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The Silicon Valley Podcast
by Shawn Flynn
We interview famous Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. Learn their secrets and see tomorrow’s world today.
Episodes
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303 Ep Redefining Career Success: Why Working in the Public Sector Accelerates Tech Leaders with Arun Gupta
In this compelling episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation, venture capitalist, and co-author of Venture Meets Mission. As technology advances at a breakneck pace, the intersection between Silicon Valley innovation and public...
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Ep302 From AppDynamics to AI: Building, Scaling, Exiting, and Starting Again with Bhaskar Sunkara
What does it take to build a category-defining technology company, navigate a major acquisition, and then start all over again in the age of artificial intelligence? In this episode, we sit down with Bhaskar Sunkara, a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur whose career spans startup...
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Ep 301Dual-Use Technology, Defense & the Next Wave of Innovation with JP Keating
We sit down with JP Keating to explore the rapidly evolving world of dual-use technology — companies and technologies that can serve both commercial and government applications. As investors and entrepreneurs increasingly look toward defense, AI, advanced technologies, and the space economy,...
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Ep 300 Happiness, AI, Innovation & the Future of Business with Chris Yeh
What does it take to build a successful career while also creating a genuinely meaningful and happy life? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Yeh to explore the intersection of business, technology, happiness, mentorship, creativity, and the forces shaping the future. Chris shares his...
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Ep 299 Silicon Valley vs. Sacramento: Steve Hilton on AI, Entrepreneurship & California’s Economy
Steve Hilton returns for a second conversation focused on the intersection of Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship, technology, and California politics. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing political campaigns and what the rapid adoption of AI means for California’s...
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Ep 298 Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Cross-Cultural Opportunity
In this episode, we sit down with Zeus Kajita to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, business development, international markets, and personal performance. Zeus shares his journey as an entrepreneur and business builder, including the lessons he has learned developing partnerships and...
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Ep 297 AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Business withVineet Edupuganti Co-founder & CEO Cogent Security
What happens when AI becomes both the weapon and the defender? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Vineet Edupuganti to explore the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and how founders should think about building...
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EP 296 IPOs, SPACs, Uplisting & Taking a Company Public with Shari Mager KPMG U.S National Capital Markets Readiness Leader
What does it really take to prepare a company for the public markets? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Shari Mager to explore the complex process of going public, from identifying red flags and selecting the right path to navigating uplistings, SPAC transactions…
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Ep 295 Venture Capital, Startup Valuations & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Brian Mac Mahon
What does it really take to build a successful startup—and what conventional wisdom about venture capital might be wrong? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert DOJO, to explore the realities of early-stage investing, startup valuations,...
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Ep 294 Leadership, Purpose & Building a Scalable Business with Reed Nyffeler
Leadership, Purpose & Building a Scalable Business with Reed Nyffeler Episode Overview What can Silicon Valley founders learn from the world of franchising? In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Reed Nyffeler, entrepreneur, CEO, founder of Signal, and host of...
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Ep 293 AI, Hedge Funds & the Future of Financial Intelligence with Jan SzilagyiFounder & CEO of Reflexivity
What happens when a seasoned hedge fund executive applies decades of institutional investing experience to building AI-powered software for the world's most sophisticated financial firms? In this episode of Silicon Valley Successes, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Jan Szilagyi, Founder and CEO of...
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Ep 292 Investing Before the IPO: OpenAI, CoreWeave, and the Future of Public Markets Mark Klein, CEO of Neostellar
Episode Overview What if you could invest in some of the world's most valuable private technology companies—before they ever go public? In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Mark Klein, CEO of Neostellar Capital, one of the few publicly traded venture...
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Ep 291 Inside the World of SPVs: How Special Purpose Vehicles Power Private Market Investing with Mitch Mechigian
Private markets continue to evolve, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have become one of the most important tools for investors seeking access to high-growth private companies. But behind every SPV is a complex legal and operational structure that many investors don't fully understand. In this...
