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The AI/XR Podcast.
The AI/XR Podcast April 18th, 2025 ft. Adam Draper, Boost VC
In the latest episode of "The AI/XR Podcast," hosts Charlie, Rony, and Ted welcome Adam Draper of Boost VC. First we dive into pressing industry news, including Google’s monopoly verdict and OpenAI’s user base. Adam shared his investment philosophy focused on making small pre-seed bets to minimize risk while highlighting innovative ventures like Prospera, a special economic zone in Honduras fostering biotech advancements. The conversation continued with Adam discussing ethical considerations in tech investments, emphasizing trust and accountability among founders. He concluded with insights on the future of robotics, predicting an upcoming boom fueled by accessibility and...
2025-04-19
1h 01
Valley of Depth
First Check, with Adam Draper (Founder of Boost VC)
This week on Pathfinder, we welcome Adam Draper, founder and managing director of Boost VC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Mateo, CA, specializing in pre-seed deals in deep tech, including space.Boost VC’s track record includes early investments in space companies such as Varda, Starfish Space, and K2 Space. This episode explores the philosophy and strategy behind the firm’s approach to venture capital.In addition, we discuss:Adam’s journey into VC and the Draper family legacy in the industryThe firm’s commitment to backing “impossible” ideas and frontier technologies...
2025-01-14
57 min
"Can't Be Done"
AJ Forsythe - from 2000lb Crystals, to Cracked iPhones, to Chickens on Mars
Join Boost VC’s Adam Draper as he chats with AJ Forsythe, founder of Coop, about his not-so-illustrious journey as a founder, and the rewarding yet challenging components of building companies. Discover how AJ’s journey evolved from his first steps building iCracked to his ambitious mission of putting chickens on Mars. Adam and AJ reflect on the nature of entrepreneurship and the importance of seizing life's fleeting moments. Tune in for another fun episode filled with shark diving, fossils, and more! AJ is going to put chickens on mars. He’s a serial entrepreneur and abs...
2024-11-26
49 min
"Can't Be Done"
Collin West - Rowing across the Arctic, Near Death Experiences, and Venture Capital
Join Boost VC’s Adam Draper as he chats with Collin West, founder of Ensemble VC, about his incredible journey rowing across the Arctic Ocean and how it changed his approach to decision-making and team management. Learn how this experience influences Ensemble’s data-driven approach to assessing startups. Adam and Collin dive into the evolution of venture capital and reflect on their near-death experiences. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a fresh perspective on adventure and opportunity in VC! Collin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ensemble VC, which focuses on using data to ident...
2024-11-12
46 min
Traffic to Leads
Adam Draper: Mastering SEO, Client Retention, and AI for Legal Marketing Success
About Adam Draper: Adam Draper is the CEO of Gladiator Law Marketing, a digital marketing agency specializing in helping law firms enhance their online presence and client acquisition. Prior to entering the marketing world, Adam served as a Navigator in the U.S. Air Force, flying MC-130 and AC-130 aircraft, followed by a stint in pharmaceutical sales with GlaxoSmithKline. His entrepreneurial journey began when he teamed up with his sister, Lisa Vaughn, to build a family-run marketing agency that prioritizes both client success and team culture.In this episode, Ted and Adam Draper discuss:
2024-10-01
29 min
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
Growing an Online Business with Cooking Classes and Intentional Marketing with Chef Adam Sobel
We have Chef Adam Sobel on to share more about growing an online business with cooking classes! Adam is the owner of Cinnamon Snail food truck and restaurant and has appeared on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, PBS, and several networks. Adam shares about his journey from food service to online ventures during the pandemic, focusing on his blog and online cooking classes. He shares about the technical aspects of live streaming classes, his pricing strategy, and the importance of community building. We dive deeper into monetization and marketing strategies for bloggers, sharing more about the value of email...
2024-02-20
46 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Fostering Collaborative Development in Zoning Law With Adam Baugh
Adam Baugh is a Partner at Withey Morris Baugh PLC, one of Arizona's leading land use law firms. As a seasoned land use and zoning attorney, Adam specializes in navigating the complexities of development projects. He is adept at addressing the challenges faced by landowners and builders, often representing them in various legal scenarios, including neighborhood organizations, planning commissions, city councils, and appellate hearings. His expertise spans a range of areas, such as obtaining zoning and land use entitlements, liquor licensing, and dealing with infill development projects. Adam's notable achievements include securing rezone approvals, stipulation changes, variances, and use...
2024-01-17
20 min
Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Finding Opportunities Ft. Adam Draper
This week I spoke with Adam Draper of Boost VC We talked about: 1. Investing in India 2. Finding opportunities like Coinbase 3. Reaching out cold- Tips? 5. His take on Crypto Connect with Adam below: Adam's Email: adam@boost.vc Boost VC website: https://www.boost.vc/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/roohi_kr Visit this link for m...
2023-12-08
20 min
"Can't Be Done"
Bringing Scientific Expertise to the VC Market—with Arkady Kulik of RPV
According to a BCG report, only 19% of VCs have some kind of scientific or technological competence. And that creates a translation problem between deep tech founders and investors. To close that gap, Arkady Kulik and his cofounder, Tamaz Khunjua, built RPV, a venture fund that brings scientific expertise to the market and helps scientists become strong entrepreneurs. On this episode of The Boost VC Podcast, Arkady joins us to explain how the RPV team’s extensive background in science and entrepreneurship serves deep tech startups. Arkady describes how st...
2023-09-12
42 min
Build In Public Podcast
The Ultimate Advice For Startup Founders (feat. Adam Draper)
Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast.Today's episode features Adam Draper, Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC, which is an early-stage venture capital firm with $200m AUM.Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist who comes from a family of highly influential leaders including his dad, Tim Draper, who made investments in Skype, Tesla, Bitcoin and more.In this interview, Adam and KP explored a wide variety of topics such as:● Intro (00:00)● Paying it forward and asking for what y...
2023-08-24
55 min
Think Wedding Business
#8. Don't be a D%*k - w/Jonny Draper Photography
Jonny Draper is not just an epic photographer, but an 'extension of the wedding party' on a wedding day. Going above and beyond for both his clients & fellow wedding suppliers, Jonny has built a strong business and name for himself by being the good guy. His clients treat him like their best mate (he regularly gets presents from happy couples) and wedding venues/suppliers recommend him year in, year out. In terms of building strong relationships, there's no one who does it quite like Jonny. His mantra "don't be a d%*k" sounds...
