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Village Global Podcast

Village Global
Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
Hiring Practices
Longevity
Salesforce
Airtable
Anthropic
Partnerships
Oral Communication
Startups
Artificial Intelligence
Aging
Silicon Valley
Personalization
Airbase
Fintech
Go-To-Market Strategy
Enterprise Sales
Saas
Microsoft

The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.

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Ben Casnocha
Co-founder and general partner of Village Global; frequent host and guest with deep ties to venture ecosystem
Ben Casanova
Co-founder and general partner at Village Global; frequent public commentator on startup and tech topics
Ben Kesnoka
Co-founder and partner at Village Global; active in sourcing and supporting portfolio founders

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • High-caliber guests and their stories of innovation

    The Village Global team and their diverse range of experts truly illuminate the world of venture capital and tech. You'll get loads of practical advice and concrete tips, plus tons of inspiration from these incredible individuals who are making a real impact and changing the world. Hats off to the whole Village Global team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Fascinating

    I really enjoy your podcast Village Global's Venture Stories, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. I just listened to Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author of The Decadent Society. Thank you for the invaluable takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Learn something new every listen!

    It is not every day that I get to learn from individuals of this caliber! Venture Stories has quickly become a favorite in my feed. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States4 years ago
  • The best walk companion and source of inspiration

    I love Village Stories as not only do they bring great speakers but they are excellent interviewers who bring out the most interesting elements of every topic. I find that the episodes are structured in a way that anyone who is not an expert in a topic finds value in understanding the theme’s key insights. And they are super fun to listen to on my daily walks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SO***q
    United States4 years ago
  • Phenomenal guests and topics 🌟

    Venture Stories has quickly become a must-listen in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago

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Great guests and practical insights across episodes; listeners appreciate the breadth of topics from VC, tech and entrepreneurship.
Some episodes are noted for strong interview quality and deep dives, while a few listeners mention audio issues or marketing pitches in rare cases.

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Recall Sessions: Most SaaS Companies Won't Survive This - Jake Saper (Emergence)
Q: What verticals look most promising for the first $100B AI Native Services company?
Regulated industries with high trust needs such as insurance, healthcare, and financial services appear strongest, because they require complex workflows and offer more defensible data-driven moat and regulatory alignment for AI-enabled service delivery.
Recall Sessions: Most SaaS Companies Won't Survive This - Jake Saper (Emergence)
Q: Is there a practical playbook for CEOs to follow when transitioning to AI Native Services?
Yes, begin by identifying your North Star product metric, measure revenue per employee and gross margin, and validate that AI-driven delivery actually improves outcomes. Prefer steady, gradual growth that matures the AI product, and use partnerships or selective acquisitions to scale later.
Recall Sessions: Most SaaS Companies Won't Survive This - Jake Saper (Emergence)
Q: What does it take to reinvent a SaaS company for the AI era?
Start with the unique insight or proprietary data you have, then translate that into a product or service that AI can autonomously perform, ensuring high attribution of outcomes. Rally the team, assess fit for new roles, and consider whether to grow organically first before pursuing big acquisitions.
Worldbuilders: Building Digital Minds and Why Humans Still Matter | Dara Ladjevardian (Delphi)
Q: What world are you trying to build with Delphi, and why does human connection matter?
The world is one where humans remain the main characters and AI serves to amplify authentic human insight and connection. Delphi aims to make trusted human perspectives scalable and accessible, ensuring that personal expertise and mentorship remain central even as AI tools advance.
Recall Sessions: How Moveworks Went From First Customer to $2.85B with Bhavin Shah
Q: How did you decide on your fundraising partners and why did you choose to stay aligned with certain investors for the long term?
They prioritized alignment, depth of space understanding, and a long-horizon partnership over pursuing the highest bid. The founders valued investors who would stay committed for decades, not just until the next funding round, and who could bring strategic value and credibility to scaling.

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The show features in-depth conversations with founders, investors, and technology leaders, exploring topics from venture capital dynamics and go-to-market strategies to AI, longevity biotech, and the evolving landscape of work. Across episodes, listeners get practical insights on hiring, product strategy, fundraising, and strategic partnerships, often framed by the hosts' close ties to a VC-backed network. A few episodes stand out for challenging conventional thinking about big tech versus startups, the ethics and economics of emerging technologies, and the practical realities of building enduring, scalable businesses. The format often blends technical detail with career and industry-level perspectives, making it valuable for operators, inv... more

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5. Doug Camplejohn
6. Evan Conrad
7. Bhavin Shah
8. Parth Patil

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