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Upfront Ventures
by Upfront Ventures
The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.
Episodes
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Strauss Zelnick on Embracing Change Through Innovation and Creativity | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Masters of AI with Rana el Kaliouby of Affectiva and Greg Pavlik of Oracle | 2024 Upfront Summit
Jeff Berman, CEO of WaitWhat, sits down with Affectiva founder and AI investor Rana el Kaliouby and Oracle SVP Greg Pavlik to discuss the implications of AI in schools, regulations that should be implemented, and ways to bring more transparency to the industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the…
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Melting the Ice: Menlo Ventures' Approach to VC Winter with Matt Murphy | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller interviews Menlo Ventures Partner Matt Murphy about the current state of venture, the firm's investment strategy in AI, and the importance of building a framework early on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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The Beginner's Guide to Raising Money from Japanese LPs | 2024 Upfront Summit
Sozo Ventures Rob Freelen sits down with Hide Kobayashi of Tokio Marine Innovation Lab and Keisuke Seki of Development Bank of Japan to share insights into raising money from Japanese LPs. They discuss common mistakes they see from GPs, the advice they'd give to those coming to Japan, and their...
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Where Consumer Meets AI: What Lightspeed Sees for the Future | 2024 Upfront Summit
The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath interviews Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano and General Partner Nicole Quinn to talk about the use cases of AI for consumers, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when building. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the...
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General Catalyst Hemant Taneja: Can VC Truly Tackle Long-Term Problems? | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Technology in An Age of Geopolitical Friction with CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Avaline: The Modern White Space in an Age-Old Industry | 2024 Upfront Summit
Amanda Groves of PLUS Capital sits down with Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power to talk about the founding story of their organic wine brand, Avaline. During the interview, they discuss how they've been able to scale the business and bring transparency to the wine industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at...
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Katy Perry Redefines Beverage in the Non-Alcoholic Space with De Soi
Deborah Benton of Willow Growth Partners interviews Katy Perry and De Soi CEO Scout Brisson about the founding of their sparking non-alcoholic apéritif brand, what made them want to tackle this specific beverage category, and how they've brought the brand's vision to life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024…
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The Bull Case for Crypto in 2024 with Olaf Carlson-Wee of Polychain Capital | 2024 Upfront Summit
Anita Ramaswamy of Reuters sits down with Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder of Polychain Capital to discuss the bull case for crypto, including what he's most excited about, lessons from the recent crypto winter, and where he seems the opportunity as an investor. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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What the Most Ambitious Gen Zers Think is Coming | 2024 Upfront Summit
Z Fellows Founder Cory Levy interviews Alexandra Debow of swsh, Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries, and Steven Schwartz of Whop to discuss Gen Z's shift in priorities, including how they think about the future of work, defining success, and identifying trends that are in and out. Recorded Feb 29,...
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Assessing the 2024 US Presidential Race | 2024 Upfront Summit
Kona Media Founder Brian Goldsmith moderates a panel with Amy Levin of Breakthrough Campaigns, Bob Shrum of The Center for the Political Future, and political consultant Mike Murphy to discuss the latest US presidential race and their thoughts on Joe Biden and Donald Trump's performance. Recorded...
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Product Matters: Yahoo’s Equation for Growth from CEO Jim Lanzone | 2024 Upfront Summit
Jason Rapp of Whisper Advisors sits down with Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone to discuss his established career in media and tech, the importance of being a product-first company, and the opportunities he sees in the future of content. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Entrepreneurial Playbook from Sports Veterans Blake Griffin & Ryan Kalil
Mortal Media co-founders Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil sit down with Mike Su of Cooler.fm to discuss how their athletic careers led them to the founding of Mortal Media, why they decided to work together, and how their investment in animation studio Swaybox Studios is empowering artists. Recorded...
