Podcast · 58 episodes
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers, page 2
by Samir Kaji · English
Venture Unlocked is the playbook for starting, operating, & scaling a successful venture capital firm. Samir Kaji, Host of Venture Unlocked has +20-years of experience assisting & advising startups and venture firms. Listen for VC fund guidance. ventureunlocked.substack.com
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The great startup reckoning event of 2023 and 2024, but why startups should now start going back on offense featuring Tom Loverro of IVPA podcast focused on starting, operating, and scaling venture capital firms, hosted by Samir Kaji.17 Jul 2024 · 36 min
Finding greatness in non-consensus startups, the story of Twitch from Justin.TV, and why great companies need insights and inflection points with Mike MaplesFinding greatness in non-consensus startups, the story of Twitch from Justin.TV, and why great companies need insights and inflection points with Mike Maples10 Jul 2024 · 48 min
TX Zhuo’s of Fika Ventures on raising a Fund I, evolving decision making frameworks, and what founder first means to themThe Playbook for Venture Capital Managers27 Jun 2024 · 41 min
Limited Partner Unlocked: Michael Kim Cendana Capital on the Emerging Manager landscape, fundraising, and the need for liquidityOver 20 years of experience in venture capital and startups.5 Jun 2024 · 51 min
Amy Saper of Uncork Capital on how startups should embrace constraints to foster creativity, and her learnings from being at Accel, X, Uber, and StripeAmy Saper of Uncork Capital on how startups should embrace constraints to foster creativity, and her learnings from being at Accel, X, Uber, and Stripe15 May 2024 · 49 min
LP Unlocked shorts: What We're Hearing about Venture Liquidity with Meghan Reynolds of AltimeterThe playbook for venture capital managers19 Apr 2024 · 25 min
What's happening at the seed stage? Featuring Jenny Fielding, Kirby Winfield, and Nate WilliamsIn this episode of Venture Unlocked, host Samir Kaji engages in a roundtable discussion with venture capitalists Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures), Kirby Winfield (Ascend), and Nate Williams…10 Apr 2024 · 45 min
The Craft of Venture Capital with David SacksA podcast focused on the insights and strategies for managing, operating, and scaling venture capital firms, featuring expert discussions.27 Mar 2024 · 56 min
Adam Bain of 01 Advisors on scaling Twitter from 0 to $1B+, being coached by Bill Campbell, and why they don't take board seatsAdam Bain of 01 Advisors on Scaling Twitter from 0 to $1B+, Being Coached by Bill Campbell, and Why They Don't Take Board Seats13 Mar 2024 · 48 min
Mitchell Green of Lead Edge Capital on the Moneyball approach to investing, the art of effective cold calling, and managing 700+ strategic LPsThe Playbook for Venture Capital Managers6 Mar 2024 · 42 min
Limited Partner Unlocked shorts: What we're Hearing from LPs with Meghan Reynolds of Altimeter Limited Partner Unlocked shorts: What we're Hearing from LPs with Meghan Reynolds of Altimeter23 Feb 2024 · 25 min
Khosla Venture's Samir Kaul on building an iconic, durable firm, and the role of non-consensus decision makingKhosla Venture's Samir Kaul on Building an Iconic, Durable Firm, and the Role of Non-Consensus Decision Making16 Feb 2024 · 42 min
Venture Unlocked Shorts: Looking back the era of Unicorns and what's ahead?is a podcast focused on providing insights into the venture capital ecosystem, aimed at managers and stakeholders in the industry.31 Jan 2024 · 26 min
Venture Unlocked Shorts: Why VC has gone mainstream and the parallels to private equity and hedge fundsVenture Unlocked Shorts: Why VC has gone mainstream and the parallels to private equity and hedge funds26 Jan 2024 · 19 min
The opportunity outside of Silicon Valley and how to build a strategic LP base with Brendan Wales and Kellan Carter of FUSEThe opportunity outside of Silicon Valley and how to build a strategic LP base with Brendan Wales and Kellan Carter of FUSE25 Jan 2024 · 46 min
Meet The Expert Series: Matt Trotter of Stifel Bank on the state of the venture debt market, and how investors & startups should approach the credit markets todayThis special episode features Matt Trotter, Managing Director at Stifel Bank's Venture division.10 Jan 2024 · 39 min
Pejman Nozad of Pear on building a $800MM+ AUM firm as an immigrant who sold Persian rugs before going into VCIn this episode of Venture Unlocked, host Samir Kaji converses with Pejman Nozad, the Co-Founder and General Partner of Pear VC, a venture capital firm that has grown to over $800 million in assets…22 Dec 2023 · 48 min
Paul Kwan of General Catalyst on the importance of innovation in creating global resilience Venture Unlocked: The Playbook for Venture Capital Managers7 Dec 2023 · 42 min
The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VCThe Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a Grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC29 Nov 2023 · 49 min
Brad Gerstner talks AI, Tech Super cycles vs. Market cycles, and the start of Altimeter as a $3MM fundThe Playbook for Venture Capital Managers16 Nov 2023 · 56 min
Going back to the foundation of Kleiner Perkins with Mamoon Hamid through clear busines model focus and culture Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins1 Nov 2023 · 46 min
Special LP roundtable: What are LPs thinking about in Venture with Beezer Clarkson, Guy Perelmuter and Chris Douvos Special LP Roundtable: What are LPs Thinking About in Venture25 Oct 2023 · 50 min
Building competitive moats in VC at Lerer Hippeau with Ben Lerer and Graham BrownVenture Unlocked: The Playbook for Venture Capital Managers11 Oct 2023 · 51 min
Building a next-generation tech-enabled Venture Capital firm with Chris Farmer of SignalFireThe Playbook for Venture Capital Managers27 Sep 2023 · 49 min