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Operate PodcastHelping Banks Figure Out What's Next - Brooke Ybarra, SVP Innovation & Strategy at ABA
Brooke Ybarra and I dive into the intricacies of innovation and transformation within the banking industry in this episode. She is currently SVP of Innovation and Strategy at the American Bankers Association (ABA). Brooke shares her unique career journey, starting with the CIA, strategy consulting, a significant corporate role during the pandemic, and finally her impactful position at the ABA. We discuss how she has infused creativity and a forward-thinking mindset into the association, particularly focusing on how partnerships between banks and fintechs are evolving and the current state of innovation in banking.
Brooke emphasizes...2025-02-0355 min
Operate PodcastBusiness Transformation > Core Conversion - Kristiane Koontz of Zions Bancorporation
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we explore the complex and crucial topic of technology transformation within the banking sector, with Kristiane Koontz, EVP and Director of Treasury Services and Payments at Zions Bancorporation. We dive into the significance of replacing legacy banking systems, a daunting project that Kristiane and her team successfully completed over a decade-long journey. Kristiane sheds light on the challenges of a complete business transformation and how much bigger it is than a "core conversion." She explains how Zions maintained operational continuity while integrating new technologies, and restructured organizational processes and data...2025-01-0656 min
Operate PodcastIs It Magic? Uniting High-Tech & High Touch in Banking - Marc Rehberger of Customers Bank
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we explored the transformation of the banking sector through technology, leadership, and community engagement. Our guest, Marc Rehberger, delves into his journey from technology companies to leading tech-enabled banking at Customers Bank. We discussed cutting-edge advancements in real-time payments, the strategic adoption of technologies like RTP and FedNow, and their long-term impacts on financial institutions. The discussion highlighted how banks have adapted to unprecedented times, emphasizing agility, decision-making, and the integration of modern FinTech solutions with traditional banking practices. We also touched on the invaluable role of community banks in...2024-10-2253 min
VC UnfilteredVenture Capital & Banking | Carey RansomIn this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, Managing Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Carey Ransom from BankTech Ventures!Listen to find out more about venture capital and early-stage startup investing! 0:00 - Intro1:06 - What is BankTech Ventures?6:02 - How hands-on are they?8:51 - What is Operate?14:11 - Tell a war story18:05 - Does venture scale?23:42 - Carey's hot takeListen here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-unfiltered/id1756379899Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/342uGXBr031LgcubfOxYsu?si=1b553ad155964c...2024-09-0529 min
Operate PodcastFintech Lending Legend: History & Future - Peter Renton, Founder and CEO of Renton & Co
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of fintech P2P and marketplace lending with Peter Renton, one of its pioneers. Peter shared his extensive background, starting from his early days as a self-directed investor to founding key fintech companies like Lend Academy and LendIt, which later became Fintech Nexus. We discussed his journey into peer-to-peer lending and its evolution as institutional investors entered the space. The conversation spans the rise of fintech innovation, the challenges of scaling peer-to-peer platforms, and the role of community banks in the future...2024-09-0551 min
The Kurty D Show064 - Mr. Orange County with Carey RansomEpisode Highlights:LinkedIn Networking Insights from Carey RansomThe Value of Loose TiesThe Challenges in Community BankingBlockchain's Potential in Ownership and PaymentsEvolving Business Models and Founder SupportCarey Ransom’s Insights on Leadership and RolesThe Venture Studio ApproachOrange County's Unique Business LandscapeTweetable Quotes:“I think Orange County has a tremendous number of really talented, ambitious people that are spending most of their time doing and building.” - Carey“Distribution of success is not going to happen equally. And that's ok. That's just the way the world is.” - Carey“I have strongly believed for a long time that it's dif...2024-07-311h 08
Operate PodcastFintech Balancing Act: Risk, Growth & Regulation - Jason Mikula, Founder of Fintech Business Weekly
In this episode, we get an insider look into the financial technology landscape with Jason Mikula. Jason shares his journey, from his unexpected entry into financial services and digital marketing to launching the publication Fintech Business Weekly. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer acquisition metrics and analyzes the evolution of fintech innovations like online lending, BNPL, Banking as a Service, etc.
We delve into the mechanics of Banking as a Service (BaaS) and the complex relationships between fintechs, middleware platforms, and banks. Jason is currently in the middle of reporting on news as it...2024-07-3152 min
Operate PodcastShort Story, Big Impact: An E-Commerce Fashion Revolution - Isabella Sun, Founder & CEO of Short Story
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at company building with Isabella Sun, Founder and CEO of Short Story, a subscription e-commerce company serving petite women. The discussion sheds light on Isabella's journey from a structured finance career to becoming a successful e-commerce entrepreneur catering to a niche market. We explore how a personal pain point sparked the idea for Short Story and how comprehensive market research highlighted the need for better-fitting apparel for petite women.
Isabella shares her unconventional path to e-commerce, including her participation in Y Combinator...2024-07-1740 min
Operate PodcastDancing Through Chaos: People Centric Leadership - Tiffany Haynes, COO of Fingercheck
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we got a behind-the-scenes look at company building from Tiffany Haynes, COO at Fingercheck. Tiffany discussed her transition from a 19-year career at Jack Henry to her role at Fingercheck, a startup focused on payroll and HR services for small businesses. She highlighted the challenges and learning curves she faced and the importance of establishing foundational structures for growth. Tiffany emphasized the need to slow down before speeding up and building a solid organizational core.
Tiffany also reflected on her various roles at Jack Henry, including Chief People...2024-06-2552 min
Operate PodcastBank & Fintech Partnerships: Compliance is Key - Rafael DeLeon, SVP of Industry Engagement at NContracts
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we dive deep into the evolution of 'Banking as a Service' (BaaS) and its complexities. My guest, Rafael DeLeon, the SVP of Industry Engagement at NContracts, shares his extensive insights on the partnership dynamics between community banks and fintech companies. We explored how these relationships started, the operational challenges they faced, and how they've matured over time. Rafael discussed the importance of trust, risk management, and regulatory compliance in these partnerships, highlighting the transition from what he calls the 'Wild West' of BaaS to a more structured environment today.
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Operate PodcastUpgrading Commercial Real Estate Banking - Shayne Skaff, Co-founder & CEO of Blooma
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we delve into the use of AI & Machine Learning within the commercial real estate lending industry. My guest is Shayne Skaff, co-founder and CEO of Blooma, a SaaS company revolutionizing commercial real estate lending and portfolio management.
