The VentureFizz Podcast
by VentureFizz
The VentureFizz Podcast is the flagship podcast of VentureFizz.com, the leading authority for jobs & careers in tech. In this podcast, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline interviews the top founders and investors in the tech industry.
Episodes
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Episode #452: Liam Donohue - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, .406 Ventures
Episode 452 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Liam Donohue, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at .406 Ventures. I’ve had the opportunity to interview other partners at .406 Ventures like Payal, Kathryn, and Graham… but as .406 Ventures is celebrating a 20 year milestone for the firm, it was only...
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Episode 451: Vinay Seth Mohta - CEO & Co-Founder, Manifold
Episode 451 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Vinay Seth Mohta, CEO & Co-Founder of Manifold. Vinay has spent his entire career at the cutting edge of complex data and systems. He cut his teeth as employee #29 at Endeca, went on to co-found Kyruus - building the healthcare industry’s leading...
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Episode 450: Ben Nye & Sage Nye - Venture Guides
Episode 450 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Nye and Sage Nye of Venture Guides. Ben was a guest on The VentureFizz Podcast eight years ago for Episode 50, so it is only fitting that he is a 2nd time guest 400 episodes later. Perfect timing!...
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Episode 449: Doug McNary - CEO & Chairman, commercetools
Episode 449 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Doug McNary, CEO of commercetools. 11 exits as a CEO or board member. That is an incredible and extraordinary number, and that is Doug’s track record. You would be hard-pressed to find another executive with the same history of success, not only in...
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Episode 348: Benj Cohen , Founder & CEO, Proton AI
Episode 448 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Benj Cohen, Founder & CEO of Proton AI. The wholesale distribution industry in the US is a massive $9 trillion-a-year market yet one that most tech founders know very little about. Benj’s connection to distribution runs very, very deep. His family’s...
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Episode 447: Steve Kaufer - Serial Entrepreneur & CEO - The Definitive Story of TripAvisor
Episode 447 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Steve Kaufer, serial entrepreneur & tech CEO - The Definitive Story of TripAdvisor. People often ask me how I land guests for my podcast. After 8 years of podcasting and over 450 episodes, I’m fortunate to get a lot of amazing inbound requests. But...
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Episode 446: Jack O'Brien - CEO & Co-Founder, Subconscious
Episode 446 of The VentureFizz Podcast features today’s guest is Jack O’Brien, Co-Founder & CEO of Subconscious. AI agents are rapidly transforming knowledge work, especially in sectors like software engineering, law, and finance. However, inference costs for AI agents present a massive…
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Episode 445: Roi Carmel - CEO & Co-Founder, Spotlight.ai
Episode 445 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Roi Carmel, Co-Founder & CEO of Spotlight.ai. When the shift to AI happened, it created a market dynamic with three distinct types of software companies: 1. Ones that were already inmarket and suddenly found themselves in catch-up mode. 2. New...
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Episode 444: Laura Rippy - Managing Partner & Board Member, Alumni Ventures
Episode 444 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Laura Rippy, Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures. When you see the rankings of the top VC firms, you often hear the big brands out there like Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Sequoia, Accel, and others… but did you know that…
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Episode 443: Allison Byers - CEO & Founder, Scroobious
Episode 443 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Allison Byers, Founder & CEO of Scroobious. There is a lot that goes into raising venture capital. You have to have the right idea, market size, traction, and it’s incredibly helpful to be networked with VCs ahead of your fundraise. Plus, it’s very...
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Episode 442: Tess Michaels - CEO & Founder, Clasp
Episode 442 of The VentureFizz Podcast and today’s guest is Tess Michaels, CEO & Founder of Clasp. When you look at several positions across the healthcare industry, clinical education is a strict requirement for the job… unlike business, where higher education is an option. Yet, the cost of that...
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Episode 441: Assil Halimi - CEO & Co-Founder, Apollo Atomics
Episode 441 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Assil Halimi, CEO & Co-Founder of Apollo Atomics. Today we are diving into a topic that is way outside my typical comfort zone: nuclear energy. While fossil fuels still account for roughly 85% of global energy, nuclear power offers incredible energy...
