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Blank Propaganda Machine Mass Debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? - Yippee-Ki-Yay vs Yippee-Ki-NayGrab your eggnog and settle in by the fire, because on this week's episode things get festively explosive as Kraig and special guest Adam Draper jingle each other's bells over one burning question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Yippee-Ki-Yay…or Yippee-Ki-Nay? Adam steps in with cold, calculated cheerlessness, arguing that Die Hard lacks the holy trinity of Christmas essentials: snow, presents, and a fat guy in red. But Kraig, twinkling with delusion and a jiggle to his belly, declares that Argyle the limo driver is clearly McClane’s weed-smoking holiday elf, claiming that blazing mistletoe in the back of t...

2025-12-1617 min

Draper City Talk How Do We Keep Draper Schools Safe?Draper City Talk is back with a new season! In this episode, Mayor Walker sits down with Draper Police and School Resource Officer Adam Neff, and Canyon School District's Public Engagement Coordinator Susan Edwards to discuss how all of us can help keep schools safe.

2025-10-2741 min

2025-10-2441 min

Making Cents E:1 Adam Draper Secretly Buys 5% of ALLBIRDSIn this episode, Adam Draper discusses his journey as a venture capitalist and his recent investment in Allbirds. He shares insights into the deep tech sector, the challenges faced by consumer brands, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. Draper emphasizes the need for bold marketing strategies and a clear brand identity to succeed in today's competitive landscape. He also reflects on the potential for Allbirds to become a billion-dollar business if it can navigate its current challenges effectively.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adam Draper and Boost VC02:00 Understanding Deep Tech and Investment Strategies07:31 The Allbirds Investment Decision12:41 Analyzing Allbirds...

2025-10-0257 min

TBPN Claude Sonnet 4.5 Reactions, David Senra Live in The Ultradome | Dylan Field, Adam Foroughi, Mike Krieger, Jeff Weinstein, Adam Draper, James Hawkins, Erik Bernhardsson(01:27) - Meta AI App Community Reactions (19:45) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (35:22) - Stargate Project Reactions (40:33) - Claude Sonnet 4.5 Reactions (43:54) - Mike Krieger, co-founder and former CTO of Instagram, is now the Chief Product Officer at Anthropic, an AI company based in San Francisco. In the conversation, he discusses the evolution of AI models, emphasizing the importance of balancing eagerness and laziness in AI responses to enhance user experience. He also highlights the significance of AI's ability to maintain coherence over extended tasks, noting that longer task consistency builds user trust and enables more complex applications. (01:16:08) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:29:04) - Dylan Field...

2025-09-303h 42

Layer Zero From Crypto to Deep Tech: Adam Draper on Building Boost VCI sat down with Adam Draper, Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC, for a conversation on what it means to invest at the very edge of technology. Since starting Boost, Adam has backed frontier founders in crypto, deep tech, and beyond, often years before these spaces went mainstream.In this episode, we explored the unique lens through which Boost operates, how Adam first discovered crypto and leaned into one of the most disruptive shifts of our time, and why some of his riskiest early investments ended up defining categories. We also got into how he built...

2025-09-0924 min

The AI XR Podcast The AI/XR Podcast April 18th, 2025 ft. Adam Draper, Boost VCIn 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...

2025-04-191h 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...

2025-01-1457 min

"Can't Be Done"AJ Forsythe - from 2000lb Crystals, to Cracked iPhones, to Chickens on MarsJoin 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...

2024-11-2649 min

"Can't Be Done"Collin West - Rowing across the Arctic, Near Death Experiences, and Venture CapitalJoin 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...

2024-11-1246 min

Traffic to Leads Adam Draper: Mastering SEO, Client Retention, and AI for Legal Marketing SuccessAbout 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:

2024-10-0129 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 178: The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Peer Groups, Resilience, and Rising to the ChallengeIn this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Adam Silberstein, a YPO and EO retreat facilitator and co-founder of The Local Leaders Collective, which offers a peer group experience and community for entrepreneurs. He explains how focusing on holistic health has helped entrepreneurs get through tough times such as the pandemic. "Anybody who is an entrepreneur, anybody who owns a business and is not in a peer group, I think you're at a severe disadvantage of not accessing information, not only support but also learning how other people run their businesses." In today's episode, w...

