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Transparent Venture Capital by Tribe Global Ventures

Tribe Global Ventures
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Australia
Tribe Global Ventures
Australian Budget
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
United States
US Market Expansion
Culture Amp
State Of Australian Startup Funding 2025
Australian Venture Capital
Canva
Vendorpanel
Matt James
Sunrise Conference
Eucalyptus
ESVCLP (early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships)
Velocity
Accel-Kkr
Government Procurement

The Transparent VC podcast, brought to you by Tribe Global Ventures, the VC helping B2B Tech companies scale into the UK and US. This podcast seeks to give insights into venture investing for both founders and investors, and have a bit of fun along the way.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded3 years ago
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Artwork for Transparent Venture Capital by Tribe Global Ventures

Latest Episodes

Matt James was employee number 22 at Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), joining as an early engineer when revenue was just beginning to land and rising to CTO.

He scaled with the business through to roughly 1000 staff worldwide and over a $1Billion in ann... more

Stuart Clout founded Thedocyard at 3am on the floor of a Sydney law firm boardroom, listed it on the ASX the week before COVID locked down Australia, merged with Ansarada, and rode the combined business through to a $236m acquisition by Datasite. He ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt James
Former CTO of VGW, AI coding advocate
VGW
Episode: Founder Focus Ep 20: Matt James - AI Coding Hits Production: Move Now Or Get Left Behind.
Stuart Clout
Founder of Thedocyard (later Ansarada)
Thedocyard / Ansarada
Episode: Founder Focus Ep 19 with Stuart Clout: Post-it Notes at 3am to a $236M Exit. The Journey of Thedocyard To Ansarada.
Lucy Wallachs
Representative from Air Wallachs
Air Wallachs
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 121: Will Your Platform Be Used By Agents? How AI Bubble Pops. No Where To Hide. Sunrise. Sharts.
Lee Ford
Investor from UEF
UEF
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 121: Will Your Platform Be Used By Agents? How AI Bubble Pops. No Where To Hide. Sunrise. Sharts.
Danielle Strachman
Investor from 1517 Ventures
1517 Ventures
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 121: Will Your Platform Be Used By Agents? How AI Bubble Pops. No Where To Hide. Sunrise. Sharts.
Maxine Minter
Investor/Advisor (Blackbird affinity)
Blackbird
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 121: Will Your Platform Be Used By Agents? How AI Bubble Pops. No Where To Hide. Sunrise. Sharts.
Jason Calacanis
Entrepreneur/Investor (video reference)
Independent investor
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 121: Will Your Platform Be Used By Agents? How AI Bubble Pops. No Where To Hide. Sunrise. Sharts.
James Leathem
Founder of VendorPanel; exited to Accel-KKR
VendorPanel / Accel-KKR
Episode: Founder Focus Ep 18: James Leathem of VendorPanel and their exit to Accel-KKR
Rayn Ong
Angel investor noted for rapid decision-making and high-quality introductions
Independent angel investor (Australia)
Episode: Tribe Talkin' Ep 114: SafetyCulture CEO Exits As Predicted. More To The Eucalyptus Story. Is Rayn Ong Australia's Greatest Angel.

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Aaron
Host of the show and active participant in the discussion
Don
Host of the podcast
Jack
Host/regular participant in the discussion, involved in portfolio and deal flow.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great show

    Love the way they take different news topics and put a different spin on it. Investor interviews are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Investor_Joe
    Australia3 years ago
  • Interesting and Diverse Content

    Tribe Talking provides interesting insights across diverse and relevant content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1_B_!
    Australia3 years ago
  • Refreshingly honest & diverse

    Really enjoy listening to the Tribe team as they cover a diverse range of content, from every-day topics to founder stories and insights! Keep it coming Tribe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mazza-87
    Australia3 years ago
  • Diamond in the Rough

    If you’ve ever wished you could sit in the room while some of the smartest people in the world make decisions about what to do next and why, you’re in the right place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BunningsSausageSizzler
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great range of topics and views.

    I really enjoy this podcast. Concrete robust discussions on pressing and important topics. High calibre and diverse range of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1234nametaken
    Australia3 years ago

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Strong take on AI tooling and VC dynamics appeals to operators and founders.
Audience notes authenticity and practical founder stories.

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Founder Focus Ep 19 with Stuart Clout: Post-it Notes at 3am to a $236M Exit. The Journey of Thedocyard To Ansarada.
Q: What was the most challenging part of the IPO/merger process?
The toughest part was aligning cap tables, navigating board dynamics, and managing the political and practical complexities of a public listing while keeping focus on the core business and investor expectations.
Founder Focus Ep 19 with Stuart Clout: Post-it Notes at 3am to a $236M Exit. The Journey of Thedocyard To Ansarada.
Q: Was exit the original goal, or did it emerge later as the business matured?
I didn't start with an exit as a primary objective; I aimed to build something valuable and scalable. Over time, the option to go public and then merge with a larger player emerged as a strategic path to maximize value for investors and ensure long-term optionality.

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This show features a roundtable of seasoned operators and investors discussing venture capital, startup scaling, and AI-enabled business models with a practical, deal-focused lens. Episodes mix hard-edged analysis of markets, policies, and funding dynamics with candid founder and operator stories, tactical go-to-market strategies, and governance considerations for high-growth B2B tech. Noteworthy strengths include a data-driven view of VC dynamics, hands-on experiences from portfolio companies, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom—often with humor and a global perspective. It's likely to appeal to founders, investors, and operators who value actionable insights, durable business models, and real-world nuance over hype.

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2. Stuart Clout
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