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Ventures from The Valley

R136 Ventures
Embedded Finance
Crypto
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Blockchain
Etoro
Openvc
EWOR
Fintech Infrastructure
IPO
Banking As a Service
Bitcoin
Fintech
China
Replika
Zuba
Blockchain.com
Regulation
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Llms

Ventures from the Valley brings you inside the rooms where billion-dollar decisions get made. Hosted by R136 Ventures, each episode features candid conversations with the founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of technology; from AI infrastructure to global fintech to the companies redefining how we build.

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What if sending money across borders could become instant, reliable, and almost free?

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Josiah Senu, founder of Zuba a fintech company building what Josiah describes as t... more

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What happens when AI stops being just a tool… and becomes a relationship?

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski speaks with Eugenia Kuyda — founder of Replika and Wabi — about the future of emotional AI, AI companions, co... more

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What if you could build a multi-million dollar SaaS company… without a sales team or paid ads?

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Robin Alex, co-founder of HighLevel — an AI-powered business platform ser... more

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How do you build companies worth hundreds of millions - and aim for a trillion-dollar venture platform?

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with serial entrepreneur Daniel Dippold.

Daniel is a 3x founder with... more

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Recent Guests

Josiah Senu
Founder of Zuba
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Episode: Stablecoins, Africa & the Future of Moving Money | With Josiah Senu
Eugenia Kuyda
Founder of Replika and Wabi
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Episode: How Losing Her Best Friend Led Eugenia Kuyda to Build the World's First AI Companion
Daniel Dippold
Co-founder of EWOR
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Episode: How to Build a $1T Venture Platform with Daniel Dippold
Stephane Nasser
Co-founder and CEO of OpenVC
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Episode: OpenVC - The Platform Behind $1B in Startup Raises with Stephane Nasser
Omri Amirav-Drory
General Partner and Head of NFX Buyer
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Episode: The Scientist Turned VC Funding the Cure for Aging with Omri Amirav-Drory
Lane Kasselman
President at blockchain.com, former Uber communications and policy executive
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Episode: How Uber’s Playbook Shaped Blockchain.com’s Growth Strategy With Lane Kasselman
Jeff Weinstein
Partner at FJ Labs, co-heads the investment team
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Episode: How Smart Founders Raise Capital in 2026 (VC Reality Check)
Mark Greeven
Professor at IMD, Shanghai Campus
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Episode: How China Actually Builds Tech Giants with Mark Greeven
Victor Orlovski
Guest and venture investor, long-time partner at R136 Ventures
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Episode: Victor Orlovski on eToro’s $4B IPO: A Masterclass in Timing and Readiness

Hosts

Rutan
Host with long-standing involvement at the network's venture arm.
Tom
Co-host providing operational and go-to-market perspectives.
Victor Orlovski
Guest/host with deep fintech and VC experience.
Viktor Arlovski
Host with focus on growth, regulation, and tech strategy.
Ratan
Host focusing on venture platforms and open ecosystem models.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • 5 stars

    Great guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    житель хорошевского
    Russia2 years ago
  • Highly recommend for tech enthusiasts!

    Caught the latest episode of Ventures from the Valley with Alex Freedland - super insightful! Great discussion on open source software, crypto, and cloud tech; highly recommend for tech enthusiasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gemj0
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Loved it!

    Great episode with Liad Agmon—what an inspiring story! Great insights on entrepreneurship and transitioning to investing; definitely a must-listen for anyone in the startup scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHerron97
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong practical takeaways for founders navigating funding and regulatory landscapes.
Listeners value the breadth of high-signal guests and actionable fundraising insights.
Some episodes skew very VC-heavy, which may feel dense for non-professional listeners.
Positive perception of high-quality, candid conversations with top tech investors and operators.

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Talking Points

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Stablecoins, Africa & the Future of Moving Money | With Josiah Senu
Q: Why Zuba and what does the name signify?
Zuba reflects our African origin—sunlight and energy—embodied in a four-letter domain that ties to authentic regional roots while signaling an energetic, reliable payments rail.
Stablecoins, Africa & the Future of Moving Money | With Josiah Senu
Q: So if you can give a little bit of a deep dive of what Zuba's mission is and how you're going to build upon this mission
Zuba aims to be the world's most reliable bank by making cross-border payments affordable, instant, and trusted. The plan is to start with Africa due to high remittance costs, then expand to underserved markets by leveraging stablecoins, AI, and a customer-centric approach that prioritizes human service alongside advanced technology.
How to Build a $1T Venture Platform with Daniel Dippold
Q: Why does EWOR aspire to a trillion-dollar company, and how realistic is that goal?
It's a long-term aspirational vision to build a Berkshire Hathaway-like platform in a future where talent, money, and distribution are tightly integrated; while ambitious, they believe the thesis is plausible with disciplined execution over decades.
How to Build a $1T Venture Platform with Daniel Dippold
Q: How does EWOR decide which founders to back and how flexible is their thesis?
They work with a clear thesis about the future of key sectors, but allow founders to challenge or update it during discussions; the selection is collaborative, emphasizing founder fit and potential for long-term value creation.
How to Build a $1T Venture Platform with Daniel Dippold
Q: What is EWOR's core value proposition beyond traditional incubators and accelerators?
EWOR focuses on building comprehensive founder infrastructure—money, talent, distribution—acting like a co-founder in the earliest stages, not just a financier, to dramatically shorten time-to-unicorn for selected founders.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ventures from The Valley

What is Ventures from The Valley about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on high-growth technology, venture funding, and startup scaling, with episodes featuring founders, operators, and investors who shape AI infrastructure, fintech, and global growth strategies. Conversations often dissect fundraising models, platform ecosystems, regulatory dynamics, and practical playbooks for building and scaling tech-enabled businesses. Notable throughlines include how platforms democratize access to capital, how regulatory and market environments shape growth, and how founders balance ambition with disciplined execution. It frequently spotlights real-world storytelling from fundraising, go-to-market, and product strategy perspectives, making it valuable for founders, operators, investors, and brands navig... more

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2. Eugenia Kuyda
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5. Omri Amirav-Drory
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