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- 304303 Ep Redefining Career Success: Why Working in the Public Sector Accelerates Tech Leaders with Arun Gupta10 Oct 2026 · 43 min▶Show page
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In this compelling episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation, venture capitalist, and co-author of Venture Meets Mission. As technology advances at a breakneck pace, the intersection between Silicon Valley innovation and public sector impact has…
- 303Ep302 From AppDynamics to AI: Building, Scaling, Exiting, and Starting Again with Bhaskar Sunkara4 Oct 2026 · 31 minBhaskar Sunkara▶Show page
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What does it take to build a category-defining technology company, navigate a major acquisition, and then start all over again in the age of artificial intelligence? In this episode, we sit down with Bhaskar Sunkara, a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur whose career spans startup innovation, enterprise…
- 302Ep 301Dual-Use Technology, Defense & the Next Wave of Innovation with JP Keating29 Sept 2026 · 42 min▶Show page
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We sit down with JP Keating to explore the rapidly evolving world of dual-use technology, companies and technologies that can serve both commercial and government applications. As investors and entrepreneurs increasingly look toward defense, AI, advanced technologies, and the space economy, dual-use companies are…
- 301Ep 300 Happiness, AI, Innovation & the Future of Business with Chris Yeh22 Sept 2026 · 31 minChris Yeh▶Show page
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What does it take to build a successful career while also creating a genuinely meaningful and happy life? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Yeh to explore the intersection of business, technology, happiness, mentorship, creativity, and the forces shaping the future. Chris shares his perspective on why…
- 300Ep 299 Silicon Valley vs. Sacramento: Steve Hilton on AI, Entrepreneurship & California’s Economy12 Sept 2026 · 31 min▶Show page
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Steve Hilton returns for a second conversation focused on the intersection of Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship, technology, and California politics. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing political campaigns and what the rapid adoption of AI means for California’s technology ecosystem.…
- 299Ep 298 Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Cross-Cultural Opportunity3 Sept 2026 · 27 min▶Show page
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In this episode, we sit down with Zeus Kajita to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, business development, international markets, and personal performance. Zeus shares his journey as an entrepreneur and business builder, including the lessons he has learned developing partnerships and creating opportunities…
- 298Ep 297 AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Business withVineet Edupuganti Co-founder & CEO Cogent Security22 Aug 2026 · 26 min▶Show page
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What happens when AI becomes both the weapon and the defender? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Vineet Edupuganti to explore the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and how founders should think about building companies in an AI-native…
- 297EP 296 IPOs, SPACs, Uplisting & Taking a Company Public with Shari Mager KPMG U.S National Capital Markets Readiness Leader17 Aug 2026 · 43 min▶Show page
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What does it really take to prepare a company for the public markets? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Shari Mager to explore the complex process of going public, from identifying red flags and selecting the right path to navigating uplistings, SPAC transactions, PIPE financing, and the…
- 296Ep 295 Venture Capital, Startup Valuations & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Brian Mac Mahon10 Aug 2026 · 45 minBrian Mac Mahon▶Show page
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What does it really take to build a successful startup, and what conventional wisdom about venture capital might be wrong? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert DOJO, to explore the realities of early-stage investing, startup valuations, venture capital, and…
- 295Ep 294 Leadership, Purpose & Building a Scalable Business with Reed Nyffeler2 Aug 2026 · 54 min▶Show page
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Leadership, Purpose & Building a Scalable Business with Reed Nyffeler Episode Overview What can Silicon Valley founders learn from the world of franchising? In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Reed Nyffeler, entrepreneur, CEO, founder of Signal, and host of ReedFlections: A Podcast on…
