
The importance of KPIs and how to avoid analysis paralysis
This week, Phuong and I discuss the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for entrepreneurs. We emphasize the need to choose a limited number of KPIs to avoid analysis paralysis and prioriti...
22 Jun 20239min

Effects of the recent debt ceiling resolution, the dichotomy of the stock market and bond market, and the butterknife problem
This week Chris Zhang and I discuss the impact of the recent debt ceiling resolution and the conflicting signals from the equity market and the bond market.While the stock market remains calm and conf...
15 Jun 202323min

Approaching Venture Capital with Intention w/ Seth Levine of Foundry
On this week’s pod ep I sit down for a chat with Seth Levine, Partner of Foundry. Seth has played a significant role in shaping the venture ecosystem over the past two decades and is known for his wor...
8 Jun 202341min

Ethics in the portfolio/VC relationship + a step by step guide for iterating your MVP
Here’s what’s covered on this week’s pod:A step by step guide on how to iterate your MVPPhuong and I discuss the importance of testing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to iterate and achieve product-mar...
1 Jun 202316min

Unlocking Capital: The Power of Venture Debt for Startups with Billy Libby of Upper90
On this week’s episode I do a deep dive into the world of venture debt with special guest Billy Libby, CEO and Co-founder of Upper90. Get ready to uncover a groundbreaking approach to financing early-...
25 Mai 202319min

The ultimate guide to bootstrapping your startup + a conversation about the recalibration of Series C valuations
Here’s what’s covered on this week’s episode:Phuong Ireland joins us to talk about bootstrapping startups. Bootstrapping means building and growing your business without external funding, relying on p...
18 Mai 202317min

China Has Arrived: A Deep Dive Into China's Tech Surge and Increased Standard of Living with Chris Zhang, Partner & CIO of Interplay Family Office
This week’s episode is a special one. I have a chat with my partner and CIO of the Interplay Family Office, Chris Zhang, to discuss China's remarkable advancements over the past few decades and what i...
11 Mai 20231h

The Secret to Building A Killer Minimum Viable Product + How to Bank Without the Panic: A Brainstorm on How to Stop Bank Runs
Here’s what’s covered on this week’s episode:Startup Tip of the Week: Building a Killer MVP (Minimum Viable Product).An update on the situation with First Republic Bank.A brainstorm on how to stop ban...
1 Mai 202324min



















