Best Logan Capital Management Podcasts (2025)

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Betting on Founders Who Build the Real World 37:57

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6d ago37:57

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I sit down with Lior Susan from Eclipse to explore his journey from building c…

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Unpacking "A Crisis Moment In Seed" 38:46

27d ago38:46

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. Today, I sat down with Rob Go, Co-Founder and Partner at NextView, to discuss the shift in seed…

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Platform Shifts, AI, and the Future of Consumer Investing 48:18

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mercedes Bent about her fascinating journe…

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Ep. 10 - From NFL to Real Estate: Logan Freeman's Journey of Resilience and Strategic Growth 41:42

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Connection Podcast, we sit down with Logan Freeman, former NFL athlete turned powerhouse broker, developer, and entrepreneur. Logan shares his remarkable transformation - from navigating a tough childhood and the demands of professional sports to becoming a respected leader in the commercial real estate…

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The GP of 2030: AI, Automation, and the Future of Capital Formation 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Junip…

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Jack Altman on the transition going from building a Unicorn with Lattice to starting a venture firm 45:24

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I sit down with Jack Altman, Managing Partner at Alt Capital. We unpack Jack’s…

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How to win in seed stage investing today 52:25

5M ago52:25

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In today’s episode, we are joined by Nakul Mandan, who is the founding partner of seed-stage fi…

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What is happening in VC today and the role of wealth management in growing the private markets? 1:42:01

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I recently joined Turner Novak on The Peel for a conversation about the current state of private markets and the realities facing fund managers and investors today. We discussed why fundraising is particularly difficult right now for both emerging and established venture funds, and examined some of the structural forces driving change across the pr…

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Navigating growth stage investing in today's AI driven market with Logan Bartlett of Redpoint 50:30

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. In this episode, I sat down with Logan Bartlett, Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures. We explore the evolving landscape of venture capital and startup investing and dive deep into the challenges facing unicorn companies post-2…

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The New World of VC and Building a Durable Firm with Category Ventures' Villi Iltchev 43:53

6M ago43:53

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome to another episode of Venture Unlocked. In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Villi Iltchev, founder and managing partner of Category Ventures. Villi has had a long history in tech, both in operating roles at c…

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Logan Couture 22:52

7M ago22:52

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An amazing career for one of the most clutch playoff performers. San Jose Sharks captain, Logan Couture, is calling it a career after more than 900 NHL career games. He joins Frank to discuss his career ending injury (osteitis pubis), how the Sharks supported him during his rehab, life after hockey, being around the team while injured, and much mor…

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Jay Woodcroft 34:07

8M ago34:07

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He has been coaching for almost 20 years and has held a winning record in every head coaching role he's held -- except his last season when he was fired by the Edmonton Oilers. Jay Woodcroft joins Frank to discuss what he's been doing the last 16 months, the emotion after getting fired in Edmonton, travelling the world and learning from other coach…

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Luke Schenn 39:54

8M ago39:54

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Luke Schenn's career is defined by perseverance, hard work and a willingness to change. Frank is joined by the newly acquired Winnipeg Jet to discuss the wild 48hr rollercoaster ahead of years trade deadline and his conversations with Sidney Crosby during this period, the impact it has had on his family, playing in his 1000th NHL game (the same sea…

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Ep. 9 - Dance of Deals: Andy Weiner's Real Estate Revolution at Rockstep Capital 38:49

8M ago38:49

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Rockstep Capital's Andy Weiner shares his transformative journey from the retail world to spearheading a successful real estate investment company. Raised in the bustling environment of Weiner's Stores in Houston, Andy's early days in his family's clothing business equipped him with a deep understanding of retail markets. He recounts his strategic …

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Chris Patrick, Washington Capitals General Manager 18:46

9M ago18:46

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The Washington Capitals aren't slowing down! The General Manager of the Caps, Chris Patrick, joined Frank in Florida during the GM Meetings to talk about the Gr8 Chase as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to the all-time goal scoring record, the energy around the team this season, working with Spencer Carbery, Ryan Leonard, and his first time attend…

