
Venture Everywhere (Everywhere Ventures)
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02 Nov 2023 | Stacked with Stackend: Andreas "Anton" Ströberg with Eamonn Carey | 00:26:23 | |
In episode 17 of Venture Everywhere, Eamonn Carey, general partner at Tera Ventures, LP of Everywhere VC, and GP of The Fund London, chats with Andreas "Anton" Ströberg of Stackend – a social shopping platform supercharging Shopify users. Anton shares the journey of Stackend, from its origins in building a community backend platform for media companies to its evolution into a tool that combines content commerce, live commerce, and community commerce. Tune in to discover insights about the Swedish tech ecosystem and the impact Stackend aims to make in the world of online retail. In this episode, you will hear:
Find Andreas “Anton” Ströberg at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasstroberg/ Website: https://stackend.shop/#/ Email: Anton@stackend.com Learn more about Eamonn Carey | Everywhere VC | Tera Ventures | The Fund London Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecarey/ Website: http://everywhere.vc/ | https://www.tera.vc/ | https://www.thefund.vc/community/london/ | |||
12 Nov 2024 | Smart Syntracts: Doug Bemis with Gabriela Isturiz | 00:27:49 | |
Episode 53 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Gabriela Isturiz, General Partner at The Fund XX, ex-legal tech founder with two Fortune 500 exits to Thomson Reuters and Roper Tech, now investing in and supporting startups. She chats with Doug Bemis, co-founder and CEO of Syntracts, a legal tech startup transforming legal contracts into actionable intelligence. Doug shares insights into how Syntracts is revolutionizing legal knowledge management. They extract precise, reliable information from any contract with the information staying on-premise. Doug also discusses how generative AI is influencing legal workflows and his approach to creating technology that respects law firms' need for high security and accuracy. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Gabriela Isturiz | The Fund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaisturiz/ Website: https://ideas.thefund.vc/ Learn more about Doug Bemis | Syntracts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-bemis-4481093b/ Website: https://www.syntracts.com/ | |||
20 Sep 2023 | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rentle: Tuomo Laine with Eamonn Carey | 00:20:10 | |
Tuomo Laine is the cofounder of Rentle, a circular economy platform that empowers merchants to expand commerce from unit sales to service, from ownership to access - while retaining full control of their customer experience. Prior to Rentle, Tuomo was a founder and a teacher at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. This episode is hosted by Eamonn Carey, General Partner at Tera Ventures and LP in Everywhere VC. In this interview, Eamonn and Tuomo dive into e-commerce platforms, working with merchants in the circular economy, and how to measure success. Hear the start and pivots of Rentle, and lessons learned from other Scandinavian startups. Listen till the end for Tuomo’s take on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Finland, and his two favorite podcasts! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
07 Oct 2024 | Trash Talk: Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli with Becky Yang | 00:33:19 | |
Episode 48 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Becky Yang, venture partner at Everywhere Ventures, previously an operator in high-growth startups, with 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and climate investing and consulting. She chats with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, co-founder and CEO of WATS, a waste data management company driving cost savings and waste diversion for multi-site businesses. Meredith shares her journey in co-founding WATS and its innovative solutions to create more sustainable systems. Meredith also discusses the future of waste management, promoting best practices for zero-waste operations while supporting sustainability and local economies. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Becky Yang | Everywhere Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyyangprofile/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ Learn more about Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | WATS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdf/ Website: https://www.getwats.com/ | |||
03 Dec 2024 | Freight Forward Thinking: Sumeet Trehan with Hugh Dixson | 00:27:27 | |
Episode 55 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Hugh Dixson, founder and CEO of Switchboard, a platform that allows businesses to easily integrate and exchange data with any supply chain system. He chats with Sumeet Trehan, co-founder and CEO of Starboard, a virtual infrastructure company specializing in global trade. Sumeet shares insights on how Starboard leverages cutting-edge AI and ML to streamline complex operations, optimize routing, enhance transparency, and reduce costs. Hugh and Sumeet also discuss how companies like Switchboard and Starboard are revolutionizing the logistics industry with AI and advanced technologies. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Sumeet Trehan | Starboard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumeettrehan1/ Website: https://www.starboard.biz/ Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/ Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/ | |||
28 Jan 2025 | The Road to Nirvana: Kelvin Chan with Jenny Fielding | 00:31:40 | |
Episode 57 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC. She chats with Kelvin Chan Co-Founder and CEO of Nirvana — a company transforming healthcare through automated insurance verification and specialty-optimized coverage solutions. Kelvin shares how Nirvana addresses critical pain points in verification to make healthcare more transparent, accessible, and efficient for both patients and providers, strengthening relationships across the healthcare ecosystem and enhancing the overall experience. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Kelvin Chan | Nirvana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-k-chan-9222232b/ Website: https://www.meetnirvana.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
23 May 2023 | Asset Reality Check: Aidan Larkin with Scott Hartley | 00:32:30 | |
Aidan Larkin is the co-founder and CEO of Asset Reality, the first end-to-end solution for complex asset recovery. Aidan was a former criminal tax inspector for HM Revenue & Customs in the UK and the world's first seized crypto auctioneer. He was featured in The Economists film ‘Tracking the Traffickers’ and BBC One’s ‘Ill Gotten Gains’ series. This episode is hosted by Scott Hartley, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Scott and Aidan discuss the art and science of recovering digital assets. Discover how the IRS has recovered more in digital assets than the entire US law enforcement effort, and how a single Bitcoin seizure by the Metropolitan Police in London was worth more than the entire country’s known digital assets! Listen for the factors making it conducive for a country to adopt new forms of payment and also be more susceptible to asset scams. Plus a few tidbits about Aidan’s background that makes him well-suited to his endeavor. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
09 Apr 2024 | Remotely Engineered: Pau Sabria with Scott Hartley | 00:38:55 | |
Episode 31 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Hartley, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, a founder collective and early-stage venture fund investing in the future of money, health and work. Scott is joined by Pau Sabria, Co-Founder of Remotely.works, a platform that helps startups in constructing and retaining top-tier, remote engineering teams to achieve rapid and competitive scaling. Pau shares his entrepreneurial journey from Barcelona to New York, detailing the transition from a stable corporate job to founding Olapic and Remotely Works and the strategies that led to his entrepreneurial triumphs in tech. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Pau Sabria | Remotely.works Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/pausabria Website: https://www.remotely.works/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Revival Homes Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/scotthartley Website: Everywhere.vc and scotthartley.com | |||
