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Nothing Ventured

Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

In conversation with the people who make the start-up world go round. Join Aarish Shah as he talks to founders, investors, and operators across the tech and venture ecosystem exploring some of the lesser-heard stories and challenges they"ve faced as they try to build the future.https://nothingventured.tech/Follow Nothing Ventured on socialTwitter https://twitter.com/NVPodFacbook https://www.facebook.com/NothingVenturedPodTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingventuredpodInstagram

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00:28:28

Josh Bell: Dawn Capital's Success Stories and Exits |...

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2023/12/14

The podcast discusses the evolving venture capital landscape, with a focus on B2B enterprise software. Josh Bell explains how venture capital has become an established asset class, attracting interest from institutional investors. He also touches on the differentiation between category-defining enterprise software businesses and those that may be less impactful in the market. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:52 Venture capital is a maturing asset class. 09:10 Emerging managers can still succeed. 11:14

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Josh Bell: Founding Partner at Dawn Capital | Primer 10

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2023/12/12

In this episode of the podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Josh Bell, one of the founding and general partners at Dawn Capital. They discuss Josh's background, including his time at McKinsey, and his decision to start Dawn Capital. Despite the challenges of raising funds during the 2007 financial crisis, Dawn Capital has been successful in investing in early-stage businesses in the B2B software industry. 🕒 Time stamps - 00:04:37 Venture investing requires different skills. 00:05:24 Dawn

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00:36:07

Antonio Avitabile: The Strategic Angle of Investing...

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2023/12/07

In this transcript of a podcast episode, host Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation in Europe. They discuss the shift in Sony's investment approach, moving from off-balance sheet investments to a more formalized fund structure. Avitabile explains that the shift was driven by the need for speed and the challenge of convincing engineers within the company to buy into external technologies. The goal of Sony Ventures is not just to find

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00:13:50

Antonio Avitabile: Bridging the Gap Between Startups...

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2023/12/05

In this podcast, Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation. Antonio has over 20 years of experience with Sony and has a background in electrical engineering. He discusses his journey from being an engineer at Philips to finding a new business for image sensors at Sony. Antonio shares the challenges they faced when proposing the idea of integrating image sensors into mobile phones but ultimately succeeded with the support of Nokia, Ericsson,

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00:40:41

Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: Traveling to...

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2023/12/02

Fatou and Stephanie discuss their venture debt fund, Bootstrap Europe, which provides growth debt to scale up businesses. They explain that venture debt is not loss funding but rather a form of growth funding that allows entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without diluting equity. They also highlight their ability to acquire SVB's German debt portfolio, despite being considered underdogs in the industry. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:00 Long-lasting friendship turned successful business

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00:21:44

Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: From McDonald's to...

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2023/12/02

The podcast episode features guests Fatou Diagne and Stephanie Heller, co-founders of Bootstrap Europe, a venture debt fund. Fatou and Stephanie discuss their first jobs, which include working at McDonald's and tutoring math. Before getting involved in the tech and venture ecosystem, Fatou helped set up a weather insurance company, while Stephanie worked for family offices in Zurich advising on direct investments. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:12 Venture debt funds support growth. 07:14 Venture

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00:47:52

Sam Beni: Has Open AI Killed the Internet? | Main...

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2023/11/23

This podcast episode features Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, a platform that uses AI to curate networking connections. Sam shares his journey as a refugee from Iran to the UK and how he had to navigate the challenges of being without legal status for four years. He also discusses his experience as an entrepreneur, living on his office couch for three years and the complexity of AI in systems. The episode concludes with a discussion on separating the social from social media at Platin. 🕒 Time

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00:15:28

Sam Beni: From Car Designer to Tech Entrepreneur |...

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2023/11/21

The host introduces Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, and discusses his background in car design and his interest in technology. Sam talks about his early internships and how he got into entrepreneurship. He also mentions his passion for politics and speculates that he might have pursued a career in politics if not for his involvement in the venture ecosystem. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:51 Passion for design led to entrepreneurship. 07:50 Creating access to global networks. 12:25 Technologies of the

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00:39:42

Dom & Elliot Chapman: Scaling Agencies and Lessons...

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2023/11/16

In this podcast episode, hosts Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, the founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss the process of acquiring and scaling boutique agencies, as well as lessons learned from previous ventures. The Chapmans highlight the importance of aligning founders' values during acquisitions and maintaining unity despite private disagreements. They also share their approach to due diligence and the specific case of their acquisition of Speak On Podcasts, a B2B sales and

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00:24:15

Dom & Elliot Chapman: From Soccer Coaching to IT...

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2023/11/14

In this podcast episode, Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss their background and how they got involved in the tech and venture ecosystem. Dom shares his experience working in an IT management consultancy after being involved in soccer coaching, while Elliot talks about his first job selling ice creams and later working in the family business. They also mention their previous business, Social Chaps, a B2B sales and marketing agency. The episode is

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00:09:10

Rosie Olympio: From Human Rights to Venture Capital |...

