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Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast

Kent Lindstrom
Venture Capital
Silicon Valley
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Seed Investing
Startup Ecosystem
Airbnb
Market Dynamics
Founder Collective
Uber
Trade Desk
Stand-Up Comedy
Startups
Fundraising
Homebrew
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Tech Industry
Foursquare
The Lean Startup
Hoteltonight

Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the established venture capital and founder veterans and up-and-comers who are shaping the way we view the world online and beyond. Conversations include prominent venture capitalists and famous startup founders. Current hot topics: The state of the venture capital industry, AI start... more

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Andy McLoughlin is Managing Partner at Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC). We discuss Andy's journey from co-founding Huddle -- racking servers in the Docklands and building their own payment system before Stripe -- to Silicon Valley.

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In this episode of Something Ventured I dive into the explosive controversy shaking Silicon Valley: California's proposed one-time 5% "Billionaires Tax" ballot initiative. Filed by the powerful healthcare workers union SEIU-UHW, the measure would imp... more

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In this episode of the Something Ventured podcast, I talk with Sam Shank, the founder of HotelTonight—the groundbreaking last-minute hotel booking app that was acquired by Airbnb in a deal reportedly valued at nearly half a billion dollars.

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Lee Edwards is a General Partner at Root VC, a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund. They recently raised their 4th fund of $190 million.

But before he became a venture capitalist, Lee was an engineer. He was most recently CTO at Teespring. Pre... more

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Andy McLoughlin
Managing Director at Uncork Capital; former SoftTech VC; British entrepreneur-investor
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Episode: Uncork Capital's Andy McLoughlin: Silicon Valley's British Invasion and Building a Great Seed-Stage Venture Firm
Sam Shank
Founder of HotelTonight, later involved in Stand Insurance and other ventures
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Episode: HotelTonight Founder: How Sam Shank Built & Sold a $400M Travel App (And What He's Building Next)
Lee Edwards
General Partner at Root VC
Root VC
Episode: Lee Edwards of Root VC: "Let's get Technical!" -- An Engineer Becomes a VC
Danielle Strachman
Co-founder, 1517 Fund
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Episode: 1517 Fund: The Maverick VC Betting on Teens to Outbuild Ivy Leaguers
Michael Gibson
Co-founder, 1517 Fund
1517 Fund
Episode: 1517 Fund: The Maverick VC Betting on Teens to Outbuild Ivy Leaguers
Frank Rotman
Co-founder of QED Investors and early Capital One builder
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Episode: Frank Rotman: The Midas List Veteran on Building Fintech Empires at Capital One and QED Investors
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way
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Episode: Eric Ries: The Lean Startup Revolution in an AI-Driven World
Cyan Banister
Partner investor at Long Journey Ventures, former partner at Founders Fund
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Episode: Cyan Banister: The Future is Cool Again / Falling in Love with Technology / A Brush with Star Wars
Roger Ehrenberg
Founder of IA Ventures and Eberg Capital, investor in the Miami Marlins
Eberg Capital
Episode: Roger Ehrenberg: From IA Ventures to Eberg Capital – A Top Silicon Valley Investor Turns to Sports

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Kent Lindstrom
Partner at 8-Bit Capital and host of the podcast, exploring the realities of Silicon Valley through conversations with industry veterans and emerging talents.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • It's my podcast. But I'm lucky to be able to bring you a pretty informative -- and if I may say so, entertaining -- look inside Silicon Valley.

    Come along with me as I take you behind the scenes in Silicon Valley to explore venture investing, AI and more.

    Podchaser
    5
    Kent Lindstrom
    11 days ago
  • Elitist Junk

    Ken Lindstrom is a pathetic elitist that thinks the world should revolve around him. Listening to this can only make you dumber. What a joke.

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    1
    CK9390
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered Something Ventured and have been consistently impressed by the depth of insights and knowledge shared in each episode. No matter the topic - you’re guaranteed to gain something from the conversations between Kent and his incredible guests. Go ahead, and give it a “follow,” this podcast will quickly become a favorite in your feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Something Ventured is something special!

    This podcast is unlike any other I've encountered in this space - with deep and compelling conversations that seamlessly accompany actionable insights, the value offered here is simply unmatched! Highly recommend tuning in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as a technology innovator in Silicon Valley, or just getting started on your entrepreneurial journey - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Kent does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving start up, and life you can be proud of - from leaders who have actually innovated on the front-lines themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and personal stories shared by guests, which often illuminate the less visible aspects of Silicon Valley success.

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Uncork Capital's Andy McLoughlin: Silicon Valley's British Invasion and Building a Great Seed-Stage Venture Firm
Q: What makes a good seed investor today, given the rise of mega funds?
A good seed investor focuses on finding unpolished diamonds, not just following the crowd. They should back teams with conviction about where the space is headed, offer hands-on support, and anticipate where a round can lead to future consensus even if it isn't obvious now. Brand name alone isn't enough; resonance with founders and the ability to help them grow matter more as rounds progress.
Uncork Capital's Andy McLoughlin: Silicon Valley's British Invasion and Building a Great Seed-Stage Venture Firm
Q: How did you get started in seed investing and what drew you to join Uncork Capital?
I fell into investing by accident, helped a founder with a convertible note, and realized I loved working with founders and helping them scale. The opportunity with SoftTech and later Uncork allowed me to formalize that passion and build a firm around making early-stage bets with conviction, especially for European entrepreneurs moving to the U.S.
Founder Collective's Eric Paley on Empathy and Execution in Venture Capital
Q: What do you make of what's going on in the venture capital space now?
There's a lot of focus on creating platforms for influence, and while it can generate attention, we prioritize substance and meaningful collaboration in our approach to investing.
Founder Collective's Eric Paley on Empathy and Execution in Venture Capital
Q: How does an entrepreneur tell the story?
Entrepreneurs should focus on real-world validation rather than just having a vision; engaging with actual market challenges helps shape the business narrative.
Founder Collective's Eric Paley on Empathy and Execution in Venture Capital
Q: What do you think the real percentage is of those types of people?
The percentage of venture capitalists who have actually founded companies is low, but luckily, it's gone up a lot over time.

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2. Sam Shank
3. Lee Edwards
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