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VC OGs: Why The F We're Still Doing This | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal interviews Alan Patricof of Primetime Partners, Howard Morgan of B Capital, and Ray Lane of GreatPoint Ventures about why they're still venture capitalists many decades later, their fundraising experience back in the day compared to today, and what they look forward…
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Superhuman Founder Rahul Vohra on How AI Will Change the Way We Work | 2024 Upfront Summit
Interviewed by Fortune reporter Allie Garfinkle, Superhuman Founder & CEO Rahul Vohra shares how AI is changing the way we work, the company's founding story, and his predictions for the way AI agents will play a role in people's lives. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Index Ventures: Building a Firm for the Next Generation | 2024 Upfront Summit
Wall Street Journal reporter Berber Jin interviews Index Ventures Partners Nina Achadjian and Shardul Shah about how the firm has built its track record, what VC Spring means for investors and founders, and the sectors that they're excited about. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Founders Fund - Funding the Future with Brian Singerman | 2024 Upfront Summit
Outlander Managing Partner Paige Craig interviews Founders Fund Partner Brian Singerman on how he thinks about strategy as an investor and at the firm, how he thinks about the market, his process for investing in founders. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Author & Journalist Dan Senor on the Resilience of Israel | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander interviews author and journalist Dan Senor about Israel's history as well as how its unique community and culture have played a critical role in shaping the tech ecosystem and driving capital to the nation. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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What Lessons Do the Last Two Decades Bring Us in Early-Stage Venture? | 2024 Upfront Summit
Upfront Head of Investor Relations Yair Riemer sits down with Founder Collective Co-Founder David Frankel and Allocate Co-Founder Samir Kaji to discuss the tremendous growth in venture firms that now exist and what the increase in competition means for deals in the industry, from both an LP and…
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A Different Tail: The Building of Yummers Pet Supply | 2024 Upfront Summit
Michael Yanover from the Creative Artists Agency interviews Yummers Pets Co-Founders Jonathan Van Ness and Rebecca Rudisch to discuss the founding of their pet food and lifestyle brand, why they decided to go into this industry, and their mission to empower pet parents to take better care of…
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Defense Tech: State of the Union with Trae Stephens | 2024 Upfront Summit
Anduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the...
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Contrarian Bets on the Future with Keith Rabois | 2024 Upfront Summit
Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures is interviewed by Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad to discuss his thoughts on Miami as a growing tech hub, why he's back at Khosla, his philosophy around company building, and his stylistic approaches to investing. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Reimagining High Speed Global Travel with Sassie Duggleby of Venus Aerospace | 2024 Upfront Summit
Co-founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace Sassie Duggleby sits down with Phillip Sarofim of Trousdale Ventures to talk about the inspirations behind her company, the massive breakthroughs the company has made with its aerospace technology, and what she envisions for the future of high-speed travel....
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a16z's Chris Dixon on Blockchain and the Future of the Internet | 2024 Upfront Summit
Interviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Novak Djokovic on Perseverance, Resilience, and Maximizing Potential | 2024 Upfront Summit
Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo interviews Novak Djokovic on stage about his record-breaking tennis career, personal highlights, and his entrepreneurial journey. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Bill Gross on Applying 50 Years of Entrepreneurial Learning to Climate and AI | 2024 Upfront Summit
Bill Gross of IdeaLab shares 7 key takeaways he's learned from 50 years of entrepreneurship, including failures along the way that turned out to be valuable lessons and why it is now the best time for climate and AI to change the world. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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8VC Joe Lonsdale on American Optimism | 2024 Upfront Summit
8VC Founder and Managing Partner Joe Lonsdale sits down with FabFitFun Co-founder Michael Broukhim to share his views on the current state and future of America, how it plays into the companies he builds and invests in, and his optimism for the country. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Lessons from Tracee Ellis Ross on Becoming a Founder and Finding Joy | 2024 Upfront Summit
Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Jeff Berman of WaitWhat to discuss the origin story of her company, PATTERN Beauty, the lessons she's learned starting a business, and how she finds her source of continued positivity and joy. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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Melinda French Gates Changing The Face Of Power In Venture Capital | 2024 Upfront Summit
Melinda French Gates sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to give insights into her investments and venture firm, Pivotal Ventures. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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How Institutional LPs are Thinking About VC and Evaluating Managers In 2023 | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander sits down with institutional LPs Caitlin Fitzmaurice (Selby Lane Capital), Chris Prestigiacamo (State of Wisconsin Investment Board), David York, (Top Tier Capital Partners)and Randy Ojukwu (Morgan Stanley) to discuss today's landscape, how to best…
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Author of Americana on How VC Drove the Discovery Of America & US Capitalism | 20203 Upfront Summit
Teddy Schleifer of Puck sits down with Bhu Srinivasan, author of "Americana" to talk about the history of capitalism, and how it's been perceived over time. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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The House of LR&C: Building A Modern Apparel Brand | 2023 Upfront Summit
