China 2025: The Big Picture & On-the-Ground Insights
Chris Zhang, Partner and CIO of Ascend Interplay (Interplay’s multi-family office), returns to the pod to provide an in-depth analysis of China’s economic landscape in 2025, offering insights beyond m...
13 Mar 202539min
Art or Science? The Secrets & Methods Behind Seed-Stage Startup Valuations
Seed-stage valuation can feel like a black box. Unlike later-stage companies with clear financial metrics, early-stage startups are evaluated based on qualitative factors, market conditions, and inves...
27 Feb 202522min
Shoveling $h!t: Startup Cheat Codes & New Book from Serial Founders Kass & Mike Lazerow
On this week’s episode I chat with Kass and Mike Lazerow, a powerhouse entrepreneurial duo known for building and exiting multiple companies, including Golf.com and Buddy Media (which was acquired by ...
13 Feb 202525min
Tackling Taxes: What Every Startup Needs to Know
Navigating startup taxes can be challenging, but this comprehensive guide simplifies the process. Learn how to handle 1099 filings, leverage R&D tax credits for significant savings, and strategically ...
30 Jan 202524min
2025 Predictions Episode
The time of year for reflection is upon us, so in this week’s episode the team and I review our 2024 predictions and dive into bold forecasts for 2025. From the impact of geopolitical shifts to the st...
18 Des 202458min
How to Fund Your Startup: Navigating the Full Spectrum of Investor Options
In this week’s episode Phuong and I dive into the essentials of early-stage startup fundraising, exploring the diverse options available to founders. We discuss everything from leveraging friends and ...
5 Des 202420min
Reimagining Storytime: Wendy's Mission to Reinvent Reading for Kids
What if I told you there’s a way to make reading as entertaining and interactive as video games and social media?Wendy - an innovative new app that’s transforming how kids engage with stories - is doi...
15 Nov 202427min
How Much Equity Should You Give Early Employees? A Guide to Structuring Your Startup’s Cap Table to Fuel Growth and Attract Investors
This week, Phuong and I dive into one of the most crucial yet often perplexing aspects of startup formation: cap table construction and equity distribution. If you're setting up a startup or restructu...
31 Okt 202426min
