RRE POV

Feb 03 2025 29 ep. 39 mins 1
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Demystifying the conversations we're already here at RRE and with our portfolio companies. In each episode, your hosts, Will Porteous, Raju Rishi, and Jason Black will dive deeply into topics that are shaping the future, from satellite technology to digital health, to venture investing, and much more.

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Health and Wellness Technology

Feb 03 2025 46 mins  
How can technology help you take control of your health? In this episode of RRE POV, Raju and Will dive into the evolving world of health and wellness technology. As passionate advocates for personal fitness—reflected in some of the companies they’ve invested in—they explore how tech is reshaping the way we stay active. From performance-tracking devices to cutting-edge exerci

Seeing The Future (CES 2025)

Jan 17 2025 47 mins  
CES 2025 is officially in the books, and Raju was on the show floor to explore the breakthroughs and innovations from across various sectors. He chats with Will about some of the standouts from Las Vegas over this past weekend. Highlights include NVIDIA's latest AI hardware, AI-empowered TVs, sleep-enhancing smart mattresses, advanced coffee machines (Raju’s personal favorites),

The Trump Administration and Startups

Jan 13 2025 34 mins  
With President Donald Trump’s inauguration just a week away, Raju and Will delve into how his presidency could shape the landscape for startups and VC firms. They examine the potential impacts of the Trump administration on various industries, including anticipated regulatory changes and the ripple effects that may unfold over the next four years. There will be huge growth opport

Gaurav Sharma and Capitalize

Dec 16 2024 40 mins  
This week, Will and Raju are joined by Gaurav Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Capitalize, an RRE portfolio company. Gaurav takes listeners through his journey from the shores of Australia to Wall Street, and ultimately to founding Capitalize. Capitalize strives to simplify the complexities of saving within America’s retirement system. Gaurav shares how he developed his entrepreneur

Breakthrough Technologies

Dec 02 2024 53 mins  
In this week's episode, Will and Raju delve into emerging breakthrough technologies and their potential to reshape our world. They explore the future of geothermal energy and its promise to revolutionize energy markets and transform residential power consumption. The conversation shifts to advancements in space technology, focusing on SpaceX's Starship and its far-reaching implicat

Anushka Salinas: First Time CEO

Nov 18 2024 43 mins  
Anushka Salinas joins Will and Raju to share her experience as a first-time CEO, having led RRE portfolio company Nanit for the past six months. Anushka describes her journey to the top as the textbook definition of the American Dream. The child of Indian immigrants, she cut her teeth in the fashion industry and now calls the shots on the future of parenting technology. In this wee

Applied AI

Nov 04 2024 43 mins  
Join hosts Will and Raju on this week’s episode of RRE POV as they delve into the transformative world of applied AI. Discover how AI is reshaping industries, sparking innovation, and challenging startups and established giants. With an eye on the future, Will and Raju reveal the real-world opportunities—and the obstacles—facing companies eager to harness AI’s power.Show Hi

Ron Fisher and an X-Ray View into Avina

Oct 21 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of RRE POV, hosts Will and Raju sit down with Ron Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Avina, one of RRE’s latest portfolio companies. Avina positions itself as offering “X-Ray Vision for Your Sales Team,” bringing together insights from Ron's diverse and innovative background. From pioneering social media advancements with the Israeli Defense Force to applying lesso

Managing Burn

Oct 07 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of RRE POV, hosts Will and Raju delve into the crucial strategies for effectively managing organizational burn. While securing substantial funding may seem like a major win, it’s important to remember that resources are finite. This discussion focuses on optimizing the use of capital during the early "tinkering" and product development phases. Additionally, they s

Vishal Gupta and True Markets

Sep 23 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of RRE POV, Will and Raju are joined by one of Raju’s old pals, Vishal Gupta. With a background in finance, Vishal has leveraged his experience to find great success in the ever-growing world of crypto. You’ll hear about his journey from Goldman Sachs to becoming the Head of Exchange at Coinbase. Incredibly, the story doesn’t even end there, as he’s writing