2024-09-0338 min

The Ultimate Blog Podcast Growing an Online Business with Cooking Classes and Intentional Marketing with Chef Adam SobelWe 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...

2024-02-2047 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice Fostering Collaborative Development in Zoning Law With Adam BaughAdam 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...

2024-01-1720 min

Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups Finding Opportunities Ft. Adam DraperThis 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...

2023-12-0820 min

"Can't Be Done"Bringing Scientific Expertise to the VC Market—with Arkady Kulik of RPVAccording 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...

2023-09-1242 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...

2023-08-2455 min

Think Wedding Business #8. Don't be a D%*k - w/Jonny Draper PhotographyJonny 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...

2023-08-241h 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?

2023-08-231h 51

The Hypnotist Hypnosis to Harness the Unshakeable Confidence of Don DraperAdam 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...

2023-07-1824 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...

2023-06-221h 41

15 Minutes Share Your Voice Innovative Approaches to Marketing Your Legal Practice With Adam RossenAdam 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...

2023-05-3127 min

VIPlaylist Healing Journey With Guest Daisy DraperHealing 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...

2022-10-201h 04

VC10X - 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...

2022-08-1349 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice Crafting Custom Websites for Law Practices With Adam DraperAdam 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...

2022-07-0823 min

"Can't Be Done"The DotCom Boom And Bust with guests Marc Andreessen and Tim DraperThe 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...

2022-06-281h 20

Sport and Life Adam Lloyd: Academy Nutritionist at Cheltenham Town FCAdam 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

2022-06-2143 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/ ...

2022-03-2142 min

The Unstoppable Podcast 121 - Investing in the Metaverse with Adam Draper from Boost VCIn 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...

2022-03-0954 min

Vonheim #128 Adam Draper (Short) - Play To Win, Stay Unique & Build An Exciting WorldAdam 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...

2022-01-2046 min

Vonheim #128 Adam Draper - Play To Win, Stay Unique & Build An Exciting WorldAdam 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...

2022-01-171h 23

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 32: Build a Brand That Creates Irrational Loyalty with Deb GaborOn this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Deb Gabor, Founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, on branding in this current world - best cases and worst cases of company responses to the pandemic. “Leading Expert" doesn't come close to describing Deb Gabor's passion for brands. More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist. She's written the book on branding (twice!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex and Irrational Loyalty. She's the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry. Companies throughout the world use Deb...

2021-09-2128 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 31: LinkedIn Marketing with Colleen McKennaOn this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Colleen McKenna, Founder and CEO of Intero Advisory, on how LinkedIn marketing and hiring have changed and how business owners should be taking advantage of it. Colleen launched Intero Advisory for individuals and companies focused on increasing their sales and talent initiatives. Since 2011 Intero Advisory, a LinkedIn consulting, coaching and training firm has been engaged by more than 600 companies who have increased their presence, revenue, and hiring opportunities applying Colleen’s insight, strategy, and techniques and to tens of thousands of business professionals. Her membership site, blog, and podcast re...

2021-09-1418 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 30: Become a Transformational Storyteller with Mikki WilliamsOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Mikki Williams, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, TED Speaker, Storyteller, Executive Speech Coach, and Vistage Master Chair, about how presenting online is different from presenting in person and how she teaches these skills. Mikki Williams is a CSP, certified speaking professional, a member of the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, and a TEDx speaker. A global celebrity speaker and transformational storyteller, she was chosen as one of the best speakers in the country by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, and Lou Holtz. Mikki is a...