2023-08-24
1h 22
The Danny Miranda Podcast
#393: Adam Draper – Where Do Billion Dollar Ideas Come From?
Adam Draper is a venture capitalist. He is the cofounder of Boost VC - where he's invested in companies like Coinbase, Amplitude and Plangrid. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Breakfast With Pops 4:02 Hot Take On Climate Change 14:31 Doing The Research 21:02 Where Do Ideas Come From? 30:51 Grow Your Imagination 34:00 Meeting With Coinbase In 2012 49:23 Advice To Creators 59:21 How Internet Changes Behavior 1:07:43 How To Get Better At People 1:13:41 Cockroach Mentality 1:17:06 Jet Pack 1:23:01 Parenting Rich Kids 1:37:13 Most Important Company?
2023-08-23
1h 51
The Hypnotist
Hypnosis to Harness the Unshakeable Confidence of Don Draper
Adam creates a hypnosis session to help a client build the resources to create an alter-ego that would make them the best in their industry. They saw qualities in fictional characters such as Don Draper from Mad Men and Harvey Spector from Suits so Adam utilises moments from the client's past when they were supremely confidence as well as Don Draper before future pacing these resources into a future version of themselves - using anchors such as a suit and a Rolex Watch to trigger the unshakeable confidence. FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOADS: To thank you for being a l...
2023-07-18
24 min
The Undefeated Underdogs
Adam Draper - Why is storytelling so important in the world of startups and VC!
👉🏼 About the Guest:Adam Draper (Managing Director at Boost VC, Board Member at SkyBound) is a legacy in the venture capital world. One of the first VCs to jump into the world of crypto, he has a front-view seat into the future of tech. He's also the author of "Breakfast With Pops", the guide to venture capital for beginners.👉🏼 About the Host:Sharath is a founder, creator, and community builder. He is also a serial maker who built and shipped 15+ projects using no-code tools. His SaaS product Shoutout generates $30k ARR which was sold to a UK...
2023-06-22
1h 41
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Innovative Approaches to Marketing Your Legal Practice With Adam Rossen
Adam Rossen is the Founder and CEO of Rossen Law Firm, a practice representing clients in criminal defense cases. Adam has represented thousands of clients across a spectrum of criminal cases and severe felony charges. His experience as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County provided him a unique understanding of prosecutorial strategies, making him an effective defense attorney. His background and courtroom approach has resulted in numerous acquittals and dismissals for his clients. Adam is a double-degree holder from the University of Florida and a law graduate from the University of Miami. Over the years, he...
2023-05-31
27 min
The Maybird Cycling Podcast
Remembering Adam Heckmann
We share our memories of Adam, and talk about moving forward. #ridestrongbekind
2023-02-19
29 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Growing A Law Business Based on Trust With James Grant
James Grant is the Co-founding Partner at Georgia Trial Attorneys, where they help personal injury lawyers make more money with less stress through litigation. He is an experienced personal injury attorney and has worked for The Law Office of Angela M. Kinley, was a Senior Associate Attorney for Atlanta Trial Lawyers Group at Jaffe Law Center, LLC, and worked as the Assistant Solicitor-General with the Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office and the Municipal Court of Suwanee. James graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in civil engineering and from Faulkner University with his JD in...
2023-02-15
24 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Not Your Typical Estate Attorney With Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski is the Owner of TrustFunding.com and the Rutkowski Law Firm, which focuses on asset protection, estate planning, business succession planning, and elder law. He combines his passion for helping people with his law degree to deliver tailored estate planning and business coaching. After graduating from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School with his JD, Michael was an Attorney for EvansPletkovic, P.C. before establishing his practice. He has been a featured speaker throughout Metro Detroit at numerous events, from corporate engagements to university forums. In this episode… Life can be ove...
2023-02-08
17 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Generating a Business Through Marketing With Eido Walny
Eido Walny is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Estate Planning Attorney of Walny Legal Group. He is a nationally noted speaker, writer, and lawyer. Eido is named one of the best lawyers in America by US News and World Report and a “Forty Under 40” honoree by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee Magazine recognizes him as a Wisconsin Rising Star and has named him a Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager since 2009. He was awarded the international TEP designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Eido serves on the national Board of Directors of the National Asso...
2023-02-01
23 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Building Compassion and Tenacity With Greg Marks
Greg Marks is a Partner at Slack Davis Sanger, a team of experienced injury lawyers helping victims of catastrophic injuries resulting from accidents. He has over 20 years of experience and has worked for the office of Cowles and Thompson and for the Law Office of F.L. Branson. Greg was also a Partner at Guajardo and Marks, where he represented victims who suffered disabling injuries or wrongful deaths. In this episode… Being an attorney is not without its fair share of challenges. Among the greatest of these hurdles is marketing. According to Greg Marks from th...
2023-01-25
56 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Running a Business With Dedication and Compassion With Senen Garcia
Senen Garcia is the Managing Partner at SG Law Group, where he has developed a strategic approach to evaluating cases and can often detect issues well before his clients know there’s a problem. He has over 14 years of experience practicing law and assisting clients with their corporate, tax, probate, and property insurance claim needs. Senen is the Director of the Miami Reef Initiative, Corp, a Professor at EU Business School, and an Accountant at Garcia Tax Enterprises. Senen graduated from St. Thomas University with an MBA in business administration and management and from St. Thomas University’s Col...
2023-01-18
59 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Developing Your Firm With Molly Rosenblum
Molly Rosenblum is an attorney and Owner of Rosenblum Allen Law Firm, where they provide their clients with real answers to real-world problems. Some of Molly’s specialties include divorce, custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, accidents, and traffic ticket negotiation. She is actively engaged in representing individuals and small businesses in litigation. In 2002, Molly graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in law from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. That same year, she became a member of the Nevada Bar Association. Before opening her fir...
2023-01-11
44 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Strategies and Growth Opportunities for a Franchise With Harold Kestenbaum
Harold Kestenbaum is a Partner and Franchise Attorney at Spadea Lignana, a boutique franchise law firm helping franchisors and franchisees nationwide. With 45 years of unparalleled expertise in franchise law, he has authored “So You Want To Franchise Your Business,” a comprehensive guide to help business owners understand the process of launching a franchise program. Harold has served as Sbarro, Inc.'s franchise and general counsel, as well as the President and Chairman of the Board of Franchiselt Corporation. He is also a supplier for Fransmart and the Owner of HLK PC Law Firm. Harold earned his Juris Docto...
