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- 170Strauss Zelnick on Embracing Change Through Innovation and Creativity | 2024 Upfront Summit26 Mar 2024 · 22 minStrauss Zelnick▶Show page
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Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 169Masters of AI with Rana el Kaliouby of Affectiva and Greg Pavlik of Oracle | 2024 Upfront Summit26 Mar 2024 · 23 min▶Show page
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Jeff Berman, CEO of WaitWhat, sits down with Affectiva founder and AI investor Rana el Kaliouby and Oracle SVP Greg Pavlik to discuss the implications of AI in schools, regulations that should be implemented, and ways to bring more transparency to the industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 168Melting the Ice: Menlo Ventures' Approach to VC Winter with Matt Murphy | 2024 Upfront Summit25 Mar 2024 · 23 minMatt MurphyMenlo Ventures▶Show page
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Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller interviews Menlo Ventures Partner Matt Murphy about the current state of venture, the firm's investment strategy in AI, and the importance of building a framework early on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 167The Beginner's Guide to Raising Money from Japanese LPs | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 22 minSozo VenturesTokio Marine▶Show page
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Sozo Ventures Rob Freelen sits down with Hide Kobayashi of Tokio Marine Innovation Lab and Keisuke Seki of Development Bank of Japan to share insights into raising money from Japanese LPs. They discuss common mistakes they see from GPs, the advice they'd give to those coming to Japan, and their firms' investment…
- 166Where Consumer Meets AI: What Lightspeed Sees for the Future | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 21 minMichael MignanoNicole Quinn▶Show page
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The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath interviews Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano and General Partner Nicole Quinn to talk about the use cases of AI for consumers, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when building. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 165General Catalyst Hemant Taneja: Can VC Truly Tackle Long-Term Problems? | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 22 minHemant Taneja▶Show page
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Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 164Technology in An Age of Geopolitical Friction with CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 23 min▶Show page
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Upfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 163Avaline: The Modern White Space in an Age-Old Industry | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 24 minAmanda GrovesCameron DiazKatherine Power▶Show page
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Amanda Groves of PLUS Capital sits down with Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power to talk about the founding story of their organic wine brand, Avaline. During the interview, they discuss how they've been able to scale the business and bring transparency to the wine industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 162Katy Perry Redefines Beverage in the Non-Alcoholic Space with De Soi22 Mar 2024 · 29 minKaty PerryDeborah BentonScout Brisson▶Show page
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Deborah Benton of Willow Growth Partners interviews Katy Perry and De Soi CEO Scout Brisson about the founding of their sparking non-alcoholic apéritif brand, what made them want to tackle this specific beverage category, and how they've brought the brand's vision to life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 161The Bull Case for Crypto in 2024 with Olaf Carlson-Wee of Polychain Capital | 2024 Upfront Summit22 Mar 2024 · 23 minOlaf Carlson-WeePolychain▶Show page
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Anita Ramaswamy of Reuters sits down with Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder of Polychain Capital to discuss the bull case for crypto, including what he's most excited about, lessons from the recent crypto winter, and where he seems the opportunity as an investor. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 160What the Most Ambitious Gen Zers Think is Coming | 2024 Upfront Summit21 Mar 2024 · 24 min▶Show page
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Z Fellows Founder Cory Levy interviews Alexandra Debow of swsh, Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries, and Steven Schwartz of Whop to discuss Gen Z's shift in priorities, including how they think about the future of work, defining success, and identifying trends that are in and out. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront…
- 159Assessing the 2024 US Presidential Race | 2024 Upfront Summit21 Mar 2024 · 26 minBrian Goldsmith▶Show page
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Kona Media Founder Brian Goldsmith moderates a panel with Amy Levin of Breakthrough Campaigns, Bob Shrum of The Center for the Political Future, and political consultant Mike Murphy to discuss the latest US presidential race and their thoughts on Joe Biden and Donald Trump's performance. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the…
- 158Product Matters: Yahoo’s Equation for Growth from CEO Jim Lanzone | 2024 Upfront Summit21 Mar 2024 · 23 minJim LanzoneJason Rapp▶Show page
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Jason Rapp of Whisper Advisors sits down with Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone to discuss his established career in media and tech, the importance of being a product-first company, and the opportunities he sees in the future of content. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 157Entrepreneurial Playbook from Sports Veterans Blake Griffin & Ryan Kalil21 Mar 2024 · 23 minBlake Griffin▶Show page
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Mortal Media co-founders Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil sit down with Mike Su of Cooler.fm to discuss how their athletic careers led them to the founding of Mortal Media, why they decided to work together, and how their investment in animation studio Swaybox Studios is empowering artists. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the…
- 156VC OGs: Why The F We're Still Doing This | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 28 minB CapitalGreatPoint VenturesHoward Morgan▶Show page
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Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal interviews Alan Patricof of Primetime Partners, Howard Morgan of B Capital, and Ray Lane of GreatPoint Ventures about why they're still venture capitalists many decades later, their fundraising experience back in the day compared to today, and what they look forward to in the next decade.…
