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The Daybreak AfterDark PodcastThe Daybreak AfterDark Podcast: David Paul & Andy Go Off... FUNNY PODCAST ALERT!In this engaging conversation, David and Andy explore various topics ranging from podcasting equipment and music to movie critiques. They share humorous stories about celebrity encounters and engage in a light-hearted segment predicting celebrity deaths. The discussion also touches on regional language differences and personal travel preferences, all while maintaining a fun and entertaining atmosphere. In this lively conversation, David and Andy explore a variety of topics ranging from travel dreams and music preferences to humorous anecdotes about community support and personal experiences. They engage in playful games, share controversial opinions on artists, and discuss the importance of community...
2025-12-131h 12
Blue City BluesHard Hats and Blue Cities: David Paul Kuhn on the Roots of the Working Class RevoltThe modern Democratic Party has a class and culture problem. Blue city leaders struggle to understand their cultural and political disconnect with working-class voters. Why did so many, both within and beyond blue cities, cast their ballots for Donald Trump, who gives tax breaks to the wealthy? When and how did the Democratic Party lose the allegiance of the white (and increasingly of the black and brown) working class?In this episode, former politics reporter and author David Paul Kuhn joins us to unpack a pivotal, yet often overlooked, event: New York City's "Hard Hat Riot," a...
2025-10-1453 min
Living TestimoniesBeats, Blessings, and a New Direction - David Paul Brooks (DPB)Join me as I welcome David Paul Brooks, aka DPB, to the show! This former secular rapper's life was transformed by Jesus, and now he's a leading figure in the Gospel Hip Hop Industry. From his roots in secular rap to his current status as a Gospel Hip Hop leader, DPB shares his raw and real story of transformation.With a career spanning numerous Billboard chart appearances, collaborations with top artist, and motivational speaking engagements, DPB's journey is one of redemption and purpose. He's gone from living in the world to living for Jesus, and his music...
2024-11-011h 02
The Capital StackJim Cantrell of Phantom Space on the Space Tech, the Defense Sector, and Advanced Manufacturing Supply ChainOn this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul is joined by lifelong space executive and CEO of Phantom Space, Jim Cantrell, to talk about the inner workings of the innovation happening in space exploration. Jim and David discuss the history of the space industry, why startups are outperforming primes and projections for the future of aerospace and defense supply chain. Follow along on this incredible episode where the inner workings of all innovation that goes into rockets and satellites are unraveled and explained in extraordinary detail. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, S...
2023-12-0531 minThe Capital StackAustin Poole of BIP Ventures on Inflation, Incentives, and Dysfunction in Healthcare ServicesDavid Paul, venture capitalist and host of The Capital Stack Podcast is joined by Austin Poole - a partner at BIP Ventures focusing on healthcare. BIP Ventures is an Atlanta-based venture firm with various focuses, with hundreds of millions of dollars under management in credit and equity. David and Austin discuss the current state of the healthcare market, post-acute care in the market, and the software and technology that go into and scale healthcare. Listen to Austin’s unexpected path to BIP Ventures, how he chooses investments with his team, and what he sees for the future of healthcare te...
2023-11-2833 minThe Capital StackMike Becker of Vocapp Partners on Verticalized Generative AI Applications, East vs. West Coast Investing, Identifying Stages of Product Market FitDavid Paul is joined by fellow venture capitalist Mike Becker, the managing partner of Vocap Partners, a Series-A firm based out of Atlanta and Florida, on this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast. David and Mike discuss how to pick and choose ideal companies for deals, the importance of VC / founder balance in value add, and what is new and exciting in venture capital today!What You Will Discover -(5:00) - Mike’s view on value creation as a venture capitalist(9:10) - The story of Vocap and Mike’s experience as a venture capi...
2023-11-1541 minThe Capital StackTodd Belfer of Brookstone VC on Raising Capital from LPs and Key Investing LessonsOn this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul speaks with his mentor, Todd P. Belfer of Brookstone Venture Capital - an Arizona-based venture capital firm. Todd speaks about his irregular and inspiring path to success, the importance of consistency and discipline, and his learnings as an investor and operator. David and Todd discuss their wins and losses from working together, and their valuable insight on the startup market today. You can watch and listen to the podcast on on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. What You Will Discover - (2:38...
2023-11-0749 minThe Capital StackHamid Shojaee of Savvy Trader on Investor Bias, Regulating Emotions, and Emerging TrendsThis week I had the opportunity to invest with friend and serial entrepreneur Hamid Shojaee. Hamid has been the founder of several companies and products including Axosoft, NetTime Solutions, and Get Krackin. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. On this episode of the Capital Stack Podcast hosted by venture capitalist David Paul - Hamid Shoajee, serial entrepreneur, author, investor, and founder of Savvy Trader, an Arizona-based investment portfolio-sharing software company, gets on the microphone. David and Hamid engage in conversation about how to get started in investing, how to balance and main...
2023-10-3156 minThe Capital StackWill Shaw of Better Agency on SMB Customer Churn, the Insurance Market, and a Winning Morning RoutineOn this episode of the Capital Stack Podcast hosted by venture capitalist David Paul - Will Shaw, the pro-football player turned tech founder of Better Agency, an Arizona-based insurance management software company, gets on the microphone. David and Will discuss the current state of the startup market, the solution to high churn, why insurance rates are so high, and the back end of the insurance space. Will opens up about what habits he practices to stay successful, the importance of showing up, and what is most shocking about becoming a founder. Listen to this episode on all your platforms...
2023-10-2445 minThe Capital StackDavid Freedman of Freestar on the State of AdTech Today, Privacy, and Democratizing The Auction ProcessDespite his reluctance, I got David to speak to me about the overly complex ecosystem of the adtech business today. David is an incredible entrepreneur who has helped disable the giants that have monopolized the digital ad business for decades. Hint- it rhymes with Schmoogle. Have you ever wondered about the backend workings of website monetization and ad-tech? The ad-tech industry is a fast-moving industry that’s allowing publishers around the world to invest in their work and have world-class technology dealing with the inefficiencies in the industry. In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have...
