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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 202324min
How the AI horse race will impact the future of search, validating your MVP, is the dark cloud of the FTX scandal gone and an update on the inflation battle
Here’s what’s covered on this week’s episode:The AI horse race and how it will affect the future of searchCrypto prices are up. Is the dark cloud of FTX gone?The Shanghai Upgrade for the Ethereum netw...
24 Apr 202332min
Solving the Multi-Generational Wealth Puzzle with Taylor Adams of Belief Partners
On this week’s episode, I interview Taylor Adams, a fifth-generation family member who is an entrepreneur, investor, and coach to families on multi-generational wealth. We discuss the challenges of ma...
13 Apr 202319min
How & when to build your startup’s sales team, a discussion about the open governance opportunities that come with crypto, and a deep dive into the modern tech-enabled restaurant industry with Vivian Wang of Landed
This week's episode has a special guest, Vivian Wang - Founder and CEO of Landed. Landed is the first end-to-end recruiting platform helping restaurants and hospitality employers hire top-notch candid...
30 Mars 202332min