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Ep 290 Unlocking the Private Markets: Venture, Secondaries & Startup Investing with Brianne Lynch
For decades, investing in high-growth private companies was reserved for venture capital firms and institutional investors. Today, the rapidly evolving secondary market is changing that landscape—creating new opportunities for founders, employees, early investors, and institutions to access...
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Ep 289 Investing Beyond the Pitch & Building Great Companies with Alex Chompff
Investing Beyond the Pitch & Building Great Companies with Alex Chompff What separates legendary venture capital firms from everyone else? How do experienced angel investors identify startups with the greatest potential before everyone else sees it? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Chompff,...
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Ep 288 Precision Science, Human Impact: Commercializing Nuclear Innovation with Carrie Freeman
Guest: Carrie Freeman Title: CEO, Eden Radioisotopes Company: Eden Radioisotopes, LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-freeman/ Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Freeman, CEO of Eden Radioisotopes, to explore the intersection of deep science, commercialization,...
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Ep 287 Reinventing Angel Investing, and the Future of Fintech-with Joshua Summers
In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and fintech innovator Joshua Summers to discuss startups, venture capital, private credit, artificial intelligence, and what founders need to know to survive today's fundraising environment. Josh is a serial entrepreneur with successful...
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Ep286 From Apple to AI Lessons from Silicon Valley's Innovators with Bill Fernandez & James Cape
From Apple to AI Lessons from Silicon Valley's First Generation of Innovators Featuring Bill Fernandez & James Cape In this special fireside conversation, Silicon Valley pioneers Bill Fernandez and James Cape explore the evolution of Silicon Valley—from its roots as the Valley of Heart's Delight…
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Ep 285 The CEO Playbook – From Used Cars to AI Giants With Bryan Murphy
Episode Summary What does selling used cars have to do with leading a world-class AI translation platform? More than you might think. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, to pull back the curtain on executive leadership in the age of AI. Bryan shares his…
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Ep 284 California at the Crossroads: Capital, Policy, and the Path Forward with Steve Hilton
What happens when you apply deep operational experience to the massive, complex budget of the world’s fifth-largest economy? In this episode, we sit down with California gubernatorial candidate, author, and political commentator Steve Hilton. We dive into the structural inflection points that...
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Ep 283 Disrupting the System: Entrepreneurship, Governance, and the future of California with Elaine Culotti
What happens when you apply the raw, unfiltered mindset of a seasoned serial entrepreneur to the rigid world of state governance? In this episode, we sit down with designer, developer, and California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti to pull back the curtain on the harsh realities of...
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Ep 282 Artificial Organizations with Barry O'Reilly
Episode Title: Artificial Organizations Host: Shawn Flynn Guest: Barry O’Reilly – Co-Founder of Nobody Studios, Author, and Executive Coach Episode Summary In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Barry O’Reilly to discuss a fundamental shift in the corporate...
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281 From Pivot to Unicorn: How Hussein Fazal Scaled Super.com
In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we’re joined by Hussein Fazal, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the visionary behind Super.com (formerly SnapCommerce). With a track record that includes founding AdParlor (acquired by AdKnowledge), Hussein brings a wealth of insight into what it...
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Ep 280 The Future of Finance & Blockchain with Matthew Le Merle
Guest: Matthew Le Merle, CEO & Managing Partner, Blockchain Coinvestors About the Guest: Matthew Le Merle is a leading figure in early-stage venture capital, having previously managed Keiretsu, the world's largest angel network. In 2014, he made a strategic pivot into the digital asset space,...
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Ep 279 Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Content Productivity with AI Workflows with Dan Fineberg
Guest: Dan Fineberg, CTO and Co-founder, The Fusion Syndicate About the Guest: Dan Fineberg is a veteran technologist with over 40 years of experience working at the intersection of technology and marketing, including leadership roles at Intel Corp. and FEI Co. As CTO of The Fusion Syndicate, Dan...