30 Apr 2024 | Note to Self: Josh Mohrer with Jenny Fielding | 00:33:51 | |
Episode 34 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, and she interviews Josh Mohrer, LP of Everywhere Ventures and founder of Wave, a cutting-edge AI Note Taker designed for iOS, offering seamless recording, transcription, and summarization of your audio content. Josh recounts his transition from an e-commerce enthusiast on eBay to his role leading Uber’s New York business, before starting his journey as a solo tech entrepreneur. With insights on learning to code with the help of AI tools, Josh shares his unique approach to building an AI company. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Josh Mohrer | wave.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshmohrer/ Website: https://wave.co Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
24 Sep 2024 | Power Moves: Eren Aksu with Mishal Thadani | 00:31:18 | |
Episode 46 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Mishal Thadani, co-founder and CEO of Rhizome, a company offering advanced climate risk mitigation for communities and businesses against extreme weather events. He chats with Eren Aksu, CEO and co-founder of ThreeV, an insights automation platform for asset-intensive industries, starting with power and utilities and expanding into oil, gas, and public infrastructure. Eren shares his journey from augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to creating an insights automation platform. Mishal and Eren also discussed social impact in their work and the need for innovative solutions to address real-world problems. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Mishal Thadani | Rhizome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishal-thadani/ Website: https://www.rhizomedata.com/ Learn more about Eren Aksu | ThreeV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-aksu Website: https://www.threev.ai/ | |||
28 May 2024 | Gotta Have Faith: Manu Jain with Vir Kashyap | 00:23:58 | |
Episode 38 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Vir Kashyap, GP of The Fund India (Everywhere Ventures), and he catches up with Manu Jain, co-founder and CEO of VAMA (Virtual Astrology and Mandir App), which connects consumers with astrologers and spiritual services globally. Manu discusses his journey from the telecom ecosystem to identifying an opportunity to digitize the deep rooted practices of astrology and devotion. Manu also shares insights about India's unique content consumption and how these experiences shaped VAMA to serve a market driven by faith and tradition. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Manu Jain | VAMA Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-jain/ Website: https://vama.app/en Learn more about Vir Kashyap and Everywhere VC | The Fund India Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://thefund.vc/community/india/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkash/ | |||
04 Feb 2025 | Data Centers in Space: Philip Johnston with Scott Hartley | 00:31:29 | |
Episode 58 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Hartley, Co-founder and MP of Everywhere Ventures talks with Philip Johnston, CEO of Lumen Orbit, a company that aims to deploy hyperscale data centers in space powered by solar energy and passive cooling. Philip shares his journey from academia and consulting to founding Lumen Orbit, driving a new era of orbital computing amid falling space launch costs. Scott and Philip also discuss the future of AI in space-based computing and the broader impact of shifting data infrastructure toward an off-world economy. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Philip Johnston | Lumen Orbit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstonphilip/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/johnstonphil Website: https://www.lumenorbit.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
05 Mar 2024 | Vouching for Founders: Sam Hodges with Angela Prince | 00:35:38 | |
In episode 26 of Venture Everywhere, Angela Prince, former CEO of Climb Credit, founder of Orchard (acquired by Kabbage), and LP of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Sam Hodges, co-founder and CEO of Vouch – a tech-driven commercial insurance business. Vouch’s platform offers digital insurance coverage that can be activated swiftly to ensure a seamless experience from the initial sign up process to handling claims. Prior to Vouch, Sam co-founded and built the US business for Funding Circle, a global marketplace for small business loans. With two decades of entrepreneurship and investment under his belt, Sam has effectively positioned the company as a disruptive force in commercial insurance by using technology to meet the distinct needs of startups and high-growth businesses.
In this episode, you will hear: ● Vouch's focus on insuring startups and assisting entrepreneurs in managing their crucial risks. ● The need for product evolution and broadening service offerings to cater diverse company sizes and types.
● Vouch’s potential in the commercial property and casualty insurance market, with opportunities for innovation and distribution.
● Understanding different stages of businesses and the company culture to thrive. ● Addressing AI-specific risks for companies and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage and risk management. Learn more about Sam Hodges | Vouch Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/samhodges Website: https://www.vouch.us/ Learn more about Angela Prince | Everywhere Ventures and Climb Credit Website: http://everywhere.vc/ and https://climbcredit.com/students Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/angela-galardi-ceresnie | |||
11 Feb 2025 | There’s No Place Like Home: Arianna Armelli with Scott Hartley | 00:33:33 | |
In episode 59 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere VC, chats with Arianna Armelli, founder and CEO of Dorothy, a startup revolutionizing disaster recovery by streamlining post-disaster navigation for policyholders. Arianna shares how her background in urban planning and firsthand experience with disaster response inefficiencies inspired her to launch Dorothy. Arianna also discusses the company’s pivot to advocating for homeowners in disputes and explains how AI and automation are driving a more proactive and accessible approach to disaster recovery. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Arianna Armelli | Dorothy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariannaarmelli/ Website: https://www.hidorothy.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
09 May 2023 | The Contra-conomy: Ben Huffman with Joy Jing | 00:27:48 | |
Ben Huffman is the co-founder and CEO of Contra, the all-in-one platform for independent workers, project-based portfolios, and freelance opportunities. Prior to Contra, Ben co-founded Ripe which was acquired by Hungry in 2020. Ben is also a music producer and audio engineer. This episode is hosted by Joy Jing, Head of Community at Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Joy and Ben explore Contra’s unique commission-free, independents-first model. Hear their thoughts on originality in the age of generative art, creative ownership in the world of synthetic work, and thoughts on up-skilling with AI. Listen till the end for Ben’s favorite podcast that makes founders extremely informed and paranoid, and one nature-inspired productivity hack that is readily doable for everyone. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
26 Oct 2023 | Silver Linings: Hemanshu Jain with Vir Kashyap | 00:28:34 | |