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Episode 440: Eran Egozy - MIT Professor + Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix
Episode 440 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Eran Egozy, Professor at MIT and Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix, the creators of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. I love interviewing current entrepreneurs who are making waves in the platform shift to AI, but I am also a Boston tech historian with a…
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Episode 439: Ben Katz - CEO & Co-Founder, HYBRD
Episode 439 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Katz, CEO & Co-Founder of HYBRD. Did you know that Y Combinator originated right here in Boston back in 2005? It was a legendary cohort with names like Sam Altman, Alexis Ohanian (yes, Reddit started in Boston), and Justin Kan all working on...
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Episode 438: Yasmin Cruz Ferrine - General Partner & Co-Founder, Visible Hands
Episode 438 of The VentureFizz Podcast feautres Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, General Partner & Co-Founder of Visible Hands. When it comes to early-stage venture capital, less than 5% of funding goes to women and founders of color. Visible Hands is stepping up to fundamentally change that narrative, not...
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Episode 437: Nick LaRovere - CEO & Co-Founder, Pryzm
Episode 437 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nick LaRovere, CEO & Co-Founder of Pryzm. It seems obvious that selling to the U.S. federal government is complex, especially if you aren’t one of the traditional defense prime contractors… but it doesn’t have to be that way. Pryzm is out to help...
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Episode 436: Shilpi Gupta - Founder, Qyn Labs
Episode 436 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Shilpi Gupta, Founder of Qyn Labs. Lived the problem and driven to solve it. If I were a venture capitalist, that would be the most critical pillar of my investment thesis. It’s not impossible to succeed otherwise, but entrepreneurs who have...
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Episode 435: Kojo Osei - Partner, Matrix
Episode 435 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Kojo Osei, Partner at Matrix. The venture capital industry originated back in 1946 in the Boston area, when The American Research and Development Corporation was founded by MIT president Karl Compton and Harvard professor Georges Doriot. From that...
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Episode 434: Ted Julian - CEO & Founder, Flux
Episode 434 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ted Julian, CEO & Founder of Flux. Lots of successful people are very humble. They might credit their success to timing, luck, or another reason to downplay things which is a trait that I do admire. Ted fits the bill here, as he’s very humble. But…
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Episode 433: Roy Hotrabhvanon - CEO & Co-Founder, PlayerData
Episode 433 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Roy Hotrabhvanon, CEO & Co-Founder of PlayerData. Some companies seem like they were just meant to happen, which is certainly the case for PlayerData. Back in 2016, Roy was on track to compete in the Rio Olympics for archery when a severe car…
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Episode 432: Johannes Galatsanos - CEO& Co-Founder, Diffraqtion
Episode 432 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Johannes Galatsanos, CEO & Co-Founder of Diffraqtion. I’m incredibly lucky to host this show because the guests I interview are truly out to rewrite the rules of what's possible. Johannes is a perfect example. He brings over 15 years of deep…
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Episode 431: Cathy Lewenberg - CEO, Bevi
Episode 431 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Cathy Lewenberg, CEO of Bevi. When most people think of a beverage company, they immediately think of a traditional consumer brand fighting for shelf space at the grocery store. But the real magic behind Bevi is its highly defensible B2B business...
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Episode 430: Phil Beauregard - Managing Partner, Impellent Ventures
Episode 430 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Phil Beauregard, Managing Partner of Impellent Ventures. I first met Phil back when Boston was going through another massive resurgence of growth following the financial crisis of 2008. It was a special time when local founders and investors banded...
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Episode 429: Lior Div - CEO & Co-Founder, 7AI
Episode 429 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Lior Div, CEO & Co-Founder of 7AI. One of the most exciting parts of this platform shift to AI is watching elite, repeat founders get back into the arena. It’s often these experienced builders who have the appetite and the playbook to swing for the...