2023-10-1731 minThe Capital StackRebecca Love and David Coppins of IntelyCare on the Nursing Shortage Crisis in HealthcareI am speaking to the founders of IntelyCare this week on Capital Stack- one of the largest most funded ($171M) software companies charged to solved the nursing shortage crises in the United States. This is an incredibly informative episode on the current and upcoming emergency in the healthcare workforce. Did you know fifty percent of nurses leave the bedside within the first two years of practice? There are fundamental issues why this happens, including the profession’s unfair reimbursement models. How, then, do we solve the nursing shortage? In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have Rebecca Love an...
2023-08-0847 minThe Capital StackDavid Tal of Verse on Moving Upmarket from SMB to Enterprise to Fight Churn and the Power of SMS FunctionalityThis week I am speaking to San Diego legend David Tal of Verse (not to be confused with legend yours truly David Paul). David has built one of the greatest B2B lead generation platforms on the market today. He speaks very candidly about the challenges of startups and moving upmarket.David Tal is the co-founder and co-CEO of Verse. Born and raised in San Diego, and a VC-backed entrepreneur for 10+ years, David has always been passionate about “putting San Diego on the map” as a center of tech, innovation, and disruption. This passion has driven him and Ve...
2023-01-1729 minThe Capital StackNicolas Lopez of HCAP on Impact Investing and Mezz DebtToday, David is talking to Nicolas Lopez. Nicolas joined HCAP Partners in 2013 and is responsible for originating, structuring, closing, and monitoring portfolio investments. He has been instrumental in many of the firm's portfolio investments, which achieved fast growth and realized significant value for shareholders and employees. Nicolas is a board member of HCAP Partners portfolio companies Lone Star Analysis, DYPER™, and FleetNurse and is a board observer for 5th Kind.Before joining HCAP Partners, Nicolas was in their corporate development group with Best Buy, Inc. Nicolas joined Best Buy in 2010, where he helped identify, evaluate and support ea...
2022-11-2229 minThe Capital StackTom Griffiths of Hone on Co-Founding Gaming Unicorn FanDuel, Creating Addicting Products, and Bringing a New Edge to Corporate TrainingToday, David is talking to Tom Griffiths. Tom is the CEO and co-founder of Hone, the all-in-one talent development platform for modern teams delivering live learning at scale to enable behavior change, human connection, and continuous development.Prior to founding Hone, Tom was Chief Product Officer and co-founder of gaming unicorn FanDuel, where, for a decade, he helped create a multi-award-winning product, a new industry, and a thriving distributed team. He has a lifelong passion for education, technology, and business and is grateful for the opportunity to combine all three at Hone. Tom earned his Bachelor's in...
2022-11-1537 min
The Stardust CenturyEpisode 5 - Ready to Chill(This podcast has some swearing)Tonight on the Stardust Century we continue the epic adventure of Johnny Star Wars by discovering his latest film 'Johnny Bladerunner.' David show everyone his cool cursed toy and they also solve a time crime. Written, performed and produced by David PaulStaring Ryan SmithCasey FilipsAshleigh McFarlandMusic by Lore BurnsArt by Anne BergmanI would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land.I would also...
2022-11-1450 minThe Capital StackRahul Sidhu of SPIDR Tech on Building a Vertical SaaS Company for Public Safety, Being a First Responder while an Entrepreneur, and Finding Product Market Fit.Today, David is talking to Rahul Sidhu. Rahul Sidhu is the Founder and CEO of SPIDR Tech, the world’s first automated customer service platform for public safety. Versaterm Public Safety acquired SPIDR Tech in 2021. Rahul has served in public safety for 11 years, working as a paramedic, firefighter, crew chief, and police officer. In conjunction with SPIDR Tech, Rahul routinely works on special public safety projects in California as a reserve officer, recently serving as the creator and program manager for one of the country’s earliest semi-autonomous air support units.What You'll Learn:Combination of Tech...
2022-11-0126 minThe Capital StackCaitlyn Wege of Moodoos Investments on Selecting Pre-Seed Companies, Investing from a Family Office, and NeurodiversityToday, David is talking to Caitlin Wege. Caitlin is the Executive Chair at Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited and its sister company, Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals. She serves on the board of Neuralace Medical and Pumpspotting Inc. In addition to her corporate leadership roles, she is a partner at MooDoos Investments. This private family-owned investment fund invests in early-stage companies throughout the US and Canada. MooDoos is industry agnostic and invests in several industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, and education technology.Caitlin is also the President of NuFund Venture Group. NuFund is one of the largest Angel networks in the US...
2022-10-2552 minThe Capital StackHeidi Jannenga of WebPT on Building a $120M ARR Vertical SaaS Company, Expanding TAM, and Scaling CultureToday, David is talking to Heidi Jannenga. Dr. Heidi Jannenga is a physical therapist, co-founder, Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT, a nine-time Inc. 5000 honoree, and the leading software solution for physical, occupational, and speech therapists. As a member of the board and senior management team, Heidi advises on WebPT’s product vision, company culture, branding efforts, and internal operations while advocating for rehab therapists, women leaders, and entrepreneurs on a national and international scale. Since the company launched in 2008, Heidi has guided WebPT through exponential growth. Today, it’s the fastest-growing physical therapy software in the country, employing over 800 peopl...
2022-10-1844 minThe Capital StackElizabeth Brooks of Better Angels Talks About Being on the Founding Team of Napster, Developing Marketing Strategies for Early Stage Companies, and a New Way to Angel Invest.Today, David is talking to Elizabeth Brooks. Elizabeth Brooks has senior-level (CMO, CSO, GM) experience in business strategy, the full cross-platform marketing mix, team leadership, marketing data and analytics, and digital marketing strategy and execution. Creative and a digital native.Unusual skill set derived from management positions in venture-backed startups, established high-tech and eCommerce businesses, sports teams and arenas, and media/content corporations. Consumer-facing entertainment, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, and technology experience. Experienced in visual/IoT experience tech - VR, AR, 3D.Passionately interested in technologies and ideas that change consumer behaviors, positively impact communities and...
