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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.

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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 highe... more

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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... more

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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 ... more

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 starte... more

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Eran Egozy
MIT Professor of the Practice in Music Technology; Co-founder & CTO of Harmonix
MIT; Harmonix (historically)
Episode: Episode 440: Eran Egozy - MIT Professor + Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix
Ben Katz
CEO & Co-Founder of Hybrd
Hybrd
Episode: Episode 439: Ben Katz - CEO & Co-Founder, HYBRD
Yasmin Cruz Ferrine
General Partner and Co-Founder, Visible Hands
Visible Hands
Episode: Episode 438: Yasmin Cruz Ferrine - General Partner & Co-Founder, Visible Hands
Nick LaRovere
CEO & Co-Founder of Pryzm
Pryzm
Episode: Episode 437: Nick LaRovere - CEO & Co-Founder, Pryzm
Shilpi Gupta
Founder of Qyn Labs
Qyn Labs
Episode: Episode 436: Shilpi Gupta - Founder, Qyn Labs
Kojo Osei
Partner at Matrix
Matrix
Episode: Episode 435: Kojo Osei - Partner, Matrix
Ted Julian
CEO and founder of Flux
Flux
Episode: Episode 434: Ted Julian - CEO & Founder, Flux
Roy Hotrabhvanon
CEO and Co-Founder, PlayerData
PlayerData
Episode: Episode 433: Roy Hotrabhvanon - CEO & Co-Founder, PlayerData
Johannes Galatsanos
CEO and Co-Founder of Diffraqtion
Diffraqtion
Episode: Episode 432: Johannes Galatsanos - CEO& Co-Founder, Diffraqtion

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Keith Cline
Host of The VentureFizz Podcast, focused on interviewing founders and investors in tech and highlighting Boston's tech ecosystem.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great Stories!

    Keith asks the right thought-provoking questions and has a fantastic selection of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C-Ruff
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing Content!

    Keith does such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • Great interviewer

    Innately curious, Keith goes deep with each guest and uncovers some gems by asking thoughtful questions that most podcast hosts wouldn’t think to ask. A must listen for anyone working in the innovation economy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book guyu
    United States5 years ago
  • As the founder and host of The VentureFizz Podcast, I "might" be a bit biased... but if you are looking for interviews with founders & investors in tech - then you've come to the right place. Each episode includes an amazing story, point of inspiration, and lessons learned! Enjoy!

    Podchaser
    5
    Keith Cline
    6 years ago
  • Thoughtful interviews and in-depth conversations

    Keith Cline does an excellent job of drawing out insightful commentary from his guests. Really enjoy the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changds
    United States7 years ago

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Hosts consistently pull out actionable takeaways for founders and professionals.
The host balances curiosity with clear domain knowledge, making complex topics accessible.
Thoughtful, deep interviews with strong guests and questions that reveal practical insights.
Show is a top-tier source for Boston tech and venture ecosystem context.
Guests are diverse and high-quality, with clear industry impact.

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Episode 440: Eran Egozy - MIT Professor + Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix
Q: What were the licensing and publishing dynamics that shaped Guitar Hero and Rock Band?
Guitar Hero relied on a publisher-developer model (Sony, Red Octane, Konami) for distribution and royalties, while Rock Band expanded licensing to original multi-tracks via MTV Games, which required broader industry relationships and more complex licensing agreements.
Episode 440: Eran Egozy - MIT Professor + Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix
Q: How did Harmonix transition from interactive music experiences to successful music games like Guitar Hero?
We started with non-game interactive music projects, then pivoted to games after realizing the market needed a strong motivation cycle and clear player goals. Recruiting game-specific talent and partnering with Red Octane and Sony helped us build a scalable business model around publishing and licensing.
Episode 440: Eran Egozy - MIT Professor + Co-Founder & CTO of Harmonix
Q: Where did your journey with music and engineering begin, and how did that lead you to MIT and the Media Lab?
I grew up moving around, with early exposure to clarinet and a strong interest in both music and engineering. At MIT I found a home in the Media Lab under Mike Holly, Todd Machover, and others, which fused music with computing and set the stage for later product ideas.
Episode 438: Yasmin Cruz Ferrine - General Partner & Co-Founder, Visible Hands
Q: What areas do you focus on when evaluating investment opportunities and what signals indicate a strong founder?
They look for a genuine connection to the problem, non-obvious insights, 'resource magnetism,' and a founder with a strong chip and lived experience close to the customer; they also assess growth potential and how the market is expanding beyond traditional TAM/SAM/SOM.
Episode 438: Yasmin Cruz Ferrine - General Partner & Co-Founder, Visible Hands
Q: How did Visible Hands come together and meet your partners?
The three founders had a long-standing relationship and distinct roles: one as CIO focusing on capital deployment and marks, another as an operator, and Yasmin contributing fundraising and investor perspective; they built trust over time and combined their strengths into Visible Hands.

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The show consistently spotlights founders, investors, and operators in tech, with a strong emphasis on early-stage startups, venture ecosystems, and practical entrepreneurship. Episodes frequently explore founder journeys, go-to-market tactics, funding strategies, and the evolving role of AI, security, and manufacturing tech in real-world businesses, often anchored in Boston's tech scene but with broader national and global relevance. Noteworthy angles include hands-on fundraising lessons, practical traction signals, and the creator-focused emphasis on talking to customers early and often. The format tends to combine founder storytelling with actionable advice for listeners pursuing startups, growth roles, or VC interests, making it appeali... more

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