PODCAST · business
The Trojan Venture Podcast
by Eric Traub
Sharing the personal insights and professional roadmaps of leaders in venture capital and entrepreneurship Hosted by Eric Traub, a USC 2024 Grad
Episodes
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Kelvin Beachum Jr. (NFL Player, Investor, Philanthropist)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Kelvin Beachum Jr. Kelvin is a 12 year NFL veteran, but his impact stretches far beyond the football field. As an investor, Kelvin has become deeply involved within the venture capital ecosystem, serving as a leading voice for athlete involvement in…
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Kristine Locker (Founder & CEO at Locker)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Kristine Locker. Kristine is the Founder and CEO of Locker, a free chrome extension that allows shoppers to save and organize products while shopping online. Throughout the episode, Kristine will discuss what differentiates Locker from others in the crowded...
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Phil Rosen (Award Winning Financial Reporter, Co-Founder @ Opening Bell Daily)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Phil Rosen. Phil is a USC alum and an award winning financial reporter. Before leaving last month to co-found Opening Bell Daily, a free daily newsletter reporting on the financial markets, Phil spent three years at Business Insider as a Senior Markets...
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Howard Lindzon (CEO @ StockTwits, Managing Partner of Social Leverage)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Howard Lindzon. Howard has become one of the most recognized and respected figures within the investing world over the last twenty years. In 2008, Howard co-founded StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors with over 6 million registered users....
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Conor Witt (Business Development & Partnerships at Setpoint.io)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Conor Witt. Conor just started as a Business Development and Partnerships Lead at Setpoint.io, a capital markets infrastructure platform for asset based lending. Before joining Setpoint, Conor served as a Vice President at Upper90, a New York based private...
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Cort Post (Principal @ Courtside Ventures)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Cort Post. Cort serves as Principal at Courtside Ventures, a New York based venture capital firm investing in Seed and Series A companies across sports, gaming and wellness. During the episode, Cort will talk about Courtside's portfolio diversification…
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Jake Schuster & Alec Coughlin (Gemini Sports Analytics)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with the CEO and COO of Gemini Sports Analytics, Jake Schuster and Alec Coughlin. Founded in 2021, Gemini Sports Analytics is a data management platform leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to help sports organizations better identify talent,...
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Julia Haber (Co-Founder & CEO at Home From College)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Julia Haber. Julia is the co-founder and CEO of Home From College, a Gen-Z focused professional development platform helping students and new grads secure short term work opportunities and improve their resumes. During the episode, Julia discusses her...
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Jenni Leong (IR Partner @ DFJ Growth)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Jenni Leong. Jenni is an Investor Relations Partner at DFJ Growth, a leading growth equity firm based in Silicon Valley. Jenni spent sixteen years at JP Morgan, eventually leading JP Morgan’s Alternative Solutions Group for the Americas. Before joining DFJ...
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Timothy Li (CEO & Co-Founder at LendAPI)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Timothy Li. Timothy is a serial entrepreneur within the world of payments and lending, co-founding five companies, including LendAPI, Magic, MaxDecisions, Kuber Financial and Mobilend. Timothy, a graduate of USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, has served…
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William O'Donnell (Founder & MD at Prologis Ventures)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Will O'Donnell, the Founder and Managing Director of Prologis Ventures. Prologis Ventures, founded in 2016, is the venture arm of Prologis, the global leader in industrial real estate and supply chain logistics. Will has been at Prologis Ventures since…
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Michael Broughton (Co-Founder, CEO @ Altro)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Michael Broughton. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Altro, a no-cost credit building platform using individuals monthly expenses, like subscriptions, to help build one’s credit. During the episode, Michael will talk about how his personal experience…
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Landon Campbell (Chicago General Manager @ Drive Capital)
On today's episode, Eric sits down with Landon Campbell. Landon is the general manager for Drive Capital's Chicago office, a pre-seed fund based out of Columbus, Ohio. During the episode, Landon will talk about lessons learned from guests of his popular business podcast, InTheir20's, what excites...
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Adam White (CEO @ Front Office Sports)
On the twenty sixth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Adam White, CEO of Front Office Sports. Since founding Front Office Sports in 2014, Adam has grown Front Office Sports into the preeminent multimedia platform covering the business of sports. Throughout the episode…
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Bobby Pinckney (CEO of Discz)
Welcome to 2024 everyone! To kick off the new year, Eric sits down with Bobby Pinckney, CEO of Discz. Discz is a song recommendation app connecting Gen Z around music and culture. Throughout the episode, Bobby will talk about his partnership with his co-founder, Michelle Yin, his experience…
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Rob Schoeben (Startup Advisor/Board Member/Former Tech Executive)
On the twenty fourth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with his former entrepreneurship professor, Rob Schoeben. Outside of teaching at USC from 2019 until the spring of 2023, Rob has held senior marketing roles at places like Microsoft, Apple and Carbon. During the episode…
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Nicolas Mindel (Partner @ Amberstone)
On the twenty third episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with USC alum, Nicolas Mindel. He received both his undergrad degree and MBA at USC. Currently, Nicolas is a partner at Amberstone, a Bay Area based venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough food, beverage and...
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Laurel Touby (Managing Director @ Supernode Ventures)
On the twenty second episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Laurel Touby. Laurel is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Supernode Ventures, a NYC based venture firm which invests in pre-seed and seed stage tech startups. Laurel has had several different parts of her...
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Ken Shapiro (Seasoned Media & Advertising Executive)
On the twenty first episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Ken Shapiro, a seasoned media and advertising executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Ken’s most recent roles have included Chief Revenue Officer of the Morning Brew and Chief Revenue Officer of...