2021-09-0718 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 29: The Philosophy of Frientorship® with Claudia WilliamsOn this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Claudia Williams, Chief Frientorship® Officer, Executive Coach & Leadership Mentor, Speaker & Workplace Trainer, and Author about her philosophy of Frientorship, how it works, and how it evolved during the pandemic. Claudia improves the lives of leaders and their teams so they can thrive together to deliver superior business results and lead fulfilling lives. In her role as a Vistage Chair, she increases the effectiveness and enhances the lives of CEOs, key executives, and those they influence and impact, including their teams, customers, and clients. Claudia brings together a select, non-competitive group of CE...

2021-08-3117 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 28: Helping CEOs and Businesses Tell Extraordinary Stories with Steve DobbinsOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Steve Dobbins, Founder and CEO of The Dobbins Group, on how marketing has changed and evolved throughout the pandemic. Steve is a seasoned marketing and communications pro, with a passion for compelling content, brand building, audience engagement, purpose-driven business, and growing dream teams. For more than 20 years, Steve has worked side-by-side with CEOs, helping them grow their brands and blow through their goals. His areas of expertise include content strategy, digital media, social media, event marketing, visual branding, experience design, media relations, product development, and global marketing. Clients have...

2021-08-1717 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 27: Small Business Success Delivered Daily with Anita CampbellOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Anita Campbell, Founder and CEO of SmallBizTrends.com, on challenges small businesses have had in her community during the pandemic and how they're coming out of it. Anita is the Founder and CEO of Small Business Trends LLC. She bootstrapped the company from a nascent idea. Previously she was a General Counsel and CEO of a technology subsidiary of Bell & Howell. She founded this site in 2003 and was named one of the 30 Small Business IT Influencers to Follow in 2020 by BizTech Magazine. Small Business Trends is an award-winning hub...

2021-08-0319 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 26: Create The Life You Deserve with Megan BruneauOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Megan Bruneau, M.A., therapist, executive coach, writer, speaker, and podcast host about emotional issues and mental health among entrepreneurs coming out of the pandemic. Megan has a master of arts in counseling psychology and a bachelor of arts in psychology and social work. With 12+ years experience providing crisis support, therapy, and coaching, she’s a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #6420) in the province of British Columbia and sees clients globally as a coach. By sharing her personal experiences alongside her professional expertise, Megan seeks to change the way people relate to the...

2021-07-2724 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 25: Turning An Idea into a Nonprofit with Megha KulshreshthaOn today's episode, Ami Kassar sits down with Megha Kulshreshtha to learn all about her nonprofit, Food Connect! Megha is the Founder and Executive Director of Food Connect, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between surplus food and hunger through collaboration and technology. Food Connect has helped distribute over 3 million on-demand meals through their last mile transport and logistics support in the hunger relief space. Megha has over 10 years of experience in data, technology, and process solutions. She started her career in Finance as a Data Analyst and then as a Portfolio Analyst for US...

2021-07-2017 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 24: An Opportunity to Reinvent Yourself and Your Businesses Future with David AndersonOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews David Anderson, CEO of Off Madison Ave, Founder of LighthousePE, Global Board Chair of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Author, Speaker, and Executive Coach, on what he learned leading EO through the pandemic and his positive outlook on this rare opportunity. David is an experienced entrepreneur whose leadership path has taken him from president of his college fraternity to the White House. Along the way, David has seen leadership at the highest levels and the lowest. He has experienced success, but also failure. Having learned from many successes and the hard knocks of bu...

2021-07-1321 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 23: Lessons Learned from the ARA President during the Pandemic, Beth Hoff BlackmerOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Beth Hoff Blackmer, Owner and President of Aspen Rent-All, Inc. on lessons learned as president of the ARA through the pandemic. Her father decided to sell the business in 1999 after his manager became ill. With urging from some family friends, Beth decided to step into the business in August of 1999 with absolutely no background in the rental industry. Taking a big step into the great unknown, she purchased the business from her father in January of 2000. Thankfully in the fall of 1999, she attended a regional ARA event as well as the...