In episode 16 of Venture Everywhere, Vir Kashyap, LP in Everywhere VC and General Partner at The Fund India, sits down with Hemanshu Jain, Founder and CEO of Khyaal, a fintech startup from India that aims to provide digital literacy, community support, and upskilling for seniors. With his previous experience as the founder of Diabeto, a healthcare startup that was acquired by Livongo Health, Hemanshu brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. Through Khyaal, he is spearheading a movement that prioritizes the financial security and inclusivity of senior citizens, revolutionizing the way they manage their finances. In this episode, you will hear:
Find Hemanshu Jain at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemanshujain/ Website: https://www.khyaal.com/ Learn more about Vir Kashyap and Everywhere VC | The Fund India Website: http://everywhere.vc/ | https://thefund.vc/community/india/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkash/ If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
08 Nov 2024 | Besolo, Be Happy: Mark Jackson with Beth Lopez | 00:27:43 | |
Episode 52 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Beth Lopez, founder of Outfox Health, an AI tool for quick healthcare answers, price checks, and affordable provider guidance. Beth chats with Mark Jackson, founder of Besolo, a company that supports solopreneurs with an all-in-one platform for benefits, taxes, compliance, and essential business tools. Mark shares his journey from a marketing leader to scaling unicorn companies and ultimately founding Besolo. Mark also discusses Besolo’s long-term goal of supporting millions of solopreneurs and empowering them to pursue independence with the security of traditional employment benefits. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Beth Ann Lopez | Outfox Health Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/balopez999 Website: https://outfoxhealth.com/ Learn more about Mark Jackson | Besolo Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jaxnmarx Website: https://www.besolo.io/ | |||
13 Dec 2023 | In the Club with Spade: Oban MacTavish with Jenny Fielding | 00:26:24 | |
In episode 20 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, speaks with Oban MacTavish, co-founder and CEO of fintech startup, Spade. Spade provides real-time merchant intelligence such as granular merchant, category, and geolocation details, for the card ecosystem. Oban discusses his journey from a budding investor, to tackling challenges as an early-stage founder, and the determination required to build a startup. He also addresses topics such as overvaluation and promising opportunities within the fintech industry. With a keen focus on Spade's mission and motivation, Oban provides a snapshot of the future of fintech infrastructure. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Oban MacTavish: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oban/ Website: https://spade.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: http://everywhere.vc/ | |||
05 Feb 2024 | Revival of the Fittest: Anthony Dedousis with Jenny Fielding | 00:28:40 | |
In episode 22 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and MP of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Anthony Dedousis, founder and CEO of Revival Homes. Revival Homes operates as a combined lending service and contractor network, assisting residents in California with securing cost-effective financial solutions and dependable building services for their accessory dwelling unit (ADU) endeavors. Transitioning from finance, to now a key figure in housing policy with Revival Homes, Anthony brings innovation to the real estate industry by addressing complexities in constructing and funding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Anthony Dedousis | Revival Homes Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/anthony-dedousis-a3035920 Website: https://www.revivaladu.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding and Everywhere Ventures Website: http://everywhere.vc/ and jennyfielding.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding | |||
17 Sep 2024 | Rebels with a Cause: Carrie Marshall with Tim Hsia | 00:17:31 | |
Episode 45 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Tim Hsia, co-founder and CEO of VetraFi, a fintech company offering financial tools specifically designed for military personnel. He chats with Carrie Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Space, a company developing autonomous cybersecurity software to protect spacecraft, ground stations, and mission operations. Carrie shares how her experience in cybersecurity and military background shaped her approach to operations in the aerospace sector. Carrie also discusses the challenges of modern space infrastructure, cybersecurity threats, and the critical role automation plays in space systems today. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Tim Hsia | VetraFi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhsia/ Website: https://www.vetrafi.com/ Learn more about Carrie Marshall | Rebel Space LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehz/ Website: https://www.rebelspacetech.com/ | |||
22 Oct 2024 | Cloud Cover: Matt Biringer with Jenny Fielding | 00:32:45 | |
Episode 50 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere Ventures. She chats with Matt Biringer, co-founder and CEO of North, a cloud optimization platform designed to democratize cost efficiency for businesses of all sizes. Matt shares his transition from a career in sales to founding North and how it empowers businesses to optimize and reduce cloud costs, especially on AWS. Matt discussed his vision for cloud-based finance management, aiming to transform operations by leveraging AI and innovative automation solutions. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Matt Biringer | North Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbiringer/ Website: https://www.north.cloud/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
01 Oct 2024 | Access Granted: Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan with Ari Newman | 00:24:09 | |
Episode 47 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Ari Newman, an LP of Everywhere Ventures and Partner in The Fund Rockies and also the co-founder and managing director at Massive, a multi-stage venture firm that invests in deep tech, enterprise, and climate. He chats with Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan, Founder and CEO of Dapple Security, a cybersecurity company protecting companies against phishing and ransomware by securing their workforce logins. Gadalia shares how Dapple’s biometric login solution is transforming security, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Gadalia also discusses the future of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the impact of quantum computing in the cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Ari Newman | Everywhere Ventures | The Fund Rockies | Massive Capital Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arinewman/ Websites: https://everywhere.vc/ https://thefund.vc/community/rockies/ Learn more about Gadalia O'Bryan | Dapple Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gadalia-o-bryan/ Website: https://dapplesecurity.com/ | |||
22 Feb 2024 | Because She Matters: Jade Kearney with Jenny Fielding | 00:29:53 | |
In episode 24 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder of Everywhere Ventures chats with Jade Kearney, Co-founder and CEO of She Matters, digital health platform designed to improve health outcomes and reduce maternal mortality for Black mothers. Jade recounts her inspiring journey from concept to product, and how she transformed her pain into purpose, pivoting from an educator to an entrepreneur and maternal health advocate. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Jade Kearney | She Matters Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadekearney/ Website: https://www.shematters.health/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jadekearneyofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/shematters.io/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding and Everywhere Ventures Website: http://everywhere.vc/ and jennyfielding.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding | |||