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Ep 278 Robotics Startup Survival Guide: From Prototype to Profit with Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch)
Podcast Show Notes: Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch & Mechlabs) Guest: Alex Dantas, CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrfdantas/ About the Guest & Companies Alex Dantas is the CEO of two organizations that define the hardware and robotics ecosystem in…
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Ep 277 AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership: with Doug Merritt
Podcast Show Notes Guest: Doug Merritt – CEO of Aviatrix, former CEO of Splunk Host: Shawn Flynn- Managing Director os SVH Capital 🔹 Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Doug Merritt, one of the most respected leaders in enterprise technology. Doug discusses the emotional journey of...
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Ep 276 Building Better Funds & Partnerships with Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani
Guest: Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, Founder of ArthAum Group Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani is a global leader in venture capital, strategic partnerships, and capital formation. As the Founder of ArthAum Group, she has built a firm that helps funds and companies scale smarter—through tailored launch…
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Ep 275 Measuring & Managing Value with Tim Koller, Co-Author of McKinsey’s Valuation
Guest: Tim Koller, Partner at McKinsey & Company and Co-Author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies For over three decades, Valuation has been the definitive guide to corporate value creation. Called “the best practitioners’ guide to valuation” by the Financial Times and…
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Ep 274 What Makes Entrepreneurs Unstoppable? With Lori Rosenkopf
Guest: Lori Rosenkopf – Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, Wharton School Bio Lori Rosenkopf is the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Wharton’s Faculty Director for Venture Lab, she supports student...
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Ep 273 How AI is Changing Deals & Global Development with Jeff Kafka and Brian Rogers
How AI is Changing Deals & Global Development with Jeff Kafka and Brian Rogers Jeff Kafka Bay Area entrepreneur, cybersecurity startup founder, and medical device/supply chain import partner. Internationally renowned professional kiteboarder and big wave safety expert. Brian Rogers Design and...
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Ep 272 Startup Founder Pay, AI’s Impact, and Bootstrapping Trends with Pilot CEO Waseem Daher
Guest: Waseem Daher – Founder & Executive Chairman of Pilot LinkedIn: Waseem Daher Pilot: pilot.com | Founder Salary Report 2025 Bio Waseem Daher is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Pilot, a modern finance team offering bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for startups, e-commerce businesses,...
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Ep 271 Reimagining Work and Storytelling in the Age of AI with Shawn Villaron
Guest: Shawn Villaron, Vice President of Customer and Strategic Initiatives, Office Product Group at Microsoft | Former VP & GM of PowerPoint | Bay Area Site Leader | Executive Sponsor of HOLA Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Villaron, a 29-year veteran at Microsoft who…
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Ep 270 Redefining Networking and Security in the Age of AI with Pankaj Patel
Podcast Show Notes: Pankaj Patel – Redefining Networking and Security in the Age of AI Guest: Pankaj Patel, Founder and CEO of Nile | Former EVP and Chief Development Officer at Cisco | Partner at JC2 Ventures | Senior Advisor at March Capital Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with...
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Ep 269 How to Break into Venture Capital with Taylor Brandt
Join us for an insightful conversation with Taylor Brandt, a Partner at Headline, where we dive into the world of venture capital and B2B software. Taylor specializes in vertical SaaS, B2B marketplaces, and commerce infrastructure as a Partner in Headline’s In this episode, we explore Taylor's...
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Ep 268 The Mindset of a Top-Tier VC with Mercedes Bent
Mercedes Bent, formerly a Partner at Lightspeed, and a leading investor in fintech, AI, and consumer companies. Guest Bio: Mercedes Bent is a seasoned investor with a background that spans venture capital, startups, and institutional finance. As a former Partner at Lightspeed, she spent over five...
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Ep 267 Scaling Seismic Ventures with Ross Fubini
Bio: Ross is a founder, engineer, and early-stage technology investor who focuses on helping significant ideas scale up. He believes in working with "amazing people who build products indistinguishable from magic." His unique strength lies in connecting people. Episode Summary: In this episode…
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Ep 266 Building AI at the Edge of Innovation with Ben Van Roo
Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Ben Van Roo, CEO and Co-Founder of Legion Intelligence and a seasoned leader whose career spans building cutting-edge AI solutions for both the public and private sectors. From working with the Department of Defense at RAND to leading data…
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Ep 265 A Global Perspective of Venture Capital: with George Panagiotakopoulo
Guest: George Panagiotakopoulos, Innovation Ecosystem Development -Advisor, Berkeley SkyDeck Episode Summary: Join us as we sit down with George Panagiotakopoulos, who works with UC Berkeley who has a unique vantage point from his work in Europe, Asia, and beyond, George shares his insights on...