2023-01-04
38 min
Texas Family Law Insiders
Adam Dietrich | Understanding Parental Rights & Duties and Making Them Enforceable
What are the legal rights & duties of parents?When divorced or separated parents disagree, it can be hard to determine who gets to make a decision about their child.Adam Dietrich is here to break down how family lawyers can navigate these complicated scenarios and how we can change how we draft orders to make rights and duties more enforceable. We’ll cover:What rights & duties do both parents have at all times?How does conservatorship affect rights & duties?Making medical and educational decisionsIs tiebreaker language a good solution?The enforceability of rights & dut...
2022-12-28
47 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Differentiating Yourself Through Kindness With Gina Campanella
Gina Campanella is the Principal at Campanella Law Office, which she founded in 2015 to assist healthcare professionals and small business owners with their daily transactional needs. She is an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences and General Counsel for New Jersey State Nurses Associations, New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association, and the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Gina sits Of Counsel for The Law Office of Karen Wachs, Esq.,The Law Office of Mark Faro LLC, Santarcangelo Law LLC, Moustakas Nelson LLC, and is a member of the MHA...
2022-12-28
46 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Patent Enforcement and Monetization With Britten Sessions
Britten Sessions is a Principal Attorney at Zilka-Kotab PC, a law firm that specializes in tailoring strategies to help individual inventors to Fortune 500-sized companies patent and trademark their inventions. He has assisted companies in monetizing patent assets yielding over $80 million in returns and has advised hundreds of patent enforcements, acquisitions, and licensing. Britten is the Associate Dean of Intellectual Property at Lincoln Law School of San Jose and the Owner of PatentSide LLC. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his BS in chemical engineering and earned his JD in intellectual property from Santa Clara University S...
2022-12-21
49 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Gaining Momentum To Grow With Antonia Hays
Antonia Hays is a Partner at Hays Firm LLC, a firm that works with both individuals and businesses to solve problems related to the operation of small businesses, estate planning, asset protection, and the distribution and management of assets upon an individual's death. She is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Antonia received her BA from Loyola University Chicago and her JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is a member of the Phi B...
2022-12-14
47 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Innovative and Insightful Methods To Deliver Value With DeAnn Chase
DeAnn Chase is the Founder and Principal of Chase Law Group, where, for the past 15 years, she has taken a holistic approach to provide legal structures, personal liability protection, and tax benefits for business owners as well as manageable and efficient structure for day-to-day operations. Prior to founding Chase Law, DeAnn worked for the Law Offices of Kirk J. Retz, was an Associate for Ford, Walker, Haggerty and Behar, and was an Associate for Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow and Canter. In this episode… Are you marketing to the right clients for your firm? What actionable steps ca...
2022-12-07
58 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Finding Power in Your Weaknesses With Michael Elkins
Michael Elkins is a 20-year nationally quoted labor, employment, and sports law attorney. He is the Founder of MLE Law, a full-service labor, employment, and business law firm that focuses on assisting clients with day-to-day operations. Michael is the creator and host of the Quarter Four Podcast, where he covers the intersection between business and sports by providing listeners an inside look into the psychology of what makes people successful on and off the field. Before founding MLE Law, Michael was the Equity Shareholder and Co-chair of the Litigation Practice Group for Bryant Miller Olive P.A., a...
2022-11-30
37 min
Sport and Life
Pro Boxer Turned Manager Adam Harper
Adam is a former English Champion boxer. He now coaches boxing to children around Gloucestershire and has recently work his manager’s license and is looking to help steer the careers of young fighters.
2022-11-28
48 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Advancing Property Litigation With Li-Chung Daniel Ho
Li-Chung Daniel (Dan) Ho is a Partner at Resolute Legal PLLC. Dan devotes his practice to technology law, with an emphasis on patent and trademark prosecution, patent and trademark litigation, technology licenses, and service agreements. With 23 years of legal experience, he is knowledgeable in all aspects of patent and trademark litigation in federal court and arbitration settings. Before joining Resolute, Dan’s experience includes working as an in-house attorney at two large global companies, as the intellectual property lead of five operating groups, as an attorney at an international general practice law firm and several intellectual property bou...
2022-11-23
51 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Cultivating Value with Your Firm With Brocton Skeen
Brocton Skeen is the Principal and Attorney at The Skeen Firm, a law firm that advises clients in the areas of bankruptcy, estate planning, business, oil and gas, family law, and criminal defense across Pennsylvania. He is experienced in business, oil and gas, and estate planning and sits as the President of Omega Oilfield Solutions. Before starting his practice, Brocton worked at one of the nation’s largest natural gas production companies, EQT Production Company, using and honing his negotiation skills. Brocton graduated from the West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a BA in history and go...
2022-11-16
1h 05
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Marketing for Success With Nels Henderson
Nels Henderson is the Co-owner of Santa Barbara Mobile Notary and the Digital Marketing and Organizational Management Consultant at Nels Henderson Consulting. He is an Adjunct Professor at UC Santa Barbara, teaching digital marketing strategy and project management and an Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, teaching digital marketing strategy courses. Nels has held numerous leadership roles, including the Director of Digital Marketing for AGIA, Senior Web Project Manager and Scrum Master for Citrix, and International Web Marketing Manager for j2 Global Communications. Nels received his bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of California Santa Bar...
2022-11-09
51 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Developing Immigration Strategies in Challenging Landscapes With Christina Coleman
Christina Coleman is the Owner of Coleman Immigration LLC, a boutique law firm focused on immigration issues. She is experienced in developing and executing immigration strategies for a wide range of corporate clients in a variety of industries, including US companies seeking to hire foreign workers and multinational companies transferring foreign employees and executives to the US. She also represents foreign investors and serves as immigration counsel to a corporate services law firm with a particular emphasis on assisting European interests in the US. Additionally, Christina helps individuals achieve their immigration goals, including obtaining work visas, family-based visas, and...
2022-11-02
1h 04
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
The Benefits of Transparency With Brian Ross
Brian Ross is a Partner at Ross Legal Corporation. As a full-service boutique law firm providing legal services to emerging companies, Ross Legal counsels diverse clients, from individuals to multinational corporations. Brian is an experienced attorney in technology, new media, cannabis, and various other industries. He’s held executive-level positions as the Divisional Vice President and General Counsel at Verizon Digital Media Services and as the Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and Global Digital Media at MTV Networks. After attending the University of Sussex (England) for an education abroad honors program, Brian graduated from the Un...