2021-07-0619 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 22: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Kathleen Quinn VotawOn this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Founder and CEO of TalenTrust on how businesses need to be rethinking their people strategies as we get back to the "new normal". Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of TalenTrust, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm that has helped companies nationwide address immediate needs and drive long-term growth since 2003. She is the author of Solve the People Puzzle and a regularly published columnist and popular speaker on topics related to HR strategies and workplace culture. Kathleen has overcome a multitude of personal and bus...

2021-06-2920 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 21: How Companies are Repivoting with Scaling Up Business Coach, Bill GallagherOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Bill Gallagher, Scaling Up Business Coach and Podcast Host, on how companies are repivoting. Bill is a business coach and master facilitator with over 30 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience. Bill has spent the last 15 years coaching and training others in leadership and performance and previously led 4 companies of his own and been a partner or executive in 2 others. Bill discovered the Rockefeller Habits and Scaling Up 20 years ago, has used them in his own companies. Today, Bill coaches leaders and teams across more than 25 cities in 11 countries and th...

2021-06-2219 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 20: Greg Crabtree, a CPA Who Puts Consulting FirstOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Greg Crabtree, Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, on how he helps companies manage their books, and what's different about his unique approach. Greg Crabtree has over 40 years of in-depth experience, not only as a CPA, but also as a speaker, author, entrepreneur and financial expert. He is known for working with his clients on cash flow planning, business consultations, strategic planning facilitation, success planning, and transaction advisory services. Greg’s firm, Crabtree, Rowe & Berger, recently merged with Carr, Rigs, and Ingram, where he is now Partner in Charge. The CPA firm is...

2021-06-1529 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 19: Multiply your Revenue and Reduce the Time it Takes to Manage your Business with Dale RobinetteOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Dale Robinette, Business Growth Strategist, Founder of the RevX Formula, Vistage Master Chair, and certified Scaling Up Gazelles Coach to discuss what Dale has learned coaching business owners through the pandemic. Dale Robinette has a 25-year history of successfully helping companies, across multiple industries ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50, achieve exponential growth. He is an expert at developing concise and actionable strategies that will allow your company, and its management team, to achieve results previously considered unattainable. Dale’s career originally focused on penetrating the electronics industry. He joined the...

2021-06-0825 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 18: Discover your True Pricing Power with Casey BrownOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Casey Brown, President of Boost Profits, on pricing - specifically, has the pandemic changed how businesses should think about pricing, if at all? Casey Brown is the President of Boost Profits, a firm that helps companies generate more sales at higher prices for improved profits. For over two decades, she has formulated and executed pricing strategies, pioneered innovative pricing content, and coached and trained teams to drive culture change and dramatic, sustainable results. With degrees in Chemical Engineering, Spanish and Business and career experience in engineering, Six Sigma and p...

2021-06-0125 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 17: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, with Bo BurlinghamOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Bo Burlingham, contributing writer for Forbes and author of five books, about Small Giants, how these companies have performed during the pandemic and what we can learn from their philosophy. Bo has been writing about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship for 38 years, mostly for Inc. magazine, where he served as executive editor and then editor at large. He is currently a contributing writer for Forbes. Along the way, he has authored five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. He previously authored Small Giants: Companies T...

2021-05-2522 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 16: Growth through Mergers & Acquisitions with Jessica FialkovichOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jessica Fialkovich, President of Transworld Business Advisors - Rocky Mountain, on how to buy a business, how to sell a business and the status of the mergers and acquisitions market. Jessica became a first-time entrepreneur at the age of 25 and since has been able to successfully establish, develop and sell multiple small businesses in a number of different industries. In the last eight years as the President of Transworld Business Advisors - Rocky Mountain, Jessica has been able to build her business brokerage firm from a two-person team to o...

2021-05-1821 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 15: Carey Smith, from Big Ass Fans to Unorthodox VenturesOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Carey Smith, Founding Contrarian of Unorthodox Ventures to discuss if Carey has been investing in businesses throughout the pandemic, and if so, how has his outlook changed. A career entrepreneur, Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its CEO, or Chief Big Ass as he preferred, for 18 years. While other companies made and lost their fortunes, Carey’s contrarian business practices and relentless pursuit of new markets and high-quality products led to sustained, rapid growth. By 2017, Carey had grown the fan and light manufacturer to nearly $300 million in ann...