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Episode 428: Mike Pappas - CEO & Co-Founder, Modulate
Episode 428 of The VentureFizz #podcast features Mike Pappas, CEO & Co-Founder of Modulate. Is Boston the best place to build a voice AI company? Based on its rich history in this category, I would have to say 1000%. From the early days of ScanSoft and Dragon to SpeechWorks and Vlingo—all of…
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Episode 427: Joshua Summers - CEO & Co-Founder, EnFi
Episode 427 of The VentureFizz #podcast features Joshua Summers, CEO & Co-Founder of EnFi. Josh is a serial entrepreneur who has been at the center of multiple success stories in the Boston tech scene. He has a unique ability to see exactly how technology will impact an industry right at the...
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Episode 426: Natan Linder - CEO & Co-Founder, Tulip
Episode 426 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Natan Linder, CEO & Co-Founder of Tulip. There are very few entrepreneurs in Boston who have built multiple tech companies to a billion+ valuation (Tulip & Formlabs), but Natan is one of them. He is a “builder” in the truest sense of the word,...
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Episode 425: Charlie O'Donnell - Author & Partner, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
Episode 425 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Charlie O’Donnell, Founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and now, a published author. Charlie is a staple of the NYC startup scene and someone who has had a significant influence in helping to build the ecosystem to what it is today. I first met…
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Episode 424: KJ Hardrict - CEO & Co-Founder, Talvy
Episode 424 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Kelton (or KJ) Hardrict, CEO & Co-Founder of Talvy. Is the resume officially dead? It’s been a moment that seemed inevitable. I mean, the first resume credit goes to Leonardo da Vinci and that was over 500 years ago. I’ve been in recruiting for over...
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Episode 423: Sasha Hoffman - Partner, Remus Capital
Episode 423 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Sasha Hoffman, Partner at Remus Capital. I first met Sasha over ten years ago, when she was the Chief Operating Officer at Piaggio Fast Forward. VentureFizz helped cover the launch of Gita, the cargo carrying robot named Gita. Thus, this interview…
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Episode 422: David Fialkow - Co-Founder & Managing Director, General Catalyst
Episode 422 of The VentureFizz Podcast features David Fialkow, Co-Founder & Managing Director of General Catalyst. Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and Oscar winner - those are just a few of the words that describe David’s legendary career. As you’ll hear from this interview, he...
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Episode 421: Harris Stolzenberg - Partner, Pear
Episode 421 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Harris Stolzenberg, Partner at Pear VC. I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn and in my travels, I love discovering individuals who are local to the Boston area but are perhaps working for a meaningful company that is headquartered elsewhere. This is…
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Episode 420: Megan Lanham- CEO & Co-Founder, Rithmm
Episode 420 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Megan Lanham, CEO & Co-Founder of Rithmm. The betting industry has exploded over recent years. Apps like Kalshi now make it possible to bet on pretty much anything, like what companies will go public this year or where the Taylor Swift and Travis...
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Episode 419: Chip Hazard - General Partner, Flybridge
Episode 419 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Chip Hazard, General Partner at Flybridge. Before we get into the details of Chip’s career, I have to call out a random fun fact: Chip is the only VC with his own action figure, yes – it’s true. There’s a DreamWorks animated movie called Small...
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Episode 418: Jeff Glass - CEO & Co-Founder, Hometap
Episode 418 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Jeff Glass, Co-Founder & CEO of Hometap. Jeff’s track record is pretty amazing, yet he is incredibly humble. As both an entrepreneur and an investor, he has…in my opinion… earned a spot as one of the top builders in the Boston tech ecosystem. While...
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Episode 417: Rob Hughes - Co-Founder, Koo Capital
Episode 417 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Hughes, Co-Founder of Koo Capital. If you haven’t met Rob yet… you should. He is one of the personalities behind the Boston tech scene and he is doing his part to bring the extra energy and buzz that is brewing in addition to initiatives like…
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Episode 416: Colin Raney - CEO & Co-Founder, Ray
Episode 416 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Colin Raney, Co-Founder & CEO of Ray. Here’s a "did you know - fun fact” for you. Studies show that 90 minutes of strength training a week adds four years to your lifespan! Who knew??? At least I didn’t, until I was doing research for this podcast.…
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Episode 415: Parker McKee - Partner, Pillar
Episode 415 of The VentureFizz #podcast features Parker McKee, Partner at Pillar. “When you work really hard… good things come out on the other side.” - Parker McKee. Parker is a perfect example of this mindset - a mantra that I firmly believe in. When Parker has a goal in his sights, he’s going…
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Episode 414: Lou Shipley - CEO, Board Director, Lecturer, Investor, and Author
Episode 414 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Lou Shipley, CEO, board director, lecturer, investor, and now author. Every company has an entrepreneur behind it. It sounds obvious, but we often fall into the trap of thinking those founders are all 20-somethings building tech startups. The data...
