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Overheard: Where Venture Meets Culture26. "How do we take the device out of divisiveness?"Phones... They’re with us through the best of times and the worst. Although times may have been simpler 20 years ago, our devices have certainly helped us simplify our busy lives. From walking your dog to paying your bills to ordering food, one or two clicks gets you pretty far on a phone or computer. And with that, we’ve also seen how one or two clicks can cause some damage. Listen in as JoJo, Rick, and Ryan dig into the ways our devices have helped us come together and divided us, some of our own tech hygiene, and our...2022-03-3137 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture25. "Consumption is changing"Whether we’re scrolling on social media or shopping or eating or reading the news, we are constantly consuming. It makes up who we are and it’s changing — from digital content to physical items, there has never been more to consume. Listen in as the team dives into conscious consumption, the nine lives of our items, the ongoing rent vs. buy debate, and more. A word from our portfolio: Public Goods is your one-stop shop for organic and fair trade groceries, safe and sustainable personal care, and plant powered household cleaners. Visit publicgoods.com to check out our...2022-02-2435 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture22. "I'll meet you in the metaverse"Meta this, meta that. Is it just us, or has it been hard to avoid the term metaverse over the last few months? And although this isn’t a new idea, it’s happening and the screen-based internet as we know it is changing. Strap on your Oculus and listen in as JoJo, Rick, and Brentos talk about the future of how we’ll go to concerts, hang out with friends, spend QT with family, and experience our favorite brands. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on October 13, 2021. Pre-Facebook Inc. becoming Meta Platforms Inc.A word from ou...2021-11-0534 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture20. “A f*^%ing Slack channel"ICYMI… An online sneaker community, raised a $12.5M Series A to give fans a curated place to navigate the world of shoes. As sneakerheads and community nerds, this opened up the conversation of what it means for a brand to have a community and what it doesn’t. JoJo, Brentos, and Rick unpack the difference in showing up versus showing off and how brands build and sustain community. Bonus points if you’re able to guess how many times we say the word “community”. A word from our portfolio: Interior Define provides state-of-the-art customization tools, free design guidance an...2021-07-2641 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture18. “If you’re a pandemic baby and you’ve been in quarantine your whole life... clap your hands” with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard of SlumberkinsPandemics and quarantine and kiddos, oh my! As the US passes the one-year mark since the COVID-19 quarantine began, we’re diving into the way this past year has impacted Generation C and their parents — the relationship with each other, new routines, emotional wellbeing, e-learning, and so much more. JoJo, Ryan, and Rick are joined by special guests, Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard, co-founders and co-CEOs of Slumberkins to dish on the boogers and beauty of quarantine. A word from our portfolio: Slumberkins is a leading children’s brand promoting early emotional learning. Each of their c...2021-04-2649 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture16. "Isn’t Clubhouse just live podcasting?"Audio has been around for a while, but say hello to the new wave. The world is just scratching the surface for new ways to listen to, engage with, and experience audio, and we’re here for it. JoJo, Brentos, and Rick sit down to talk about the audio stack, how audio can build your brand, and the new platforms to plug into. A word from our portfolio: Interior Define makes the furniture customizing and shopping experience enjoyable. Get the piece of your dreams on your own terms at interiordefine.com. Host: Joelle CosmasGues...2021-02-2548 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture13. "Don't make me laugh or I'll pee"All jokes aside (well, maybe not all jokes), it was about time to talk about the fourth trimester. Even though it’s become more talked about over the last year, it’s still an under-discussed and under-planned part of the prenatal and postnatal journey. On this real and hilarious episode, we brought in two special guests: Rick and Ryan’s better halves — Nilam and Steph — to chat with Jo about all of their different postpartum experiences. Grab a seat (and maybe a diaper) as we talk about things people don’t tell you about the fourth trimester and the white spaces...2020-10-2746 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture12. "Finding out your recycling is mixed with trash is like finding out Santa isn’t real" with Jenna Walker of Artifact Uprising and Material ChangeReduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink. Four words that bring back memories of first learning about recycling. We sat down with Jenna Walker, former co-founder of Artifact Uprising and currently Material Change, to dig into environmental sustainability. Listen in as the team talks about the highs and lows of our own sustainability journeys and how brands are making changes for the better. Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Jenna Walker, Brentos Fernandez & Rick Desai \\ Ad \\Public Goods is committed to making healthier, more informed choices easy and accessible to all. It’s a one-stop shop for...2020-09-1451 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture11. “The true sign of adulthood is having a separate face towel”What’s harder to resist? Touching a pimple or picking up your phone when it buzzes. The conversation around acne is moving away from hiding and moving toward highlighting. So, there are a lot of opportunities for brands, and consumers, to own it. Listen in as Jo sits down with Ryan and Rick to share their hate-hate relationship with acne and our thoughts on the changing world of skincare.Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Ryan Sievert & Rick Desai \\ Ad \\Want to hear about the warmest outerwear in the universe? Let me tell you ab...2020-07-2942 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture9. "I just followed my vibrator on Instagram" with Alexandra Fine of DameDo you feel it? It’s a new wave of self-love. As the discussion and acceptance around sexual wellness evolves, we take on the taboo with special guest, Alexandra Fine, sexologist and CEO of Dame Products. Listen in as Al, Jo, Ryan, and Rick dive into the sexual wellness industry and talk pros, cons, and everything in-between. Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Alexandra Fine, Ryan Sievert, and Rick Desai \\ Ad \\We all know a night out with friends after the exciting job promotion, marriage proposal, or first apartment is just what the doctor ordered. The...2020-05-1454 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture6. "I'm less curious when I'm sober"Dry January or Dry 2020? With the Non-Alcoholic trend sweeping through, there are more and more people opting for an alternative to the social pastime. But what does "being sober" even mean? Listen in as the squad talks about companies that are showing up in the space and what they will need to do to win as a brand, the pressures that come with claiming to be sober and the new generation of non-drinkers. Just in time to wrap up your month of resolutions.Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Rick Desai and Ryan Sievert\\ Ad \\...2020-01-2148 min