2021-05-1119 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 14: A Guide for Driving Growth in your Family Business with Jonathan GoldhillOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jonathan Goldhill, Founder and President of The Goldhill Group about his new book, Disruptive Successor: a Guide for Driving Growth in your Family Business. Jonathan Goldhill is an adviser, coach, consultant, trainer, facilitator, and business therapist with 30 years of experience in his craft. He has been guiding closely-held and family-owned businesses since 1987. His passion for advising entrepreneurs and family businesses ignited a year earlier when his family’s business, one of the largest manufacturers of men’s clothing in the U.S. ceased operations and failed to survive into the fou...

2021-05-0418 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...

2021-04-281h 44

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 13: Becoming Editor in Chief of Inc. Just Weeks Before the Pandemic, with Scott OmelianukOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Scott Omelianuk, Editor in Chief of Inc. magazine and Inc.com, on his experience coming in as Editor in Chief just a few weeks before the pandemic hit. Mr. Omelianuk recently joined Inc. as Editor in Chief, where he oversees the brand’s recognition programs, events, and content, and is charged with creating new lines of business to support the entrepreneurial community. Though in the role for less than a year, he has already redesigned Inc.’s digital and print properties, launched a data product for firms looking to invest in small...

2021-04-2716 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 12: Using Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Analytics, and Science-Backed Data to Hire with Dave NastOn today's episode, Ami Kassar sits down with Dave Nast, CEO of Nast Partners, to discuss how HR has changed during the pandemic, specifically how hiring has changed, and how to build teams virtually. David Nast is the CEO and Managing Partner of Nast Partners- based in the Greater Philadelphia area. David uses artificial intelligence, workforce analytics, and science-backed data to help businesses stop guessing and erase bias in their talent and execution decisions. Dave is a 3-time CEO, a Workplace Behavior Expert, and an Award-Winning Business Coach with over 30 years of experience in Human...

2021-04-2031 min

Alt Goes Mainstream [AGM Podcast] Boost VC Co-Founder & MD Adam Draper on being one of the first investors in CoinbaseWe 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...

2021-04-181h 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 DraperWe 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...

2021-04-181h 13

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 11: Attract More Customers through Science with Dr. Rebecca HeissOn today’s episode, Ami Kassar interviews Dr. Rebecca Heiss, author, founder and CEO of the 360-review mobile application, icueity, and professional speaker on her journey as a professional speaker and what happened in March 2020 and how she adapted. Rebecca knows fear. As a biologist and stress expert, Dr. Rebecca Heiss is dedicated to helping us become self-aware and overcome our instinctual limitations – the ancient, often subconscious fears that hold us back from our optimal performance and our happiest lives. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation and it is waking up audiences around th...

2021-04-1322 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 10: Loren Feldman's Journey from Journalist to Employee to EntrepreneurOn today’s episode, Ami Kassar interviews Loren Feldman, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of 21 Hats on his journey from journalist to employee to entrepreneur, what he has learned, and how we can help. Loren Feldman is the founder and editor-in-chief of 21 Hats, an online platform for business owners. He hosts the 21 Hats Podcast, which has been tracking the experiences of six business owners in weekly conversations throughout the pandemic crisis, and he edits the 21 Hats Morning Report, a daily email newsletter for entrepreneurs. Previously, he was a senior editor covering entrepreneurship at Inc, Forbes, and the New York Ti...

2021-04-0629 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 9: Small Business Growth with Matt GrammerOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Matt Grammer, the Founder and CEO of Kentucky Counseling Center on his story, what changed when the pandemic hit and how he pivoted. KCC was formed in 2014 with a $250 investment and ranked #92 on the Inc. 5000 list in 2019. “I started KCC because I was frustrated with my father’s experience getting treatment for schizophrenia. When he finally found someone that could help, there was a 6 month waiting list and the doctor didn’t accept his insurance. Mental health care should be easy to find and affordable to receive.” - Matt Grammer Record...