Our discussion outlines Shane's entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Blooma, and the challenges and opportunities within the commercial real estate market. Shane shares insights into the impact of technology on underwriting and portfolio management, the adaptability of the workforce to technological advancements, and the significance of community banks to the economy...2024-05-1945 min
Tech Scenes with Jeff James MartinTech Scenes Costa Mesa with Carey RansomJoin us on this episode of Tech Scenes as we go for a ride in Costa Mesa, California, with Carey Ransom. Carey is a well-known leader in the tech and venture capital landscape. As the Managing Director at BankTech Ventures and the Founder of Operate, Carey is at the forefront of driving and funding innovation.
In this episode, we talk about the lessons learned from managing Operate and their 30 portfolio companies. We also dive deep into the world of BankTech Ventures, a strategic investment fund spearheading the future of community banking through its support of early-stage tech companies.
Learn...2024-05-0811 min
Operate PodcastSecurity Culture In & Beyond Your Bank - David Shipley, Co-founder & CEO of Beauceron Security
In this episode, we delve into cybersecurity and the importance of making it relevant to each individual, beyond just their organization. My guest is David Shipley, Co-founder and CEO of Beauceron Security. David shares his journey from a career-altering cybersecurity incident at the University of New Brunswick to leading a cloud-based platform designed to enhance personal and organizational cybersecurity practices by empowering people to be in control of technology. The discussion explores current cybercrime trends in the banking industry, as well as the impact of geopolitical instability and technological advancements on cyber risk, the role of AI...2024-05-0353 min
Leaders In PaymentsCarey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures | Episode 314The digital transformation of community banks is not just a buzzword; it's a vital pivot towards sustaining relevance and competitive edge in an increasingly tech-centric financial world. The latest episode of the Leaders in Payments podcast, featuring Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, provides a deep dive into this transformation. BankTech Ventures stands out by directly involving bankers in the investment process, ensuring the solutions not only fit the banks' needs but also resonate with the communities they serve. The organization acts as an R&D arm, navigating through the plethora of available fintech options to...2024-04-1131 min
Operate PodcastData-Driven Banking Strategies & Competitive Edge - Brian Bauer, CEO of Revio
In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we delve into the essential role that technology and data analytics play in the banking industry's future. My guest was Brian Bauer, CEO of Revio, a promising banking and analytics technology startup that's making waves by assisting banks in leveraging their core banking transaction data to foster growth. Brian shares his journey from a 10-year military career to becoming a leader in the FinTech and banking sectors, emphasizing his participation in a FinTech accelerator and his experience co-founding a banking startup in the cannabis sector.
Our discussion includes...2024-03-1649 min
Operate PodcastKnowing Your Partners: Fintech & Banks - Adam Shapiro, Partner & Co-founder of Klaros Group
Given all that is going on in partner banking between community banks and fintechs, it was good timing to have Adam Shapiro on from Klaros Group.
We took a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the financial industry, particularly at the intersection of banking, innovation, and regulation. Adam shared his extensive experience in it. Our discussion focused on 'banking as a service' (BaaS), diving into the regulatory scrutiny it is facing and the importance of understanding the changing regulatory landscape for banks and fintechs. Adam provided insights into compliance, risk management, and the potential...2024-03-1044 min
Operate PodcastBetter Risk Management For Community Banks - Michael Berman, Founder & CEO of NContracts
Entrepreneurs always inspire me, and Michael Berman re-affirmed that when we met a couple years ago. It's also been a pleasure to build a partnership with him and his company, NContracts. He shared a lot of company and personal history, as well as industry perspective, in this conversation.
With an increased need for efficient and effective risk, vendor and compliance management in banks, NContracts is well-positioned to help community banks to better compete. And that's what we align on so strongly between our 2 firms.
Thanks to show sponsor, BankTech Ventures.
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Operate PodcastGrowing the Pie Bigger in Venture Capital - Winter Mead, Founder & CEO at Coolwater
In this episode, I interviewed Winter Mead, founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital, an incubator/accelerator that helps launch and scale venture capital funds, as well as a fund to invest in them and community to support them.
This was a super fun, engaging and important conversation for emerging fund managers. He's met and worked with thousands of them!
Winter shares how the venture capital fundraising environment has shifted over the past few years, from an incredibly hot market in 2020-2021 to more challenging conditions in 2023. He remains optimistic for 2024 based on renewed...2024-02-091h 09
Operate PodcastBetter Together: Illinois Community Banks Collaborate - Mike Kelley (CBSC) & Kraig Lounsberry (CBAI)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Kraig Lounsberry and Mike Kelley from Community Bankers Association of Illinois on the podcast. As the leaders of the association and service corporation, respectively, they advocate for and support community banks at one of the largest bank state associations in the country. 2024 is also their golden anniversary (50 years), and demonstrates how relevant and effective they have been for decades.
This conversation was fun to learn the history of CBAI, how they have adapted and evolved, and what they see happening in the years ahead for community banks and...2024-01-2555 min
Funds that WonFinding True Value Prop l Carey Ransom l BankTech Ventures l Ep 27Incredible conversation with Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures. We get into the weeds of his business, the value proposition of his fund, and some of the pitfalls and triumphs of fund management. Carey Ransom is an SaaS entrepreneur, executive, investor and advisor, and has started, grown and/or led 8 B2B and consumer SaaS companies during startup and growth phases. He is currently President of Operate and the Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, a newly-launched strategic investment fund focused on compelling technologies for community banks, and founded and funded by leaders in the community bank...2024-01-1053 min
Operate PodcastA New Day For Bank Cores, Embracing Collaboration - Tara Schultz, SVP Strategy at CSII was excited to record my conversation with Tara Schultz, as we've had several good discussions since meeting and she always has so many ideas and perspectives to share. She has been a key part of CSI for several years, and discussed her career path in and around banking, how CSI is evolving and adjusting to life as a private equity-owned company, and what's ahead for them and her.
From the #4 core banking vendor to a much more diversifed banking technology and services company and active partner with fintechs, Tara shares what she thinks this world will l...2023-12-1951 min
Wealth Planning for the Modern PhysicianEntrepreneurship & Venture Funding Lessons with Carey Ransom Listen in as David chats with Carey Ransom, a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and angel investor. Carey begins by explaining how growing up around a family business fostered his entrepreneurial streak. Carey then discusses what initially captures his interest in an entrepreneurial venture and why he often is skeptical of founders who are in love with their solutions. He and David also spend time delving into the total addressable market (TAM) for a business and why Carey thinks it is imperative to cut that down realistically. Next Carey tackles the topic of boards for startup...2023-12-0743 min
Operate PodcastEmerging as a VC Manager from a Community - Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council
My latest guest is Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council. What started, as she told me, as her desire to do angel investing eventually expanded to a community and then a fund a couple of years ago.
The Council Fund typically invests about $50-100K into pre-seed startups, and then she also has a group called the Council Angels, which has become a consortium of over a hundred angels. Prior to that, she has a really interesting history in both startups and established tech companies.
