Founder Friendly: Venture Capital | Startups | Tech

Apr 30 2024 51 ep. 32 mins 4
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Welcome to Founder Friendly, NYU Stern's first undergraduate podcast. Episodes are released weekly. Join us as we talk to industry leaders, successful founders, and venture capitalists to learn about the latest trends, strategies, and insights in the venture capital ecosystem. So tune in, take notes, and join the conversation as we explore the exciting world of venture capital together. https://www.nyusvs.org/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nyu-svs/support

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Apr 30 2024 43 mins  
What is the new generation up to? Tune in as we invite Rex Woodbury, founder of Daybreak and the mind behind Digital Native, a digital newsletter with over 60,000 subscribers. From investing at TPG and Index Ventures to creating his venture fund, Daybreak, Rex brings a wealth of knowledge and advice to anyone looking to break into VC. Join us as we explore the founding rationale be

Investing, Operating, and Hustling | Shiyan Koh (Hustle Fund)

Mar 11 2024 42 mins  
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Dec 12 2023 45 mins  
We are excited to host our first two-on-two episode this season with Varun Ramakrishnan and James Flynn from General Atlantic – a leading global growth equity investor. Both Varun and James graduated from University of Pennsylvania, and have diverse backgrounds. Varun previously held machine learning and software engineering roles at various startups, while James gained experienc

AI Applications in Industrials | Michael Dolbec

Dec 04 2023 44 mins  
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Oct 23 2023 41 mins  
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Oct 04 2023 39 mins  
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May 29 2023 40 mins  
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Investing Early in the Future of Food and Beyond | Lisa Feria (Stray Dog Capital)

Apr 24 2023 44 mins  
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