2021-03-3018 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 8: The Importance of Delegation with Emily MorganOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Emily Morgan, the founder of Delegate Solutions, on how she gets entrepreneurs comfortable with delegation and how to make delegation effective. Emily and her remote team help leaders and their teams to strategically clear their plates so they can focus on higher-impact activities! She is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a Strategic Support(TM) Firm and the designer of the “Delegate Method” which helps leaders identify areas of their work they can delegate or automate for maximum efficiency. She’s helped hundreds of busy entrepreneurial leaders master delegation and design systems to supp...

2021-03-2315 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 7: The New President of MultiFunding, Lynn OzerOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Lynn Ozer, the new President of MultiFunding on her transition from the corporate banking world to the more entrepreneurial MultiFunding. Lynn Ozer is a strategic and highly accomplished financial executive with vast expertise in small business lending departments, training existing and aspiring lenders on SBA’s loan origination policies and procedures, and advocating on local and national level for policies that prioritize small business. To this day, she serves on the Small Business Board of The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. As the first woman to chair the board of...

2021-03-1620 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 6: Learn What Coaching Can Unlock with Randy Haykin of The Gratitude NetworkOn today’s episode, Ami Kassar interviews Randy Haykin, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of The Gratitude Network. Randy explains The Gratitude Network, what is it, and how we can get involved! Randy is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, philanthropist and educator, and “wine angel” who lives and works in the Bay Area. Randy currently coaches CEOs and is a Vistage Chair, overseeing a peer group of 16 growth-stage CEOs in the Bay Area. In 2011, Randy founded the philanthropic venture entity The Gratitude Network to mentor social entrepreneurs globally. Today the organization has nearly 70 volunteers and has wo...

2021-03-0927 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 5: Advocating For Policy Change with Karen KerriganOn today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council on her efforts in Washington D.C. to help small businesses through the pandemic, the hot issues today, and what's next! For twenty-five years Karen Kerrigan’s leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global business growth. She is president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council and is the group’s chief advocate for its members. Kerrigan regularly testifies before the U.S. Congress on the key issues impacting entrepreneurs, investment and the econom...

2021-03-0222 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 4: The Power of Referrals & Digital Lead Strategy with Eric Keiles of Square 2 MarketingOn today's episode, Ami Kassar speaks with Eric Keiles, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Square 2 Marketing, to discuss marketing lessons learned during the pandemic, and what has changed forever. Eric Keiles is a leading sales and marketing strategist focused on pioneering a new marketing methodology. Eric, along with his business partner Mike Lieberman, coined the concept, Reality Marketing™ to describe how businesses can utilize cost effective inbound marketing tactics to achieve dramatic revenue growth. They are leading the revolution in how entrepreneurs change the way they think about marketing their companies. Marketing Sherpa has called the duo “...

2021-02-2320 min

The Daniel Draper Podcast The Mind Guys Podcast Vol.008 - w/ Daniel DraperBig 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...

2021-02-1955 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 3: Save Time and Grow your Business with James BeckwithThis week, Ami sits down with James Beckwith, President & CEO of Five Star Bank, to discuss what his bank has done during the pandemic, lessons learned, and opportunities that have arisen. James Beckwith is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Five Star Bank and its holding company, Five Star Bancorp. With more than 20 years of experience, James joined Five Star Bank in 2003 after serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at National Bank of the Redwoods, in Santa Rosa, California. James works with those who share his mission to improve the Capital Region and wa...

2021-02-1616 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 2: Life Lessons with JeVon "JT" McCormick of Scribe MediaOn today’s episode, Ami interviews JeVon "JT" McCormick, discussing the impact of the pandemic on his business, and how his life lessons have pushed him through. JeVon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he’s the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. He’s made millions in the stock market (even though he didn’t go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can’t code) and he’s curre...

