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The Fabric

by Lobby Capital

The Fabric, a podcast from Lobby Capital, explores what drives entrepreneurial success. Through in-depth interviews and case studies Buddy Arnheim, a general partner and co-founder of Lobby Capital, explores the unique motivations, characteristics, experiences, connections, and luck that propel these courageous people to challenge the status quo, push the limits, and achieve success. Engaging and uniquely insightful, the Fabric provides an inside look into the amazing people behind the next generation of industry-changing businesses and reaffirms the bespoke nature of entrepreneurial success.

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Episodes

  1. Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski | Episode 22

    In this episode of The Fabric, Buddy Arnheim sits down with Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski, a retired three-star U.S. Army leader whose 36-year career spans Special Forces, Army acquisition, and Operation Warp Speed. From growing up in rural Arkansas to graduating from West Point and serving…

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  2. Alexa and James Hirschfeld, Co-Founders of Paperless Post | Episode 21

    In this episode of The Fabric, Buddy sits down with James and Alexa Hirschfeld, the sibling co-founders of Paperless Post. From the company’s early days in 2009 to its role today as a go-to platform for designing and managing meaningful events, James and Aleksa share the personal and...

  3. Bernard Aceituno, Co-Founder of Stack AI | Episode 20

    What if you could build powerful AI-driven applications—without writing a single line of code? In this episode of The Fabric, host Buddy, General Partner and Co-Founder of Lobby Capital, sits down with Bernard Aceituno, the visionary behind Stack AI, a groundbreaking no-code platform that’s...

  4. Selina Tobaccowala, CEO & Co-founder of HomeBoost, and venture partner at Lobby Capital | Episode 19

    In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Selina Tobaccowala, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture partner at Lobby Capital. From co-founding Evite, the groundbreaking online invitation platform, to her leadership roles at Ticketmaster and SurveyMonkey, Selena has consistently...

  5. Suzanne Spaulding | Episode 18

    On this episode of The Fabric, host Buddy Arnheim sits down with Suzanne Spaulding, a national security expert and board member at Hidden Level (one of Lobby Capital's portfolio companies), to explore the qualities that make a great board member and the serendipitous moments that have shaped her...

  6. Alex Cyriac & Shobin Uralil, Co-Founders of Lively | Episode 17

    In this episode, Alex Cyriac and Shobin Uralil share how their long-standing friendship and deep familial connections became the bedrock of their successful partnership in founding Lively. With roots in South India and years of shared experiences, their relationship was built on mutual respect…

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  7. James Everingham, VP of Engineering at Meta, and venture partner at Lobby Capital | Episode 16

    On this episode of The Fabric, Buddy Arnheim interviews James Everingham, VP of Engineering at Meta, and venture partner at Lobby Capital. They discuss the unpredictable paths to successful entrepreneurship and the combination of past experiences, relationships, serendipity, and personal...

  8. Mohamed Elgendy, Co-Founder & CEO of Kolena | Episode 15

    In this episode of The Fabric podcast by Lobby Capital, host Buddy Arnheim interviews Mohamed Elgendy, founder and CEO of Kolena. Mohamed’s journey to AI mastery is a testament to following one’s instincts and seizing opportunities as they arise. Hear how his instinctual choices and willingness…

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  9. Travis Bogard, Founder & CEO of Phonon X | Episode 14

    Join us on this episode of "The Fabric," presented by Lobby Capital, as we delve into the remarkable journey of Travis Bogard, the founder and CEO of PhononX and a true pioneer in the tech industry. Starting from his innovative days at AOL, where he addressed critical system issues, to his...