2022-10-26
49 min
VIPlaylist
Healing Journey With Guest Daisy Draper
Healing Journey Playlist by Daisy Draper. Daisy Draper tells her story of trauma, anxiety, health struggles and healing. She talks about joining the military at 17 and how she ended up where she is today and what she has planned for the future. If you enjoyed this episode leave us a review it helps us out a lot! Make sure to follow us on all socials here to keep up with upcoming episodes and playlists. Special thanks to Ghostshaft, Boo Lay, Keanu DiCaprio and FBD Media for making that amazing tune you hear at the end of the episode. Go...
2022-10-20
1h 04
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
How Authenticity Can Grow Your Brand With Tricia Meyer
Tricia Meyer is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Meyer Law. This award-winning, woman-owned law firm specializes in helping companies navigate the crucial decisions they make to grow their business, including corporate, contracts, employment, intellectual property, fundraising, and privacy matters. Meyer Law has helped thousands of companies, from startups featured on Shark Tank to large corporations on the Inc. 500 list to some of the largest businesses in the world. Tricia is also the Co-founder of The Clever Baby and mentors thousands of companies at incubators and accelerators, including Techstars, WeWork Labs, and 1871. She graduated from St. Ambrose U...
2022-10-19
44 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Working as a Personal Injury Lawyer With Brian Glass
Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer licensed to practice in Virginia and Maryland. He is a Partner at BenGlassLaw, a personal injury and ERISA disability law firm based in Fairfax, Virginia. His specialties include helping people who have been injured in auto accidents go up against insurance companies and receive the compensation they deserve, providing high-quality and personalized representation, and educating Fairfax professionals on their best legal options for potential cases. Brian is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, where he was recently named one...
2022-10-12
48 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
The Secrets to a Secure Law Practice With Ross Epstein
Ross Epstein is a Partner at Intelink Law Group PC, an international business and law services firm. He is a legal advisor to various clients, including US, European, and Asian multinational corporations, universities, and other research institutions. Ross' main practice area is a mix of intellectual property and corporate transactional work, handling patents and trademarks on the prosecution side rather than litigation. He helps startups set up their operation, structure, formation, mergers and acquisitions, key employee agreements, and incentive plans. His love for corporate transactional work comes from his first-hand entrepreneurial experience, having been the Founder, President, a...
2022-10-05
48 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Working as a Lawyer in Cryptocurrency With Andrew Bull, Esq.
As an early adopter of Bitcoin, Andrew Bull, Esq. is a knowledgeable lawyer in the cryptocurrency space. He is the Founding Partner of Bull Blockchain Law, Philadelphia’s first law firm dedicated to cryptocurrency. He also founded Titan Ventures, which was a cryptographic mining and hosting business. His early work was in government and law, including extensive time in political campaigns and a position as a Research and Writing Specialist for the US Department of Homeland Security. In this episode… Do you want to get into the cryptocurrency space, but you’re not sure how? It soun...
2022-09-28
48 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Caring for People by Practicing Law With Amanda Shaffer, Esq.
Amanda Shaffer, Esq. is a partner and the Chief Marketing Officer at The Shapiro Law Firm. She has worked for this small, family-oriented firm for over a decade, starting her work there as a law intern. Her areas of expertise include civil litigation, business organization, property, wills, and a focus on immigration. She earned her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. In this episode… What does it look like to practice law and care for people? While the service is essential and d...
2022-09-21
43 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Leading an Authentic Law Firm With Owen McGrann
Owen McGrann is the Founder and Managing Member of McGrann Law, a modest firm that works with ordinary people on estate planning and small businesses. His background includes work at law firms such as Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. and Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Owen has been on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list on six separate occasions for his expertise and hands-on work with the community. He received his JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his master’s in literature from Binghamton University. In this episode… It’s no sec...
2022-09-14
51 min
Healthy Discourse with Dr. Wiggy and Emily Saunders
Religious Freedom: A Legal Perspective with Adam Draper, JD
Adam Draper joins the show to share about his work with Pacific Justice Institute and the cases they are currently handling. We also discuss a recent proposal from the Department of Education that has HUGE implications on Title IX and the definition of "sexuality". Yes, even private schools need to pay close attention.
2022-09-13
35 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
A Transparent Approach to Legal SEO Marketing With Michael Renfro
Michael Renfro is a Strategist at Gladiator Law Marketing, an award-winning law firm marketing agency that helps law firms get their ideal clients. At Gladiator, they help law firms capture their online market through web marketing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and decades of experience. Michael has over 30 years of sales experience. He is not your average sales professional — he believes in putting people first and delivering genuine service. He previously worked as the Chief Creative Officer at Skylar Forrest Games, LLC, and he became a US Patent holder in 2011 for an abstract strategy board game he developed.
2022-09-07
21 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Part Two: The Importance of Balance, Rituals, and Perspective With Mike Panella
Mike Panella is an experienced attorney and the Owner of Panella Law Firm. The team at Panella Law Firm prides themselves on getting great results for clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, injunctions, traffic, and personal injury matters. Before opening Panella Law Firm, Mike served as an Assistant Public Defender for Florida’s 18th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office and worked hundreds of cases in both Brevard and Seminole Counties. In this episode… No matter what industry you’re in, you need balance in your life. But how can you create rituals to foster b...
2022-08-31
17 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Part One: The Importance of Balance, Rituals, and Perspective With Mike Panella
Mike Panella is an experienced attorney and the Owner of Panella Law Firm. The team at Panella Law Firm prides themselves on getting great results for clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, injunctions, traffic, and personal injury matters. Before opening Panella Law Firm, Mike served as an Assistant Public Defender for Florida’s 18th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office and worked hundreds of cases in both Brevard and Seminole Counties. In this episode… No matter what industry you’re in, you need balance in your life. But how can you create rituals to foster b...
2022-08-23
31 min
VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office
VC10X - Adam Draper, founder & MD BoostVC - "The Contrarian Investor"
Adam Draper is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist. For Adam, no idea is too crazy. He dreams of building an ironman suit and leads the deals in the wildest SciFi Tech investments - exoskeletons, jetpacks, rockets... Go big or go home. Adam co-founded Boost VC after his success as an Angel Investor in companies like Coinbase, Amplitude and Plangrid. In a previous life, he wanted to be a professional tennis player and has an odd affinity for Australians. He on...