She's worked in names you would definitely re...2023-11-1441 min
Operate PodcastKeys to Community Bank Tech Innovation - Sean Willett, CAO of Five Star Bank
I've really enjoyed working with Sean Willett over the last couple of years, and it was a special treat to have him on the podcast. I'm grateful for the friendship we've developed and how generous he is with his perspective and feedback. We always have productive and future-focused conversations as we both work closely in the area of making community banks more capable, competitive and digitally transformed. He's made a big impact at Five Star Bank in his time there.
This was a typical conversation that we have, covering a lot of ground and challenging...2023-10-3054 min
The Community Bank PodcastThe Future of Community Bank FinTech Partnerships with Carey Ransom from BankTech VenturesToday we sit down with Carey Ransom, Founder of BankTech Ventures. We talk about the exciting new developments in FinTech and what they mean for community banks. BankTech Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who want to help transform the future of community banking by working with community banks to make them more efficient, competitive and compelling for the customers in the communities that they serve. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A...2023-10-1033 min
Operate PodcastNext Generation Family Banking - Kristin Marcuccilli, President of STAR Financial GroupKristin Marcuccilli joined me to share the STAR Financial journey, which is in its 80th year and has had at least one member of her family involved since inception. She's a great example of a next generation business leader, fully aware of the opportunities and challenges that technology and change present, and embracing them for how they can strengthen their bank and the communities they serve. She's clearly comfortable with technology, and also recognizes how important it is to intentionally invest in team learning and development so they can use it and be enabled by it as well.
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Operate PodcastWholesale Finance Innovation for Banks - John Mizzi, Founder & CEO of Vero Technologies
John Mizzi from Vero Technologies joined me to talk about his founder journey and the dual value proposition his company offers to banks and some of the larger commercial customers who hold and sell physical inventory.
We discussed how challenging it's been for many banks to manage their wholesale finance business, and how Vero built the modern platform to make it better, faster and more scalable. They've already brought banks back to this line of business, and are also showing banks how offering it can help them gain banking business from auto, equipment and other...2023-08-0233 min
Operate PodcastChallenging How Early Startups Build - Zac Lyons, Managing Partner at Agile Innovation Advisors
This conversation has been a long time coming, as Zac Lyons and I have been talking about Jobs-To-Be-Done and its applicability to how startups identify and build the most important products. It was so fun to record our discussion, and you'll find me in the zone during many parts of it, as it's a topic that has become near and dear to me.
Zac has developed very cool tools at his firm, Agile Innovation Advisors, to help companies and founders identify valuable opportunities, using things like the Heat Map of Market Opportunity and JTBD Solution S...2023-07-2658 min
Operate PodcastCommunity Banks Will Still Thrive - Brad Bolton, CEO of Community Spirit Bank, and Immediate Past Chairman of ICBA
The heart of a community banker is a real thing. I remember it from my childhood, growing up in a community where my family was involved in the local community bank. My grandfather's and father's friends were bankers and they were passionate about the community and what the bank could do to help it thrive. Not everyone has had that experience, but Brad Bolton has, and he lives it by example every day in his community in Alabama and at his bank, Community Spirit Bank.
He also lives it through his involvement in th...2023-07-1954 min
Operate PodcastNew Approaches to Talent & Culture in Banks - Samantha Berg, CHRO of Choice Bank
I really enjoyed my conversation with Samantha Berg, the Chief HR Officer at Choice Bank. She's spent most of her career there and has grown and advanced inside of the bank, and embodies its culture. She also has a fresh and relevant perspective as an HR leader, and shared a lot of those thoughts and ideas in this episode.
Choice is a progressive bank with one of the most active banking-as-a-service businesses in the industry, and we talked about how that affects talent and culture across the bank, and whether to silo or i...2023-07-0346 min
Operate PodcastFuture Leadership, Strategy & Growth in Community Banking - Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank
In this episode, Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank, delves into the world of community banking and how Colony Bank has navigated growth and innovation amidst the current economic uncertainty.
He discusses the importance of incorporating technology to create efficiency for the bank and better experiences for customers, the need to redefine community beyond geographical boundaries, and the role of community banks in revitalizing rural areas. Heath also highlights the value of personal touches and ease of doing business that community banks provide in comparison to national and regional banks. Additionally, he shares insights into...2023-06-1247 min
Operate PodcastStaying Ahead of the Tech Curve in Community Banking - Greg Ohlendorf, President & CEO of First Community Bank
Greg Ohlendorf is the President and CEO of First Community Bank & Trust in Beecher, Illinois. He has over 35 years of experience in community banking and is known for his active leadership and advocacy for community banks. Greg has served as both a board director for the ICBA and his state banking association, and he is a vocal advocate for digital transformation in banking and collaboration with fintechs.
He has been an early and aggressive adopter of new solutions, positioning his bank to compete effectively in the changing landscape. Greg's vision for the future of his...2023-05-3050 min
Operate PodcastCyber Governance & Risk Management Success - Zach Duke, Founder & CEO of Finosec
Zach Duke is the founder and CEO of Finosec, a company that provides a governance automation platform for financial institutions. They offer automated solutions, relentless protection, continuous monitoring, and actionable insights to help financial institutions save time and enhance exam preparedness. Their platform is designed to simplify cybersecurity management and reduce cybersecurity liability. They are passionate about community banking and all of their services are designed to help financial institutions manage evolving threats.
Zach and I had a great conversation that spanned his career and entrepreneurial journey, his love for community banking, bank t...2023-05-2036 min
Operate PodcastDriving Change in Trucking Insurance - Ian White, Co-founder & CEO of Koffie Financial
Ian White and I have known each other for nearly 20 years, and intertwined through several parallel entrepreneurial adventures. I was excited to finally record one of our conversations and let him talk about Koffie Financial, the company he co-founded a few years ago, that is disrupting the $100B+ commercial truck insurance market.
We also talked about some of his prior entrepreneurial endeavors, our shared love of data and its value in the world, and one of my favorite stories about how he used Craigslist to recruit for his business and ended up on a...2023-05-1348 min
Operate PodcastMaking Waves: A Founder’s Journey - Jacob Ruytenbeek, Founder & CEO of SailPlan
It's been an absolute pleasure to be alongside Jacob Ruytenbeek for his founder's journey since the very early days of SailPlan. His passion for the maritime industry was evident from the moment we met, and then combining that with a curiosity and openness to the customers and their biggest challenges, it was easy to be convinced that he'd find his way.