27 Feb 2024 | Decoding Data: Emma Lawler with Scott Hartley | 00:30:23 | |
In episode 25 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Emma Lawler, co-founder of Velvet. They make infrastructure for startups to unify disparate data sources and ship real-time product features. By unifying all data sources, Velvet leverages AI to automate SQL queries. Not only does Velvet streamline data analysis, but it also facilitates the creation of API endpoints for seamless integration with other tools, democratizing data access and enhancing organizational efficiency. Emma discussed how Velvet's AI-powered platform is revolutionizing data accessibility, empowering every team member to act as a data engineer. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Emma Lawler | Velvet Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emmalawler Websites: emmalawler.com/ and https://www.usevelvet.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley and Everywhere Ventures Websites: http://everywhere.vc/ and scotthartley.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/scotthartley | |||
19 Dec 2023 | Off the Grid: Mishal Thadani with Vir Kashyap | 00:26:10 | |
In episode 21 of Venture Everywhere, Vir Kashyap, GP of The Fund India as part of Everywhere VC, chats with Mishal “Mish” Thadani, co-founder and CEO of Rhizome. Rhizome offers advanced climate risk mitigation for communities and businesses against extreme weather events. From his transition from wind and solar projects to leading his own company, Mishal discussed the challenges and opportunities within the clean energy sector. He elaborates on the complexities that utility companies encounter in justifying investments to stakeholders and how Rhizome’s innovations are paving the way to a sustainable future. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Mishal Thadani | Rhizome Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishal-thadani/ Website: https://rhizomedata.com/ Learn more about Vir Kashyap and Everywhere VC | The Fund India Website: http://everywhere.vc/ | https://thefund.vc/community/india/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkash/ | |||
04 Jun 2024 | Radicle Solutions: Pelin Thorogood with Scott Hartley | 00:31:56 | |
Episode 39 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, and he catches up with Pelin Wood Thorogood, the co-founder and Executive Chairwoman of Radicle Science, a leading healthtech B-corp company that offers Proof-as-a-Service for personalized wellness solutions. Pelin discusses Radicle Science's data-driven methods, ensuring affordable and trustworthy clinical trials. Pelin also shares insights on the increasing consumer demand for personalized solutions and their potential impact on wellness. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Pelin Thorogood | Radicle Science Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pelin/ Website: https://radiclescience.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/ | |||
07 May 2024 | Insuring the Future: Juan Camilo (JC) González Trujillo with Kyle Geoghan | 00:30:36 | |
Episode 35 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Kyle Geoghan, co-founder and CEO of Indemn, a modern insurance distribution platform with conversational AI for digital discussions on coverage, personalized quotes, and buying insurance. Kyle chats with Juan Camilo (JC) González Trujillo, co-founder and CEO of Figuro, a SaaS platform transforming insurance distribution, empowering agents and intermediaries to sell more policies with cutting-edge technology. JC and Kyle share insights on how AI, big data, and conversational AI boosts agent productivity and customer service, despite challenges in integrating advanced tech into a conservative industry. JC talks about the region's unique market traits and the potential for insurtech to emulate fintech, promoting financial inclusivity across Latin America. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about JC González Trujillo | Figuro: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-camilo-gonzalez-t/ Website: https://figuro.la/ Learn more about Kyle Geoghan | Indemn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylegeoghan Website: https://www.indemn.ai/ | |||
18 Feb 2025 | AI in Your Knapsack: Mark Heynen with Noah Spirakus | 00:33:11 | |
In episode 60 of Venture Everywhere, host Noah Spirakus, Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Mark Heynen, co-founder of Knapsack, a free, private meeting notetaker and automation platform. Mark shares his startup journey, from fintech to AI, driven by his passion for expanding access to essential tools. Mark also discusses how Knapsack leverages AI to protect data and build user-friendly applications for diverse customer bases, shaping the future of how businesses interact with technology. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Mark Heynen | Knapsack Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markheynen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markheynen/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@markheynen Website: https://www.knapsack.ai/ Learn more about Noah Spirakus | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahspirakus/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
25 Jun 2024 | Safe k-IDs, Happy Parents: Kieran Donovan with Chris Bergman | 00:26:56 | |
Episode 42 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Chris Bergman, Partner of The Fund Midwest, as part of Everywhere Ventures, and founder and CEO of Gylee Games, a company that makes premium games for PC and console. He chats with Kieran Donovan, co-founder and CEO of k-ID, a global compliance engine ensuring the safety and privacy of kids and teens online, providing age-appropriate and market-specific feature access in over 200 markets worldwide. Kieran shares his journey from law to entrepreneurship and how k-ID’s innovative solutions are shaping the future of digital safety, providing a safe and rewarding environment for children. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Chris Bergman | Everywhere Ventures | The Fund Midwest | Gylee Games LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismbergman/ Websites: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://www.thefund.vc/ | https://gyleegames.com/ Learn more about Kieran Donovan | k-ID LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-donovan-06399819/ Website: https://www.k-id.com/ | |||
26 Mar 2024 | IT’s Electric: Ryan Denehy with Fran Brzyski | 00:32:30 | |
Episode 29 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Fran Brzyski, Co-Founder and CEO of Hark, a new CX Channel that facilitates easy post-purchase communication between customers and their preferred brands. Fran engages in a conversation with Ryan Denehy, Founder and CEO of Electric, a company that provides IT management solutions tailored for small businesses lacking in-house IT staff. Electric simplifies IT for businesses by offering services like computer setup, application management, and cybersecurity, making essential tasks easy and accessible. Fran and Ryan share insights from their startup journeys with Hark and Electric, discussing fundraising, customer communication, and the transition from passion projects to strategic business management. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Ryan Denehy | Electric Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ryandenehy Website: https://www.electric.ai/ Learn more about Fran Brzyski and Hark Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/fbrzyski Website: https://www.sendhark.com/ | |||
27 Jun 2023 | Chasing Churn: Nicole Dunn with Scott Hartley | 00:25:58 | |
