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We The Builders

Suffiyan Malik
Entrepreneurship
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Startups
Venture Capital
Innovation
China
Spacex
Varda
Technology
Data Acquisition
Lux Capital
First Resonance
Nuclear Energy
Automation
Silicon Valley
Hermeus
Space Exploration
Medicare
Retirement

Conversations with practitioners at the edge of their craft across business, media, startups, frontier technologies, investing. wethebuilders.us

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Jonathan Lacoste, is the founder of SpaceVC, a pre-seed frontier tech fund with at least a 20% unicorn hit rate, this is my observation based on publicly reported valuations of the companies listed on their website.

Before starting his fund,... more

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Matt Ocko is the Cofounder and Co-Managing Partner of DCVC, a firm he started with Zachary Bogue 16 years ago. Matt started his career at Oracle and then went on to join a $1B AUM fund called Helix Investments in the 90s where he learnt the le... more

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This is a special edition of We The Builders recorded at The Hill & Valley Forum 2026. Billy cofounded Regent, building all-electric Seaglider vessels for fast, safe, and low-cost coastal transportation. The company is backed by Founders Fund, Lockhe... more

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Seth Winterroth is a Partner at Eclipse where he has been investing in the physical world for over a decade. They now have fresh $1.3B in funds taking their AUM (Assets Under Management) to ~$10B to build and invest in critical technologies in... more

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Founder/CEO of AgFunder, media and venture platform focused on food and agriculture
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Episode: E24: Rob Leclerc on Building AgFunder, the Biggest Media Platform & Venture Fund focused on Food & Ag
Leland Miller
Co-founder of China Beige Book; Commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic & Security Commission
China Beige Book; U.S.-China Economic & Security Commission
Episode: E23: Leland Miller Breaks Down the China Threat. IP Theft, GDP Fabrication, Taiwan Takeover. What is Really Going On?
Shahin Farshchi
Partner at Lux Capital, investor focusing on deep tech and national security-related technologies
Lux Capital
Episode: In Conversation with Shahin Farshchi at Lux Capital, $7B Fund Accelerating SciFi
Colin Greenspon
Investor, co-founder of Narya
Narya
Episode: E22: Colin Greenspon on Private Boards, Business Model Innovation, Competent Founders and Narya
Dmitri Alperovitch
Cofounder of CrowdStrike; founder of Silverado Policy Accelerator
CrowdStrike; Silverado Policy Accelerator
Episode: In Conversation with Dmitri Alperovitch, Cofounder of CrowdStrike, a $100B company
David Friedberg
Co-host of All-In Podcast
All-In Podcast
Episode: In Conversation with David Friedberg, Cohost of All-In Podcast
Jason Carman
Filmmaker and founder at Story Company, focused on sci‑fi and technology storytelling
Story Company
Episode: E21: Jason Carman on Building Story and Inspiring The Next Generation of Technologists through SciFi
Seth Berman
Cofounder of Susa Ventures and Kivu Ventures
Susa Ventures / Kivu Ventures
Episode: E20: Seth Berman, Cofounder of Susa and Kivu Ventures on History and State of Early Stage Venture Capital
Ali Jehangir Siddiqui
Founder/Executive with extensive experience across Pakistan, Middle East, and Europe; involved in banking, steel, private equity, and energy/tech ventures
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Episode: E19: Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, The Renaissance Man behind the Multibillion Dollar House of Jahangir Siddiqui

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E15: Mike Maples of Floodgate on Pattern Breaking Founders, Investing and Seeding Twitter, Lyft & Digg
Q: What stood out about that story, and how is the story different for investors, customers, and employees?
Storytelling is more than messaging; it's the mechanism that translates a disruptive insight into a lived experience. It must demonstrate the movement, the emotional shift, and the practical steps that make the customer believe in a future they can actually join.
E15: Mike Maples of Floodgate on Pattern Breaking Founders, Investing and Seeding Twitter, Lyft & Digg
Q: Did you think a lot of founders struggle with communicating or articulating that magic part, the insight part?
Yes. Many startups lack a clear, compelling insight instead of just a cool widget; true breakthroughs require a story that conveys not just the product but the transformative future it enables and the emotional alignment of early believers.
E20: Seth Berman, Cofounder of Susa and Kivu Ventures on History and State of Early Stage Venture Capital
Q: What's the thesis for your new fund? Is it problem-specific, industry-specific, or agnostic?
The fund concentrates on vertical AI and a broader AI focus, selecting opportunities that serve as the infrastructure (picks and shovels) for the AI revolution, while remaining mindful of the timing and the maturity of product/market fit.
E22: Colin Greenspon on Private Boards, Business Model Innovation, Competent Founders and Narya
Q: Why try to take a board seat?
Taking a board seat is about ongoing governance and support; it enables more structured, continuous due diligence and helps steer the company toward better decisions and outcomes, not just a one‑time intervention.
E18: Jonathan Levin on Building Chainalysis, a $8.6B Company
Q: How did you decide who took the CEO role and how did that influence the company's trajectory?
I favored a balance between founders' strengths, with the CEO focusing on market-facing execution while other co-founders handled technical and strategic domains; over time, leadership responsibilities evolved to reflect the company's growth and market needs.

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Conversations explore the intersection of business, technology, media, and innovation, featuring in-depth discussions with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Topics range from the intricacies of venture capital and startup culture to the evolution of technologies like artificial intelligence and home robotics. Noteworthy discussions also highlight personal journeys, mentorship experiences, and insights on navigating complex industries such as healthcare and energy. The richness of these conversations often reveals strategies for success, challenges of innovation, and the importance of community and collaboration in today's fast-paced business world. This content is likely to resonate with listeners interested in entrepreneursh... more

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