I'm so glad to be able to record this conversation, which details his journey so far, as well as the progress of the company, so this is instructive for founders, investors, anyone i...2023-05-0242 min
Operate PodcastWhen Passion Meets a Market Need - Nicky Senyard, Co-founder & CEO of Fintel Connect
Nicky Senyard takes me on the journey of her career as a successful entrepreneur and how that passion led her to do it again for a new customer segment in the financial services industry. Her company, Fintel Connect, is at the intersection of 2 major trends in the digitization of marketing and banking.
Since we both work a lot with community banks, we also discuss the state of digital products and marketing there, as they have historically been less advanced in embracing how to meet their current and prospective customers online. Nicky and team are working d...2023-04-0540 min
Operate PodcastLaunching a Startup within a Bank - Nathan Baumeister, Co-founder & CEO of ZSuite
Nathan Baumeister is a co-founder and the CEO of ZSuite, and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast. We talked about the founding of ZSuite within a community bank, and how it's now working with dozens of banks to help them with commercial escrow accounts, and also expanding bank deposits as a result of it.
It's been a pleasure to get to work with him and his team, and become an investor in the company in the past year.
Nathan is a super talented guy, exceptional leader, and i...2023-03-2447 min
Operate PodcastBuilding a Personal Brand and Enjoying It - Teddy Mitrosilis of The Mitrosilis Group
It is so fun to get introduced to awesome new people, and I had a strong feeling that Teddy Mitrosilis and I would have a good conversation and connection. We did and I think you'll enjoy his stories and ideas thoroughly. (Thanks for the introduction, Mallory Maske!)
We talked about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, how the market wanted something different from him than he initially anticipated, and how he's working with a number of people on their personal brands and stories, and challenging them to think about creating value for others in their...2023-03-0942 min
Operate PodcastCommunity-building as a Path to a VC Career - Rex Salisbury, Founder & GP at Cambrian
Rex Salisbury has a great story as his path into venture capital and transition from Andreessen Horowitz to founding Cambrian. It was fun recording our conversation so he could tell that story and inspire others who can now consider other paths to get there. His development of a community of fintech founders was definitely rooted in great timing and his personal passion, and also led him to realize that investing in this community was what he was also meant to do.
His instincts led him to San Francisco where he thought his community would be, t...2023-02-2248 min
Operate PodcastCharles Potts - Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA
Charles Potts is my favorite bank technology historian. And he happens to also be my partner in BankTech Ventures. This was a conversation I wanted to have and record for a long time, and I'm excited to share it.
Charles is currently the Chief Innovation Officer of the ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America) and it is a perfect role for him, as he is part banker, part technologist, part entrepreneur and part futurist. He gives a great history lesson in here on how bank technology has evolved.
We also talked a...2023-02-0940 min
Operate PodcastEric Sprink - President & CEO of Coastal Community Bank
This episode was an absolute treat. Eric Sprink is what I call a human energizer bunny. He demonstrates abundance to his peers in community banking as he’s taught dozens of others how to do banking as a service right, which we talk about in the conversation.
Eric is the CEO of Coastal Community Bank in the greater Seattle area, and yet his community bank now supports millions of customer accounts through some very large partners whose names you’re likely to recognize. He’s been a banker for most of his career, yet exhibits a growt...2023-02-0143 min
Operate PodcastWayne Miller - SVP Innovation Programs at ICBA
It was great to have Wayne Miller on the podcast and record our conversation, which wasn't far from a typical one we have all the time. Wayne recently joined ICBA to continue and expand the great work he's been doing with bank technology innovation and startups, and he's a key enabler of the future of community banking. Wayne and I talked a lot about what is on banks' agendas for the new year and how we're all working together to help them.
I consider Wayne sort of a "founder whisperer" as he's worked with well...2023-01-1947 min
Operate PodcastBrent Jackson - Founder & CEO of Torpago
Brent Jackson saw the opportunity for Torpago inside the finance and accounting organization of a prior company. I always enjoy when a founder just sees the opportunity and goes for it.
He has a good focus on customers and ensuring he has happy ones with stories of high impact. And while he's in a hypercompetitive market of corporate spend management, he's carved out a great niche and continues to grow quickly.
Brent has also been scrappy to get the company started, built and growing, and he's added great members to his t...2023-01-1234 min
Operate PodcastRon Shevlin - Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone; Senior Contributor at ForbesIt was a really fun first episode to start the year. Ron Shevlin from Cornerstone Advisors had a lot of great thoughts and insights to share and we covered a lot of ground.
Ron talked about the strategic imperative for community banks and had a number of very clear action items banks can take to have more success in the coming years.
A few areas we discussed:
1. Financial products vs. services
2. The re-thinking of and opportunity in what defines a bank's community
3. How banks can learn a lot from the h...2023-01-061h 02
Operate PodcastHoward Makler - Founder & CEO of Innovation Refunds
Serial entrepreneur, Howard Makler, has been growing Innovation Refunds at 200% per quarter this year. Few companies ever do that quarter over quarter, as the numbers get big very quickly. It's been amazing to watch, and I was thrilled to have him join me to talk about the experience, his personal and leadership philosophies and what's unique about this opportunity vs. others he's built.
He also highlights how important passion and purpose are in fueling us day to day. Enjoy this conversation with Howard!
Thanks to episode sponsor, BankTech Ventures
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WeAreLATech Los Angeles Startups Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraRemix: Carey Ransom, Elizabeth Dell, and Rob Ryan: WeAreLATech Startup SpotlightDon't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Remix: Carey Ransom, Elizabeth Dell, and Rob Ryan” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps...2022-12-2812 min
Operate PodcastDavid Wexler - Co-founder & CEO of PortX
David Wexler joined me to discuss a critical innovation and transformation topic in banking - integrations. This has been an expensive and painful area for banks and their technology partners for a long time, and few in community banking have embraced integration platforms, and that's slowed down their ability to digitally transform.
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with David over the last year, and we share some very strong views about the future state technology architecture of the financial services industry, and we discussed it on this episode.
He is the...2022-12-0244 min
Operate PodcastZack DeFord - Co-founder & CEO of Smerf
Zack DeFord joined me to discuss his experiences as a lifelong gamer, and how his younger brother was bullied while playing online games. Zack's desire to make gaming safer and more fun for his brother led him to start Smerf, and that authenticity has served him well as he's built the company. Zack and his co-founder, Ben, have developed Smerf to be a critical identity and social layer across gaming platforms, and they're being noticed by some of the largest gaming companies in the world. We talked about his experience engaging with the CEO of one of...2022-11-2333 min
WeAreLATech Los Angeles Startups Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraRemix: Carey Ransom, Lauren Popish, and Josh Gutman: WeAreLATech Startup SpotlightDon't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Remix: Carey Ransom, Lauren Popish, and Josh Gutman” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://tw...2022-11-0914 min
Operate PodcastCat Berman - Co-founder & CEO of CNote
Cat Berman and I met several years ago, so it was fun to finally have a recorded conversation. She is inspiring in her leadership of CNote and bringing more impact to the financial services world through the products that they offer.
