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Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers

Samir Kaji
Venture Capital
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Venture Unlocked is the playbook for starting, operating, & scaling a successful venture capital firm. Samir Kaji, Host of Venture Unlocked has +20-years of experience assisting & advising startups and venture firms. Listen for VC fund guidance. ventureunlocked.substack.com

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.

Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture cap... more

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.

Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture cap... more

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.

Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture cap... more

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.

Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture cap... more

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Jack Altman
Managing partner at Alt Capital and former CEO of Lattice.
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Founding partner of seed stage firm Audacious Ventures
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Samir Kaji
Host with over 20 years of experience assisting and advising startups and venture firms, focusing on providing insights and knowledge for managing venture capital funds.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Information to beat out the plentiful misinformation out there

    As an experienced investor and now an emerging manager, I found the conversation between Mark Suster and Samir Kaji super relevant. Key takeaway is that GPs should expect our fundraising experience to mirror startups’ experience raising from us. Keep up the great work, Samir.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    that costs what?!
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast for EMs

    As an EM (10x10 Capital) this is my go-to pod.

    I have EMs reach out to me every week for advice and this is the first podcast I mention to them.

    Love love love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrAndyDavis
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good content but

    Flat sound sometimes too soft. Also too not enough meat on VC and Founders. Thanks

    Boost volume!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    djkezako
    United States3 years ago
  • Valuable Content!

    Samir 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 States4 years ago
  • Simply brilliant

    This is an incredible creation. Calling it a podcast almost reduces it. Samir’s product is the ultimate resource for emerging fund managers. I’m just five episodes in but I’ve already got pages worth of learnings.

    His interviews style is perfect. He asks questions, sits back and let’s the guest answer and chimes in only time to time - allowing the audience to learn from all the experienced investors.

    This is basically a mini-MBA, which means I would pay for an online course by him if he ever d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imsaba
    United States4 years ago

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Highly informative conversations that resonate with both emerging and established venture capital professionals.
Strong guest expertise is highlighted, providing valuable insights into complex topics like fundraising and portfolio management.
Listeners appreciate the depth and relevance of the content, calling it indispensable for understanding current VC dynamics.
Some critiques focus on the audio quality and the desire for more in-depth discussions on particular topics.

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The GP of 2030: AI, Automation, and the Future of Capital Formation
Q: What are your views on the future of capital formation for GPs?
The GP of 2030 will likely rely heavily on AI for LP management, with AI handling due diligence and relationship management, freeing up GPs to focus on relationship-building.
The GP of 2030: AI, Automation, and the Future of Capital Formation
Q: How do you see AI impacting workflows in private markets?
AI is expected to transform knowledge work, making many processes more efficient, particularly in compliance and treasury management.
The GP of 2030: AI, Automation, and the Future of Capital Formation
Q: What motivated you to create Juniper Square?
Alex was driven by inefficiencies he experienced as an LP in private markets, prompting a desire to streamline the process through technology.
Jack Altman on the transition going from building a Unicorn with Lattice to starting a venture firm
Q: What is the single biggest lesson that you've learned, that you know now that you wish you knew when you first started investing in companies?
Once you find a founder or a business that you really believe in, it can be really scary, but having a mindset of just continuing to invest round after round in those companies is really important.
How to win in seed stage investing today
Q: What advice would you give your 2006 self about investing?
Venture is about creating a portfolio that maximizes the probability of catching outliers. Don't overdetermine success based on past performance alone.

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The content focuses on the intricate world of venture capital, emphasizing the various strategies and insights needed to effectively manage and scale a venture capital firm. It covers a range of topics from understanding market dynamics, particularly post-2021, to addressing liquidity challenges facing unicorns in the current investment landscape. Unique insights are provided by a variety of seasoned professionals who share their experiences and philosophies on topics such as fundraising, portfolio construction, and the importance of relationships with founders. Additionally, the discussions often highlight the evolving implications of technologies like artificial intelligence on investing strategies and market valuations, making it a valua... more

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