more. Before Espa, Deon founded Forethought, where he raised over $115M and became one of the earliest leaders in…
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Inside Replit: From Coding Tool to $9B AI Platform
In this episode, Aman Mathur joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping the way software gets built. We talk about what’s changed inside Replit as the platform has scaled, why AI agents are lowering the barrier to creation, and what it takes to move from experimenting with prompts to actually…
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Inside Lava: Mitchell Jones Predicting the Future of AI Agents
Today’s conversation with Mitchell Jones covers what most founders miss: survival comes first. We unpack second-time founder advantages, fundraising psychology, and long-term trust with investors. And we go deep on why AI agents demand a new payments infrastructure.Mitchell Jones is a fintech...
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Inside Maven: What It Takes to Build a $1.7B Healthcare Company
Today’s conversation with Kate Ryder explores what it takes to build a category-defining company in one of the most complex and regulated industries in the world, healthcare. We discuss scaling Maven into a $1.7B company serving over 28 million members globally, the role of timing, resilience…
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Inside Cadre: What It Takes to Modernize a $20T Industry
Today’s conversation with Ryan Williams explores what it really takes to modernize a trillion-dollar asset class and build through cycles in one of the most competitive markets in the world. We discuss raising over $100M from top-tier investors, facilitating billions in real estate transactions,...
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Inside Google Ventures: $13B VC Fund’s Consumer AI Strategy
Today’s conversation with KJ Sidberry explores where we are in the AI super cycle and why consumer technology may be entering a new renaissance. We discuss how AI could reshape healthcare, education, play, and storytelling, and what Google Ventures looks for in the next generation of founders. KJ...
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72. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Andrew Gazdecki
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso speaks with Andrew Gazdecki, founder and CEO of Acquire. Having built multiple startups, including one he bootstrapped to $10M in annual recurring revenue, Andrew founded Acquire to make acquisitions easier for startups across the globe. Tune in as Nicole and...
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71. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Beezer Clarkson
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso connects with Beezer Clarkson, Managing Director at Sapphire Partners. With over 15 years of experience in venture capital, predominantly on the LP side, Beezer provides insights into what institutional LPs look for when evaluating emerging managers. They discuss...
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70. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Ruben Harris
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso speaks with Ruben Harris, Founder and CEO of Career Karma. Ruben started Career Karma in 2018 to provide career navigation technology to help people explore growth opportunities, and has now raised $52 million in funding and serves over 1 million people per month...
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69. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Elizabeth Yin
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso chats with Elizabeth Yin, co-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a venture capital firm aimed at democratizing wealth through startups. They delve into the importance of having a niche in VC, Hustle Fund's unique approach to investment promotion, and…
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68. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Peter Walker
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso talks with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta. Carta manages over two trillion dollars in equity for nearly two million people globally. The company is trusted by more than 30,000 companies, over 5,000 investment funds, and half a million employees for cap...
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67. More Equity: Media Masterminds - Nichole Wischoff
In this episode, Nicole DeTommaso chats with Nichole Wischoff, founder of Wischoff Ventures, which invests in early-stage, high-growth tech companies transitioning massive offline industries to online platforms. Join us as they explore Nichole’s journey of building her brand on social media...
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66. More Equity — Henri Pierre-Jacques and Gabby Cazeau
Welcome to More Equity, brought to you by Harlem Capital. In this episode, our Henri and Gabby discuss Harlem Capital's unique approach to taking breaks and time off, highlighting the the value of collective downtime. Building startups can contribute to burnout, but trusting founders and...
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65. More Equity — Henri Pierre-Jacques and Jarrid Tingle
Welcome to More Equity, brought to you by Harlem Capital. In this episode, our hosts Henri Pierre-Jacques and Jarrid Tingle delve into the pivotal role of feedback in our personal and professional lives. They unpack their distinctive methodology for feedback sessions, emphasizing the need for...
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64. More Equity — Henri Pierre-Jacques, Gabby Cazeau, and Brandon Bryant
Welcome to More Equity, brought to you by Harlem Capital. In this episode, our hosts Henri Pierre-Jacques, Brandon Bryant, and Gabby Cazeau discuss investing incentives, the influence of Elon Musk's Twitter following, the societal impact of movies like Black Panther and Barbie, and the need for...
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63. More Equity — Henri Pierre-Jacques, Gabby Cazeau, and Nicole DeTommaso
Welcome to More Equity, brought to you by Harlem Capital. In this episode, Henri Pierre-Jacques, Gabby Cazeau, and Nicole DeTommaso explore the rise of Threads as an alternative to Twitter and discuss how unique features can propel the success of platforms, using TikTok as an example. They share...
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62. More Equity — Henri Pierre-Jacques, Brandon Bryant, and Nicole DeTommaso
Welcome to More Equity, brought to you by Harlem Capital. Today, Henri Pierre-Jacques, Brandon Bryant, and Nicole DeTommaso discuss the evolution of venture capital, and how their venture strategy has become more network-driven, providing better accessibility to entrepreneurs. They dive deep into...