- 294Ep 293 AI, Hedge Funds & the Future of Financial Intelligence with Jan SzilagyiFounder & CEO of Reflexivity27 Jul 2026 · 39 min▶Show page
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What happens when a seasoned hedge fund executive applies decades of institutional investing experience to building AI-powered software for the world's most sophisticated financial firms? In this episode of Silicon Valley Successes, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Jan Szilagyi, Founder and CEO of Reflexivity, to…
- 293Ep 292 Investing Before the IPO: OpenAI, CoreWeave, and the Future of Public Markets Mark Klein, CEO of Neostellar19 Jul 2026 · 38 min▶Show page
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Episode Overview What if you could invest in some of the world's most valuable private technology companies, before they ever go public? In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Mark Klein, CEO of Neostellar Capital, one of the few publicly traded venture capital firms providing…
- 292Ep 291 Inside the World of SPVs: How Special Purpose Vehicles Power Private Market Investing with Mitch Mechigian13 Jul 2026 · 34 min▶Show page
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Private markets continue to evolve, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have become one of the most important tools for investors seeking access to high-growth private companies. But behind every SPV is a complex legal and operational structure that many investors don't fully understand. In this episode, we sit down…
- 291Ep 290 Unlocking the Private Markets: Venture, Secondaries & Startup Investing with Brianne Lynch5 Jul 2026 · 41 minThe New York Times▶Show page
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For decades, investing in high-growth private companies was reserved for venture capital firms and institutional investors. Today, the rapidly evolving secondary market is changing that landscape, creating new opportunities for founders, employees, early investors, and institutions to access liquidity long before an…
- 290Ep 289 Investing Beyond the Pitch & Building Great Companies with Alex Chompff28 Jun 2026 · 39 minBarksdale GroupKleiner PerkinsSacramento Angels▶Show page
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Investing Beyond the Pitch & Building Great Companies with Alex Chompff What separates legendary venture capital firms from everyone else? How do experienced angel investors identify startups with the greatest potential before everyone else sees it? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Chompff, an accomplished…
- 289Ep 288 Precision Science, Human Impact: Commercializing Nuclear Innovation with Carrie Freeman21 Jun 2026 · 39 minCarrie Freeman▶Show page
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Guest: Carrie Freeman Title: CEO, Eden Radioisotopes Company: Eden Radioisotopes, LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-freeman/ Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Freeman, CEO of Eden Radioisotopes, to explore the intersection of deep science, commercialization, and leadership.…
- 288Ep 287 Reinventing Angel Investing, and the Future of Fintech-with Joshua Summers15 Jun 2026 · 47 minJoshua Summers▶Show page
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In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and fintech innovator Joshua Summers to discuss startups, venture capital, private credit, artificial intelligence, and what founders need to know to survive today's fundraising environment. Josh is a serial entrepreneur with successful exits to PayPal and…
- 287Ep286 From Apple to AI Lessons from Silicon Valley's Innovators with Bill Fernandez & James Cape7 Jun 2026 · 1h 12mSteve Wozniak▶Show page
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From Apple to AI Lessons from Silicon Valley's First Generation of Innovators Featuring Bill Fernandez & James Cape In this special fireside conversation, Silicon Valley pioneers Bill Fernandez and James Cape explore the evolution of Silicon Valley, from its roots as the Valley of Heart's Delight to its emergence as…
- 286Ep 285 The CEO Playbook – From Used Cars to AI Giants With Bryan Murphy31 May 2026 · 39 min▶Show page
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Episode Summary What does selling used cars have to do with leading a world-class AI translation platform? More than you might think. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, to pull back the curtain on executive leadership in the age of AI. Bryan shares his fascinating journey from…
- 285Ep 284 California at the Crossroads: Capital, Policy, and the Path Forward with Steve Hilton26 May 2026 · 18 min▶Show page
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What happens when you apply deep operational experience to the massive, complex budget of the world’s fifth-largest economy? In this episode, we sit down with California gubernatorial candidate, author, and political commentator Steve Hilton. We dive into the structural inflection points that shaped modern…