2021-02-0926 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice Bob Coleman TrailerIt’s already February 1st, 2021 and you’ve guessed it! We’ve pivoted yet again and are excited to launch our new AmiSights Podcast. This week’s special guest is Bob Coleman, Editor of the Coleman Report, a trade newsletter for small business bankers and a nationally recognized expert on small business financing. In our inaugural podcast, Ami sits down with Bob and discusses what the SBA has done during the pandemic, the differences compared to the Great Recession, the PPP, the EIDL, and their thoughts on what’s to come. The weekly AmiSights Podcast will feature dynamic int...

2021-02-0101 min

15 Minutes Share Your Voice 1: What the SBA has done during COVID & Thoughts on What’s Next with Bob ColemanIn our inaugural podcast, Ami sits down with Bob Coleman, Editor of the Coleman Report, to discuss the PPP first and second round, the EIDL, what the SBA did from the start of the pandemic, and their thoughts on what’s next! Author of “Money Money Everywhere and Not a Drop for Main Street“. Coleman is the Editor of the Coleman Report, a trade newsletter for small business bankers. He is the nationally recognized expert on small business financing. He has appeared on Fox Business News and CNN and has been quoted by all major financial media outlets...

2021-02-0119 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep. 101: A Batwoman-Signal for Female Founders—with Jesse Draper of Halogen VenturesDespite 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...

2020-11-1955 min

Un Cisne No Tan Negro E21. Adam Draper de Boost VCBienvenid@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...

2020-10-1751 min

Sport and Life Former English Champion Boxer Adam Harper on comeback FightFormer 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.

2020-07-1725 min

Sport and Life Gloucestershire Boxer Adam HarperAdam 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.

2020-04-0132 min

On The Brink with Castle Island Adam Draper (Boost VC) on Investing in Sci-Fi TechnologiesAdam 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

2020-04-0140 min

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres Adam Torres interviews Samuel Draper Managing Partner and VP at StarkFlowAdam 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

2020-01-1509 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...

2019-11-2730 min

Village Global Podcast Investing in Science Fiction with Adam DraperAdam 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...

2019-11-1542 min

Wyre Talks Ep 42, Investing in Sci-Fi with Adam Draper, Managing Director of Boost VCHow 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...

2019-07-0900 min

Sport and Life Boxer 🥊 Adam HarperFour 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.

2019-07-0356 min

BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Altcoins The 1 Bitcoin Show- Mt. Gox anti-FUD, Mexico ban, Tim Draper's tie! Lightning NetworkLos 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

2019-03-2217 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep. 78: {Rebroadcast}: Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder of Polychain CapitalDo 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.

2018-09-2030 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...

2018-09-1334 min

Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies Digital Marketing Agency Niches: Pick a Niche and Dominate It with Adam DraperDo 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...

2018-09-1219 min

The Bitcoin To Freedom Podcast How crypto and VR are changing the world: a talk with Adam DraperThe 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...

2018-07-1743 min

Sport and Life Sports Presenter/Book Publisher Adam Leventhal on NostalgiaTalkkng 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'.

2018-06-0814 min

EnterVR Exploring the virtual reality venture capital landscape featuring Adam Draper from Boost VCWelcome 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...

2018-05-2845 min

Everything VR & AR Adam Draper of Boost VCThis 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

2018-05-0346 min

Inspired Money What Is Bitcoin? A Primer on Crypto and Blockchain | Adam DraperAdam 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...

2018-03-201h 01

"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...

2017-11-2331 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep. 33: {Rebroadcast} Billy Draper, Draper AssociatesRebroadcasting 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...

2017-11-1100 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep.32: State of Crypto & VR with Adam DraperDisruptive 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...

2017-11-0314 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep 22: Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder of Polychain CapitalDo 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/

2017-08-2428 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep. 18: Chuck Feerick - Comparing Accelerators, Adam Draper co-hosts the Healthbox PodcastHealthbox 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

2017-05-1834 min

"Can't Be Done"Ep. 9: Billy Draper, Draper AssociatesIn 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...

2016-09-2633 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.

2016-03-1126 min