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Ep 264 Why Memory is the Unsung Hero of AI, with Thomas Coughlin
Guest: Dr. Tom Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates, IEEE Past President (2025) Website: https://tomcoughlin.com FMS Conference: https://futurememorystorage.com/ Episode Summary: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Tom Coughlin, a seasoned digital storage analyst and consultant...
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Ep 263 “Buying a Business the Right Way with Jed Morris
“Buying a Business the Right Way — Lessons from the Front Lines” Guest: Jed Morris — Acquisition Entrepreneur, Operator, and Advisor Connect with Jed on LinkedIn In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Jed Morris, a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur with firsthand…
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Ep 262 Leading in Web3 A Conversation with Arto Bendiken
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Arto Bendiken, a self-taught polymath, technologist, and entrepreneur whose journey spans building custom software in Finland at 13, contributing to defense communications for the U.S. Navy, scaling blockchain infrastructure at Aurora Labs…
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Ep 261 Beyond Spreadsheets Insights on Product Growth & Market Strategy with Anita Koimur Co-Founder & Coo at Liveflow
Guest: Anita Koimur, Co-founder & COO of LiveFlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitakoimur/ Episode Summary: Join us as we sit down with Anita Koimur, a seasoned entrepreneur and the brilliant mind behind LiveFlow. Anita shares her compelling journey from a successful career in Business...
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Ep 260 Building with Purpose: Leadership, Legacy, and Lessons from Ron Petrinovich
In this episode, we sit down with Ron Petrinovich, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Freedom Equity Group (FEG). With deep roots in Silicon Valley and a legacy shaped by family, faith, and business acumen, Ron shares pivotal moments from his entrepreneurial journey—including multiple...
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Ep 259 Subliminal Selling: How to Influence Without Saying a Word — with Rick Otton
In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Rick Otton, author of How to Sell Without Ever Saying a Word, and a global expert in communication, influence, and what he calls Subliminal Science. Rick has built a career challenging traditional sales tactics, instead unlocking the...
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Ep 258 Unlocking Innovation: The Future of IP with Jeffrey Tiong, Founder & CEO of Patsnap
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Jeffrey Tiong, the visionary founder and CEO of Patsnap, a global leader in IP and R&D intelligence. From identifying a market gap in patent data to building a unicorn that serves some of the world’s top innovators,...
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Ep 257 How VCs Think: Insights from Keshia Theobald-van Gent
In this episode, we sit down with Keshia Theobald-van Gent, a seasoned venture capital investor with deep expertise in fund economics, portfolio strategy, and founder alignment. Keshia shares her sharp insights into how today’s most successful VCs operate and what emerging fund managers and...
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Ep 256 Behind the Curtain of Venture Capital with Mohamed Ahmed
Episode Description: In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mohamed Ahmed—engineer-turned-founder, investor, and author—to explore the real mechanics of venture capital, startup life, and personal growth. Mo brings his unique perspective from launching a successful startup, exiting, and now...
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Inside the PE Playbook: Post-Acquisition Strategy with John Bisack
In this episode, Shawn sits down with John Bisack, an experienced operational strategist and advisor who specializes in helping private equity-backed companies navigate the critical post-acquisition phase. With a background in transforming businesses for profitability, growth, and long-term...
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Ep 254 How to Win in the Federal Government Market with Paul Adler
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Paul Adler, a veteran strategist in global revenue growth and a trusted advisor for companies entering the complex world of Federal Government markets. With decades of experience guiding businesses through the intricacies of federal contracting, Paul shares...
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We interview famous Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. Learn their secrets and see tomorrow’s world today.
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