Community financial institutions have impact in their communities. It's central to who they are as businesses. They engage and support the people where they are based. CNote works with them to get credit for the lending and banking they do in their communities, which is often ignored by larger financial institutions and even the...2022-11-0942 min
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastRedirect RansomQR codes are not inherently dangerous. They're effectively links we can click in the real world using the camera app on our phone. Like hyperlinks on a web page, QR code "links" can take you to good websites or bad websites. They can also disguise their ultimate destination by using URL shortening services like bitly or owly. But now "free" QR code generator websites - that is, sites that will let you create one of these QR codes by entering the HTTP link you want it to take people to - are using these redirects to basically hold your QR...2022-11-0758 min
Operate PodcastJason Yeh - Founder of Adamant, Teaching Founders To Be Better Fundraisers
Jason Yeh and I had a super fun chat about founders, how to help them better tell their stories, and some great examples he's seen. We also talked about the changes in the venture capital landscape in the last year, and what's likely ahead. He's spent a lot of time internationally as well, especially Brazil, so we discussed his experiences there.
Jason was early at MLB Advanced Media 15 years ago, was an investor and entrepreneur in residence at Greycroft, he’s been a founder multiple times himself and now works with as many others as he...2022-11-0141 min
Operate PodcastBradley Leimer - Co-founder of Unconventional Ventures, Author of Beyond Good
Bradley Leimer and I were destined to meet, and we finally did in NY earlier this year at Finovate, where we were on a panel together entitled "How Community Banks & Credit Unions Can Embrace Change to Compete In A Digital World."
We both determined that we'd have a lot to talk about after the panel, so we decided to record it.
Bradley is a career innovator and fintech champion. He is the co-founder of Unconventional Ventures, advisor at Gauss Ventures and ambassador at Invest Tokyo. He is also an author and p...2022-10-1947 min
Operate PodcastKiah Haslett - Managing Editor of Bank Director
This episode was a bit of a "turn the tables" one, as Kiah Haslett is an accomplished and energetic journalist who covers the banking industry. She's done so for 10 years, and you can find her at Bank Director, where she's Managing Editor. Kiah has covered the full spectrum of banking from policy, strategy, trends, technology and M&A. She has a unique vantage point for what’s happening in banking and bank technology, and we covered a lot of ground in this conversation.
Listen as we discuss topics like "what is a bank (really)?"; "what do...2022-04-1840 min
Operate PodcastMark Forbis - Former CTO of Jack Henry; now Board Director & Fintech Investor
Mark Forbis joined me on the podcast and we covered a lot of ground about culture, innovation and the history of technology in banking. He is the former Chief Technology Officer of Jack Henry, one of the largest technology companies in the banking industry, and he’s also a current Board Director at Incredible Bank in Wisconsin and Citizens Bank in Arkansas, as well as companies like Teslar Software, Digital Check Corp and InvestorKeep.
Mark is one of the original folks in fintech and banktech, starting his career at Systematics, which became FIS. Then he had...2022-03-2138 min
Operate PodcastAlice Frazier - President & CEO of Bank of Charles Town (BCT)
I’m excited to bring back the podcast with Alice Frazier, CEO of Bank of Charles Town (BCT). Alice is one of the most progressive leaders in community banking, and leads her bank that way. She’s active with the ICBA as its current Chair of the Policy Development Committee, and previously served as Secretary,. She is also active in her state with the Community Bankers of West Virginia and Virginia Association of Community Banks, where she is a past Chairperson.
We had a great discussion about her bank, the last 2 years of challeng...2022-02-0925 min
Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community BankersAiding An Ecosystem--Carey Ransom with BankTech VenturesAs you may have noticed on the show over the last few months, we've been featuring more fintech than normal. The reason, as I described in this episode, is that we are continuing to see a more relationship-driven approach to the fintech in regards to community banks.
Today's episode with Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, takes a little different perspective on this...from the venture capital side. I thought that was a different angle to view this relationship than many of you had ever thought about before (I had not!)
Check out BankTech Ventures at https://banktechventures.com/
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The Savvy FounderEp 38: Exploring the Venture Studio, Startup Accelerator Model with Operate Studio’s Carey RansomSilicon Valley Bank reports that there are over 200 startup accelerators in the United States. They each have a different model and value proposition. In this conversation, I sit down with Operate Studio’s founder and president Carey Ransom, to understand their approach to the venture studio model, to get startups thru the J-curve (an initial […]
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk ShowCritical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Carey Ransom, Founder of Operate (Episode 1315)Carey Ransom is a technology entrepreneur, executive, investor and advisor, and has started, grown and/or led 8 B2B and consumer technology companies during startup and growth phases.
He is Founder & President of Operate, a SoCal-focused venture studio and fund, where he and his team invest themselves and capital into founders of exciting data-centric SaaS startups. In the last 18 months, Operate has partnered with 12 of these early companies.
Carey's 25-year career spans executive roles in product, marketing, business development, strategy and corporate development, and he is very active in the Southern Ca...2021-10-3026 min
LA VentureCarey Ransom -- OperateCarey Ransom runs the Operate Studio and is one of the best known startup investors in Orange County. Carey challenges us all--from LPs to GPs--to think harder about how we are measuring success and supporting the communities we live in.2021-08-0424 min
Operate PodcastDoug Holte - Founder & CEO of Agile Workweek Investments
Doug Holte is the Founder and CEO of Agile Workweek Investments, his startup that is investing in disruptive technologies and modernized properties for a more efficient and agile workweek. Doug’s inspiration for AWI was not Covid, but rather accelerated by it; the changes he began to see in how people want to live and work started several years ago.
Doug has had an illustrious career in commercial real estate, most recently as President of Irvine Company for over 10 years, and a longtime senior partner and West Coast leader at Hines. He’s also currently a seni...2021-07-2749 min
WeAreLATech Los Angeles Startups Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraRemix: Alex Marcia, Carey Ransom, and Jeff Martin: WeAreLATech Startup SpotlightDon't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Remix: Alex Marcia, Carey Ransom, and Jeff Martin”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahtt...2021-07-1412 min
Operate PodcastFred Thiel - CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings
Fred Thiel is currently the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA), a digital asset technology company that mines cryptocurrencies with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and the generation of digital assets.
He is a respected expert and frequent speaker on FinTech, digital assets, Blockchain, bitcoin, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, venture capital and private equity and digital transformations of companies and industries.