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The Benchmark Way: Running of an Iconic firm with Victor Lazarte 45:00

9M ago45:00

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Today, I sat down with Victor Lazarte, a Benchmark partner who transitioned from founding a billion-dollar mobile gaming company in Brazil to becoming a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley with Benchmark in 2023. Victor shared Benchmark's unique investment philosophy, which focuses on deep, meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs, with each par…

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Kent Hughes 33:00

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The Canadiens are cooking up something special in la belle province. Montreal has built their team around youth and skill. Under the on ice leadership of Nick Suzuki, they have brought back excitement to the Bell Centre. Habs general manager, Kent Hughes, joins Frank while they were in Florida for the GM meetings. They discuss several topics includ…

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Your Trade Deadline Questions 34:55

9M ago34:55

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Frank asked you on social media what you wanted to know following the trade deadline. Frank answers 25 of your questions about the deadline, the off-season and how trade deadline day shakes out for an insider. Frank talks about the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (1:00), insiders talking to one another (3:20), Oilers goaltending (4:20), who Carolina…

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Tomasz Tunguz on where we are in the AI S-Curve and the Evolving Investment Landscape 35:35

9M ago35:35

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Had a great conversation recently with Tomasz Tunguz Founder and General Partner at Theory Ventures. We dug into how AI is reshaping venture capital and everyday life, from the rapid advancements in the space to what it all means…

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Stan Bowman 32:52

10M ago32:52

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We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and the Oilers might have a few things to sort out! Frank is joined by Stan Bowman, Edmonton Oilers General Managers, to talk about his thoughts on the 4 Nations final, managing the salary cap, the play of Evan Bouchard, how things are progressing with Evander Kane, what he has seen from John…

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Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA 25:18

10M ago25:18

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Ahead of the final of the 4 Nations Face-off, the Executive Director of the NHLPA, Marty Walsh, joined Frank to discuss the atmosphere of the tournament, support from both Tourism Montreal and Boston, players buying into the tournament, the salary cap, rules adjustments in the tournament, and more consistent international hockey over the next 10yrs…

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The Solo GP Playbook: Zal Bilimoria on Fundraising, Portfolio Strategy, and Founder Relationships 47:27

10M ago47:27

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Follow me @SamirKaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We recently had the pleasure of hosting Zal Bilimoria, Co-Founder of Refactor Capital. Zal has had a fascinating career from building products at Microsoft, Google, Netflix, and LinkedIn to making the leap into being a VC. His st…

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Pat Kelleher, USA Hockey Executive Director 45:26

10M ago45:26

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4 Nations Face-off has been a blast! Team USA has been the talk of the tournament and the Executive Director of USA Hockey, Pat Kelleher, joined Frank in Montreal at La Cage to talk about the tournament, the pressure to succeed, the growth of hockey in Minnesota, more municipal rinks, National Team Development Program, the changing landscape of hoc…

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Craig Conroy 28:16

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We are still a month away from the NHL Trade Deadline but Craig Conroy decided to get things going early! Frank is joined by the Calgary Flames GM to talk about trading away Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko to the Flyers for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. They also delve into several other topics including their goaltending situation, the draft,…

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The Evolution of building a legacy firm at Venrock with Brian Ascher 44:25

10M ago44:25

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Ascher, a veteran venture capitalist at Venrock, a firm with a storied history dating back to 1969 as part of the Rockefeller family office. Brian, with nearly 30 years in the indus…

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Evolving Venture Liquidity Solutions with Gaurav Mathur of Pinegrove Capital Partners 47:01

11M ago47:01

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. In this episode, I have the pleasure of conversing with Gaurav Mathur, Partner at Pinegrove Capital Partners. Together, we dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, focusing on liquidity solutions and the rise of secondar…

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Ep. 8 - Leased and Loaded: Mastering Retail Leasing with Beth Azor, The Canvassing Queen 56:19

11M ago56:19

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Joins us as we sit with Beth Azor, widely known in the commercial real estate world as "The Canvassing Queen." Beth shares her incredible journey from growing up in a real estate family in Wisconsin to becoming a leading expert in retail leasing and property ownership in Florida. Beth reveals how her passion for connecting with people and helping b…

