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Trailblazers

Erica Wenger
Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
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Trailblazers is your favorite business podcast, hosted by Erica Wenger, GP at Park Rangers Capital. Each week, Erica sits down with top investors, founders, and business icons who’ve found conventional success in unconventional ways.

From billion-dollar exits to scrappy early pivots, Trailblazers brings you unfiltered stories of how the next generation of firms and companies are really built.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Cuban to uncover the principles behind his success in business. From whether entrepreneurs should drop out of school to the toughest challenges he faced while building his companies, Mark shares the lessons that... more

This week, we chat with Leah Solivan!

Leah is the founder of TaskRabbit, the pioneering on-demand marketplace that helped redefine the future of work and laid the foundation for what we now know as the gig economy. As CEO for eight years, she scaled... more

This week, we chat with Mariam Naficy!

A serial entrepreneur and visionary leader known for pioneering new ways to connect creativity, technology, and human expression. Mariam is the Founder and Chairman of Minted, and now the Founder and CEO of Arc... more

This week, we chat with Marlon Nichols!

Marlon is the co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital, a leading seed-stage firm backing visionary founders who are redefining industries and shaping the future. Under his leadership, Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur, investor, owner of Dallas Mavericks, investor on Shark Tank
Cost Plus Drugs; Cuban Family Office; various tech ventures
Episode: Mark Cuban: How To Win When You're Broke l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 37
Leah Solivan
Founder of TaskRabbit; Managing Director of Precedent VC; General Partner at Fuel Capital
Precedent VC; Fuel Capital
Episode: Leah Solivan: Founder of TaskRabbit and Precedent.vc
Mariam Naficy
Founder and CEO of Arcade; founder of Minted
Minted; Arcade
Episode: Mariam Naficy: Founder of Minted and CEO at Arcade
Marlon Nichols
Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of MaC Venture Capital
MaC Venture Capital
Episode: Marlon Nichols: Co-Founder of MaC Venture Capital
Paige Hendrix Buckner
CEO of All Raise, former interim CEO and chief of staff
All Raise
Episode: Paige Hendrix Buckner: CEO at All Raise
Rob Schutz
Founder of Snagged; Co-founder of Ro; former Growth Lead at Bark
Snagged, Ro, Bark
Episode: Rob Schutz: Founder of Snagged
Mayssa Chehata
Founder of BEHAVE Candy, Rock Bottom Podcast host
BEHAVE Candy
Episode: Mayssa Chehata: Founder of Behave Candy
Satya Patel
Co-Founder and General Partner at Homebrew; Co-founder of Screendoor
Homebrew, Screendoor
Episode: Satya Patel: Co-Founding Parter of Homebrew and Screendoor
Kipp Bodnar
Chief Marketing Officer, HubSpot
HubSpot
Episode: Kipp Bodnar: CMO at HubSpot

Host

Erica Wenger
Host of Trailblazers

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Late stage capitalism under the guise of girl bossing

    Boring. Tired. We’ve heard it all before. You’re such a girl boss, girlfriend!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    no_thank_yew
    United States8 months ago
  • Genius!

    Absolutely loved the season 2 recap! Makes so much sense to summarize and get people interested in episodes they might have missed. A great starting point if you’re new to the podcast! Can’t wait for a more biz focused season 3!

    -EJ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend this to any twenty-something’s

    As an ambitious twenty-something, I regularly listen to this pod for inspo, wisdom & encouragement !! Erica brings on the best guests and is so great at getting guests to open up and be vulnerable. Thank you Erica!!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Add 44
    United States4 years ago
  • all the entrepreneurial inspo i need!

    thank you erica! love your show :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saradoane
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Navigating your 20’s is such an important (and yet often overlooked) topic. Such an inspiring and motivating show. HIGHLY recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kirstennnn123
    United States4 years ago

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Guests bring practical, in-the-trenches lessons that listeners can apply quickly.
Brex sponsorship adds credibility and aligns with tech/VC listeners.
Episodes frequently highlight resilience and pivot moments that feel relatable to early-stage founders.
The host asks thoughtful questions that help guests open up with actionable takeaways.
Content often blends founder journeys with scalable growth and VC insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mark Cuban: How To Win When You're Broke l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 37
Q: What has been the hardest part of your journey so far?
Being broke early on and learning to read the room and adapt, which ultimately led to a kinder leadership style that improved collaboration.
Leah Solivan: Founder of TaskRabbit and Precedent.vc
Q: Why did you choose to write a book and start a fund at this stage?
The book and podcast narrative felt like a natural extension of the Breaking Precedent concept and provided a platform to distill a framework for others to break through; the fund opportunity emerged as a way to amplify impact and push for systemic change in venture.
Leah Solivan: Founder of TaskRabbit and Precedent.vc
Q: What has been the hardest moment along your journey?
The hardest moment was during a critical growth phase when I was eight months pregnant and had to restructure the team, lay off a sizable portion, and pivot the product experience to ensure the company could hit its ambitious goals.
Marlon Nichols: Co-Founder of MaC Venture Capital
Q: What was the hardest part of your journey leaving Intel Capital to start Cross Culture?
The hardest part was fundraising and stepping away from a cushy, high-profile corporate VC role where support and branding were strong; it required building trust with founders and LPs while proving the new venture could stand on its own, which took time and resilience.
Kipp Bodnar: CMO at HubSpot
Q: What does the marketing team of the future look like?
A hybrid setup with agents handling scaled tasks and humans guiding strategy, ensuring a balance between efficiency and human touch, while maintaining a strong distribution engine.

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A tech + VC focused series featuring founders, operators, and investors sharing candid stories about building, scaling, and pivoting in fast-changing markets. Guests discuss growth strategies, funding dynamics, authentic branding, and personal resilience, with episodes often pairing founder journeys with practical lessons on go-to-market, fundraising, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Noteworthy angles include founder-friendly VC approaches, creator-economy insights, and the intersection of technology, marketing, and distribution at scale. The show tends to attract listeners who want actionable guidance from seasoned practitioners and aspiring leaders navigating early to mid-stage ventures.

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What guests have appeared on Trailblazers?

Recent guests on Trailblazers include:

1. Mark Cuban
2. Leah Solivan
3. Mariam Naficy
4. Marlon Nichols
5. Paige Hendrix Buckner
6. Rob Schutz
7. Mayssa Chehata
8. Satya Patel

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