- 155Superhuman Founder Rahul Vohra on How AI Will Change the Way We Work | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 24 minRahul Vohra▶Show page
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Interviewed by Fortune reporter Allie Garfinkle, Superhuman Founder & CEO Rahul Vohra shares how AI is changing the way we work, the company's founding story, and his predictions for the way AI agents will play a role in people's lives. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 154Index Ventures: Building a Firm for the Next Generation | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 23 minNina AchadjianShardul Shah▶Show page
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Wall Street Journal reporter Berber Jin interviews Index Ventures Partners Nina Achadjian and Shardul Shah about how the firm has built its track record, what VC Spring means for investors and founders, and the sectors that they're excited about. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 153Founders Fund - Funding the Future with Brian Singerman | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 24 minBrian SingermanFounders FundPaige Craig▶Show page
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Outlander Managing Partner Paige Craig interviews Founders Fund Partner Brian Singerman on how he thinks about strategy as an investor and at the firm, how he thinks about the market, his process for investing in founders. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 152Author & Journalist Dan Senor on the Resilience of Israel | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 28 min▶Show page
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Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander interviews author and journalist Dan Senor about Israel's history as well as how its unique community and culture have played a critical role in shaping the tech ecosystem and driving capital to the nation. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 151What Lessons Do the Last Two Decades Bring Us in Early-Stage Venture? | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 23 minDavid FrankelFounder CollectiveSamir Kaji▶Show page
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Upfront Head of Investor Relations Yair Riemer sits down with Founder Collective Co-Founder David Frankel and Allocate Co-Founder Samir Kaji to discuss the tremendous growth in venture firms that now exist and what the increase in competition means for deals in the industry, from both an LP and VC perspective.…
- 150A Different Tail: The Building of Yummers Pet Supply | 2024 Upfront Summit20 Mar 2024 · 25 minCreative Artists AgencyMichael Yanover▶Show page
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Michael Yanover from the Creative Artists Agency interviews Yummers Pets Co-Founders Jonathan Van Ness and Rebecca Rudisch to discuss the founding of their pet food and lifestyle brand, why they decided to go into this industry, and their mission to empower pet parents to take better care of their pets. Recorded Feb…
- 149Defense Tech: State of the Union with Trae Stephens | 2024 Upfront Summit18 Mar 2024 · 24 minTrae StephensFounders Fund▶Show page
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Anduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the government. Recorded Feb…
- 148Contrarian Bets on the Future with Keith Rabois | 2024 Upfront Summit16 Mar 2024 · 24 minKeith RaboisKhosla Ventures▶Show page
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Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures is interviewed by Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad to discuss his thoughts on Miami as a growing tech hub, why he's back at Khosla, his philosophy around company building, and his stylistic approaches to investing. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 147Reimagining High Speed Global Travel with Sassie Duggleby of Venus Aerospace | 2024 Upfront Summit16 Mar 2024 · 24 minTrousdale VenturesPhillip Sarofim▶Show page
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Co-founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace Sassie Duggleby sits down with Phillip Sarofim of Trousdale Ventures to talk about the inspirations behind her company, the massive breakthroughs the company has made with its aerospace technology, and what she envisions for the future of high-speed travel. Recorded Feb 28, 2024…
- 146a16z's Chris Dixon on Blockchain and the Future of the Internet | 2024 Upfront Summit15 Mar 2024 · 25 minChris DixonAndreessen Horowitz▶Show page
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Interviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 145Novak Djokovic on Perseverance, Resilience, and Maximizing Potential | 2024 Upfront Summit13 Mar 2024 · 28 minNovak DjokovicWndrCoJeffrey Katzenberg▶Show page
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Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo interviews Novak Djokovic on stage about his record-breaking tennis career, personal highlights, and his entrepreneurial journey. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 144Bill Gross on Applying 50 Years of Entrepreneurial Learning to Climate and AI | 2024 Upfront Summit13 Mar 2024 · 17 minBill Gross▶Show page
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Bill Gross of IdeaLab shares 7 key takeaways he's learned from 50 years of entrepreneurship, including failures along the way that turned out to be valuable lessons and why it is now the best time for climate and AI to change the world. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 1438VC Joe Lonsdale on American Optimism | 2024 Upfront Summit13 Mar 2024 · 24 minJoe LonsdaleMichael Broukhim▶Show page
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8VC Founder and Managing Partner Joe Lonsdale sits down with FabFitFun Co-founder Michael Broukhim to share his views on the current state and future of America, how it plays into the companies he builds and invests in, and his optimism for the country. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 142Lessons from Tracee Ellis Ross on Becoming a Founder and Finding Joy | 2024 Upfront Summit13 Mar 2024 · 26 min▶Show page
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Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Jeff Berman of WaitWhat to discuss the origin story of her company, PATTERN Beauty, the lessons she's learned starting a business, and how she finds her source of continued positivity and joy. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
- 141Melinda French Gates Changing The Face Of Power In Venture Capital | 2024 Upfront Summit8 Mar 2024 · 28 minPivotal Ventures▶Show page
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Melinda French Gates sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to give insights into her investments and venture firm, Pivotal Ventures. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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