Spotlight Podcast

In this episode, we explore how AI is changing website design and development. Today, we’re excited to have Dan Anisse, co-founder of Relume, an AI website builder that helps design and build websites faster. Dan's journey began with a clothing business and evolved into tech, where he co-founded an influencer analytics platform before launching Relume. Subscribe to Zypsy Spotligh

In this episode, we discuss the journey from idea to launch. Today, we’re excited to have Héctor Giner (Ector Hiner), co-founder of Z1, a digital product studio focused on driving ideas from inception to launch. Héctor began his career as a researcher before transitioning to web development. He served as the CTO at Glamping Hub before co-founding Z1, where he now leads efforts

In this episode, we dive into the billion dollar pool market. Today, we’re excited to have Jeremy Yamaguchi, founder of Splash, a new venture that buys and operates pool service companies. Jeremy’s journey started with building a marketing agency, followed by founding two home services companies, Golden Shine and Lawn Love. Now, his mission is to build the first national brand

In this episode, we focus on building businesses that last. Today, we're excited to have Andrew Dumont founder at curious, a long term holding company that buys and grows software companies with empathy. Andrew's background include roles at Betaworks, where he was involved with companies like Giphy and Bitly and at Tiny, where he managed and scaled several companies. We'll also tal

In this episode, we discuss how branding and marketing work together. Today, we’re excited to have Kevin Knight, CMO/Consultant. Kevin has years of experience in consumer and enterprise marketing and has helped companies like Pinterest and Facebook become household names. He'll share his perspective and offer practical tips you can use to make your own brand grow. Subscribe to Zy

In this episode, we talk to Kris Kaczmarek. He is an investor at 2xN, a quantum inspired early stage VC fund. The team at 2xN combines the resources you'd expect from big investors, with the personal dedicated support you get from angel investors. Kris discusses the transition from academic research in quantum technologies to a business-focused role, emphasizing the challenges and

In this episode, we talk to Brendan Alper. He is the co-founder of Everbloom, an investment platform that allows anyone to invest in creators. Since Everbloom was founded in 2020, they have helped some of the world's most talented creators grow their communities. Brendan's journey from finance at Goldman Sachs to comedy writing, and eventually to entrepreneurship, positions him to

In this episode, we talk to Dylan Reid. He is a partner at Zetta Venture Partners, the first VC firm exclusively focused on identifying and supporting AI-driven, B2B businesses in critical domains like biotechnology, climate technology, DevOps and cloud infrastructure, security, and more. Dive into Dylan’s thoughts on the convergence of AI, biology, and business, understanding th

In this episode, we talk to Healey Cypher. He is the chief operating officer and partner at Atomic, an industry-leading venture studio behind a variety of fast-growing brands such as Hims and Hers, Bungalow, OpenStore, and BoomPop. Tune in as Healy talks about Atomic's unique approach to startups - building rather than finding. With a firm belief that great startups are carefully b

In this episode, we talk to Peter Pan. He is the co-summoner of Hydra Ventures, the first fund of funds for investment DAOs. Before starting Hydra, Peter co-founded MetaCartel Ventures, the first live investment DAO that invests in pre-seed and seed crypto projects. Peter takes us through his journey as the co-summoner of Hydra Ventures, the pioneering fund of funds DAO. He sheds l