2022-08-13
49 min
15 Minutes Share Your Voice
Crafting Custom Websites for Law Practices With Adam Draper
Adam Draper is the Chief Executive Officer at Gladiator Law Marketing, a marketing firm aimed at guiding law firms to achieve maximum potential. At Gladiator, Adam is heavily involved in sales, accounting, administrative duties, and cultivating engaging client relations. He served for seven years as a Navigator in the United States Air Force before he started Gladiator Law Marketing. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a master's of business administration. In this episode… What can you do to increase the trust between the customer and your business? Are you looking for expert tips to...
2022-07-08
23 min
"Can't Be Done"
The DotCom Boom And Bust with guests Marc Andreessen and Tim Draper
The media is filled with experts comparing today’s market with the dot-com crash of 2000. But few, if any, of these experts actually lived and worked through the dot-com boom and bust. Marc Andreessen is Founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and Tim Draper is Founder and Managing Director at Draper VC. And both Marc and Tim were either running or investing in tech startups at the time. So, what was it like to experience the dot-com crash? What did Marc and Tim learn that might give us clarity around how...
2022-06-28
1h 20
Sport and Life
Adam Lloyd: Academy Nutritionist at Cheltenham Town FC
Adam Lloyd works as a nutritionist for the academy footballers at Cheltenham Town FC, as well as a nutritionist to a wider client base. In this conversation we talk about Adam's passion for encouraging parents to understand the nutrition requirements for young athletes and why some popular dietary philosophies might be counterproductive to an athlete's performance (including a cultural condemnation of carbohydrate). To follow Adam on Instagram see @adamlloydwellbeing or Twitter @alloydwellbeing
2022-06-21
43 min
Sport and Life
Adam Crofts CEO & Co Founder of Prevayl (Smart Sportswear)
Adam is a former Personal Trainer with nearly two decades of experience working in the fitness industry. In 2019, Adam co-founded Prevayl Sportswear with David Newns. Prevayl makes smart exercise clothing that provide the wearer/exerciser data on a wide range of health and fitness metrics. In this episode, we talk about the task of building the company and making smart sportswear - a project that fused sports science, computer science and fashion - and why Adam believes smart wear provides exercisers with the most accurate data. For more information: https://www.prevayl.com/ ...
2022-03-21
42 min
The Unstoppable Podcast
121 - Investing in the Metaverse with Adam Draper from Boost VC
In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Adam Draper. Adam is the Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC and has a ton of experience investing in all kinds of blockchain and crypto projects.Adam talks about his experiences as an investor in Coinbase and finding his way into crypto, and we chat about the importance of scarcity in Web3 and what it means for the digital world as a whole. Adam shares his thoughts on how Web3 can drive greater participation and collaboration in areas like finance and entertainment.We ta...
2022-03-09
54 min
Vonheim
#128 Adam Draper (Short) - Play To Win, Stay Unique & Build An Exciting World
Adam Draper is the man behind investments in Coinbase and Bitcoin in 2012. Adam is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. He is a serial entrepreneur, and a 4th generation venture capitalist.For Adam, no idea is too crazy. He wants to build an ironman suit and lead the deals in the wildest SciFi Tech investments on Earth and in Space. Adam also has a great podcast called: The Boost VC Podcast: And I highly recommend that you check that one out - you won’t regret it. Follow Vonheim on Twitter and...
2022-01-20
46 min
Vonheim
#128 Adam Draper - Play To Win, Stay Unique & Build An Exciting World
Adam Draper is the man behind investments in Coinbase and Bitcoin in 2012. Adam is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. He is a serial entrepreneur, and a 4th generation venture capitalist.For Adam, no idea is too crazy. He wants to build an ironman suit and lead the deals in the wildest SciFi Tech investments on Earth and in Space. Adam also has a great podcast called: The Boost VC Podcast: And I highly recommend that you check that one out - you won’t regret it. Follow Vonheim on Twitter and...
2022-01-17
1h 23
Around the Block With Jefferson Nunn
Around the Block With Jefferson Nunn - Interview with special guest, Adam Draper from Boost VC.
Catch the latest episode of One Confirmation with Jefferson Nunn with special guest, Adam Draper - Founder and Managing Director - Boost VC.
2021-11-15
26 min
Alex Makes VR
It’s time to get serious about VR, NFTs and the metaverse w/ Adam Draper, Boost VC
Apply for Boost VC accelerator: www.boost.vc Follow Adam Draper: Twitter.com/AdamDraper Tell me your thoughts: Twitter.com/alexmakesvr Instagram.com/alexmakesvr I appreciate you so much. Speak to you next week! Ax
2021-11-08
1h 05
The Dan Draper Podcast
S2 Ep 11 Adam Lind
In this episode, I speak to Adam Lind about his life growing up with an alcoholic father, how that affected his mental health & living on a narrowboat after years of traveling. Instagram: @adam.floatinghome© Copyright: This video and all content on this channel including The Dan Draper Podcast is owned by Dan Draper & Dan Draper Entertainment LTD
2021-04-29
46 min
Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast
So You Want to Start a Hunting Show - Redneck Rising - Chad Draper - JT Bouchard
The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 150: So You Want to Start a Hunting Show - Redneck Rising - Chad Draper - JT Bouchard This week Adam and John sit down with Chad Draper and JT Bouchard and talk about what it takes to create a webshow, the differences between Network TV, Streaming services and YouTube, and what it takes to create a show in each. The amount a views a show gets on Youtube may be very decieving vs the amount of streams through a streaming service and we are certain you will be surprised. You can check out Redneck Ri...
2021-04-28
1h 44
Alt Goes Mainstream
[AGM Podcast] Boost VC Co-Founder & MD Adam Draper on being one of the first investors in Coinbase
We had a special live episode of Alt Goes Mainstream this past Wednesday on $COIN Day to celebrate a landmark moment in the crypto industry that has, in many respects, signified the mainstreaming of crypto - the Coinbase IPO.Adam Draper, the Co-Founder & MD at Boost VC, was one of the first investors in Coinbase’s Seed round in 2012. He joined the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to discuss what he saw in Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s Co-Founder, when he decided to invest in their Seed round, what excites him about the future of crypto, and why...
2021-04-18
1h 13
Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets
The Inside Story of Coinbase's Early Days From A Seed Investor's Perspective: Insights from Boost VC Co-Founder Adam Draper
We had a special live episode of Alt Goes Mainstream this past Wednesday on $COIN Day to celebrate a landmark moment in the crypto industry that has, in many respects, signified the mainstreaming of crypto - the Coinbase IPO.Adam Draper, the Co-Founder & MD at Boost VC, was one of the first investors in Coinbase’s Seed round in 2012. He joined the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to discuss what he saw in Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s Co-Founder, when he decided to invest in their Seed round, what excites him about the future of crypto, and w...
