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The Startup PR Playbook: Emilie Gerber on Media Strategy for Tech
Emilie Gerber, founder of the PR firm SixEastern, joins Nataraj to demystify public relations for early-stage startups. In this conversation, Emilie breaks down the difference between PR and marketing, explains when a startup should invest in an agency, and shares practical advice on how to secure meaningful media coverage. She discusses the evolving media landscape,…
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Todd Bracher: Designing for Longevity at the Intersection of Science
In this conversation, award-winning industrial designer Todd Bracher shares his journey and design philosophy. He discusses the crucial intersection of science and design, the importance of sustainability and creating products with longevity, and how his firm, BetterLab, is developing innovative solutions like myopia-correcting glasses. Bracher offers a compelling look into the business of a design…
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Warp’s Zach Lloyd on Building the AI Terminal for Developers
In this episode, Nataraj talks with Zach Lloyd, founder and CEO of Warp, the company developing an intelligent terminal to modernize the command line experience. Zach, a former principal engineer at Google, shares his journey, the evolution of the terminal, and how AI is fundamentally changing software development. Discover how Warp integrates AI to transform…
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Deep Tech’s Golden Age: Karthee Madasamy on Investing in AI & Quantum
In this episode, Nataraj speaks with Karthee Madasamy, founder of MFV Partners and former Managing Director at Qualcomm Ventures. Karthee shares his journey into venture capital, the nuances of corporate vs. financial VC, and his thesis on investing in the golden age of deep tech. He delves into opportunities in AI, robotics, and the future…
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EquityZen Founder Atish Davda on Unlocking Private Market Liquidity
Atish Davda, founder and CEO of EquityZen, shares his journey from a personal need for liquidity to building a leading marketplace for private shares. He discusses the evolution of secondary markets, EquityZen’s company-friendly approach, and the key differences between early and late-stage investing. Atish also offers his outlook on the IPO market, providing valuable insights…
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Aviel Ginzburg: Seattle’s Startup Scene & Why Broken Founders Succeed
Aviel Ginzburg, General Partner at Founders Co-op, joins the Startup Project to share his extensive journey from founder to VC. He discusses his investment thesis, which focuses on the unique motivations of successful founders, and reflects on the recent venture capital boom. Aviel also introduces Foundations, his new initiative designed to act as an anchor…