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Episode 413: Scott Savitz - Data Point Capital & Shoebuy
Episode 413 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Scott Savitz, Founder and Managing Partner of Data Point Capital and Founder & former CEO of Shoebuy.com which is now known as Shoes.com. In my opinion, Boston doesn’t give itself enough credit, especially when it comes to consumer brands. It’s the...
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Episode 412: Nick Leonard - CEO & Co-Founder, VoiceRun
Episode 412 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nick Leonard, CEO & Co-Founder of VoiceRun. Is voice finally having its moment? For years, it felt like the "promised land" that never quite arrived. But things are different in 2026, in many ways, and from what I’ve noticed is a shift in consumer...
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Episode 411: Madeleine Smith - CEO & Co-Founder, Civic Roundtable
Episode 411 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Madeleine Smith, CEO & Co-Founder of Civic Roundtable. We all know that building a startup is incredibly hard. But building a startup for the government sector? Many would say that’s insanely hard. The reputation of slow-moving bureaucracies…
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Episode 410: Paul Holder - CEO & Co-Founder, OnRamp
Episode 410 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Paul Holder, CEO & Co-Founder of OnRamp.us. I’ve been working with startups since 1998—that’s nearly 28 years now! Since the beginning, I’ve noticed the massive impact that startups can have on one's career. Take Paul… who joined an early-stage...
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Episode 409: Ilia Papas - Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Band and Blue Apron
Episode 409 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ilia Papas, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Band and Blue Apron. Do you know what the enchilada factor is? Probably not… unless you were part of the Blue Apron team that created a national brand and one of the pillar companies in the meal-kit...
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Episode 408: Matt Fates - Partner, Innospark Ventures
Episode 408 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Fates, Partner at Innospark Ventures. Did you know that the first modern venture capital firm was started right here in the Boston area? It’s true. Back in 1946, Georges Doriot founded the American Research and Development Corporation (ARDC),...
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Episode 407: Seth Rosen - CEO & Co-Founder, CustomMade
Episode 407 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Seth Rosen, Founder & CEO of CustomMade. A common theme that you’ll hear throughout this interview is the importance of resiliency. Sure - the media loves the story of the latest company that has achieved $100M ARR in a month (I’m obviously…
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Episode 406: Bill Simmons - Serial Entrepreneur, Orbit.me & DataXu
Episode 406 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Bill Simmons, serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Orbit.me and DataXu. I’m going to use the cliché: Bill actually is a rocket scientist. His background is in aerospace engineering, he holds a PhD from MIT, and he worked on 13 space missions. In...
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Episode 405: Ed Jennings - CEO, Quickbase
Episode 405 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ed Jennings, CEO of Quickbase. The terms 'narrow' and 'growth' seem to contradict each other, yet in Ed’s mind, the two concepts go hand-in-hand. Based on his experience, true scaling doesn't always mean adding new products or wildly expanding into...
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Episode 404: Ben Sesser - CEO & Co-Founder, BrightHire
Episode 404 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Sesser, CEO & Co-Founder of BrightHire. Well this is a first… It’s common to time my podcast interview around a milestone for a company like a funding announcement. But, this is the first time that in the span between my interview with the…
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Episode 403: Nick Ornitz & Shannon Kay - Co-Founders, Topline Pro
Episode 403 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nick Ornitz and Shannon Kay, Co-Founders of Topline Pro. Make something people want is the motto behind Y Combinator. It sounds simple, yet so many founders miss this fundamental requirement. Topline Pro is a perfect case study in getting it right....
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