2021-04-18
1h 13
The Daniel Draper Podcast
The Mind Guys Podcast Vol.008 - w/ Daniel Draper
Big thank you to The Mind Guys for having me on their podcast. Enjoy the full episode, available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. See you all next time. Love. In this episode, we talk to Daniel Draper about mental health, self care, music, Wim Hof and more. Daniel Draper is a recording artist, producer and content creator. Check out his details and ours, below. Daniel Draper's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danieldraper_ Youtube: h...
2021-02-19
55 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 101: A Batwoman-Signal for Female Founders—with Jesse Draper of Halogen Ventures
Despite being raised in the tech startup world, Jesse Draper didn’t believe she could BE that. Because she didn’t see women entrepreneurs, it didn’t seem like an option. So, Jesse started seeking out female founders—first to interview and later to invest in. And now, she runs a venture fund that is like the Batwoman-Signal for companies with female founders, attracting 4,972 deals last year alone. Jesse is the Founder and Managing Director at Halogen Ventures, a VC fund focused on investing in early-stage consumer technology startups with a female in the founding team. She...
2020-11-19
55 min
Un Cisne No Tan Negro
E21. Adam Draper de Boost VC
Bienvenid@s al podcast en español sobre Venture Capital, Inversión Angel y Startups de Draper Cygnus 👉 http://www.drapercygnus.vc/ Último episodio de la serie de Managers de VC, con un invitado de lujo, Adam Draper de Boost VC nos cuenta cómo es invertir en startups de "Ciencia Ficción" y cómo llegó a ser 4ta generación de Venture Capital en Silicon Valley. Subtítulos en español disponibles pronto en YOUTUBE! NO TE OLVIDES DE SUSCRIBIRTE AL CANAL ASI NO TE PERDES LOS PR...
2020-10-17
51 min
The Dan Draper Podcast
Ep 23 Adam Claxton
In this episode, I speak to life coach & motivational coach Adam Claxton about his struggles with mental health and how he turned his previous experiences into a successful career of helping others through their own struggles. Instagram: @claxtoncoaching
2020-09-26
41 min
Sport and Life
Former English Champion Boxer Adam Harper on comeback Fight
Former English Super Welterweight Champion Adam Harper, from Tewkesbury, who's returning to boxing after a 23-month layoff. Adam's brain scans were reviewed and he's been allowed to box again. He takes on former Commonwealth amateur champion Anthony Fowler live on Sky Sports on August 8th.
2020-07-17
25 min
Sport and Life
Gloucestershire Boxer Adam Harper
Adam Harper has had a rollercoaster 18 months. In September 2018 he won an English title in his 10th professional fight and felt on the cusp of huge nights to come. But then a brain scan led to all plans being ripped up and Adam announced his retirement. Then his mother’s illness led to a review of all his career brain scans and opened up the chance of a comeback. It was set for April. But then the Coronavirus came...Apologies for audio issues, having to record remotely on phone during the Coronavirus crisis in the UK.
2020-04-01
32 min
On The Brink with Castle Island
Adam Draper (Boost VC) on Investing in Sci-Fi Technologies
Adam Draper, co-founder of BoostVC, an accelerator and venture fund focused on Sci-Fi technologies joins the show. In this episode we discuss: - Adam’s advice for portfolio companies navigating the current COVID 19 crisis - His thesis on Virtual Reality and what categories he is most excited about - His journey in crypto, from being an early investor in Coinbase to present - Book recommendations Learn more about Boost at Boost.vc and follow Adam on Twitter @adamdraper
2020-04-01
40 min
Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres
Adam Torres interviews Samuel Draper Managing Partner and VP at StarkFlow
Adam Torres interviews Samuel Draper Managing Partner and VP at StarkFlow in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest
2020-01-15
09 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Altcoins
The 1 Bitcoin Show- Not a Nigerian Bitcoin Scam! Tim Draper's 30K BTC win should inspire! Democratization of savings?
I am back! I have been traveling for way over 24 hours and I only got back a few hours (and my checked in luggage is not here yet!), but the show must go on! Conviction! I just checked the BTC price for the first time since Australia! Paxful is enabling Nigerians to get creative with Bitcoin buying. Tim Draper is a rich guy that got richer because he did not care about fitting in to a BTC is dead narrative in 2014! Long-term thinking we can learn from and admire. Anyone can become a saver thanks to BTC, but will...
2019-11-27
30 min
Village Global Podcast
Investing in Science Fiction with Adam Draper
Adam Draper (@AdamDraper), founder and managing director of Boost VC, joins Erik on this episode. They discuss:- Adam’s early involvement in crypto and how the space has evolved over time.- What he finds unique about the people working in crypto and what he loves about their outlook.- The science fiction technologies that he’s excited about and looking to invest in.- AR and VR and the opportunities and challenges for each.- Why he says the next ten years will be about big tech...
2019-11-15
42 min
Wyre Talks
Ep 42, Investing in Sci-Fi with Adam Draper, Managing Director of Boost VC
How do you develop a venture fund that invests in future tech like jetpacks and exoskeletons? According to Adam Draper, you start by branding yourself as the VC interested in ‘anything that gets me closer to an Ironman suit.’ This attracts the demented builders and deal flow of wild things you need to realize your sci-fi vision of a world without borders. To date, Adam’s team has invested in more than 250 startups, 110 of which were crypto projects—including Wyre. Adam is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Boost VC, a pre-seed venture fund and accelerator dedicated to sci-f...
2019-07-09
00 min
Sport and Life
Boxer 🥊 Adam Harper
Four years into pro boxing 🥊 career, Adam Harper from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire won the English Super Welterweight title in September 2018. The big time beckoned. But an adverse brain scan in January brought an abrupt end to his fighting career. He’s now training as a boxing referee and transitioning into a new career. Also talk about the mentors and discipline boxing has given Adam - he’s never met his real dad and left home at 16. Powerful chat and an inspirational character.
2019-07-03
56 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Altcoins
The 1 Bitcoin Show- Mt. Gox anti-FUD, Mexico ban, Tim Draper's tie! Lightning Network
Los Angeles, CA- Mexico is thinking about banning Bitcoin exchanges. Not a wise move. Did you "join" BTC because you were into banks? I like Tim Draper's tie. Mt. Gox anti-FUD! Cointigo, Microlancer, Jack Dorsey, and more! WATCH the show here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRw1OCjPsYc Follow Adam on Twitter- https://twitter.com/TechBalt All of the BitcoinMeister videos are here at DisruptMeister.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinmeister/support
2019-03-22
17 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 78: {Rebroadcast}: Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder of Polychain Capital
Do you know how a former lumberjack becomes the founder of and leader of the largest crypto hedge fund? Listen to this episode of The Boost VC podcast where Adam Draper talks to Olaf Carlson-Wee the founder of Polychain and one of Boost VC's portfolio companies, about starting the first ever crypto hedge fund, and how he now manages more than $250m in assets.