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61. More Equity: Latina Luminaries — Daniela Corrente
Welcome to the latest episode of More Equity's Latina Luminaries series, brought to you by Harlem Capital and hosted by Melody Hahm. We're privileged to chat with Daniela Corrente, founder of Reel, a financial platform recently acquired by Suma Wealth. Daniela shares insights into the top…
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60. More Equity: Latina Luminaries — Mariana Costa
Welcome to the latest episode of More Equity's Latina Luminaries series, hosted by Harlem Capital's Melody Hahm. In this episode, we sit down with Mariana Costa, Co-Founder of Laboratoria, Latin America's revolutionary boot camp program empowering women in tech. Mariana shares her perspective on...
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59. More Equity: Latina Luminaries — Noelle Acosta
Welcome to the latest episode of More Equity's Latina Luminaries series, hosted by Harlem Capital's Melody Hahm. In this episode, we sit down with with Noelle Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO of Noula, which provides tailored, hormone based virtual care to patiences. Noelle shares her experiences with...
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58. More Equity: Latina Luminaries — Suzy Ferreira
Welcome to the latest episode of More Equity's Latina Luminaries series, hosted by Harlem Capital's Melody Hahm. In this episode, we sit down with with Suzy Ferreira, Founder and CEO at Dinie, a complete infrastructure that enables businesses to offer credit to their customers. Suzy's journey…
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57. More Equity: Latina Luminaries — Angela Acosta
Welcome to the latest episode of More Equity's Latina Luminaries series, hosted by Harlem Capital's Melody Hahm. In this episode, we connect with Angela Acosta, the founder and CEO of Morado, a SaaS platform for the beauty salon industry in Latin America. Angela's unique upbringing and career...
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56. More Equity: Diverse Emerging Managers — Megan Ruan
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. In this episode, Gabby speaks with Megan Ruan, General Partner at Gold House Ventures. Having studied at Yale, London School of Economics, and…
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55. More Equity: Diverse Emerging Managers — Brandon Hoffman
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. In this episode, Gabby speaks with Brandon Hoffman, founder of Sunset Ventures. A Wharton alum currently based in Los Angeles, Brandon invests in...
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54. More Equity: Diverse Emerging Managers — Sydney Thomas
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. Today we speak with Sydney Thomas, founder of Impressionism Capital. Impressionism Capital invests in companies that reflect the real world, focusing…
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53. More Equity: Diverse Emerging Managers — Ana Carolina Mexia and Maria Gutierrez
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. Today we speak with Ana Carolina Mexia and Maria Gutierrez, partners at Nido Ventures. Nido is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that backs companies in...
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52. More Equity: Diverse Emerging Managers — Miguel Armaza
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. Today we speak with Miguel Armaza, founding partner of Gilgamesh Ventures. Gilgamesh is an early-stage fintech venture capital fund that invests...
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51. More Equity: Limited Partners — Hunter Somerville
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we speak with Hunter Somerville — Partner at the StepStone Group and…
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50. More Equity: Limited Partners — Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we speak with Josh Kopelman, co-founder and Partner at First Round...
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49. More Equity: Limited Partners — Travis & Ryan of the State of Michigan
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we speak with Travis Haney & Ryan Rathman from the State of Michigan...
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48. More Equity: Limited Partners — David Gilmore of the Weinberg Foundation
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we speak with David Gilmore, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at the...
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47. More Equity: Limited Partners — Amelia Gandara of Nationwide
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we speak with Amelia Gandara, Principal at Nationwide Ventures.…
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46. More Equity: Limited Partners — Josh Evans of TPG
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In today’s episode, we continue along Harlem Capital’s fundraising journey and speak with...
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45. More Equity: Limited Partners — Willie Woods of ICV
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Limited Partner Series — connecting with Harlem Capital LPs to share insights on navigating the VC fundraising journey. In this episode, we’re joined by Harlem Capital’s very first LP, Willie Woods — President…
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44. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Lisa Cuesta of Aztec
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convos Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Cuesta, who leads business...
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43. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Marty Stenson of Gemini
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convos Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Marty Stenson a Strategy &...
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42. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Cuy Sheffield of Visa
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Cuy Sheffield, Vice President and...
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41. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Erikan Obotetukudo of Audacity
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Erikan Obotetukudo — Founder and...
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40. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Anand Iyer of Pear VC
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Anand Iyer, a Visiting Partner at...
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39. More Equity: Crypto Convos — Sarah Hammer of The Wharton School
Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Hammer, Managing Director of...
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38. More Equity: Harlem Capital Goes Global — Africa & LatAm Deals
Welcome to More Equity. In today’s special episode, Managing Partner Henri Pierre-Jacques and Chief of Staff & Investor Tonna Obaze talk about Harlem Capital’s growing global footprint as we announce our first deals in Africa and Latin America. Henri & Tonna led Harlem Capital to invest in Pariti…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"More Equity" takes you inside the world of Harlem Capital. In each podcast, we discuss the startup and venture capital landscape with founders, investors, and top industry leaders.Harlem Capital is a New York-founded early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to change the face of entrepreneurship by investing in 1,000 diverse founders over the next 20 years. We are focused on investing in minority and women founders in the United States, LatAm, and Africa.We want to hear from you! Send feedback to [email protected] or DM us @HarlemCapital. And please subscribe, rate, and review!
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