Fred has over 25 years operating experience leading companies in digital assets, semiconductor, data communications, Internet, IoT, AI, as well as digital media and software. His breadth of...2021-07-0151 min
Operate PodcastDave Ferrera - General Partner of Treadstone Holdings
Dave Ferrera is currently the General Partner of Treadstone Holdings, a venture studio focused on catheter-based diagnostic and interventional radiology technologies. They work with doctors and entrepreneurs and use or create intellectual property to develop new companies. Dave is a board member for a number of early stage medical device companies as well.
Throughout Dave’s career he’s been a researcher, product developer and technologist in medical devices, so he’s well-suited to run a venture studio. He is an engineer by training, transplanting here from the east coast many years ago.
He’s also a rec...2021-06-2241 min
Operate PodcastSloane Keane - CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and Inland Empire
Sloane Keane is currently the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and Inland Empire, a role she’s had for nearly 3 years, and after several years with the organization in senior development roles. Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the highest impact non-profits in the area, and country, providing mentoring and support to thousands of children here every year.
Prior to BBBS, she was an advertising executive across several prominent media companies, including the Orange County Register. And like me, she’s also a Big Ten graduate.
We had a grea...2021-06-0951 min
Operate PodcastJeff Martin - CEO & Founder of Collective Genius
Jeff Martin is CEO and Founder of Collective Genius, which he started 15 years ago to build high growth companies with talent recruiting, leadership team planning and tools. We met in LA where he’s expanded the company and spent considerably more time, eventually moving here, and we bonded as we’re both Midwest transplants to SoCal. I also appreciate Jeff for being a longtime supporter and sponsor of the podcast.
Jeff is a good storyteller and has produced some great Tech Scenes videos about tech ecosystems around the country. He’s an entrepreneur at heart and is...2021-05-2642 min
Operate PodcastMinnie Ingersoll - Partner at TenOneTen
Minnie Ingersoll is currently a Partner at TenOneTen, an LA-based venture capital firm actively investing in early stage tech companies. They’ve made dozens of investments in a bunch of SoCal founders’ companies and have already had many acquisitions, unicorns and even companies go public. She also leads their podcast, "LA Venture".
She was previously the co-founder of Shift Technologies, a newly public company that makes buying and selling cars fun, fair, and accessible.
Minnie was also COO of Code for America, and a former commissioner of the City and County of San Franc...2021-05-2049 min
Operate PodcastCurtis Boyd - Founder & CEO of Objection Co
Curtis Boyd is the founder of Objection Co, an online review protection and fraud detection software company. You'll want to hear him tell the founder story – it’s a good one.
We’ve all seen and likely used online reviews about products, services and companies to influence our decisions. However, in many cases those reviews may not be honest, accurate or real. Curtis’s company, Objection, helps businesses dispute, and in some cases remove, untruthful or fake reviews.
He is a classic entrepreneur, going from nursing school to being a nurse tech, to now running a g...2021-05-1829 min
WeAreLATech Los Angeles Startups Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraCarey Ransom of Operate: WeAreLATech Startup SpotlightDon't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Carey Ransom of Operate”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espr...2021-05-1022 min
Operate PodcastZach Silverman - Founder of Educated Investors
Zach Silverman joined me on the podcast to discuss his background and interest in helping more people understand and be inspired to invest in private companies. He started a group, Educated Investors, during Covid, and it's quickly grown into a vibrant online community of investors. Zach and his father invested in an emerging VC firm, RareBreed Ventures, headed by Mac Conwell, who's been a force of nature on Twitter and in the world of emerging VC managers!
Zach and I initially connected on Twitter, one of the silver linings of the last year, and...2021-05-0443 min
Operate PodcastMarvin Liao - Partner at GameGroove Capital & Former Partner at 500 Startups
Marvin Liao is currently a partner at GameGroove Capital, a hybrid holding company/family office/fund focused on building and investing in IP, startups and services around the Gaming industry. He was previously a partner at 500 Startups for many years, where he worked with hundreds of startups in the early stages, including many household names. He ran their San Francisco accelerator during much of that time. Prior to 500 Startups, he developed global experience in media and technology in companies like Yahoo, as well as companies that helped US companies reach audiences in Southeast Asia and navigate Baidu in...2021-04-2840 min
Operate PodcastRajeev Kapur - President & CEO of 1105 Media
Rajeev Kapur is President and CEO of 1105 Media, a company that focuses on events and training. Before Covid his company was a go-to business for in-person education and training events. They did more than 70 events in 2019. Once Covid hit, all of his company's in-person events disappeared overnight. and he discussed the pivots that his various business units had to undertake.
Rajeev and team moved quickly to virtualize his business, navigated some audience and pricing challenges for emerging virtual events. 1105 media proceeded to thrive over the last year, with an increase in activity by over 20%, and gro...2021-04-2248 min
Money Talks with Hugh Meyer062 - Money Talks - Carey RansomIn this episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed, founder and CEO of Operate, Carey Ransom. Operate is a venture studio that invests capital & a world-class team into product-centric entrepreneurs building data-centric software companies. We're designed to maximize each company's launch velocity & success, which lead to better companies & investment returns for everyone involved.
We discussed:
1) How Carey found his way into the world of Venture Capital
2) What is Operate, how Carey and his team help build and structure start-ups
3) The Outlook for Venture...2021-04-1525 min
Operate PodcastTommy Tallarico - President & CEO of Intellivision Entertainment
Tommy Tallarico is CEO & President of Intellivision Entertainment, a name many of you may recall from a prior era. 40 years ago it was a household name as a pioneer in the video game industry. Tommy and team have built on its legacy to bring back its simple, affordable family-focused games and entertainment. They are launching under the Amico name, which means "friend" in Italian.
Tommy has over 30 years of gaming industry experience in virtually every role – designer, producer, writer and even head of music and video. He’s also an accomplished musician and even holds some G...2021-04-1249 min
Operate PodcastWilliam Fikhman - Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Amazzia
William Fikhman is Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Amazzia, a leading provider of services to brands who sell on Amazon. They work with these companies to help them protect and grow their Amazon business by doing things like removing unauthorized sellers, monitoring for counterfeit products, and other brand monitoring services. We talked much more about the needs for control, trust and other factors that have emerged in an Amazon-heavy commerce world.
Amazzia has helped companies deliver hundreds of millions of dollars of sales on Amazon across dozens of brands and product categories, so William has...2021-03-3146 min
Operate PodcastJoshua Lee - Founder & CEO of Ardius
Joshua Lee is Founder & CEO of Ardius, a fast-growing SaaS startup that helps companies identify and recover tax credits. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know him over the past year, and enjoy his perspective from many angles – startup founder, investor, and former big 4 accounting firm background.
