# The Silicon Valley Podcast: the investor podcast, by episode

> The Silicon Valley Podcast: Venture investors and founders on how they build and back companies. 304 episodes, each linked to the investors in it.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-silicon-valley-podcast (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

Investors · new episode 10 Oct 2026

# The Silicon Valley Podcast

Hosted by **Shawn Flynn**

Venture investors and founders on how they build and back companies.

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**304** episodes

**64** investors heard as guests

**42 min** an average episode

31 in the last 12 months

## The regulars

Investors named as guests in the most episode titles on The Silicon Valley Podcast.

[BT *2* **Bob Tinker** 2 episodes](https://millionrounds.com/person/bob-tinker)[DS *2* **Daniel Scrivner** Notation Capital](https://millionrounds.com/person/daniel-scrivner)[JK *2* **Jeep Kline** MrPink VC](https://millionrounds.com/person/jeep-kline)[TC *2* **Thomas Coughlin** 2 episodes](https://millionrounds.com/person/thomas-coughlin)[AN *1* **Almaz Negash** African Diaspora Network](https://millionrounds.com/person/almaz-negash)[AB *1* **Andrew Butt** Enable](https://millionrounds.com/person/andrew-butt)[AN *1* **Ari Newman** Callisto](https://millionrounds.com/person/ari-newman)[AM *1* **Arun Mittal** MBM Capital](https://millionrounds.com/person/arun-mittal)[AM *1* **Avram Miller** 1 episode](https://millionrounds.com/person/avram-miller)[AK *1* **Axel Kloth** Pegasus Tech Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/person/axel-kloth)[AS *1* **Axel Schultze** Blockchain Valley Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/person/axel-schultze)[BS *1* **Bhaskar Sunkara** 1 episode](https://millionrounds.com/person/bhaskar-sunkara)