2022-10-1144 minThe Capital StackMaan Hamdan of Hexa Global Ventures on Everything HRTechToday, David is talking to Maan.Maan Hamdan is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a wealth of hands-on experience providing focused leadership, building effective management teams, and creating, developing, and exiting profitable companies.As a serial entrepreneur, Maan recently founded TechGenies, software development and professional services provider, and TrenData, a predictive Analytics firm. As an investor, Maan invested in many technology firms, including Insala Inc. and MindTap Marketing. Maan sits on the board of Insala, TrenData, and Impact Workforce Technology, among others.Maan founded HRsmart in 1999, formulating the original vision and strategic...
2022-10-0437 minThe Capital StackBill Dolphin of CueSquared on Payments in Healthcare IT, Interoperability Challenges, Turnarounds, and Sourcing Great TalentToday, David is talking to Bill Dolphin.William is an accomplished senior executive with a history of strategic management of international public and private companies in the Technology, Medical Device, Digital Health, and Fintech sectors. He is an established performer in successfully executing strategic and operational initiatives leading to exceptional organic growth.As an advisor and board member, William brings broad and extensive international leadership and business experience. Coupled with his technology background, he provides a unique set of skills, competencies, perspectives, and experience to assist leadership in developing, implementing, and executing a clear, value-generating...
2022-09-2747 minThe Capital StackJimmy Soni author of The Founders on Writing a Best-Selling Book on the Pioneers of Silicon ValleyToday, David is talking to Jimmy Soni. Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His newest book, The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley, was a national bestseller and received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times, and more. His previous book, A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, won the 2017 Neumann Prize, awarded by the British Society for the History of Mathematics for the best book on the history of mathematics for a general audience, and the 2019 Middleton Prize by the Insti...
2022-09-2045 minThe Stardust CenturyEpisode 3 - The Pocket Song(This podcast has some swearing)Tonight on the show we explore Happy Harold's Labyrinth, we read our cover letter and we visit the happiest place on earth 'Pocket Parade'. Written, performed and produced by David PaulStaring Ryan PurdeyJulian FrancisDavid PetersMusic by Lore BurnsArt by Anne BergmanI would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land.I would also like to pay respect to the Wurundjeri Elders,past and present, and...
2022-09-1559 minThe Capital StackSusan Cordts of Catalytic Health Partners on Tech-Enabled Healthcare Services and Value-Based CareToday, David is talking to Susan Cordts. Susan Cordts is the founder and CEO of Catalytic Health Partners. Catalytic Health Partners is a 100% on-risk provider of population health services in the state of Arizona. Susan started her career as a nurse but quickly evolved her entrepreneurial spirit. She is a three-time founder, exiting Universal Robot Systems and Adaptive Technologies (a predictive modeling company) before founding Catalytic Health Partners.What You'll Learn:MedicareCapitation vs. HMOUnderstanding the Payer Model and Commercial PlansRates Adjustments and Risk Pool RelationshipsValue-Based Care Understanding and DifficultiesBundle PaymentsImportance of DataTransition from a Clinician to...
2022-09-1357 minThe Capital StackVik Thapar of Cypress Growth Capital on Revenue Based Financing as an Alternative to Debt and EquityToday, David is talking to Vik Thaper.Vik has over 20 years of experience spanning venture capital, private equity, and information technology consulting. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s investment process and provides ongoing support to portfolio companies. Before joining the Cypress team in 2012, Vik spent three years with the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a $200 Million state-sponsored venture capital fund. In the first decade of his career, Vik worked in the information technology field as a business consultant to Fortune 500 companies.He serves on the Board of Directors of the U.S. – India Cham...
2022-09-0639 minThe Capital StackMax Farrell of Workhound on Building a Vertical SaaS Company and Landing Your First Five CustomersToday, David is talking to Max Farrell. Max Farrell is in charge of sales, business development, and administrative duties. Max also leads industry engagement by speaking at trucking events and writing for industry publications. He also wrote the blog on immersive customer discovery by riding with “The Turntable Trucker” from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Before WorkHound, he founded an innovation consultancy, Create Reason, and worked in Business Development at Dwolla.What You'll Learn:Vertical ProductsCustomer DiscoveryCompany Building and First 5 CustomersBeta and Product Market-FitValue-Based PricingSoftware Sales CycleFundraising in an Under-Capitalize MarketInvestor QualificationsTransition to New MarketsFa...
2022-08-3042 minThe Capital StackRyan Nagle former SpaceX and now Co-founder of Datum Source on People Picking and Creating High-Performance TeamsToday, David is talking to Ryan Nagle. Ryan Nagle has spent most of his career running the supply chain for SpaceX.SpaceX is the most valuable private company in the US and is known by reputation as one of the most high-pressure work environments in tech.Nagle has been involved in sourcing and procurement of some of the most high-dollar innovations in space travel in the history of the United States. Nagle is known for picking people and building high-performance teams.What You'll Learn:Sourcing and Procurement for Advanced ManufacturingLeadership and Team...
2022-08-2346 minThe Capital StackJim Prendergast of HealthiestYou on Founding an Employer Centric Digital Health Platform and Selling to TeledocToday, David is talking to Jim Prendergast. Jim is the founder of 317 Ventures, a venture firm focused on investing in and developing startups in the health, wellness, and employee benefits space. He previously founded the telehealth platform HealthiestYou which is located in Scottsdale. HealthiestYou was acquired in 2016 by Teladoc for $150M. Jim is also a partner at the Coplex Startup Studio.What You’ll Learn:Digital Health within Employee BenefitsTech Distribution and Software DevelopmentImportance of PartnershipsChannel Sales Engagement and Adoption Acquisition Process Next Steps after AcquisitionVirtual Care Healthcare System and InsuranceFavorite Quote:“Bus...