- 284Ep 283 Disrupting the System: Entrepreneurship, Governance, and the future of California with Elaine Culotti20 May 2026 · 37 min▶Show page
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What happens when you apply the raw, unfiltered mindset of a seasoned serial entrepreneur to the rigid world of state governance? In this episode, we sit down with designer, developer, and California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti to pull back the curtain on the harsh realities of high-level business and…
- 283Ep 282 Artificial Organizations with Barry O'Reilly6 May 2026 · 39 min▶Show page
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Episode Title: Artificial Organizations Host: Shawn Flynn Guest: Barry O’Reilly – Co-Founder of Nobody Studios, Author, and Executive Coach Episode Summary In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, host Shawn Flynn sits down with Barry O’Reilly to discuss a fundamental shift in the corporate world: the…
- 282281 From Pivot to Unicorn: How Hussein Fazal Scaled Super.com29 Dec 2025 · 39 minHussein Fazal▶Show page
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In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we’re joined by Hussein Fazal, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the visionary behind Super.com (formerly SnapCommerce). With a track record that includes founding AdParlor (acquired by AdKnowledge), Hussein brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build, pivot,…
- 281Ep 280 The Future of Finance & Blockchain with Matthew Le Merle16 Dec 2025 · 40 minMatthew Le Merle▶Show page
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Guest: Matthew Le Merle, CEO & Managing Partner, Blockchain Coinvestors About the Guest: Matthew Le Merle is a leading figure in early-stage venture capital, having previously managed Keiretsu, the world's largest angel network. In 2014, he made a strategic pivot into the digital asset space, co-founding Blockchain…
- 280Ep 279 Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Content Productivity with AI Workflows with Dan Fineberg10 Dec 2025 · 44 min▶Show page
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Guest: Dan Fineberg, CTO and Co-founder, The Fusion Syndicate About the Guest: Dan Fineberg is a veteran technologist with over 40 years of experience working at the intersection of technology and marketing, including leadership roles at Intel Corp. and FEI Co. As CTO of The Fusion Syndicate, Dan now specializes in…
- 279Ep 278 Robotics Startup Survival Guide: From Prototype to Profit with Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch)30 Nov 2025 · 37 min▶Show page
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Podcast Show Notes: Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch & Mechlabs) Guest: Alex Dantas, CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrfdantas/ About the Guest & Companies Alex Dantas is the CEO of two organizations that define the hardware and robotics ecosystem in the San Francisco…
- 278Ep 277 AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership: with Doug Merritt24 Nov 2025 · 48 minDoug Merritt▶Show page
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Podcast Show Notes Guest: Doug Merritt – CEO of Aviatrix, former CEO of Splunk Host: Shawn Flynn- Managing Director os SVH Capital 🔹 Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Doug Merritt, one of the most respected leaders in enterprise technology. Doug discusses the emotional journey of stepping down from…
- 277Ep 276 Building Better Funds & Partnerships with Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani16 Nov 2025 · 45 min▶Show page
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Guest: Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, Founder of ArthAum Group Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani is a global leader in venture capital, strategic partnerships, and capital formation. As the Founder of ArthAum Group, she has built a firm that helps funds and companies scale smarter, through tailored launch strategies, operational…
- 276Ep 275 Measuring & Managing Value with Tim Koller, Co-Author of McKinsey’s Valuation8 Nov 2025 · 45 minMcKinsey & Company▶Show page
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Guest: Tim Koller, Partner at McKinsey & Company and Co-Author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies For over three decades, Valuation has been the definitive guide to corporate value creation. Called “the best practitioners’ guide to valuation” by the Financial Times and one of “the most…
- 275Ep 274 What Makes Entrepreneurs Unstoppable? With Lori Rosenkopf2 Nov 2025 · 47 minVenture Lab▶Show page
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Guest: Lori Rosenkopf – Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, Wharton School Bio Lori Rosenkopf is the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Wharton’s Faculty Director for Venture Lab, she supports student entrepreneurs across the…
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