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Smart Venture Podcast

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The best information diet for future CEOs. Subscribe to our video podcast on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/GraceGongSmartVenturePodcast Host Grace Gong talks to the most influential people in business, venture capital, and tech. From executives to billionaire founders, Grace helps you get smarter one episode at the time. SVPpro.com LinkedIn: @GraceGong IG/Tw: @GraceGongGG FB: @SmartVenturePodc... more

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Lauren Kolodny is a Founding Partner of Acrew Capital. Lauren leads the fintech thesis area at Acrew. She has made investments in companies including Chime, Clara, Divvy, Gusto, Klar, Papaya, Pie, & Plaid. Prior to co-founding Acrew, Lauren was a par... more

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Seyonne Kang is a Partner at StepStone Group. As of September 30, 2024, StepStone was responsible for approximately $682 billion of total capital, including $176 billion of assets under management. She is a member of the private equity team, focusing... more

JuE Wong is the former President & CEO/ Executive Board Director of Olaplex Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX). Prior to Olaplex, she was the Global CEO/ Executive Board Director of Moroccanoil, the President of Elizabeth Arden, and an Independent Board Director of... more

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Jeetu Patel is Cisco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. He combines a bold vision, steeped in product design and development expertise, operational rigor, and innate market understanding to create high growth businesses. He is rele... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Kolodny
Founding Partner at Acrew Capital
Acrew Capital
Episode: #161 Acrew Capital’s Founding Partner Lauren Kolodny, Alumni Ventures Independent Board Director
Seyonne Kang
Partner at StepStone Group, an experienced venture capital professional.
StepStone Group
Episode: #160 StepStone Group Partner Seyonne Kang
JuE Wong
Former President and CEO of Olaplex Inc. and former Global CEO of Moroccanoil
Olaplex Inc.
Episode: #159 Olaplex Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX)'s ex- President and CEO, Moroccanoil's ex - Global CEO, JuE Wong
Adam Coccari
Managing Director at Intuit Ventures, formerly a partner at M12, Microsoft’s venture fund
Intuit Ventures
Episode: #157 Intuit Ventures’ Managing Director, ex- M12 Microsoft’s Venture Fund Partner Adam Coccari
Sokwoo Rhee
Executive Vice President at LG Electronics
LG Electronics
Episode: Sponsor spotlight: LG Electronics' EVP, Sokwoo Rhee
Puneet Agarwal
Partner at True Ventures and technology investor
True Ventures
Episode: #155 True Ventures' Partner Puneet Agarwal
Alex Edelson
Founder of Slipstream Investors and former COO & General Counsel of QED Investors
Slipstream Investors
Episode: #153 Slipstream Investors' Founder and GP, QED Investors' former COO & General Counsel Alex Edelson
Gaurav Jain
Managing Partner at Afore Capital and former venture investor at Founder Collective
Afore Capital
Episode: #147 Afore Capital's Managing Partner Gaurav Jain

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Grace Gong
Host and creator focusing on entrepreneurship and venture capital, engaging with influential business leaders and innovators to share their insights and experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Scale a business

    This is a must listen for anyone wanna grow a business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marisela Galeano
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learned a lot about VC

    Take a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soul890
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun to listen!

    Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the ugly bestfriend
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great value and guests

    Grace has been doing an amazing job interviewing top leaders in the industry that you won’t find elsewhere but on her show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myh myh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great guests, great advice!

    The engaging hosting style of Grace, quality of the guests she has on, and the strategies and tactics that are covered, all make Smart Venture a true standout. Thanks so much for putting out such a valuable resource, Grace - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjb0514
    United States2 years ago

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The engaging style of the host and the focus on real-world advice makes it a must-listen for aspiring business leaders.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared by guests who are leaders in their fields and the actionable insights they provide.
The podcast is praised for its high-quality production and the host's ability to ask insightful questions that draw out valuable stories from guests.
Great guests and insightful discussions enrich the listener's understanding of entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Overall, feedback indicates that it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in innovation, leadership, and investment.

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#161 Acrew Capital’s Founding Partner Lauren Kolodny, Alumni Ventures Independent Board Director
Q: What do you think about the future of fintech given the rise of AI?
I believe AI will help fundamentally reinvent financial services, creating opportunities beyond just improving existing structures.
#161 Acrew Capital’s Founding Partner Lauren Kolodny, Alumni Ventures Independent Board Director
Q: What are some core lessons that you've learned early on in your career?
Experiences like working at the Clinton Foundation taught me to be comfortable with ambiguity and how to adapt to uncertainty effectively.
#160 StepStone Group Partner Seyonne Kang
Q: What would be like a soft skill or like a technical skill that you're constantly trying to get better at?
On the technical skill side, it's been a really long time since I've never coded. But I've been more thinking recently about... I should do that just for fun as an exercise.
#145 OkCupid's Co-Founder, ex-The Match Group's CEO, Corazon Capital's Managing Director, Sam Yagan
Q: How do you select which founders to invest time and resources in?
Yagan suggests that if building reputation is part of the goal, it's essential to feel a connection with the founders and prioritize building a relationship over purely focusing on financial gains.
#145 OkCupid's Co-Founder, ex-The Match Group's CEO, Corazon Capital's Managing Director, Sam Yagan
Q: What were some of the biggest mistakes made at OkCupid?
Yagan discusses how expanding globally without growth in the domestic market and launching new products under different brands were missteps that diverted focus from the core business.

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Focused on entrepreneurship and venture capital, this podcast provides valuable insights from influential figures in business, tech, and investment. The host interviews a diverse range of guests, including executives and founders, aiming to equip listeners with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of building and scaling businesses. The discussions often center around personal journeys, investment strategies, leadership qualities, and industry trends, showcasing the wealth of experience and advice from seasoned professionals who have made significant contributions to their fields. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on storytelling, allowing guests to share their challenges, successes, and the lessons learned along the wa... more

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1. Lauren Kolodny
2. Seyonne Kang
3. JuE Wong
4. Adam Coccari
5. Sokwoo Rhee
6. Puneet Agarwal
7. Alex Edelson
8. Gaurav Jain

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