2022-08-1652 minThe Capital StackAdam Hunke of Banner Health Ventures on Investing in Healthcare Technology and Being a Corporate Venture FirmToday, David is talking to Adam Hunke. Adam Hunke is the Principal of Banner Health’s Venture Group, where he identifies, evaluates, and builds partnerships with external companies to deliver on innovation growth opportunities within the Banner ecosystem. Banner has 6 portfolio companies - software and healthcare series.What You’ll Learn:Deal MechanicsFunding round as a board member Transitioning from traditional startup to health system venture capitalVenture Capital inside a health system Using Clinical Workflows as a Sourcing StrategyUpside Diligence Long-term thinking Thematic investingSelling to HospitalsFavorite Quote:“You have to know your marke...
2022-08-0954 minThe Capital StackAdam Greenbaum of WhiskerCloud on Vertical Specific Value Added ServicesToday, David is talking to Adam Greenbaum. “Life has been a wild ride, but it led me to where I am, and there is no place I'd rather be. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, and made my way to Denver, CO, before putting down roots in Newport Beach, CA. Powered by a "never satisfied" attitude and some powerful perfectionism OCD, I continually work hard to stay at the top of my profession.Leading the ship of WhiskerCloud has been a wild ride. Entirely bootstrapped, I had a dream of modernizing an ent...
2022-08-0247 minThe Capital StackSara Omohundro of Elevate Ventures on Being an Institutional LP and Transitioning into a GPToday, David is talking to Sara Omohundro. Sara is the Director of Venture Syndication, Principal, GO Fund at Elevate Ventures. She is responsible for fund investment and syndication activities. Prior to Elevate, Sara worked at the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), where she allocated capital across private asset classes. She is also the Founder and President of the Women Investors Network (WIN), a local networking group for women in the investment industry. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Butler University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received Highest Honors in Economics and Finance. She also...
2022-07-2653 minThe Capital StackEd Wilson of Impulsum Ventures on Seed Investing, Investing in Networks, and Product IdeationToday, David is talking to Ed Wilson. Ed Wilson is a founder and managing partner at Impulsum Ventures, a seed-stage fund focused on investing in health-tech, fin-tech, and consumer tech. Impulsum’s big value add to their portfolio companies is they also run a development studio that can help fill in the gaps for companies as they go from MVP to their first paying customers. When he is not meeting with founders, you can find him spending time with his amazing wife, prepping for their first baby, or skateboarding with some of the most interesting and eclectic people he ge...
2022-07-1946 minThe Stardust CenturyEpisode 1 - The Stardust Century(This podcast has some swearing)This is the Stardust Century! A podcast a little bit like Twilight Zone if it was unrehearsed, was a podcast and was stupid. Tonight on the Stardust Century we perform the trailer for block buster smash hit 'Johnny Maze Runner.' We have a go at the Woman's weekly music quiz and David tells a joke he has made.Written, performed and produced by David PaulStaring Nick ZamudioEmilie BidaineMatt ShnookalMusic by Lore BurnsArt by Anne BergmanI...
2022-07-1533 minThe Capital StackSean O’Brien of Overline VC on Seed Funding and Portfolio ConstructionToday, David is talking to Sean O’Brien. Sean O'Brien is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Overline, an Atlanta-based seed-stage venture capital fund that he runs with his partner, Michael Cohn. He has had a 30-year career spanning investment banking, hedge fund management, and corporate strategy/M&A roles. O’Brien currently serves as Board Member at Resultid, BreachRx, HopDrive, The Zero Proof, Press Sports, and Makeswift. Previously, he served as President, Strategic Initiatives & Chief Strategy Officer at PGi, a public technology company that was acquired by private equity in 2015 for over $1 billion. At PGi, he oversaw the company's Lega...
2022-07-1254 minThe Capital StackNeal Bloom of Interlock Capital on the Importance of Community and Raising Fund IToday, David is talking to Neal Bloom. Neal Bloom is the CEO of Rising Tide Partners, a communications firm, and the co-founder & Managing Director of Interlock Capital, a venture investment firm. He is Chair Emeritus of Startup San Diego.Neal graduated with an undergraduate engineering degree from UCSD and went to work on NASA's Space Shuttle program, launching astronauts to the Space Station. He has since obtained an M.B.A. with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and marketing.Neal later co-founded Portfolium to help new grads brand themselves with existing classwork as work experience in...
2022-07-0558 minThe Capital StackJacob Findlay of Fullbay on Building And Scaling SaaS for SMB CustomersToday, David is talking to Jacob Findlay. Jacob Findlay is the Co-founder of Fullbay. Five years ago, he made the leap from healthcare to truck repair. He wanted to take the best ideas from the electronic medical records world and apply them to heavy-duty repair. In other words, build a medical record for trucks.At the time, Jacob was in the Director of Finance role for a wildly successful startup company called WebPT. More than 10,000 physical therapy clinics in the United States—one-third of all clinics in the country—now run on WebPT’s software.De...
2022-06-2855 minThe Capital StackJohn Francis of Stout Street Capital on Identifying Great Founders and Pre-Seed/Seed CompaniesToday, David is speaking with John Francis.John Francis brings his experiences as an operator and institutional venture investor. John Francis with Clay Gordon started Stout Street Capital in 2017. As General Partner, he focuses on investment opportunities in the IT software serving sectors such as Construction, Government, Energy, Cleantech, Media, Advertising, HR, Healthcare, and Cloud services. John works actively on several portfolio company boards, including Schola, Fluent Forever, Botco.ai, and Ad Fontes. He previously served on the boards of Popwallet (acquired by Snapchat (Nasdaq: SNAP)) and has made investments in companies such as Left-hand robotics(Acquired...