M13 Co-Founder Courtney Reum moderates a panel with Ciara and Christine Day of The House of LR&C to discuss the concept behind their business, the mission behind the brand, and where they are today. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Kenya Barris Shares His Passion For Writing and His Impact in Hollywood | 2023 Upfront Summit
MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan sits down with Kenya Barris, who shares his career trajectory and experience as an award-winning writer, producer, and director. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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VC Market Disruption - How Will This Time Be Different | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Nick Kim sits down with Dana Settle (Greycroft), John Ruffolo (Maverix Private Equity), Sarah Kunst (Cleo Capital), and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) to discuss where we are in the capital market cycle, fundraising tips for firms, and advice for founders. Recorded March 1, 2023 at…
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USV On Being One Step Ahead Of the Market and What's Coming Next | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal sits down with Nick Grossman and Rebecca Kaden of USV to hear the two's journey in venture, how to keep true to their strategy, and the firm's distribution strategy. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Renée DiResta(Stanford Internet Observatory): Disinformation & How To Combat It | '23 Upfront Summit
Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with Renée DiResta of Stanford Internet Observatory, a disinformation expert who shares how today's technological advancements play a role and what we can expect in the future. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Back to the Future with Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins | 2023 Upfront Summit
Om Malik interviews Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins to hear how the two of them came together, the learnings they brought to the firm from previous experiences, and the meaning behind "Back to the Future." Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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A Fireside Chat with Dwyane Wade: Life Beyond The Court | 2023 Upfront Summit
Hamet Watt of Share Ventures sits down with NBA Champion Dwyane Wade to discuss the transition into his entrepreneurial journey and how his basketball career has shaped his life today. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Hailey Bieber & Michael D. Ratner on the Intersection of Content and Commerce | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller sits down with Michael D. Ratner of OBB Media and Hailey Bieber of rhode to discuss the intersection of content and commerce, as well as their differentiated approach. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Filmmaking in the Age of Technological Revolution with Darren Aronofsky | 2023 Upfront Summit
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky sits down with Eugene Wei to discuss his journey as a filmmaker and how advancing technology plays a role in the industry. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Fresh Baby Food: Jennifer Garner & John Foraker Talk Once Upon a Farm | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster chats with Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, co-founders of Once Upon a Farm on why they decided to reinvent the baby food business, what it takes to go from 10 to 100, and their learnings along the way. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Sarah Tavel: Setting the Benchmark For Future Startups | 2023 Upfront Summit
Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad sits down with Benchmark General Partner Sarah Tavel to chat about the firm's differentiation, lessons learned from web3 and how they work with founders. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Allyson Felix & Michael Johnson: The Mind of a Competitor | 2023 Upfront Summit
Michael Johnson interviews Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix on having a mindset of a competitor, her transition from being a full-time athlete to where she is today, and using her platform to fight for the causes she believes in. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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From Music to Startups to Venture: The Chainsmokers' Journey to Mantis VC | 2023 Upfront Summit
Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo sits down with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers to discuss their journey into venture capital with Mantis VC. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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Lawrence H. Summers Gives Outlook on Inflation, Interest Rates, Employment and the Economy
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers shares his thoughts on the future outlook of the economy, and the advice he would give to tech companies and founders as a result. He's interviewed by The Economist's Alexandra Suich Bass and joined by special guest Stephane Lintner, co-founder and…
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Vinod Khosla on the Venture Assistance Business | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang and Founder of Khosla Ventures Vinod Kholsa discuss the firm's themes, reinventing societal infrastructure with technology, and why Vinod has never called himself a venture capitalist. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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01 Advisors on Venture Coaching in Early Growth Capital with Katie Couric | 2023 Upfront Summit
Katie Couric sits down with Adam Bain and Dick Costolo, co-founders and managing partners of 01 Advisors to discuss the firm's key differentiators, the biggest success and failures, and the system behind working closely with CEOs.
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Kapor Capital on How to Back Diverse Founders and Managers | 20203 Upfront Summit
Natasha Mascarenhas of TechCrunch sits down with Kapor Capital's Mitch Kapor, Freada Kapor, Ulili Onovakpuri, and Brian Dixon to talk about the long-term plan for the firm, what leadership changes mean and how to navigate the space as an emerging fund manager today. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the...
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Music and Mission with Tom Morello | 2023 Upfront Summit
Tom Morello sits down with Stem CEO Milana Lewis to discuss his career trajectory as a musician and as an activist. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
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The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.
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