Nicole Dunn is the co-founder and COO of Revio, a company building the recurring payments and revenue assurance infrastructure for emerging markets, starting with Africa. Revio helps businesses reduce payment failures and arrears. Nicole is also an early stage investor and has worked with over 60 startups on a mission to unlock unrealized entrepreneurial potential in Africa. This episode is hosted by Scott Hartley, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Scott and Nicole explore the challenges and opportunities in the African payment landscape, and how to prioritize go-to-market strategies in a complex market. Nicole shares with us her journey from growing up in South Africa to getting exposure to diverse perspectives and to co-founding Revio. Learn about Scott’s realization of his entrepreneurial identity and Nicole’s hot take on raising a smaller pre-seed round that forces a focus on traction. Listen till the end for their contrarian views and superpowers! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
21 May 2024 | Closing Time: Brendan Mahony with Jenny Fielding | 00:25:13 | |
Episode 37 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, where she catches up with Brendan Mahony, Co-founder and CEO of Sunset, a company that handles all the legal, tax, and operational burdens when a startup is winding-down, helping to avoid penalties and reduce liabilities. Brendan discusses his entrepreneurial journey, from Y Combinator participation to selling his first company. Brendan also shared insights on crucial yet overlooked startup lifecycle aspects, potential growth in the 'end of life' sector, and advice for founders for a structured and respectful exit. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Brendan Mahony | Sunset Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mahony-72929385/ Website: https://www.sunsethq.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
06 Jun 2023 | Press Play with FlickPlay: Pierina Merino with Anna Barber | 00:32:42 | |
Pierina Merino is the founder and CEO of FlickPlay, the first platform to build a commerce and experience layer for digital toys connected to the culture of locations and their communities. Fans can own and play with digital toys from their favorite characters, and engage with other fans through shared love and connection. Pierina’s former life was in architecture and design, launching the first 3D-printed product brand to sell nationally at Nordstrom. This episode is hosted by Anna Barber, Partner at M13 and LP in Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund), also a former founder. In this interview, Pierina and Anna discuss transforming on-screen characters into real world connections. Hear their thoughts on what drives the next generation of consumer products, content, and engagements. Don’t miss Pierina’s hot take on walled garden experiences on social media and her predictions for a mixed-reality future! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
16 May 2023 | Think Outside the Cube: Christina Ross with Jenny Fielding | 00:37:59 | |
Christina Ross is the founder and CEO of Cube, the first spreadsheet-native financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform that delivers a delightfully frictionless experience by letting you keep what you love about spreadsheets and automating what you don’t. Prior to Cube, Christina held head of finance roles at Rent the Runway, Criteo, and Eyeview. This episode is hosted by Jenny Fielding, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Jenny and Christina dive into a range of headaches and headways in the finance department, including how a failed implementation project led to the creation of Cube. Learn how to get real feedback when you’re starting a company, and hear how the principles of simplicity and building connectors in the early days enabled solving complex problems in an elegant manner. Listen carefully for Christina’s tips on closing sales and her favorite toy as a kid! If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
19 Nov 2024 | Let's Agree to Agree.com: Marty Ringlein with Andy Ambrose | 00:32:56 | |
Episode 54 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Andy Ambrose, partner in The Fund Austin, as part of Everywhere VC and Managing Partner of Palm Venture Studios. He chats with Marty Ringlein, CEO and Co-Founder of Agree.com, an all-in-one platform for sending, signing, and managing agreements securely. Marty shares the "why" behind Agree.com focusing on the fragmented nature of digital signatures and money movement. Marty also discussed how the company is positioning itself as an "advanced agreement platform" that not only streamlines the signing process but also integrates invoicing and payment processing, making transactions more efficient for everyone. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Marty Ringlein | Agree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martymadrid/ Website: https://agree.com/ Learn more about Andy Ambrose | Everywhere VC | The Fund Austin | Palm Venture Studios LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyambrose/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
12 Mar 2024 | Harvesting Data: Akash Nandi with Charles Baron | 00:31:05 | |
The host of episode 27 of Venture Everywhere is Charles Baron, Co-founder and CPMO of Farmers Business Network (FBN), a platform that helps family farmers maximize their profit potential with data and technology, direct-to-farm commerce, and community. Charles catches up with Akash Nandi, Co-founder and CEO of Tendrel. With the goal of empowering frontline workers and optimizing decision-making, Tendrel is establishing the necessary data infrastructure to transition manual labor tasks from analog inefficiency to data driven optimization. It's a tool designed to integrate with the existing workflow of operations without the disruption of introducing new hardware. Charles and Akash discuss the significant shifts that data science and technology are bringing to the agricultural and industrial sector, moving beyond traditional practices into a more efficient, sustainable future. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Akash Nandi | Tendrel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnandi/ Website: https://www.tendrel.io/ Learn more about Charles Baron and Farmers Business Network (FBN) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-baron-44163a6/ Website: https://www.fbn.com/ | |||
02 Apr 2024 | Riding the Title Wave: Jennifer Mason with Anthony Dedousis | 00:29:52 | |
Episode 30 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Anthony Dedousis, Founder and CEO of Revival Homes, a platform for homeowners building accessory dwelling units (ADUs), providing both marketplace services and lending options. Anthony chats with Jennifer Mason, Co-Founder and CEO of TitleWise, a digital platform designed for title abstractors. TitleWise's all-in-one platform streamlines workflows and automates traditional real estate title research tasks, boosting both speed and accuracy while reducing redundancy and costs. Anthony and Jennifer discuss the use of technology in modernizing title research and the real estate industry overall. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Jennifer Mason | TitleWise Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-902b3913b/ Website: https://www.titlewise.work/ Learn more about Anthony Dedousis | Revival Homes Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-dedousis-a3035920/ Website: https://www.revivaladu.com/ | |||
03 Oct 2023 | Catch You On The Bonside: Neha Govindraj with Jenny Fielding | 00:21:51 | |
Neha Govindraj is the founder of Bonside, providing tailor-made financing for brick-and-mortar businesses without dilution, guarantees, collateral, or restrictions on spend. Prior to Bonside, Neha co-founded Glowbar and worked at Bain and Glossier. This episode is hosted by Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Jenny and Neha dive into the founding and thesis behind Bonside. They discuss Bonside’s mission to drive a narrative change in the brick and mortar universe and normalize the multiple ways to finance and scale growth. Hear how a four-hour solo dance performance changed Neha’s perspective forever, and her unique approach to fundraising as a founder. Listen till the end for a neat productivity hack! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