2022-06-2154 minThe Capital StackCory Berg of Salad n’ Go on Early Stage Product Development and Tech LeadershipToday, David is speaking with Cory Lee Berg. Cory is a technology specialist and coach. He believes software teams with a clear vision and proper leadership can build excellent products while enjoying the journey.Described as a “pragmatic technologist with a rare ability to yield results and make engineers smile,” Cory has devoted his professional life to helping advance a vision where business and software act as true partners in creating exciting, vibrant software and solutions to make the world a better place.Cory is the author of the 5-star review book, Software++: Must...
2022-06-1452 minThe Capital StackJesse Randall of Sweater on Breaking Venture Capitals ExclusivityToday, David is speaking with Jess Randall. Jesse Randall is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sweater Ventures, a VC fund that gives access to venture capital to everyone, regardless of your wealth or accreditation status. Sweater just raised $15M Series Seed earlier this year in order to build the technology to put an investment team in the palm of your hands via a mobile app where you can keep up to date on your portfolio. Sweater aims to give everyone a chance at investing in the next big startup through the fund. In addition to Sweater, Jesse is an...
2022-06-0747 minThe Capital StackJack Freeman of PeakSpan Capital on Thematic Investing within Growth EquityToday, David is speaking with Jack Freeman. Jack has worked with growth-stage technology businesses his whole career and has been a partner to nearly twenty portfolio companies at PeakSpan. He currently leads Payments, Supply Chain, and E-Commerce logistics. Prior to joining PeakSpan, Jack worked for Stackpop, an early-stage startup where he helped build out a SaaS-based cost management platform to help CTOs and IT teams buy and manage their internet infrastructure. After his startup was disrupted by AWS, Jack joined Macquarie Capital where he spent three years executing software M&A and capital markets transactions. Jack holds a B...
2022-05-3149 minThe Capital StackJohn Mizzi of Vero Technologies on Launching a Fintech Lending Business and Underwriting CreditToday, David is speaking with John Mizzi. John is the co-founder and CEO of Vero Technologies. He was previously the COO of Bond.One, a capital markets technology platform, focused on streamlining settlement and reconciliation functions for asset servicers (Corporate Trustees and Administrators) in the debt capital markets. As an entrepreneur-in-residence for Danish software company, cVation, he launched 2 fintech companies, Bond.One and IMTC. IMTC is a portfolio management software solution for investment managers. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the McCarton Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to educate, empower, and provide exceptional treatment for...
2022-05-2445 minThe Capital StackRyan Edwards of Prospeq on Becoming an Emerging Manager and Funding Underrepresented FoundersToday, David is speaking with Ryan Edwards. Ryan Edwards has 20 years of financial experience across large and small banking institutions. He has a 14-year history of lending to emerging technology companies through his time at both Silicon Valley Bank and Comerica. He has worked with hundreds of borrowers over the years and has extensive experience in venture debt, working capital finance, specialty lending, and portfolio management. The scale of companies that Ryan has worked with over the years has ranged from pre-revenue startups to public companies. His debt fund, Prospeq, works with underserved companies across the US. W...
2022-05-1755 minThe Capital StackGabe Cooper of Virtuous on Finding Product Market Fit and Scaling a Vertical SaaS CompanyToday, David is speaking with Gabe Cooper. Gabe Cooper is the Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a Responsive Fundraising Platform helping charities increase generosity and do more good. Gabe has a passion for creating market-defining software and helping nonprofits reimagine generosity.Gabe frequently writes and speaks about empowering nonprofits to grow generosity using technology. In 2020, he wrote and published the book Responsive Fundraising as a way to help nonprofits connect more personally with donors at a scale.What You’ll Learn:Selling to Non-Business Minded PeopleManaging Remote TeamsSegmenting Vertical SaaS MarketFinding Product-Market FitDeveloping Go To...
2022-05-1059 minThe Capital StackBrian Parks of Bigfoot Capital on Early Stage DebtToday, David is speaking with Brian Parks. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Bigfoot Capital. Prior to starting Bigfoot, Brian was on the executive team at P2Binvestor, a working capital-focused marketplace lender. Brian was the Founder and CEO of Brandfolder, an enterprise SaaS digital asset management company (acquired), General Manager at Galvanize, one of the first co-working and coding Bootcamp companies (acquired), and employee #1 at Next Great Place, an online travel distribution company (shut down). Brian began his career in commercial lending at First Tennessee Bank (2 years) and moved into lower-middle market M&A advisory investment banking...
2022-05-0355 minThe Capital StackBill Binch of Battery Ventures on Product Led Growth and Hiring Your First VP of SalesToday, David is speaking with Bill Binch. Bill, a veteran technology leader with nearly three decades of global sales and go-to-market experience, is an operating partner based in Battery’s San Francisco office. He serves as a coach and mentor for sales executives and CEOs in Battery’s portfolio, helping software companies scale through various stages of growth, effectively expand overseas and create multi-product sales platforms.Bill’s operating experience spans key roles at fast-growing private software companies, such as Marketo and Pendo, as well as billion-dollar public enterprises such as Oracle and PeopleSoft. Before joining...
2022-04-2658 minThe Capital StackTaylor Cavanah of PetDesk on the Challenger Sale and Defining Product-Market Fit.Today, David is speaking with Taylor Cavanah. Taylor Cavanah founder and CEO of PetDesk. PetDesk is engaging pet parents in their pet’s health by building deeper relationships with their pet care providers. The company is the leading provider of client communication and is currently being used within 3,500 vet clinics and has over 3M app users. Taylor began his technical career at Zyvex Corporation where he helped grow, spin off, and later sell the company. Between undergrad and grad school he worked for Sony America in a think tank tasked with forecasting products 10 years down the r...
2022-04-1957 minThe Capital StackJustin Gray of Shift Paradigm on the Problems with MarTechToday, David is speaking with Justin Gray. Justin Gray is a serial entrepreneur who has made a career of launching successful companies and scaling them, with successful exits of over 250MM. After joining the Shift Paradigm family as a result of the LeadMD acquisition in early 2021, Justin slotted into a role near and dear to his heart, helming the go-to-market team where he manages Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. Justin is also a strong voice for pragmatic entrepreneurship, modern marketing, and building intentional organizational culture. As a recognized speaker, Justin has been published over 500 times in industry publications and...