## Every episode 304 · page 1 of 11

- 304 **303 Ep Redefining Career Success: Why Working in the Public Sector Accelerates Tech Leaders with Arun Gupta** 10 Oct 2026 · 43 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 303 **Ep302 From AppDynamics to AI: Building, Scaling, Exiting, and Starting Again with Bhaskar Sunkara** 4 Oct 2026 · 31 min [Bhaskar Sunkara](https://millionrounds.com/person/bhaskar-sunkara) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 302 **Ep 301Dual-Use Technology, Defense & the Next Wave of Innovation with JP Keating** 29 Sept 2026 · 42 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 301 **Ep 300 Happiness, AI, Innovation & the Future of Business with Chris Yeh** 22 Sept 2026 · 31 min [Chris Yeh](https://millionrounds.com/fund/chris-yeh) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 300 **Ep 299 Silicon Valley vs. Sacramento: Steve Hilton on AI, Entrepreneurship & California’s Economy** 12 Sept 2026 · 31 min About this episode 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.… ▶Show page
- 299 **Ep 298 Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Cross-Cultural Opportunity** 3 Sept 2026 · 27 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 298 **Ep 297 AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Business withVineet Edupuganti Co-founder & CEO Cogent Security** 22 Aug 2026 · 26 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 297 **EP 296 IPOs, SPACs, Uplisting & Taking a Company Public with Shari Mager KPMG U.S National Capital Markets Readiness Leader** 17 Aug 2026 · 43 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 296 **Ep 295 Venture Capital, Startup Valuations & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Brian Mac Mahon** 10 Aug 2026 · 45 min [Brian Mac Mahon](https://millionrounds.com/person/brian-mac-mahon-2) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 295 **Ep 294 Leadership, Purpose & Building a Scalable Business with Reed Nyffeler** 2 Aug 2026 · 54 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 294 **Ep 293 AI, Hedge Funds & the Future of Financial Intelligence with Jan SzilagyiFounder & CEO of Reflexivity** 27 Jul 2026 · 39 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 293 **Ep 292 Investing Before the IPO: OpenAI, CoreWeave, and the Future of Public Markets Mark Klein, CEO of Neostellar** 19 Jul 2026 · 38 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 292 **Ep 291 Inside the World of SPVs: How Special Purpose Vehicles Power Private Market Investing with Mitch Mechigian** 13 Jul 2026 · 34 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 291 **Ep 290 Unlocking the Private Markets: Venture, Secondaries & Startup Investing with Brianne Lynch** 5 Jul 2026 · 41 min [The New York Times](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-new-york-times) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 290 **Ep 289 Investing Beyond the Pitch & Building Great Companies with Alex Chompff** 28 Jun 2026 · 39 min [Barksdale Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/barksdale-group)[Kleiner Perkins](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kleiner-perkins)[Sacramento Angels](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sacramento-angels) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 289 **Ep 288 Precision Science, Human Impact: Commercializing Nuclear Innovation with Carrie Freeman** 21 Jun 2026 · 39 min [Carrie Freeman](https://millionrounds.com/person/carrie-freeman) About this episode 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.… ▶Show page
- 288 **Ep 287 Reinventing Angel Investing, and the Future of Fintech-with Joshua Summers** 15 Jun 2026 · 47 min [Joshua Summers](https://millionrounds.com/person/joshua-summers) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 287 **Ep286 From Apple to AI Lessons from Silicon Valley's Innovators with Bill Fernandez & James Cape** 7 Jun 2026 · 1h 12m [Steve Wozniak](https://millionrounds.com/fund/steve-wozniak) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 286 **Ep 285 The CEO Playbook – From Used Cars to AI Giants With Bryan Murphy** 31 May 2026 · 39 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 285 **Ep 284 California at the Crossroads: Capital, Policy, and the Path Forward with Steve Hilton** 26 May 2026 · 18 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 284 **Ep 283 Disrupting the System: Entrepreneurship, Governance, and the future of California with Elaine Culotti** 20 May 2026 · 37 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 283 **Ep 282 Artificial Organizations with Barry O'Reilly** 6 May 2026 · 39 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 282 **281 From Pivot to Unicorn: How Hussein Fazal Scaled Super.com** 29 Dec 2025 · 39 min [Hussein Fazal](https://millionrounds.com/person/hussein-fazal) About this episode 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,… ▶Show page
- 281 **Ep 280 The Future of Finance & Blockchain with Matthew Le Merle** 16 Dec 2025 · 40 min [Matthew Le Merle](https://millionrounds.com/person/matthew-le-merle) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 280 **Ep 279 Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Content Productivity with AI Workflows with Dan Fineberg** 10 Dec 2025 · 44 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 279 **Ep 278 Robotics Startup Survival Guide: From Prototype to Profit with Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch)** 30 Nov 2025 · 37 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 278 **Ep 277 AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership: with Doug Merritt** 24 Nov 2025 · 48 min [Doug Merritt](https://millionrounds.com/person/doug-merritt) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 277 **Ep 276 Building Better Funds & Partnerships with Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani** 16 Nov 2025 · 45 min About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 276 **Ep 275 Measuring & Managing Value with Tim Koller, Co-Author of McKinsey’s Valuation** 8 Nov 2025 · 45 min [McKinsey & Company](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mckinsey-and-company) About this episode 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… ▶Show page
- 275 **Ep 274 What Makes Entrepreneurs Unstoppable? With Lori Rosenkopf** 2 Nov 2025 · 47 min [Venture Lab](https://millionrounds.com/fund/venture-lab) About this episode 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… ▶Show page

## Who the show talks about

Firms named in its episodes, and people named in descriptions: talked about, rather than on the show.

[**Google** *11*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments)[**Founder Institute** *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/founder-institute-montreal)[**Mighty Capital** *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mighty-capital)[R **Roger King** *3*](https://millionrounds.com/person/roger-king)[**SoftBank** *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/softbank-2)[**US Army** *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/us-army)[**Alchemist Accelerator** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/alchemist-accelerator)[**August Capital** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/august-capital)[**Berkeley SkyDeck** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/berkeley-skydeck)[B **British Telecom** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/british-telecom)[**Fenwick & West** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fenwick-and-west)[**Keiretsu Forum** *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/keiretsu-forum)

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