Podcast · 37 episodes
The HotStart VC Podcast, page 2
by Scott van den Berg · English
Breaking down how celebrities and creators build billion-dollar brands — hosted by Scott Van den Berg.
All episodes, page 2
Why This Creator Built a Tech Company Instead of Another CPG Brand | Sam Cutler, MindfulWhy This Creator Built a Tech Company Instead of Another CPG Brand25 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 21 chapters
How Avni Barman Turned Content Into a Venture Capital AdvantageHow Avni Barman Turned Content Into a Venture Capital Advantage18 Feb 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
How Salish Matter Is Redefining Teen Skincare | Julia Straus, CEO of Sincerely YoursHow Salish Matter Is Redefining Teen Skincare11 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 16 chapters
He Covered Creators Before the Creator Economy Existed | Joshua Cohen (Tubefilter)Discussing how celebrities and creators build billion-dollar brands.4 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Creator Jerome ASF on 13 Years of Daily Content and Building Tech CompaniesIn this episode, Scott Van den Berg interviews Jerome Aceti, better known as Jerome ASF, a content creator who has been producing daily content since 2012.28 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
From $150M Big Bang Paychecks to Rescuing 200 Animals: Kaley Cuoco's Oh Norman StoryFeaturing Katie Hunt, co-founder of Oh Norman, a celebrity pet care brand co-founded with actress Kaley Cuoco.21 Jan 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
How MrBeast Built Feastables in 90 Days | Ben Acott, Feastables Founding TeamIn this episode of The HotStart VC Podcast, Ben Acott, a founding member of Feastables, discusses his journey working closely with MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) to launch one of the fastest-growing…14 Jan 2026 · 35 min · 21 chapters
How a YouTube Channel Became a $50M VC Fund | Gabriel Jarrosson, Lobster CapitalHow a YouTube Channel Became a $50M VC Fund | Gabriel Jarrosson, Lobster Capital7 Jan 2026 · 14 chapters
Why Celebrity Brands Must Survive Without the Celebrity | Daniel Farman, Habitat PartnersIn this episode, Scott Van den Berg interviews Daniel Fairman, an investor at Habitat Partners, to explore the world of celebrity-founded brands and the unique challenges and opportunities they…17 Dec 2025
The Business Behind Katy Perry’s Non-Alcoholic Brand | Scout Brisson, CEO of De SoiThe Business Behind Katy Perry’s Non-Alcoholic Brand | Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi10 Dec 2025
How Haley Pavone Accidentally Became an Influencer and Built a $1M/Month Shoe BrandIn this episode, host Scott Van den Berg interviews Haley Pavone, founder and CEO of Pashion, a revolutionary footwear brand that offers the world's first fully convertible high heel.3 Dec 2025
How Gabriella Murray Built Natics: From 12M Followers to Bootstrapping a B-Corp Skincare BrandHow Gabriella Murray Built Natics: From 12M Followers to Bootstrapping a B-Corp Skincare Brand26 Nov 2025
How Natalie Barbu Went from Zero to $2M ARR After Nearly Shutting Down RellaHow Natalie Barbu Went from Zero to $2M ARR After Nearly Shutting Down Rella19 Nov 2025