2022-04-1257 minThe Capital StackRei Carvalho of Wealth on Finding the Right Investors and Transitioning from Founder to InvestorToday, David is speaking with Rei Carvalho. Rei Carvalho is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Wealth. Wealth is the first comprehensive estate planning platform that provides a holistic view of all your assets, visualized and securely stored in one place. With robust asset aggregation technology, sophisticated APIs, and bank-level encryption, our platform makes estate planning easy and accessible. Prior to wealth, Rei was the founder and CEO of Emailage, a global online fraud prevention company acquired by LexusNexus in March 2020. A serial entrepreneur, he is now focused as an Investor providing insightful help as well as resources to V...
2022-04-0548 minThe Capital StackRob Pakalski of Datum Source on Space Tech and Raising a $4.6M Seed RoundToday, David is speaking with Rob Pakalski. Rob is co-founder and CEO of Datum – a venture-backed early-stage startup aiming to be the nucleus of the world’s supply chain. Rob spent the first ~4 years of his career at SpaceX, leading supply chain efforts for various products, including the spacesuit, Falcon Heavy thrust structure, and Dragon Spacecraft structural components. After SpaceX, Rob led the supply chain department at Virgin Hyperloop for 2.5 years before co-founding Datum. Rob is passionate about helping both buyers and suppliers work together to bring hardware to market more efficiently.What You’ll Learn:All th...
2022-03-2954 minThe Capital StackZach Ferres of Coplex on Startup Studios and Corporate Venture CapitalToday, David is speaking with Zach Ferres. Zach is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with a passion for building startups and the entrepreneurial communities around them. Zach built and sold his first technology company at the age of 24 and was recognized as one of the Top 33 Student Entrepreneurs in the World by the Kauffman Foundation and Entrepreneurs Organization at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. From 2012 to 2020, Zach served as the CEO of Coplex. During this time, Coplex helped start over 200 startups, built a diversified equity portfolio of over 50 companies, and became one of the largest Startup Studios in...
2022-03-2255 minThe Capital StackDanny Loschiavo of Bold Leads on Bootstrapping a $30M SaaS Company While Combating Customer ChurnToday, David is speaking with Danny Loschavio. Danny is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about marketing. His latest exit was a real estate SaaS company he bootstrapped to $30M ARR. He’s managed over $100M in ad spend and over 200M people in the US have clicked at least one of his ads. His latest venture, Klay Brands, takes a startup studio approach to eCommerce.What You’ll Learn:Importance of having empathy to grow a start-upUnderstanding of product-market fit and how Bold Leads had a product-market fit from day 1 due to tons of customer disc...
2022-03-1557 minThe Capital StackBogdan of Voxie on using Natural Language Understanding (AI) as the Future of the Customer ExperienceToday, David is speaking with Bogdan Constantin, founder and CEO of Voxie, the leading conversational text marketing and automation platform for innovative retail brands. Voxie is deployed across thousands of locations nationwide to help automate everything from driving repeat purchases from dormant customers to qualifying candidates who applied online within seconds. Voxie averaged a 15x monthly return on investment for its customers in 2021 - culminating in the business growing over 400% and a recent $25M Series A investment.What You’ll Learn:Importance of learning from othersScaling your businessVoxie means “to grow” in Norwegian and SwedishIn the future...
2022-03-081h 01The Capital StackTim Hargis of Tuft & Needle on Bootstrapping a DTC E-Commerce Brand from $9-$200M in 3-Years and the Importance of Domain Names.Tim Hargis is a serial entrepreneur and lover of all things startup. He was featured among the top 35 Entrepreneurs under 35 by Arizona Republic. He has actively served as a mentor and advisor for many startup companies while supporting young innovators and entrepreneurs through SkySong, ASU’s Scottsdale Innovation Center. After the sale of his precious metals franchise company, Tim joined Tuft & Needle (mattresses online) in their early stages and played an integral role helping the company grow from $9m to $200m (while remaining profitable and bootstrapped) by leveraging his expertise and network in the digital marketing arena. In...
2022-03-011h 03The Capital StackRyan Collins of Noro Mosley Partners on Healthcare IT Investing and Defining PlatformsRyan Collins joined Noro Mosley Partners (NMP) as a Vice President in August 2018. He supports the firm’s investments in healthcare companies. Ryan currently serves on the board of Medix infusion, and serves as a board observer for Cariloop, findhelp and Upward Health. Prior to joining NMP, Ryan served as a Private Equity Associate at the Riverside Company, a global private equity firm with $7 billion of capital under management. Ryan also previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at VRA Partners, an Atlanta-based investment bank providing M&A services to leading middle-market companies. Ryan received a BS in Commerce fr...
2022-02-2252 minThe Capital StackJohn Waupsh of Nerve on Launching a NeoBank and Finding Product-Market FitJohn Waupsh is co-founder and CEO of Nerve. Nerve is the creator’s banking app with FDIC-insured business debt, savings, and other money-management tools designed for their business challenges. Nerve also offers public APIs, that, among other benefits, enable low-cost and instant payments for companies serving the creator economy. Prior to founding Nerve, John spent 15 years leading product management, R&D and user experience at Kasasa, a fintech company serving more than 800 banks and credit unions and millions of consumers nationwide. John is a keynote speaker, a board member of IFSG (https://IFSG.io), founder of two rec...