  10. Vitaly Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Faros | Episode 13

    Join us on this episode as we delve into the remarkable life journey of Vitaly Gordon, whose diverse experiences span continents, careers, and cultures. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, within the former Soviet Union, Vitaly's early life was marked by the rich engineering legacy of his family, against…

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  11. Mike Dougherty, CEO & co-founder of REMIX | Episode 12

    In this episode of The Fabric podcast, host Buddy Arnheim sits down with Mike Dougherty, the co-founder and CEO of Remix, one of Lobby's portfolio companies. They delve into Mike's background and the journey that led him to start Remix. They also discuss the impact of technology on industries…

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  12. Sina Afrooze's, CEO & co-founder of Apera AI | Episode 11

    In this episode of The Fabric, Buddy explores Sina Afrooze's entrepreneurial story from his early life in Iran to co-founding Apera AI. We discuss his academic and career achievements, including a significant role at Avigilon and its acquisition by Motorola Solutions. The episode highlights…

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  13. Buddy Arnheim, co-founder of Lobby Capital | Episode 10

    In this latest episode, I am on the hot seat! My partner David Hornik turns the table and interviews me! David somehow gets me to open up about my early days in school and the swimming pool, my first crush (who happens to be my wife), my legal career journey, the founding of Titan Aerospace and...

  14. Collin Wallace, Partner at Lobby Capital | Episode 9

    Join us on The Fabric, a podcast by Lobby Capital, for an inspiring conversation with Collin Wallace, our newest partner. In this episode, our host Buddy Arnheim, chats with Collin to explore how his remarkable entrepreneurial journey brought him to join the Lobby Capital team. From his formative...

  15. Eric Carlborg, co-founder of Lobby Capital | Episode 8

    In this episode of "The Fabric," Eric Carlborg, co-founder of Lobby Capital, takes us on a journey through his life and career. From his childhood in Illinois to his time as a high-flying investment banker at Merrill Lynch, and later as the CFO of Einstein Noah Bagels, Eric shares the experiences...

  16. David Hornik, co-founder of Lobby Capital | Episode 7

    Join host Buddy Arnheim as he welcomes his Lobby Capital co-founder, David Hornik, in this episode of “The Fabric”. Together, they explore David's unique path, from his musical passions and legal career to his transition into venture capital. The duo reflects on the importance of lifelong...

  17. Frank Rohde, CEO and co-founder of Ownify | Episode 6

    Welcome to the sixth episode of The Fabric Podcast, where we explore what drives entrepreneurial success. This episode features a compelling conversation with Frank Rohde, the forward-thinking Founder and CEO of Ownify. Ownify is a trailblazing company that emerged from the very heart of the real...

  18. Carla Small, CEO and co-founder of EarlyBird | Episode 5

    In our fifth episode of The Fabric, I have the delightful opportunity to sit down with the warm and inspiring Carla Small, the co-founder and CEO of our portfolio company EarlyBird. EarlyBird is a revolutionary educational platform dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with...

  19. Ezz Fayek, CEO and co-founder of WaffarX | Episode 4

    In our fourth episode of The Fabric, I have the good fortune of sitting down with Ezz Fayek, the founder and CEO of our portfolio company WaffarX. WaffarX is Lobby Capital’s first international investment: a cash-back rewards platform serving Egypt and eventually the entire MENA region (basically...

  20. Sidharth Saxena, CEO and co-founder of Docyt | Episode 3

    In our third published episode, I sat down and talked with Sid Saxena, the co-founder and CEO of our portfolio company, Docyt. Based in Silicon Valley, Docyt is enabling much faster decision-making by enabling real-time accounting and significant cost savings. Sid talks about the origin of this...

  21. Marcus Segal, CEO and co-founder of ForeVR Games | Episode 2

    In this next episode, I sat down with Marcus Segal, the founder and CEO of ForeVR Games (https://www.forevrgames.com/). ForeVR Games has built a VR game development platform that brings amazing art, multiplayer and social functionality, and in-experience monetization to VR/MR games. Currently…

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  22. Jeffrey Cole, CEO & Founder of Hidden Level | Episode 1

    For our first episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Jeff Cole, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and his poignant learnings to date. Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Hidden Level, an inspiring startup that is revolutionizing low altitude detection with its Airspace Monitoring…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Fabric, a podcast from Lobby Capital, explores what drives entrepreneurial success. Through in-depth interviews and case studies Buddy Arnheim, a general partner and co-founder of Lobby Capital, explores the unique motivations, characteristics, experiences, connections, and luck that propel these courageous people to challenge the status quo, push the limits, and achieve success. Engaging and uniquely insightful, the Fabric provides an inside look into the amazing people behind the next generation of industry-changing businesses and reaffirms the bespoke nature of entrepreneurial success.

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