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Nadine Pfeifer (Founder & CEO of HopStair)
On the twentieth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Nadine Pfeifer to discuss the world of mental health and confidence building. Nadine is the founder and CEO of HopStair, a confidence building app based in the United Kingdom. Nadine has been involved in the healthcare...
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Gregg Stein (Founding Partner @ TripleG Ventures)
Live from Tech Crunch Disrupt in San Francisco, Eric sits down with Gregg Stein, Founding Partner at TripleG Ventures. TripleG Ventures is a global business growth accelerator and venture studio for rising brands. Gregg comes from the music world, starting his career as a professional drummer...
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Saad Alam (Co-Founder & CEO at Hone Health)
On the eighteenth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO of Hone Health. Hone Health is the largest men's hormone optimization and longevity clinic in the United States. During the episode, Saad will talk about Hone's commitment to patients,...
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Jordan Banafsheha (Founder @ IcePop)
For our first episode of September, Eric welcomes USC alum, Jordan Banafsheha. Jordan is the founder of IcePop, a performance marketing agency focused on helping companies grow profitably through major ad platforms. Jordan got his start at Tinder as a product manager before becoming a founder...
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Jamie McLaughlin (CEO & Founder at Monday Talent)
After narrowly escaping the so called "hurricane" that hit LA on Sunday, Eric and Vivek are back with another episode. Today's guest is Jamie McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Monday Talent, a recruitment agency specializing in the marketing, communications and creative fields. Jamie has over a…
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Amobi Okugo (Owner & Founder of A Frugal Athlete)
On the fifteenth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric chats with Amobi Okugo, owner and founder of A Frugal Athlete. A Frugal Athlete is an online platform that helps athletes make, manage, and multiply money through financial education and athlete empowerment. Amobi is a former…
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Dave Vu (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Ribbon)
We're back for another podcast with another great guest! Eric and Vivek welcome Dave Vu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ribbon. Ribbon is a professional social platform centered around verified achievements and ownership, powered by the blockchain. Dave has a decade of experience in the talent and…
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John Ailanjian (Managing Partner @ Next Legacy Partners)
We're kicking off a busy August with a conversation with John Ailanjian, Managing Partner at Next Legacy Partners! John has a wealth of experience investing in public and private markets, with experience at Goldman Sachs, Aspen Highland Management, a family office, and Next Play Capital, a…
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Troy Bannister (Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Particle Health)
On the twelfth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek chat with Troy Bannister, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Particle Health. Troy has experience in just about every facet of the healthcare sector, from the clinical side to the business side. During the episode, Troy…
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Maya Mikhailov (Founder of SAVVI AI)
With July 4th weekend right around the corner, it's only appropriate that Eric and Vivek dive into the hottest topic in the tech and business world, artificial intelligence. To help facililate their conversation around AI, Eric and Vivek welcome Maya Mikhailov, founder of SAVVI AI. SAVVI AI is an...
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Joshua Kagan (CEO & Co-Founder @ Bonfire)
After a short hiatus filled with final exams and presentations, Eric and Vivek are back with the tenth episode of the Trojan Venture Episode. On today's episode, Eric and Vivek chat with Joshua Kagan, CEO & Co-Founder of Bonfire, a real estate platform powered by blockchain that allows anyone to...
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Keith Richey (Operating Advisor @ Bessemer Venture Partners)
On the ninth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Keith Richey, Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners. Utilizing his 20+ years of experience in marketing and branding, notably serving as Senior Director of Global Marketing at Linkedin, Keith helps Bessemer...
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Dominic-Madori Davis (Senior Reporter @ Tech Crunch)
On the eighth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek are excited to welcome fellow trojan, Dominic-Madori Davis. Since graduating from USC in 2019, Dominic has been killing it! She started her career as a reporter at Business Insider and recently became a senior reporter at Tech...
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Shane McCassy (President at Altwell, Maker of GymWeed)
On the seventh episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Shane McCassy. Shane is currently the President at Altwell, which is the maker of Gym Weed, a CBD based energy drink. Shane is a seasoned veteran in the marketing space, with notable roles at Muscle Milk and Tone It Up.…
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Eric Chebel (CEO & Founder of Cher)
On the sixth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Eric Chebel, CEO and Founder of Cher. Cher is a real estate online marketplace that allows anyone to own partial equity in residential real estate. During the episode, Eric will tell us more about Cher's all in one…
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Uzo Ometu (Founder of BlackOak TV)
On the fifth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Uzo Ometu, founder of BlackOak TV. Uzo has over 15 years of experience in the digital media space (Google, Youtube, Inc.) and has utilized these experiences to start his own venture, BlackOak TV. BlackOak TV is a video...
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Asher Weiss (CEO & Co-Founder of Tixologi)
On the fourth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Asher Weiss, CEO & Co-Founder of Tixologi. Tixologi is a blockchain-based ticketing software that allows event producers to get the most out of their ticketing experience. Throughout the episode, Asher will talk about his...
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Connor Hailey (CEO & Co-Founder of Axle Health)
On the third episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Connor Hailey, CEO & Co-Founder of Axle Health. Axle Health provides in-home healthcare as a service, allowing any company to utilize Axle Health's platform to add in-home care to their existing patient offering.…
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Nathan Jones (Kapor Center Investments)
On the second episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Nathan Jones. Nathan is currently the Investment & Ecosystem Associate for Kapor Center Investments, based in Oakland, California. During the episode, Nathan sheds light on his personal story and the power of...
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Dr. Ajay Haryani (Galileo Health)
On the first episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek discuss their love for venture capital and entrepreneurship, highlighting their experiences with entrepreneurship at USC and beforehand. The topic of today's episode is Telehealth and its impact on the United States healthcare...
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Sharing the personal insights and professional roadmaps of leaders in venture capital and entrepreneurship
Hosted by Eric Traub, a USC 2024 Grad
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