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Bill Armstrong 28:02

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The Coyotes relocated to Utah and they are turning things around! Frank is joined by Utah Hockey Club General Manager Bill Armstrong to talk about the teams transition (4:00), dealing with injuries (7:40), expectations when acquiring a player (13:30), their goaltending situation (15:20), and how they are positioning themselves going into the trade …

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David Carle 26:00

11M ago26:00

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David Carle is building himself an impressive trophy case at a very young age! Coming off a gold medal performance at the World Junior Championship in Ottawa with Team USA and a National Championship with the University of Denver in 2024, Carle has become one of the most sought after coaches on the planet. Frank is joined by David Carle to talk abo…

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Frank Takes Your Questions 1:09:05

11M ago1:09:05

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To end the year, Frank asked you to submit your questions! Over this hour long episode, Frank answers 40 questions about hockey, his career and food (+wine). 1:00 - from JT 2:45 - from SportsMag416 4:18 - from Ryan Mead 4:45 - from Ryan Ouimet 6:30 - from TheBrattPack63 7:40 - from Joshua 10:05 - from Pat Pascall 12:20 - from Fish Dancer 13:45 - fr…

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Matt Cullen 38:39

12M ago38:39

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There are 21 players in NHL history that have played more than 1,500 games. Matt Cullen is on that list and he's the latest inductee into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Fun fact; Cullen is the only player of the 21 to not have made an NHL All-Star team! He joins Frank for a lengthy discussion talking about his induction, his family hockey tree, work…

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Dylan Strome 25:07

12M ago25:07

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Dylan Strome is on pace for a career season. After a few challenging years in Chicago, Strome has found himself a home in Washington where he is thriving alongside Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas under the leadership of Alexander Ovechkin. Frank is joined by Strome to talk about the new look Capitals, finding confidence, coach Spencer Carbery,…

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Kyle Davidson 35:52

1y ago35:52

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Kyle Davidson is youngest General Manager in the NHL. He sat down with Frank in Toronto to talk about his first job in hockey, interning in Chicago, growing on the job, the GM search in Chicago, not being afraid to reach out to teams during his early days, his "welcome to the NHL" moment, and tips he would like to pass along to the next generation …

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Kevin Cheveldayoff 28:34

1y ago28:34

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Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 - Did you se…

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The blueprint for starting a new firm with Chemistry Ventures, including the work needed before choosing your partners and non-consensus decision making. 43:27

1y ago43:27

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today I’m excited to speak with the founding team of Chemistry, a new venture firm led by Kristina Shen, Ethan Kurzweil, and Mark Goldberg, who recently spun-out of blue chip firms Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer, and Index Venture…

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Connor Bedard 30:10

1y ago30:10

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He is one of the top players in the NHL and he's only 19 years old! Frank travelled to Chicago to sit down with Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard for an in-depth interview about his confidence going into year two, off-season training, problem solving on the ice, family coming to visit, living alone, and commitment to defence. 5:15 - Fantasy Footba…

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Ep. 7 - The LP's Playbook: Strategic Investing with Aleksey Chernobelskiy 38:25

1y ago38:25

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💼 The LP’s Playbook: Strategic Investing with Aleksey Chernobelskiy 💼 Curious how to become a smarter, more strategic real estate investor? 🎧 In our latest episode of the Commercial Real Estate Connection Podcast, we feature Aleksey Chernobelskiy, an entrepreneur and LP advisor who shares weekly insights to help Limited Partners level up their inve…

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Glenn Hefferan 52:10

1y ago52:10

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We are potentially approaching a milestone moment for major junior hockey. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules that would allow CHL (Canadian Hockey League) players to compete at U.S. colleges. The upcoming vote will allow players who have previously played in any of the CHL leagues—the Western H…

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Meet the Expert: Venture Fund Banking with Sam Heshmati and Vincent Timoney of Citizens Private Bank 47:59