2018-09-20
30 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 77: {Rebroadcast}: Freedom, Global Entrepreneurship and the Possibilities of Cryptocurrency with VC Tim Draper
“Venture capital, to me, is a way that we can raise money to help entrepreneurs who can go out there and do something for the world that just opens it up. I am always pushing for freedom, and I think it’s great to see venture capital be able to support entrepreneurs—wherever they are—to go out there and do something extraordinary for freedom.” Tim Draper is the founding partner of Draper Associates as well as Draper Fischer Jurvetson (DFJ). His gift for assessing the fastest way to get a service to its users was instrumental in the suc...
2018-09-13
34 min
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Digital Marketing Agency Niches: Pick a Niche and Dominate It with Adam Draper
Do you want to find a niche that you can carve out? Do you want to dominate a specific gap in the marketplace? This week we talked to one agency that picked a niche and is dominating their market. They have hyper-specific goals, achievements, and clients, and that exclusivity is propelling them forward as aggressors in their market space. Today, we'll cover: 4 benefits of operating within a niche. Overcoming the obstacles of niching down. How to dominate your competition. The #1 pain-point of operating within a niche. Today I chatted with Adam Draper CEO/Owner of...
2018-09-12
19 min
The Bitcoin To Freedom Podcast
How crypto and VR are changing the world: a talk with Adam Draper
The new season is finally here (it took some time, I know), and I am kicking it off with Adam Draper, the founder and managing director of Boost VC, one of the premier accelerators in the world for crypto and VR startups. Adam’s portfolio is impressive: his credentials include funding over 250 startups through Boost VC, with 90+ of them operating in the cryptocurrency space and more than 70 of the VR variety. With deep VC family ties, Adam continues in the footsteps of his family’s previous generation of venture capitalists. Being a seed investor in Coin...
2018-07-17
43 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 65: Princesses Who Smash Computers & Women in VC with Jesse Draper of Halogen Ventures
‘I wanted to play with Barbies, but I also loved smashing up a computer and learning about silicon chips.’ Despite growing up in a tech savvy, entrepreneurial family, Jesse Draper didn’t see herself as a venture capitalist for a long time because ‘that’s not what women do.’ So, how do we level the playing field and get girls to see themselves in roles as startup founders, investors and board members? Jesse is the founding partner of Halogen Ventures, a VC firm focused on early-stage investing in female-founded consumer technology startups. Her portfolio includes Laurel & Wol...
2018-06-21
34 min
Sport and Life
Sports Presenter/Book Publisher Adam Leventhal on Nostalgia
Talkkng about the power of football nostalgia with Sky Sports Presenter Adam Leventhal on his second career commissioning books that trade on football nostalgia. Is there a sweet spot for nostalgia - a time and age we romanticise in our minds? Adam's nostalgic club books are called 'Tales From'.
2018-06-08
14 min
EnterVR
Exploring the virtual reality venture capital landscape featuring Adam Draper from Boost VC
Welcome to the Enter VR podcast! On this episode we are joined by Adam Draper from Boost VC, come along with us as we discuss the current virtual reality venture capital landscape and much more ! Check out the show notes below to get a preview of what we talked about. 30: The current state of the virtual reality industry. 5:00 The current state of hardware competition in virtual reality. (Don't forget about Sony!) 7:30 What makes a VR startup successful? 10:00 What makes a good leader? How do you know when someone has what it takes? 12:30 The origin story behind Boost VC. 16:50 Advice from...
2018-05-28
45 min
Everything VR & AR
Adam Draper of Boost VC
This week we are joined by Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director at Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist. Boost VC invests in pre-seed VR and blockchain companies. Since 2012, Boost VC has invested in 200+ startups from over 30 countries. This is a fantastic discussion about how Adam and Boost VC are viewing the VR and AR ecosystem. Connect with Adam at boost.vc or email him at adam@boost.vc
2018-05-03
46 min
Inspired Money
What Is Bitcoin? A Primer on Crypto and Blockchain | Adam Draper
Adam Draper made a crazy bet on cryptocurrency when he launched Boost VC, a bitcoin startup accelerator in 2012. Learn about bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain from the founder of one of bitcoin and blockchain's earliest and most active incubators. Guest Biography Adam Draper is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. The first fund to focus on Bitcoin related startups. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist. He also has a very large comic book collection. In 2009, the same year that Adam graduated from UCLA, he founded Xpert Financial...
2018-03-20
1h 01
The Syndicate: Angel Investors | VC | Venture Capital | Startup Investing | Private Equity | Crowdfu
Adam Draper on Why Crypto and ICOs are actually Underhyped and What the Future May Bring
Adam Draper’s the founder of Boost.vc, an accelerator and fund focused creating a sci-fi future. They work with and invest in blockchain and VR companies with exceptions made for breakthrough businesses. Adam comes from a venture background and is working to continue the Draper tradition of excellence and advancing the future. Listen and Learn: Why... The post Adam Draper on Why Crypto and ICOs are actually Underhyped and What the Future May Bring appeared first on The Syndicate.
2018-01-01
46 min
The Syndicate - Where Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Talk Early Stage Tech Startups
Adam Draper on Why Crypto and ICOs are actually Underhyped and What the Future May Bring
Adam Draper’s the founder of Boost.vc, an accelerator and fund focused creating a sci-fi future. They work with and invest in blockchain and VR companies with exceptions made for breakthrough businesses. Adam comes from a venture background and is working to continue the Draper tradition of excellence and advancing the future. Listen and Learn: Why... The post Adam Draper on Why Crypto and ICOs are actually Underhyped and What the Future May Bring appeared first on The Syndicate.
2018-01-01
46 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 35: Freedom, Global Entrepreneurship and the Possibilities of Cryptocurrency with VC Tim Draper
“Venture capital, to me, is a way that we can raise money to help entrepreneurs who can go out there and do something for the world that just opens it up. I am always pushing for freedom, and I think it’s great to see venture capital be able to support entrepreneurs—wherever they are—to go out there and do something extraordinary for freedom.” -- Tim Draper Tim Draper is the founding partner of Draper Associates as well as Draper Fischer Jurvetson (DFJ). His gift for assessing the fastest way to get a service to its users was...
