Let's Actuate!

Nov 05 2024 26 ep. 51 mins
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The Let's Actuate! podcast has a few segments focused on venture building and future technologies.

• Expert Interviews: Learning from leaders in VC, venture building, & future technologies
• Building in Public: Insights and Reflections from our team as we building our ecosystem
• What the Actual Tech?: Deep dives, facility tours, and tech reviews of companies that are building the future (coming soon!)

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Karl Alomar: Evolving the Venture Model - How M13 is Redefining What Support Means in Venture

Nov 05 2024 54 mins  
Venture capital is evolving. Tune in to an incredibly insightful conversation with Karl Alomar, Managing Partner at M13, to uncover how some firms are shifting beyond simply funding startups, offering hands-on guidance, strategic infrastructure, and a collaborative ecosystem to help founders grow sustainably. We explore how M13’s proactive support model is empowering startups wi

Matt Curtolo: Navigating the State of VC - Strategy, Authenticity, and the New Era of Venture Capital

Oct 29 2024 79 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Matt Curtolo, a seasoned LP with over two decades of experience in alternative investments. Matt shares his journey from being an allocator in private markets to working as an operator in a fintech startup. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by emerging managers in the current fundraising environment, the importance of understanding the

How Venture Studios Are Shaping Hardware Innovation with Amish Patel of Conduit Venture Labs

Oct 08 2024 78 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Amish Patel, founder of Conduit Venture Labs, to discuss how his venture studio is transforming the hardware startup ecosystem. Conduit Venture Labs focuses on co-building and scaling hardware startups in the intersection of physical and digital tech. Amish shares how his studio is creating a database-driven playbook for startup creation, providing

The World of Practical Quantum with Zain Premji

Sep 26 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Zain Premji, a former consultant at Deloitte and technology strategist at Google, who now leads the charge in revolutionizing the way we communicate and secure data through quantum infrastructure. As the CSO and co-founder of SQS, Zain shares how the company is focused on building the foundational systems required to enable secure, large-scale quan

S1 EP21 - Building In Public: Social Media - Burden or Boost?

May 24 2024 30 mins  
In this conversation, Nicole and Carolina discuss their experiences and challenges in building their company, Exsai. They focus on the importance of social media and developing their personas on LinkedIn to engage with their audience and build a community. They also discuss the need for structure, scheduling, and daily reminders to stay consistent with posting. They express their d

S1 EP20 - Building In Public: Test Then Invest

May 15 2024 51 mins  
In this conversation, Chris and Andrew discuss the degradation of Google Assistant and the potential reasons behind it. They also explore the concept of starting a new idea and whether it's better to dive in completely or transition gradually, emphasizing the need to validate assumptions and solve the right problems when building a product or startup. They challenge the traditional

S1 EP18 - Building In Public: Deal Dynamics

May 15 2024 38 mins  
Zee discusses the companies he has been seeing and the range of industries they cover, including aerospace, agriculture, and drones. Chris and Andrew talk about their role in vetting companies. They also discuss their approach to investing and supporting startups, including their involvement in government grant programs. The conversation touches on the importance of sticking to the

S1 EP19 - Building In Public: Compete Against Yourself

May 15 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Nicole and Carolina discuss the importance of competing against oneself rather than comparing to others. They also discuss the challenges and sacrifices of being an entrepreneur and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive people. The conversation highlights the importance of following one's own path and staying true to oneself.Connect with usLinkedin:

S1 EP17 - Building In Public: The Product-Market Fit Chronicles

Apr 29 2024 23 mins  
In this conversation, Nicole and Carolina discuss their journey of building Exsai and the challenges they face. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding customer needs and the value of pivoting when necessary. Overall, they emphasize the importance of the product-market fit journey and the willingness to adapt and learn along the way.Connect with usLinkedin: li

S1 EP16 - Building In Public: The Space Industry's Global Impact

Apr 29 2024 39 mins  
Andrew and Chris discuss their experience at the 39th annual Space Symposium and their plans for Actuate Ventures. They also discuss the growing presence of startups in the industry and the potential for innovation in various sectors. They mention their partnership with Space Foundation and their plans to create an incubator and support the growth of the industry.Connect with usLin