1y ago47:59

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. In this episode, Sam Heshmati and Vince Timoney from Citizens Private Bank stop by to talk about all things venture banking and how the industry is recovering from the 2023 regional banking crisis. Sam and Vince, both of whom hav…

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Boston Bruins Preview 36:10

1y ago36:10

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Frank is on the road! This week he travels to Boston to sit down with head coach Jim Montgomery (4:00), veteran Brandon Carlo (17:00), and newcomer Elias Lindholm (27:00). Jim Montgomery 4:30 - How the team has handled ‘the noise’ around Jeremy Swayman 6:15 - Instilling a tradition of excellence 8:45 - Becoming a better coach 13:00 - Developing Bos…

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Ottawa Senators Preview 52:59

1y ago52:59

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The Ottawa Senators are a different team this season. Frank travelled to Ottawa during their training camp to chat with head coach Travis Green (35:40), captain Brady Tkachuk (4:45), and newest member of the team, David Perron (18:30). Brady Tkachuk 5:30 - What he learned about what it takes to win a cup from watching his brother Matthew 7:50 - New…

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Saga Ventures on key lessons on raising a Fund I, building healthy partnerships, and winning in a competitive seed market 47:36

1y ago47:36

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. This week we welcome the three co-founders of Saga Ventures: Ben Braverman, Thomson Nguyen, and Max Altman. Saga Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm that recently closed its first fund of $125M. The conversation dives into t…

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Building a firm to last, lessons from nearly three decades of investing, and the path to hiring great venture teams with Glenn Solomon of Notable Capital (FKA GGV Capital) 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today we're thrilled to be joined by Glenn Solomon, managing partner at Notable Capital. Along with Granite Asia, Notable Capital was one of two groups to emerge from GGV Capital, which recently split into two groups with Notable…

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Ep. 6 - Unanchored Retail and UPREITS: The Hidden Gems of Commercial Real Estate with Garrett Lepow 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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Join us as we explore the fascinating world of commercial real estate with our special guest, Garrett Lepow, a key player in acquisitions and investor relations at KM Realty. In this episode, Garrett shares his early passion for real estate, sparked in middle school and solidified by a high school internship with a Houston syndicator. Discover how …

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Doing a successful GP led secondary in Venture Capital, Why seed funds can scale, and what a good VC platform team looks like 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Ben Sun, co-founder of Primary, a seed-stage fund based in New York. Ben shares his journey from investment banking to startup founder, and eventually to co-founding Primary, which…

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Investing in USV Fund I, lessons learned as a LP, and why Emerging Managers are so important 1:03:20

1+ y ago1:03:20

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. This week I'm excited to sit down with Lindel Eakman from Foundry. Lindel has been an investor in funds and companies since the early 2000s when he started at UTIMCO. In our conversation, Lindel talks about being one of the first…

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The great startup reckoning event of 2023 and 2024, but why startups should now start going back on offense featuring Tom Loverro of IVP 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Tom Loverro, General Partner at IVP is our guest as part of our Venture Unlocked Shorts series intended to go deep on a single topic. We revisit Tom’s Twitter post from early 2023, which spoke to the market shift that was in moti…

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Chris Armstrong 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

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How does one go from managing a world class golfer from Utah to running the Utah Hockey Club? Frank is join by newly hired president of hockey operations for the Utah Hockey Club, Chris Armstrong, to discuss how he got the job, where along his journey on the sport agency side he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, what's currently being done to make sure th…

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Finding greatness in non-consensus startups, the story of Twitch from Justin.TV, and why great companies need insights and inflection points with Mike Maples 47:40

1+ y ago47:40

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We're re-joined by Mike Maples, Jr. of Floodgate, this time to discuss his just released new book "Pattern Breakers." Mike was first on the pod in 2021 and it was great to catch up again, this time to discuss the importance of id…

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TX Zhuo’s of Fika Ventures on raising a Fund I, evolving decision making frameworks, and what founder first means to them 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We're joined by TX Zhuo, Co-Founder and General Partner of Fika Ventures. His tech career began in college when he started an online textbook marketplace. After working at McKinsey and as a CFO at an operating company, TX joined …