19 Mar 2024 | Unleashed: Andrew Luna with Vivian Graves | 00:31:55 | |
The host of episode 28 of Venture Everywhere is Vivian Graves, Founder and CEO of Otis, a platform working with vets and vet techs to create a new model of care delivery that both alleviates the burden on the entire pet health ecosystem and is financially sustainable. Vivan chats with Andrew Luna, Founder and CEO of Hound, the leading work platform in veterinary medicine. They’re transforming veterinary job processes, hiring, shift coverage, engagement, retention, and care access. Hound’s innovative software allows vets to work how they want, love their work and care for more pets. Vivian and Andrew discuss the challenges encountered by veterinary professionals and tech's pivotal role in shaping animal care. With a blend of their entrepreneurial experiences — from Vivian’s venture capital insights to founding Otis, and Andrew's journey from veterinary aspirations to technological innovation — they lay out a blueprint for revolutionizing the pet health ecosystem. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Andrew Luna | Hound Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ailuna Website: https://www.hound.vet/ Learn more about Vivian Graves and Otis Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/viviangraves Website: https://www.otispet.co/ | |||
16 Oct 2024 | Staying on Radar: Amanda Jacobson with Scott Hartley | 00:30:23 | |
Episode 49 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and managing director of Everywhere VC. He chats with Amanda Jacobson, CRO of Radar, an enterprise-focused CFO suite offering treasury management services that specialize in payment reconciliation, disbursement, and collections in LatAm. Amanda shares her journey as a startup leader and experiences in social enterprise, fintech, and operations across markets in Mexico and Chile. Amanda also discussed fintech's evolution in LatAm and how Radar is solving complex financial reconciliation issues for enterprises. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Amanda Jacobson | Radar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjacobson/ Website: https://www.somosradar.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/ | |||
14 Sep 2023 | Radicle Proof in the Pudding: Jeff Chen with Scott Hartley | 00:38:42 | |
Jeff Chen is the cofounder and CEO of Radicle Science, an AI-driven healthtech B-Corp providing history's first Proof-as-a-Service solution for non-pharmaceuticals to easily prove true effects. Prior to Radicle, he was the Founder & former Director of UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Jeff has also advised Senator Feinstein’s Office, Governor Hickenlooper’s Office, the Mexico Senate, and the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Bhutan. This episode is hosted by Scott Hartley, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Scott and Jeff take an in-depth look at what it means to start a new market category, and what it takes to truly differentiate and lead the field in product offerings. Learn Jeff’s contrarian take on effective clinical trials, and hear Scott’s quip on an effective marketing strategy. Listen till the end for superpowers and productivity hacks! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
18 Apr 2023 | Work in Progress: Kevin Delaney with Jenny Fielding | 00:35:48 | |
Kevin J. Delaney is the co-founder and CEO of Charter, a next-generation media and insights company with a mission to transform every workplace. Charter catalyzes a new era of dynamic organizations where all workers thrive by bridging research to practice – giving people the tactical playbook for what work can and should be. Prior to Charter, Kevin co-founded and was co-CEO of Quartz, which was acquired in 2018 for $86M. This episode is hosted by Jenny Fielding, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Jenny grills Kevin on his early influences on becoming an entrepreneur, the tipping point for creating Charter, and his outlook on hybrid and flexible work. Hear from Kevin on what it’s like to be an empath founder, challenges and lessons from iterating business models for a media company, and the aha moment for launching a return to office toolkit in the aftermath of the pandemic. Listen till the end for a speed round on productivity hack, media recs, and a tip on how to find Kevin in Brooklyn! If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us! To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
16 Apr 2024 | Todo SUMA: Beatriz Acevedo with Anna Barber | 00:32:03 | |
Episode 32 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Anna Barber, Partner at M13, an early-stage venture firm investing in visionary founders building disruptive software businesses. Anna is joined by Beatriz Acevedo, CEO and Co-Founder of SUMA Wealth, a FinTech platform empowering young US Latinos with culturally relevant financial education and services for generational wealth and economic empowerment. Beatriz shared the inspiration behind SUMA Wealth, the trials and triumphs of building a company and the power of pivoting in one's career. Drawing on her media and marketing expertise, she blends philanthropy with entrepreneurship to authentically engage an underserved audience in the financial sector. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Beatriz Acevedo | SUMA Wealth Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/beatrizacevedo Websites: https://sumawealth.com/ and https://www.beatrizacevedo.com/ Learn more about Anna Barber | M13 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/annawbarber Website: https://www.m13.co/ | |||
20 Jun 2023 | A Stitch in Payment Time: Kiaan Pillay with Jenny Fielding | 00:35:31 | |
Kiaan Pillay is the co-founder and CEO of Stitch, providing payments solutions to help businesses seamlessly connect to the financial system. Stitch builds developer-friendly infrastructure, APIs and tools that simplify and optimize the task of creating delightful financial experiences. Prior to Stitch, Kiaan was the co-founder of Pelichat. This episode is hosted by Jenny Fielding, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Jenny and Kiaan dive into the world of APIs and payment infrastructure. They discuss growth trends and opportunities in South Africa, as well as pursuing venture funding from different sources. Learn about a pivotal gift at the age of ten that sparked the entrepreneurial curiosity in Kiaan. And listen till the end for Kiaan’s current read and his favorite productivity hack! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
10 Dec 2024 | Getting Paid to Care: Julie Kennedy with Scott Hartley | 00:37:01 | |
In episode 56 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, MP of Everywhere VC, chats with Julie Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of RubyWell, a digital healthcare platform dedicated to assisting unpaid family caregivers. Julie shares insights how RubyWell supports caregivers, particularly those in the "missing middle," in managing the financial challenges of caring for loved ones on Medicare. Julie also discusses RubyWell’s aim to empower caregivers and their families by offering resources that improve access to care and the logistical burdens of long-term caregiving. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Julie Kennedy | RubyWell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-b-kennedy-b86118/ Website: https://www.rubywell.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VC LinkedIn: https://scotthartley.com/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
25 Apr 2023 | Taboo Smashing: Jannine Versi with Scott Hartley | 00:36:21 | |
