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Venture with Grace

Grace Gong
Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Entrepreneurship
Startups
Product Management
Machine Learning
Customer Experience
Healthcare
Microsoft
AI Infrastructure
Google
Fintech
Marketing
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Salesforce
AI Technology
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I host a top VC podcast called Smart Venture Podcast (SVPpro.com). Past guests include C-level/VPs of Google, Meta, Amazon, Sephora, Dunkin' Donuts, Chipotle, Pepsi, Instagram, Deloitte, Reddit, Lyft, etc. Managing Partners of top funds (many were featured on the Forbes Midas List) and unicorn founders (founders of Craigslist, Square, Loom, Cruise, etc.) Venture with Grace is my new spin-off serie... more

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Anand Kannappan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Patronus AI, a frontier AI research company building simulation infrastructure and evaluation systems for advanced AI models and agents. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Nebius — the ultimate c... more

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Ali Tamaseb is a General Partner at DCVC, a deep-tech venture firm managing billions in assets and investing across AI, robotics, biotech, crypto infrastructure, energy, materials, cybersecurity, and frontier science. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is bro... more

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Host

Grace Gong
Host of Venture with Grace

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Smart, Sharp, and Packed with Insights

    Amazing podcast! Grace has a knack for drawing out candid insights from some of the biggest names in tech and venture. The conversations are smart, engaging, and always leave you with something new to think about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidHindin
    United States8 months ago
  • Asks bad questions

    Zero editing, so you hear them setting up the podcast and host asks dumb questions

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JJkollins
    United States9 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I had the pleasure of meeting Grace this past week at the Founder Bay LP & VC Summit in San Francisco. She hosted one of the most insightful panels of the event—thoughtful questions, real substance, and a deep understanding of what matters most to founders and funders alike.

    After hearing her live, I dove into her podcast and wasn’t disappointed. It’s a goldmine for anyone navigating the startup and venture world. Highly recommend giving it a listen—Grace brings clarity, candor, and sharp persp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrjonbradshaw
    United Statesa year ago
  • If you want to start a business listen to this!

    Love this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marisela Galeano
    United States2 years ago
  • Love learning about VC!

    A lot of great info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soul890
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are described as high-caliber with deep domain knowledge.
The show is seen as a goldmine for founders and funders with sharp perspectives on AI and venture.
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Hosts draw out candid insights from top tech and venture guests.
Some episodes are criticized for questions that feel unfocused or under-edited.

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Alex Ren, Fellows Fund, Founding Partner on AI Investing
Q: How do you measure a portfolio company's growth and decide when to follow on?
We monitor a pattern of rapid, disciplined growth (around 20% MoM for unicorn trajectories) and assess product-market fit through customer traction, retention, and revenue signals. We stay disciplined on valuations and cap tables to preserve upside.
Alex Ren, Fellows Fund, Founding Partner on AI Investing
Q: Can you explain the cadence and selectivity of sharing deal flows with fellows?
We limit the number of deals shown to fellows to those with real potential, ensuring engagement is meaningful and aligned with the strengths of each fellow (sales, legal, etc.). The aim is to maximize value for both founders and the investor network rather than bombarding them with opportunities.
Alex Ren, Fellows Fund, Founding Partner on AI Investing
Q: What is your approach to competition and staying ahead when pursuing early AI bets?
We differentiated early by focusing on AI from the ground up, building an AI-native network, and emphasizing go-to-market and product traction. We pair this with a disciplined evaluation framework that prioritizes signal-driven growth over pedigree or hype.
Alex Ren, Fellows Fund, Founding Partner on AI Investing
Q: So how do you identify if a company is Fellows Fund material at the outset?
We look for market-defining opportunities, strong domain expertise from founders, and the ability to sell and execute with rapid iteration. We also cross-check with our network of fellows and community members to validate demand, then review data and customer signals before committing.
Darren Moffett, LangChain VP of Sales on Enterprise AI
Q: What makes LangChain's sales model work in AI today?
A unique mix of open-source roots with a strong enterprise layer, a focus on customer outcomes, and an emphasis on enabling long-term value realization through services and training, which helps justify ongoing investment despite evolving licensing and pricing models.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Venture with Grace

What is Venture with Grace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise software leaders, venture investors, and tech strategists. Episodes typically center on practical challenges in AI safety, security, and governance; how AI is reshaping industries from manufacturing to legal services; and the business and fundraising dynamics around AI-enabled startups. A recurring strength is bringing founder-friendly and venture-first perspectives together, with real-world GTM, pricing, and product insights, often including sponsor reads that spotlight AI infrastructure and deployment at scale. Noteworthy is the emphasis on multi-stakeholder approaches to AI risk, on-the-ground customer workflow understanding, and the cross-pollination betwee... more

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1. Calvin Chin
2. Andrew Garvin
3. Darren Moffett
4. Alex Ren
5. Zach Lloyd
6. Noam Schwartz
7. Shawn Razek
8. Chenxi Wang

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