2022-02-1655 minThe Capital StackJerry Pence of Balanced Capital Partners on PE Is Bull$hit, Recovering From the First Deal Going Flat, and Humility in InvestingWith over 25 years of experience in private equity, operations, management consulting, and investment banking, Jerry Pence of Balanced Capital Partners, has vast experience and a proven track-record for delivering returns to shareholders. He has acquired 12 companies with revenues totaling $1.6 billion, $137 million of deployed equity, resulting in over $1.1 billion in equity returned or an 8.4x cash-on-cash to investors. Jerry Pence transitioned from private equity investing in family offices into Balanced Capital Partners. In the private equity investing, it was distressed buying by the pound. I just realized I wasn’t a value guy. I came to believe that val...
2022-02-0956 minThe Capital StackSammy Abdullah of Blossom Street Ventures on being the “Anti-VC” and real talk on valuations in later funding rounds.David Paul, founder of DWP Capital, is speaking with Sammy Abudullah, managing partner of Blossom Street Ventures. Sammy refers to his company as an anti-VC (venture capitalist). He has employed $39 million in venture capital in over 25 companies within 8 funds. Sammy Abudullah explains he does not operate like a traditional VC. He gets to a “no” within a phone call instead of taking weeks and months like traditional VC’s. He does not unicorn hunt. “The goal is not to go big or go broke.” He asks for 3x returns rather than 10x returns like traditional VC’s. Sammy refers to...
2022-02-0353 minThe Capital StackDaniel Graff-Radford of Allbound on being a non-founder CEO, getting gross margin right, and when to start channel sales as a startup.Today, David is speaking with Daniel Graff-Radford, the CEO of Allbound. He’s sharing how he transitioned from a software executive to a non-founder CEO and fast tracked the company’s success. Allbound is now one of the fastest growing companies in market technology and leads in the channel technology market.Daniel says the first thing he started with was product. He says you have to look at where you have good market fit, where you have happy customers, and where you have unhappy customers. If customers are unhappy, it’s usually because it was sold to the wrong...
2022-02-0353 minThe Capital StackAashay Sanghvi of Haystack VC on breaking into venture capital, attractive founder heuristics, and 2022 M&A frenzy.Aashay Sanghvi is a Principal at Haystack, an early stage venture capital firm. Haystack is an early investor in companies like Instacart, DoorDash, Figma, Carta, and many more. Aashay joined Haystack out of undergrad at Harvard and has helped spearhead the fund’s investments in companies like Vectorized, Buf, and Higo. Aashay is currently based in New York City. Aashay first got interested in tech right before college after reading “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel in 2015. While at Harvard, he emailed Venture Capital firms with his harvard.edu email address and met several people for coffee. In fall 20...
2022-02-0358 minThe Capital StackTodd Davis of LifeLock on mastering insecurity, building a best in class brand, and managing your investors.LifeLock is one of the most well known identity theft monitoring companies out there. Its founder and executive chairman, Todd Davis, is here to tell us about the company’s beginnings, it’s growth, and it’s sale in 2017. It all started while attending the University of Texas when Todd found out about the entrepreneur program at Baylor. He knew he had to go, and that’s where he caught the entrepreneurial bug. He went on to start multiple companies in many industries, including wastewater treatment, computer sales, sports marketing, and CBD.In order to become the most truste...
2022-02-031h 03The Capital StackWelcome to the PodcastThe Capital StackAll Things Tech Investing and Value CreationEarly growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learn how to start and scale your own business, and find an edge in today's capital markets. To connect with David visit: Twitter - CLICK HERESubstack - CLICK HERELinkedIn - CLICK HEREIG - CLICK HERE
2022-01-2600 minThe Capital StackComing SoonThe Capital StackAll Things Tech Investing and Value CreationEarly growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learn how to start and scale your own business, and find an edge in today's capital markets. To connect with David, visit: Twitter - CLICK HERESubstack - CLICK HERELinkedIn - CLICK HEREIG - CLICK HERE
2022-01-2600 min
Wisdom on TrialA Conversation with King
In tribute to the late David King - an amazing Florida lawyer and good friend of our host - we at wisdom on Trial revisit the full, unedited interview of our very first show. In it, our host David Paul had the privilege of plumbing the depths of a champions knowledge on topics of law and life. Now, we wish to share that with you.
2021-02-0100 minWisdom on TrialFrom Montezuma to Atlanta - Interviewing Rick DeaneIn this interview, host David Paul speaks with US District Attorney, Rick Deane. Together, they explore history as Rick experienced it - from his time as a young University student, through and beyond his time as a US District attorney - and reflect on its relevance in the legal and social climate of today.
2020-06-2900 minWisdom on TrialIt's Your Moral Obligation to say no - Interviewing Mayanne DownsIn this episode, David Paul pulls on a number of threads opened early on in the first part of his interview with Mayanne Downs. Together, they discuss the personal challenges lawyers experience both in and out of the courtroom, and explore the human side of the law.
2020-06-0800 minWisdom on TrialThe Roots - Interviewing Mayanne DownsIn this episode, host David Paul is joined by Lawyer and former president of the Florida bar Mayanne Downs. Together, they tackle both the internal and external struggles many lawyers face, and attempt to address some of the deeper, root issues at play in the florida legal community.
2020-05-0400 minWisdom on TrialInterviewing Michael TraynorIn this episode our host David Paul speaks with Michael Traynor — lawyer and psychodramatist — on topics ranging from connecting with clients to managing stress. There is a lot to unpack in this episode. So sit back and enjoy!
2020-03-1600 minWisdom on TrialInterviewing Florida Chief Justice Barbara ParienteWhat experiences forge a Chief Justice? Are they born or are they made? In the second episode of season 2 of Wisdom On Trial, host David Paul sits down with Florida Chief Justice Barbara Pariente to find out. So sit back and enjoy!
2020-02-0300 minWisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest Sammy CacciatoreIn this episode of Wisdom On Trial our host David Paul dives deep with veteran lawyer Sammy Cacciatore. They discuss Sammy's role in the Hoffman v. Jones case, his experience as part of the Tobacco dream team, and his life as an integral part of the Florida law scene. This one is packed with information, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
2019-12-0200 min
Wisdom on TrialWisdom On Trial - Guest Luis CalderonIn this episode of Wisdom On Trial, our host David Paul has a conversation with Judge Luis F. Calderon. They explore Judge Calderon's background, discuss the importance of public defenders and the state attorney's office. Perhapse most importantly, they spend a large part of the episode digging into the perspective of the jury.