Ardius has helped companies recover millions of dollars in tax credits from things like research and development that they’ve done in building their product and company, and this money can feel like non-dilutive capital to help fund ongoing operations. This is done by companies of all si...2021-03-2846 min
Operate PodcastAnnette Walker - President of City of Hope OC
Annette Walker is President of City of Hope Orange County and is leading the development of a world-class cancer center in Orange County, which was reported to be more than a $1B investment. She and her team have recruited world class researchers and clinicians to the center. She has also quickly become a top community influencer and advocate who is rapidly transforming the health care landscape of So Cal. City of Hope is one of the most comprehensive cancer centers in the country, as well as a leading care providers to serious chronic illnesses like Diabetes.
...2021-03-2036 min
Operate PodcastLibby Duane Adams - Co-founder & Chief Advocacy Officer of Alteryx
Libby Duane Adams is co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer of Alteryx. She and her co-founders, Dean and Ned, have built one of the biggest analytics software companies in the world, with a multi-billion dollar market cap, and they’ve done so right here in Orange County. She is also one of only a handful of female founders to take a technology company public. We talked about that amazing journey and story on the podcast.
Alteryx has also had a technology journey as they offer solutions from the desktop to the cloud and she’s evolved and t...2021-03-1647 min
Operate PodcastBob Nunn - CEO of Everactive
Bob Nunn is CEO of battery-free startup Everactive, a deep tech company that self-powers IoT devices. They have pioneered ultra-low-power circuits, and we talked a lot about the company's history, evolution and current status on the show. Have you ever realized how big of a market industrial steam trap monitoring is?!? Bob considers Everactive the biggest opportunity of his career, by far, as this market grows exponentially in the coming years.
Bob calls himself a “trust-first” manager and we talked about that philosophy, as it has helped his team to thrive during the pandemic, even as they...2021-03-0844 min
Operate PodcastDeepa Krishnan - Co-founder & CEO of Spoonful
Deepa Krishnan is the co-founder and CEO of Spoonful, a company focused on leading the “food as medicine” movement. Deepa, her co-founder, Sam, and her team have developed a leading and fast-growing application that helps consumers increase their confidence and safety when selecting foods to eat, based on health restrictions, allergies or their diets.
We talked much more about her and the company’s path on the show, including how food is becoming more and more prevalent as powerful health solution, especially for chronic conditions. I’ve greatly enjoyed the opportunity to work with Deepa over the la...2021-03-0343 min
Operate PodcastKelly Perdew - Co-founder & Managing Partner of Moonshots Capital
I was super excited to have Kelly Perdew on the podcast. He has been an entrepreneur, an executive, an Apprentice, and for the last several years, a venture capitalist. He’s currently Managing Partner of Moonshots Capital, an early stage venture firm. He’s been a fixture in the So Cal startup and venture community for a long time.
Kelly is a graduate of West Point and a JD/MBA from UCLA. He and I met years ago through the UCLA network, where he remains an active participant. He and his partner, Craig, started Moonshots about 4...2021-02-0947 min
Operate PodcastJennifer Friend - CEO of Project Hope Alliance
I was super excited to finally have Jennifer Friend join me on the podcast. She has been a leader in our business, legal and non-profit community for a long time, and has really asserted herself over the last year, during this challenging time. Jennifer's story, perspective and wisdom was so profound - this episode resounded with me on so many levels! I'm so grateful to her for sharing her whole self with me and the audience - there is a ton of life wisdom to be learned from her.
Jennifer became the CEO of Project H...2021-01-2554 min
Operate PodcastBen Kuo - Founder & Publisher of socalTECH
Ben Kuo has been a fixture as an evangelist for startups and innovation in Southern California for many years, and I've appreciated our nearly 20 year friendship. We actually recorded this conversation several months ago, and yet it's almost timeless, as the challenges we face in business, in startups and in the ecosystem largely persist.
Ben is the founder of SOCALTECH LLC, a company that provides regional high tech news, interviews, venture deal flow tracking, and more. SOCALTECH's flagship publication is socalTECH.com, a web site focused on high tech in Southern California. I consider Ben...2021-01-2143 min
HUMANITY PodcastEpisode 9 - The State Of Tech Startups In Orange County with Carey RansomJoining Kevin Castle in this episode of Humanity podcast is visionary entrepreneur. Carey Ransom. Carey will show us the importance of non-technical discussions in the technology community to solve big problems and delight customers.2020-11-2334 min
Broker Brett RadioIntroducing Operate, and OC startup leader Carey RansomWe are excited to introduce Operate (website), a community of game-changing software, capital, & hands-on operators, and OC startup leader Carey Ransom (LinkedIn). Carey and Broker Brett break down the strengths and weaknesses of the OC startup community, and the transition to Operate from OC4, to extend the reach of their stellar team. Brett and Carey also get into the mindset transition needed for classic investors, to invest in bits as opposed to bricks, and the outsized potential returns.Definitely checkout Operate (website) if you have a tech-enabled startup, and want to work with pros pros fo...2020-11-1831 min
Rant & GrowCan Entrepreneurship Lead to Self-realization? Season Finale with Carey RansomIn the season three finale of Rant & Grow, Certified Life Coach Tullio Siragusa has Carey Ransom as a guest. Carey is the founder and President of OC4 Venture Studio (now Operate). After 20 years of starting, leading and growing multiple companies he now invests in and helps founders build high-growth software companies. In this episode we explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur and why one would want to choose this path of self-realization.
Follow Tullio on Twitter and/or Instagram: @tulliosiragusa
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tulliosiragusa/message2020-11-1500 min
Scale Up With Nick BradleyA Fireside Chat - Entrepreneurship For The Next Decade - with Carey RansomIn a new mini-series of more intimate discussions, Nick settles in for a “fireside chat” with Carey Ransom, the founder of OC4 Venture Studio, dedicated to investing in, and helping to develop, high-growth software companies. Nick and Carey discuss the importance of collaboration and involvement, how including everyone can supercharge your scale-up plans, how to start and build high-growth companies, and why venture capital is becoming more popular as an investment model. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an i...2020-11-121h 02
The Rozy Effect ShowCarey Ransom: Change Is Here, Embrace It.To get your business through this pandemic successfully, you need to be able to shift gears rather quickly because there’s no telling what obstacles may come in your way. In this week's episode, Carey Ransom brings forward three questions you should be asking yourself through an entrepreneurial lens to prepare for whatever you find along the way. Carey is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, executive, investor, and advisor. He is currently the President of OC4 Venture Studio, a new SoCal-focused venture studio where he and his team invest themselves and capital into data-centric Saas startups. ...2020-10-0600 min
The Tom Ferry Podcast ExperienceEP 85 The Entrepreneurial Traits for Success with Carey RansomThe entrepreneurship path involves so many aspects and being crystal clear on what your client needs.