Jannine Versi is the co-founder and COO of Elektra Health, a company on a mission to smash the menopause taboo by empowering women with evidence-based education, care, and community. Prior to Elektra, Jannine spent her career in healthcare, tech, and government including roles at Google and the White House. This episode is hosted by Scott Hartley, co-founder and general partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). Scott and Jannine have known each other for almost two decades. In this interview, they discuss how Jannine's diverse background informed her founding journey, her quest to smash the menopause taboo, and the future of healthcare in light of advances in AI and data. Learn from their conversation on why humanity studies is more relevant than ever, and get tips on what makes a good co-founding partnership. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us! To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
03 Sep 2024 | Oola-la Insurance: Amr Darwish with Juan Camilo (JC) González Trujillo | 00:30:13 | |
Episode 43 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Juan Camilo (JC) González Trujillo, the co-founder and CEO of Figuro, a SaaS platform transforming insurance distribution in Latin America, empowering agents and intermediaries to sell more policies with cutting-edge technology. He chats with Amr Darwish, co-founder and CEO of Oola, a startup building digital tools that bring transparency and scalability to the insurance industry in Egypt and the MENA region. JC and Amr talk about insurance in their geographies and explore the need for collaboration among Insurtech companies to drive growth and innovation. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Juan Camilo (JC) González Trujillo | Figuro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-camilo-gonzalez-t/ Website: https://www.figuro.la/ Learn more about Amr Darwish | Oola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-hmdarwish/ Website: https://www.oola.tech/en/home | |||
18 Jun 2024 | Goodbye Tough Days : Katherine von Jan with Kevin Delaney | 00:37:33 | |
Episode 41 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Kevin Delaney, co-founder and CEO of Charter, a media and research company that equips leaders with research-backed best practices in AI, flexible working, and inclusion. Kevin chats with Katherine von Jan (KVJ), co-founder and CEO of Tough Day, an AI platform that offers confidential, tailored advice to employees and managers facing tricky situations at work based on workplace law, management, HR best practices, and company policies, in turn reducing grievances, investigations, and turnover. KVJ also discusses how AI integration in the workplace extends beyond automating tasks to improve decision-making and support employee resilience and performance. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Katherine von Jan (KVJ) | Tough Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvonjan/ Website: https://tough.day/ Learn more about Kevin Delaney | Charter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaneykj/ Website: https://www.charterworks.com/ | |||
02 May 2023 | Don’t Forget to Flossy: Steve Seigel with Anna Barber | 00:30:09 | |
Steve Seigel is the co-founder and CEO of Flossy, a company reinventing dental insurance by connecting high quality and affordable dentists to patients with transparent pricing. Prior to Flossy, Steve led Silversheet which was acquired by AMN Healthcare in 2019 for $55 million. He is also an active angel investor. This episode is hosted by Anna Barber, Partner at M13 and LP in Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund), also a former founder. In this interview, Anna and Steve discuss how the dental tech market has evolved through innovation, fundraising in the era of COVID, and adjusting to new realities. Hear firsthand accounts on surveying potential customers and finding the right market to launch, getting to positive unit economics, and partnering with CVCs. Listen till the end for benefits and joys of being in a founder community, plus Steve’s latest book obsession. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere and give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
11 Jun 2024 | Keebler Health Bytes: Isaac Park with Jenny Fielding | 00:30:27 | |
Episode 40 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC. She chats with Isaac Park, co-founder and CEO of Keebler Health, an AI-first risk adjustment platform for value-based care providers and payers, using a custom transformer AI model to swiftly identify patient insights with minimal data. Isaac shares his journey from front-end engineering and product management to the complex arena of healthcare. Isaac also discusses the drawbacks of the traditional fee-for-service model and how value-based care can prioritize patient health, promoting preventive care and holistic well-being. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Isaac Park | Keebler Health Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacpark/ Website: https://keebler.health/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
10 Sep 2024 | Good Legal Karma: Kory Kelly with Gabriela Isturiz | 00:28:03 | |
Episode 44 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Gabriela Isturiz, General Partner at The Fund XX, ex-legal tech founder with two Fortune 500 exits, now investing in and supporting startups. She interviews Kory Kelly, the Founder and CEO of Legal Karma, a platform offering estate planning solutions, such as trusts and power of attorney, through financial institutions. Kory shares his journey of founding Legal Karma and its mission to make these services more accessible and affordable. Kory also discusses how the company is revolutionizing legal tech by collaborating with trusted financial institutions to deliver estate planning and other legal services. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Gabriela Isturiz | The Fund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaisturiz/ Website: https://ideas.thefund.vc/ Learn more about Kory Kelly | Legal Karma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korykelly/ Website: https://www.legalkarma.io/ | |||
06 Sep 2023 | 3,2,1...Smile ID: Mark Straub with Jenny Fielding | 00:35:07 | |
Mark Straub is the founder and CEO of Smile ID, the leading digital KYC (know your customer) and identity verification provider in Africa. Smile ID helps companies scale rapidly across Africa by confirming the identity of their users in real time, using any smartphone or computer. Prior to Smile, Mark was a venture investor for more than a decade at Khosla Impact and DFJ, covering multiple continents including South Asia and Africa. This episode is hosted by Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner of Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Jenny and Mark discuss the layers of complexity involved in doing business in African countries, and how the idea of creating an “Africa stack” came about. Learn how Mark was inspired by his VC experience and portfolio founders to transition from investor to founder. Listen till the end for a comparison on the mentality of an investor vs founder and an unusual superpower! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
29 Oct 2024 | Hire Calling: Madhav Krishna with Shafiq Khartabil | 00:32:48 | |
Episode 51 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Shafiq Khartabil, Co-founder and CEO of Ogram, an on-demand staffing platform in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Greece, matching qualified workers to jobs in hospitality, retail, and logistics. He chats with Madhav Krishna, Founder and CEO of Vahan.ai, an AI-powered recruitment platform for India's blue-collar workforce. Madhav shares how Vahan.ai is transforming the hiring process for India's 300 million blue-collar workers by using AI to connect job seekers with employment opportunities. Shafiq and Madhave discuss the $670 billion global temp staffing challenge and explore how platforms like Vahan and Ogram are reshaping employment dynamics worldwide. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Madhav Krishna | Vahan Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/madhavkrishna Website: https://vahan.co/ Learn more about Shafiq Khartabil | Ogram Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/shafiq-khartabil-ba592a20 Website: https://www.ogram.co/uae/en/ | |||
13 Feb 2024 | Efficiently Speaking: Kaustav Das with Scott Hartley | 00:35:15 | |