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2023/11/10

Rosie provides insights into Lightpace VC, an emerging fund focused on financial inclusion and climate tech in Europe and major African markets. The fund looks for pre-seed and seed stage startups that are solving real-life problems, particularly in the field of climate technology. The podcast emphasizes the importance of African founders tackling significant challenges affecting millions of people. 🕒 Time stamps - 04:00 Investing in impactful startups.07:56 Tech solutions can promote financial

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00:36:47

Shruti Ajitsaria: From Travel Apps to Legal Tech |...

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2023/11/09

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Shruti Ajisaria, a partner at Allen & Overy, about her journey in the legal tech industry. Shruti discusses her experience as a derivatives lawyer, her pivot to creating Fuse, Allen & Overy's legal tech incubator, and the changing landscape of the legal industry. She also talks about her participation in a business start-up course while on maternity leave and how it motivated her to bring a legacy industry into

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00:09:06

Shruti Ajitsaria: Exploring the Purpose and Benefits...

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2023/11/07

Aarish Shah welcomes Shruti Ajitsaria to the podcast to discuss her role as the head of FUSE at Allen & Overy. They talk about Shruti's background as a derivatives lawyer and how her maternity leave sparked her interest in doing something different within the law firm. FUSE was created to bridge the gap between traditional law firms and legal tech startups, allowing lawyers to have a say in the development of innovative solutions. 🕒 Time stamps - 04:11 FUSE connects law firms and legal

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00:37:02

Nathaniel Harding: The Evolution of Oklahoma's...

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2023/11/02

The discussion in this podcast episode centers around the geographical location of Oklahoma and how it is categorized within the US. The term "mid-continent" is used to describe the region, which has a significant presence in the oil and gas industry. Nathaniel Harding emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of the mid-continent as a market and how Cortado Ventures leverages their experience and expertise in the region to make strategic investments. 🕒 Time stamps - 03:22

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00:11:45

Nathaniel Harding: The Importance of Getting Energy...

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2023/10/31

Nathaniel Harding, managing partner of Cortado Ventures, joins Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured podcast to discuss his career journey. Nathaniel shares that his first job was delivering mail at his boarding school and emphasizes the importance of accuracy and consistency. Before getting involved in tech and venture, Nathaniel founded and led Antioch Energy, a technology-focused energy exploration company. He explains how his experience in the energy industry, working with technology and outside

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00:07:48

Dan Pandeni Idhenga Breaking Down Barriers, Making...

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2023/10/30

In this podcast episode, the Aarish is at the Dream Factory in Chance Street for the London Venture Capital Network drinks event. They interview Dan Pandeni-Inhenga, an investor at 1818 Venture Capital and the founder of the London Venture Capital Network. They discuss Dan's background, his work in startup investment consulting, and his role at 1818. They also talk about the London Venture Capital Network and its mission to make venture capital more accessible. Dan mentions some of the

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00:27:33

Martyn Sibley: The Importance of Inclusivity in the...

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2023/10/26

In this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured," host Aarish Shah and guest Martin discuss the topic of inclusivity, particularly in relation to disabilities. They explore why disabilities often get ignored or downplayed in discussions about inclusivity, noting historical and cultural factors. Martin shares his perspective as someone with spinal muscular atrophy and talks about the medical and social models of disability. He highlights the need to move away from the perception of

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00:12:23

Martyn Sibley: From Accomable to Purple Goat, his...

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2023/10/24

Martin Sibley, co-founder of Accomable and founder of Purple Goat Agency, is interviewed by Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured Primer podcast. They discuss Martin's career journey, his motivation to create accessible travel options, and his current work connecting brands to the global disability market. Martin shares his personal experiences as a wheelchair user and his mission to promote inclusivity for disabled individuals. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:10 Making travel more accessible. 08:39

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00:39:50

Julio Martinez: Building a No-Code Platform for...

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2023/10/19

Aarish welcomes Julio Martinez, founder of Abacom, in this episode of Nothing Ventured. They dive into the topic of the ideal CFO tech stack and its significance for finance teams. Julio, drawing on his 20+ years of experience in finance, outlines the essential components of the ideal stack. He stresses the importance of laying a strong foundation with an ERP system, such as QuickBooks or NetSuite, and automating processes like payroll and spend management. Julio also emphasizes the need for

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00:19:28

Julio Martinez: Transitioning from Finance to Startup...

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2023/10/17

The podcast features Julio Martinez, the founder of Abacom, who talks about his journey from working in finance to building fintech products. Julio shares his experience as a bartender at a young age and how it taught him valuable customer service skills. He also discusses the trigger that led him to start building startups and his passion for solving the pain points in the finance industry. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:20 Transitioning from finance to tech. 06:15 Finance teams need to be empowered. 11:06

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