In today’s episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Carey Ransom, founder and president of OC4 Venture Studio, joins me to talk about what entrepreneurial traits and skills entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Carey is a technology entrepreneur, investor and advisor who focuses on early stage companies in Southern California. Through OC4 Venture Studio, they provide capital and embed their top-tier operators into the startup alongside the founders to build a strong foundation for scaling, with a...2020-09-021h 06
The AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Previously known as Fundraising Radio.Venture Studio VS Accelerators - how to chose the right start for your startup? By Carey Ransom.Carey Ransom, Founder and President at OC4 Venture Studio in this episode talks about the differences between venture studios, incubators and accelerators and explains how to choose the right program for your startup (hint: know your 3-month goal really well). We also discussed major downsides of venture studios to help you make a better decision.
OC4 Ventures: https://oc4v.com/
Carey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyransom/
Office hours with Make it Studio: https://make-studios.typeform.com/to/bUvZoSwl - it's time to get some extra questions answered.2020-08-2325 min
The Marketing Trail Guide PodcastAdaptable Humanity with Carey RansomThis is Episode 6, “Adaptable Humanity”, and my guest is Carey Ransom, entrepreneur, executive, investor, advisor, and President of OC4 Venture Studio, a new technology entrepreneur-focused startup studio and fund in Orange County, CA. Carey and I spoke on May 4 of this year, and we talked about something called information asymmetry as a way to identify new opportunities, “thinking like an app”, and perhaps the most vital business competency right now - Adaptability. Your host is Kevin Krusiewicz, Founder of Marketing Trail Guide, who provides virtual, fractional marketing strategy and leadership for companies running on the Entreprene...2020-06-1600 min
Creative PotentialEpisode #27 - What Can Entrepreneurs Do Right Now with Carey RansomJoin us as we speak with Carey Ransom, the founder of OC4V on what we can do as entrepreneurs right now with the current global situation.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/original-salescast/message
2020-04-1233 min
Operate PodcastSpecial Episode - Intro to OC4 Venture Studio with Kyle Kamrooz & Carey Ransom
My partner, Kyle Kamrooz, and I broke in our new studio at OC4 and shared some thoughts on why we started OC4 Venture Studio, our excitement for the future of building great companies in SoCal, and working with amazing founders, our studio team, investors and partners in the community. We got real and raw - and we welcome feedback and follow up conversation.
As we think about the time that we're in right now, a lot of uncertainty is in front of us, yet we know that most of us will make it to the...2020-03-2326 min
HOW TO CEOWhat CEO's need to know about Venture Studios - Carey RansomSo you are going to become an Amazing CEO that will build an Amazing Company, well then, there are many services that could make that process easier, yes, i'm talking about Venture Studios.
On this How to CEO Show, i am going to be talking with Carey Ransom, Purpose-driven, Passionate, Long-term Value Creator & Community Builder, he's OC4 Venture Studio's President, and he will talk with us about Why does a CEO should care about Venture Studios and how can we success with it.
But, What is a Venture Studio?
How is that going...2020-02-1812 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed | Passion to Profit StoriesE306 - Carey Ransom - How to bring value through consistently building relationships within your local community.In this episode, I get to speak with my good friend, Carey Ransom. I got to work with Carey over 10 years ago at one of our favorite companies. WebVisible, and we all left and did great things. I'm happy to say that I've been in connection with a lot of the people that I worked with at WebVisible.
Carey had a really amazing role at WebVisible and since then he has done some really astonishing work in the local business arena for Orange County. He's been creating long term value through his podcast. As marketers, companies, and, a...2020-02-0634 min
Payments InnovationHow One Man Is Using Fintech to Clarify Financial Services for the Rest of Us w/ Carey RansomFinancial services make plenty of sense. If you are a financial services professional. But what about the rest of us? On this episode of the Payments Innovation Podcast, our guest Carey Ransom joined us to discuss his passionate belief that financial services should revolve around the average human’s life. What we talked about: People in financial services understand the financial game. But what about the rest of us? Customer-focused product dev vs. profit-focused profit dev The 1 product Carey is particularly proud of — Payoff The 1 problem Carey is waiting for a founder to solve: AI & M...2019-11-1224 min
Payments InnovationHow One Man Is Using Fintech to Clarify Financial Services for the Rest of Us w/ Carey RansomFinancial services make plenty of sense. If you are a financial services professional. But what about the rest of us? On this episode of the Payments Innovation Podcast, our guest Carey Ransom joined us to discuss his passionate belief that financial services should revolve around the average human’s life. What we talked about: People in financial services understand the financial game. But what about the rest of us? Customer-focused product dev vs. profit-focused profit dev The 1 product Carey is particularly proud of — Payoff The 1 problem Carey is waiting for a founder to solve: AI & ML in fintech Checkout these resour...2019-11-1224 min
Hire Power Radio ShowRecruiting Your Team Before You Raise Capital with Carey Ransom of OC4 Venture Studio & Accelerate OCFounders, the quickest way to attract investment is to already have a team in place and the wheels in motion. People will join your startup prior to raising capital when they are committed to you as a leader and the mission of the company.
You do not need money to hire exceptional talent. You need to know who the business needs first. Then bring value to them personally and/or professionally based on their pains & desires.
Today’s Quote:
"Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has...2019-10-1726 minHire Power Radio ShowCreative Thinking Must Be A Premium For Your Company- And It Starts With Building The Right Team with Carey RansomHaving a strong team is so important and how to build it properly.
Carey Ransom is an experienced Internet and software entrepreneur and executive, having started, grown and led many technology companies during their startup and growth phases. Most recently, he was Chief Innovation Officer of Experian Consumer Services, where he led the new portfolio of consumer credit, financial and identity products, as well as partnership across other Experian business units. Previously he was Chief eXploration Officer (CXO) of Payoff, a venture-backed consumer-focused digital financial services company, where he led new initiatives and strategic partnerships. He was a...2017-09-0829 min
Hire Power RadioCarey Ransom: Creative Thinking Must Be A Premium For Your Company- And It Starts With Building The Right Team!Having a strong team is so important and how to build it properly.
Carey Ransom is an experienced Internet and software entrepreneur and executive, having started, grown and led many technology companies during their startup and growth phases. Most recently, he was Chief Innovation Officer of Experian Consumer Services, where he led the new portfolio of consumer credit, financial and identity products, as well as partnership across other Experian business units. Previously he was Chief eXploration Officer (CXO) of Payoff, a venture-backed consumer-focused digital financial services company, where he led new initiatives and strategic partnerships. He was also the CEO a...2017-09-0829 min