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"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing, page 3
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On Turpentine VC, host and venture capitalist Erik Torenberg delves deep into the art and science of building successful venture firms through conversations with the world’s best investors and operators. Hear about insider strategies on decision-making, investment theses, and building firms for the long term—from the ground-level, VC to VC. Guests in season 1 include Ben Horowitz of a16z, Mamood Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins, and Alfred Lin of Sequoia.
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E38: Turpentine Fund Brainstorm with Alex Edelson of SlipstreamIn this episode, Erik Torenberg, host of Turpentine VC, engages in a brainstorming session with Alex Edelson, founder and General Partner at Slipstream Investors.7 May 2024 · 45 min
E37: The Vinod Khosla InterviewVinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures30 Apr 2024 · 57 min
E36: Joe Lonsdale on His Plan to Revitalize America's Declining SectorsIn this episode, Erik Torenberg interviews Joe Lonsdale, founder of 8VC and Palantir, discussing his proposed solutions to systemic challenges faced by the United States, particularly in sectors such…23 Apr 2024 · 55 min
E35: How Jason Lemkin Built SaaStrIn this episode, Erik Torenberg interviews Jason Lemkin, the founder and CEO of SaaStr, a prominent venture firm and media community focused on B2B SaaS (Software as a Service) companies.16 Apr 2024 · 1 h 13 min
E34: Marc Andreessen on His Intellectual JourneyIn this episode of "Turpentine VC," Erik Torenberg interviews Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).9 Apr 2024 · 1 h 51 min
E33: Consumer Social, Marketplaces, and Becoming a Better Investor with James CurrierIn this episode of *Turpentine VC*, Erik Torenberg interviews James Currier, a partner at NFX, about his investment philosophies and insights on various sectors, particularly consumer social and…2 Apr 2024 · 1 h 1 min
E32: Scott Belsky’s Angel Investing Lessons and Requests For StartupsInsights from Scott Belsky on his journey as an angel investor, his investment philosophy, and key lessons learned.26 Mar 2024 · 48 min
E31: Slow's Will Quist on VC's Job to Fund the Creation of New Data SetsIn this episode of Turpentine VC, host Erik Torenberg interviews Will Quist, a partner at Slow Ventures.19 Mar 2024 · 55 min
E30: How Kirsten Green Built Forerunner VenturesIn this episode of *Turpentine VC*, host Erik Torenberg interviews Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures, alongside Turner Novak from The Peel podcast.12 Mar 2024 · 1 h 17 min
E29: Mike Maples on Building Successful Startups and Venture FundsIn this episode of *Turpentine VC*, host Erik Torenberg interviews Mike Maples, Jr., co-founder of Floodgate.5 Mar 2024 · 1 h 16 min
E28: Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon on Crypto, AI, and Web3In this episode of Turpentine VC, host Erik Torenberg engages with Chris Dixon, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and author of the book *Read Write Own: The Next Era of the Internet*.27 Feb 2024 · 1 h 21 min
E27: Compound’s Michael Dempsey on Thesis-Driven vs Founder-Driven InvestingIn this episode, Erik Torenberg converses with Michael Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, about the nuances of venture capital, specifically contrasting thesis-driven and founder-driven investing.20 Feb 2024 · 58 min
E26: Insights from IVP: Inside One of Silicon Valley’s Best Growth FirmsIn this episode of Turpentine VC, host Erik Torenberg speaks with Somesh Dash, General Partner at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), a distinguished growth-stage venture capital firm.13 Feb 2024 · 56 min
E25: Frank Rotman of QED on Navigating FinTech and Crypto InvestmentsIn this episode, Erik Torenberg converses with Frank Rotman, a prominent venture capitalist focused on fintech investments.6 Feb 2024 · 1 h 10 min
E24: Building a Multi-Billion-Dollar Asset Management Firm with CoVenture's Ali HamedIn this episode of Turpentine VC, host Erik Torenberg chats with Ali Hamed, Partner at CoVenture, an alternative asset management firm.30 Jan 2024 · 58 min
E23: Tomasz Tunguz on the Theory Behind Theory VenturesIn this episode of "Turpentine VC," host Erik Torenberg engages with Tomasz Tunguz, General Partner at Theory Ventures, to explore the innovative model of Theory Ventures, the state of venture…23 Jan 2024 · 52 min
E22: Phin Barnes on Unbundling VCPhin Barnes, Co-founder of The General Partnership16 Jan 2024 · 1 h 21 min
E21: Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian on Reinventing Venture with Seven Seven SixIn this episode, host Erik Torenberg interviews Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and founder of Seven Seven Six.9 Jan 2024 · 56 min
E20: Katherine Boyle on Building a16z’s American Dynamism PracticeIn this episode of *Turpentine VC*, host Erik Torenberg interviews Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focusing on the firm's American Dynamism practice.2 Jan 2024 · 1 h 17 min
E19: Union Square Venture’s Rebecca Kaden on How the Firm Develops Their ThesesIn this episode, Erik Torenberg interviews Rebecca Kaden, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV).26 Dec 2023 · 53 min
E18: Sam Lessin on What's Going to Happen to VC in 2024In this episode, Erik Torenberg hosts Sam Lessin for a second discussion focused on the evolving landscape of venture capital (VC).19 Dec 2023 · 57 min
E17: Elad Gil on AI, Crypto, and What’s NextAI, Crypto, Market Trends, Investing Strategies, Solo Capitalism12 Dec 2023 · 56 min
E16: Lessons From Co-Founding First Round, Idea Lab, and B Capital with Howard MorganIn this episode of Turpentine VC, host Erik Torenberg speaks with Howard Morgan, a prominent figure in venture capital known for co-founding several influential firms, including Renaissance…6 Dec 2023 · 54 min
E15: Redpoint's Logan Bartlett on Carving Out a Spot in VentureIn this episode of "Turpentine VC," host Erik Torenberg speaks with Logan Bartlett from Redpoint about the firm's unique approach to venture capital, trends in the VC ecosystem, and insights into the…28 Nov 2023 · 1 h 1 min