2017-11-23
31 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 33: {Rebroadcast} Billy Draper, Draper Associates
Rebroadcasting the episode of The Boost VC Podcast with Billy Draper. In this week's episode of The Boost VC Podcast, Adam asks his brother Billy Draper from Draper Associates about the nuances of venture capitalism. Adam and Billy explore the many problems of today's marketplaces, and how start-ups can disrupt the flow of big industries using new technology. They talk about the entrepreneurial mindset that VC's appreciate, and go over what attitudes they like to see in their founders. We also plan Billy’s bachelor party. Billy Draper is on the investment team at Draper As...
2017-11-11
00 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep.32: State of Crypto & VR with Adam Draper
Disruptive ideas are the ones that go viral, and the two hottest ideas in VC right now are cryptocurrency and VR. Today we’re taking a step back to articulate the major themes in both ecosystems, discussing Bitcoin’s exponential growth, the current FOMO among investors when it comes to cryptocurrency, and the debate around tokens as securities. We’re also exploring what the best first use case of virtual reality might be, looking at B2B applications like collaboration and business training as well as fitness applications such as FITXR. Listen in to understand the debate around...
2017-11-03
14 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep 22: Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder of Polychain Capital
Do you know how a former lumberjack becomes the founder of and leader of the largest crypto hedge fund? Listen to this episode of The Boost VC podcast where Adam Draper talks to Olaf Carlson-Wee the founder of Polychain and one of Boost VC's portfolio companies, about starting the first ever crypto hedge fund, and how he now manages more than $250m in assets. https://angel.co/polychain-capital http://polychain.capital/
2017-08-24
28 min
Innovation Rising, Presented by Healthbox
Episode 22: Adam Draper of Boost VC
This week’s podcast features our interview with Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director of Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist. He also co-founded Xpert Financial while still in his senior year at UCLA, which he then left in 2012, focusing on angel investing in which he invested in 20 companies, including Coinbase, Plangrid, and Practice Fusion, before starting Boost VC with this co-founder Brayton Williams. Launched in 2012, Boost VC is a specialized seed-stage accelerator that invests in blockchain and virtual reality startups. Twice a year Boost VC invests in 25+ startups. The three mo...
2017-05-31
38 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 18: Chuck Feerick - Comparing Accelerators, Adam Draper co-hosts the Healthbox Podcast
Healthbox is a healthcare based accelerator, and Chuck and Adam discuss the differences in accelerators and sectors. Learn about different structures! We all try to help the best we can. https://www.healthbox.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckfeerick https://twitter.com/chuckfeerick
2017-05-18
34 min
Innovation Rising, Presented by Healthbox
Episode 19: Bonus - Accelerator/Studio Program Roundtable with Healthbox and Adam Draper of Boost VC
This week’s episode is another special Bonus Episode of Innovation Rising! I’m joined in the studio today by 3 great guests to discuss Accelerator/Studio programs, the benefits of these programs, and how companies can get the most from such an opportunity. Adam Draper from Boost VC joins us to talk about the Boost VC Accelerator and with me in the Studio from Healthbox is Matty Francis, Director of Innovation Consulting, and Kristen Lux, Outreach and Engagement Manager A few of the topics we get into in this episode: What an accelerator is How the Boos...
2017-04-26
34 min
"Can't Be Done"
Ep. 9: Billy Draper, Draper Associates
In this week's episode of The Boost VC Podcast, Adam asks his brother Billy Draper from Draper Associates about the nuances of venture capitalism. Adam and Billy explore the many problems of today's marketplaces, and how start-ups can disrupt the flow of big industries using new technology. They talk about the entrepreneurial mindset that VC's appreciate, and go over what attitudes they like to see in their founders. Billy Draper is on the investment team at Draper Associates. He works primarily at the early stage, investing in companies valued between 3m and 10m. Prior to joining DA...
2016-09-26
33 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
74. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 2 (Adam Draper)
Today we cover Part 2 of Virtual Reality Investing with Adam Draper of Boost VC. In this segment we address: VR, in various phases of maturity, has been around for a long time. Why do you think the next few years is the right time for VR to take off... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-11
26 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans
74. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 2 (Adam Draper)
Today we cover Part 2 of Virtual Reality Investing with Adam Draper of Boost VC. In this segment we address: VR, in various phases of maturity, has been around for a long time. Why do you think the next few years is the right time for VR to take off... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-11
28 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans
74. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 2 (Adam Draper)
Today we cover Part 2 of Virtual Reality Investing with Adam Draper of Boost VC. In this segment we address: VR, in various phases of maturity, has been around for a long time. Why do you think the next few years is the right time for VR to take off... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-11
28 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
73. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1 (Adam Draper)
Adam Draper of Boost VC joins Nick to cover Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: Can you walk us through your background and how you became involved in startup investing? Today we are talking virtual reality and investing in VR. Can you start us off by... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-09
23 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans
73. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1 (Adam Draper)
Adam Draper of Boost VC joins Nick to cover Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: Can you walk us through your background and how you became involved in startup investing? Today we are talking virtual reality and investing in VR. Can you start us off by... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-09
25 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans
73. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1 (Adam Draper)
Adam Draper of Boost VC joins Nick to cover Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: Can you walk us through your background and how you became involved in startup investing? Today we are talking virtual reality and investing in VR. Can you start us off by... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
2016-03-09
25 min
Epicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
Adam Draper: Accelerating 100 Bitcoin Startups with Boost VC
Revolutionary progress doesn’t happen without lots of work and in the case of Bitcoin that requires many different startups building technology. Few have contributed to this as much as Silicon Valley based startup accelerator Boost VC, which has been focusing on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency startups since 2013. Focusing exclusively on Bitcoin for an extended time, they’ve invested in companies such as Blockcypher, Coinprism, Coinjar, Mirror, Snapcard, Zapchain and many others. Boost VC Founder Adam Draper joined us to discuss running an accelerator, their investment thesis and why they’ve chosen to add Virtual / Augmented Reality startups to the...
2015-06-29
59 min
Mere Mormonism
Mere Mormonism Episode 16: Richard Draper
Richard D. Draper is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and is a best-selling author of several books and has written numerous articles for the Ensign and other publications. He is on the podcast and we dive into the Book of Revelation. Please enjoy and share on your Facebook wall or any other way.
2014-03-14
00 min