In episode 23 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Kaustav Das, co-founder and CEO of Efficient Capital Labs. Efficient Capital Labs (ECL) empowers B2B SaaS companies to leverage their steady revenue streams, thus providing them with access to non-dilutive funding options that support their expansion goals. With a career spanning over two decades, which include extensive experience in risk assessment and management in the fintech sector, Kaustav has positioned Efficient Capital at the forefront of cross-border financing. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Kaustav Das | Efficient Capital Labs (ECL) Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kaustav-das-b6a86166 Website: https://www.ecaplabs.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley and Everywhere Ventures Website: http://everywhere.vc/ and scotthartley.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/scotthartley | |||
06 Dec 2023 | Uncanny Products: Becca Millstein with Alex Abelin | 00:33:10 | |
In episode 19 of Venture Everywhere, Alex Abelin, co-founder and CEO of PlantBaby, interviews Becca Millstein, co-founder and CEO of Fishwife – a premium canned fish brand that has successfully navigated the turbulent waters of startup growth. Becca shares Fishwife’s approach to distribution, including growing organically with a direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy and the role of packaging and world building in attracting an audience. From its inception to meeting the challenges, Becca gives an in-depth look into the canned fish market, collaborations with independent female artists, and strategies of a successful consumer product business. In this episode, you will hear:
Find Becca Millstein | Fishwife | at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-millstein-98595989/ Website: https://eatfishwife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishwife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fishwife Learn more about Alex Abelin | PlantBaby | Kiki Milk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexabelin/ Website (Personal): https://www.alexabelin.com/ PlantBaby: https://www.plantbaby.co/ Kiki Milk: https://www.kikimilk.com/ Kiki Milk (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kikimilkco/ | |||
14 Jun 2023 | Framing the Future: Sophia Edelstein with Jules Ehrhardt | 00:29:27 | |
Sophia Edelstein is the co-founder and co-CEO of Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer, customizable eyewear brand reimagining the experience for those who wear glasses. With Pair, adults and children can quickly and easily switch up the style of their glasses in a snap. Sophia is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and on the Inc. Magazine Female Founders 100 list. This interview is hosted by Jules Ehrhardt, partner at FKTRY, a Creative Capital Studio, and an LP in Everywhere Ventures (previously The Fund). In this interview, Sophia and Jules explore Pair’s three-pronged approach to marketing, attracting new customers organically and methodically, and retaining customers from the first purchase. Learn about using personalization as the value prop and putting sustainability and accessibility at the forefront. Listen till the end for Sophia and her cofounder’s road trip to settle on a new home base for their startup! If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us and be sure to subscribe to Venture Everywhere. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and ideas.everywhere.vc on Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
14 May 2024 | Plugging In : Kameale C. Terry with Scott Hartley | 00:36:01 | |
Episode 36 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, and he catches up with Kameale C. Terry, Co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that specializes in on-demand repair and maintenance for EV charging stations, ensuring operational efficiency and promoting electric transportation growth by providing a convenient solution for operators and owners. Scott and Kameale share insights on the pivotal role that dependable charging stations play and ChargerHelp’s innovative solutions through advanced tech and thorough workforce training. Kameale also talked about the company's approach to data analytics, and her personal drive and commitment to promoting sustainable transportation through the adoption of electric vehicles. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Kameale C. Terry | ChargerHelp! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamealecterry/ Website: https://www.chargerhelp.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/ | |||
23 Apr 2024 | Vera-fy with AI: Liz O'Sullivan with Noah Spirakus | 00:42:22 | |
Episode 33 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Noah Spirakus, LP and Partner of Everywhere Ventures, a founder collective and early stage venture fund investing in the future of money, health and work. Noah chats with Liz O’Sullivan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vera, a tool managing AI behavior, particularly generative AI, during deployment, addressing privacy, security, internal threats, and controversial content to ensure positive AI presentation while mitigating risks. Liz discusses AI's transformative potential and its evolution from commercial deep learning to advanced, scalable solutions. Liz shared her expertise and insights on commitment to building AI that's not just powerful, but also transparent and ethical. In this episode, you will hear:
Learn more about Liz O'Sullivan | Vera Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lizzosullivan Websites: https://www.askvera.io/ Learn more about Noah Spirakus | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/noahspirakus Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | |||
10 Oct 2023 | Vera-fy Your A.I.: Liz O'Sullivan with Sylvia Kuyel | 00:20:56 | |
In episode 15 of Venture Everywhere, Sylvia Kuyel, founding partner at Fund XX as part of Everywhere VC, interviews Liz O'Sullivan, founder and CEO at Vera, a startup leader and AI advocate advising early and mid-stage companies on Artificial Intelligence design practices, strategies, and product development. Liz discusses her startup experience and her mission to promote responsible AI. She highlights the unpredictable nature of AI and the necessity for human oversight. Liz also addresses challenges in scaling teams and fostering inclusivity in remote work environments. She believes AI can advance science but stresses the importance of governance and policies to protect marginalized communities. In this episode, you will hear:
Find Liz O'Sullivan at: Website: https://www.askvera.io/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizzosullivan Learn more about Sylvia and The Fund XX: Website: https://everywhere.vc/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sylvia-kuyel-3aa1803 Twitter: https://twitter.com/skuyel If you liked this episode, please give us a rating wherever you found us. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates and news. | |||
07 Nov 2023 | Tune In with StayTuned: Serge Kassardjian with Jenny Fielding | 00:29:22 | |
In episode 18 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, sits down with Serge Kassardjian, co-founder and CEO of StayTuned and co-founder and GP at 6th Man Ventures. StayTuned is a software company specializing in Shopify e-commerce app development and acquisitions, while 6th Man Ventures is an early-stage cryptocurrency VC firm that funds Web3 apps and infrastructure. Serge shares his journey from venture capital to becoming an operator and founder. He talks about the struggles and eventual advancements in building his companies, including a major pivot that led to the success of StayTuned! In this episode, you will hear:
Find Serge Kassardjian at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergekass/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sergekass StayTuned: https://staytuned.digital/ 6th Man Ventures: https://www.linkedin.com/company/6mv/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: http://everywhere.vc/ |