2019-10-2300 min
Upholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 65Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 65. David Paul talks about retiring, chivalry, Trump, Muller, NAACP, Sleeping Beauty, and the paper lady.
2019-10-0617 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 64Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 64. David Paul talks about PTSD, homeless coordinated entry system, Trump, and the 50 year anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-10-0618 minWisdom on TrialWisdom On Trial - Guest Paul ByronIn the 8th episode of Wisdom On Trial, our host David Paul speaks with Judge Paul Byron. In this long form interview, the two explore Judge Byrons legal career, trade tips on the practicalities side of the law, and speak to the choice to be a judge. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
2019-09-1100 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 63Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 63. David Paul talks about his foot injury, homelessness, Acosta, Epstein, Trump, Pence, and State of the City.
2019-07-1821 minWisdom on TrialWisdom On Trial - Guest Mel MartinezIn the seventh episode of Wisdom On Trial, our host David Paul speaks with lawyer and former presidential cabinet member Mel Martinez about law and life
2019-07-1700 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 62Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 62. David Paul talks about the 4th of July, fireworks, earthquakes, and Trump.
2019-07-1223 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 61Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 60. David Paul talks about the debate, Trump, NAACP meeting, and civic religion.
2019-07-0521 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 60Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 60. David Paul talks about Iran, Trump, Vietnam, and our local and county homeless meetings.
2019-06-2524 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 59Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 59. David Paul talks about America, movies, Trump, homelessness, Bernie, Rule of Law, and a love moment.
2019-06-2029 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 58Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 58. David Paul talks about D-Day, Russia, Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Celebrate America with Thunder.
2019-06-1127 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 57Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 57. David Paul talks about a fighter pilot’s TED talk, Memorial Day, Muller, Barr, Trump, and Katie Hill.
2019-06-0526 minWisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest Kevin WeissIn the sixth episode of Wisdom on Trial, our host David Paul sits down in an interview Judge Kevin Weiss to get see the courtroom from a true judge's perspective.
2019-05-2900 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 56Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 56. David Paul talks about Chuck, Nancy, and Trump, an estate sale, Jefferson Education, and civic religion.
2019-05-2628 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 55Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 55. David Paul talks about homelessness, trouble in the world, pseudoreasoning, Cohen, Barr, and Iran.
2019-05-2026 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 54Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 54. David Paul talks about local meetings, political upheaval, Trump, Barr, Pompeo, Russia, England, France, and Iran.
2019-05-1428 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 53Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 53. David Paul talks about the words appreciate and miracle, Tony Robbins, Muller, Trump, Russia, Law Day and a friend’s birthday.
2019-05-0625 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 52Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 52. David Paul talks about Notre Dame, homelessness, The Muller Report, Trump, Russia, Joe Biden, On The Basis of Sex, City Council, and Leroy Baca.
2019-04-2929 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 51Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 51. David Paul talks about 4-20, the second season, The Muller Report, Trump, John Adams, Deep Space Robot Competition, and a couple of weeks of public meetings.
2019-04-2127 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 50Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 50. David Paul talks about The Muller Report, William Barr, Trump, Russia, Bernie, Elizabeth Warren, NAACP, homelessness, National Vietnam War Veterans Day Dinner, and Commissioner at Large.
2019-04-0129 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 49Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 49. David Paul talks about The Muller Report, Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Joe Biden and Stacy Abrams, and our local planning commission and homeless meetings.
2019-03-2524 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 48Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 48. David Paul talks about the Ides of March, economic, climate, and political change, League of Women Voters meeting, Criminal Justice meeting, New Zealand, ex-priest, Examining Problems, and Upholding U.S.
2019-03-2028 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 47Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 47. David Paul talks about a good day and our dog, the local Women’s Conference, City Healthy Community Commission, Manafort, Venezuela, Brexit, North Korean, and Newport Beach Nazis in high school.
2019-03-1127 min
Wisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest Skip Dalton
In the fourth episode of Wisdom On Trial podcast, our host David Paul discusses law practice with guest Skip Dalton.
2019-02-2500 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 43Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 43. David Paul talks about Katie Hill, the State of the Union, Trump, David Pecker, Jeff Bezos, Whitaker, Virginia’s government, and Meghan McCain.
2019-02-1024 min
Wisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest Ashby Pate
In the third episode of Wisdom on Trial, our host David Paul speaks with Guest Ashby Pate
2019-01-2800 min
Wisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest Keith Mitnik
In the second episode of Wisdom On Trial podcast, our host David Paul discusses the practice with guest Keith Mitnik.
2019-01-0200 min
Wisdom on TrialWisdom on Trial - Guest David King
In the first episode of Wisdom On Trial podcast, our host David Paul discusses law practice with guest David King. David King has been a lawyer for over 50 years, served in the Marine Corps and has had a wide ranging practice.
2018-12-0400 minUpholding MattersUpholding Matters Episode 25Upholding Matters Podcast Episode 25. David Paul talks about Brett Kavanaugh, John Paul Stevens, FBI, Apprentice book, Russia, SNL, and Lady Gaga.
2018-10-0628 min
Starkville's House of El | Krypton on SyFyKrypton | Exclusive Interview with David Paul Francis (Part II)"Krypton" writer and producer David Paul Francis returns to the House of El to discuss more about "Transformation" after its airing on Wednesday and look ahead at the final three episodes of the season.Special Guest: David Paul Francis.
2018-05-0325 minStarkville's House of El | Krypton on SyFyKrypton | Exclusive Interview with David Paul Francis (Part I)"Krypton" writer and producer David Paul Francis stops by SHoE to discuss his episode, "Transformation," that airs Wednesday on Syfy.Special Guest: David Paul Francis.
2018-05-0225 min