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Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds owner's son Phil Castellini spews nonsense againThe Cincinnati Reds owner's son, Phil Castellini, contrived an embarrassing display of ignorance in front of a key supporter group. What he said that was so wrong (pretty much everything) and why Phil's antics will not deter some Reds fans...as much as Castellini may try. The Reds also avoided arbitration with every player eligible. The Reds also signed Luke Weaver to be the veteran presence in the clubhouse competing for a rotation spot, but that seems unlikely to actually happen. Also, the Reds announced Matt McLain, Christian Incarnation-Strand, Andrew Abbott, Connor Phillips, and Alex McGarry will all be...2023-01-1833 min
Chicago CapitalMadelyn Rutter @ TechNexusMadelyn Rutter is the Director of Collaboration at TechNexus.She supports the Venture Collaborative with everything founder and partner success. That means growth, incubation, marketing, branding, and community, and helping corporate innovators achieve their goals by inspiring them to connect with the right entrepreneurs at the right time.2022-10-2533 minChicago CapitalS5E2: Rich Lee @ New Era ADRRich is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Era ADR, a VC-backed technology company saving precious time and money for individuals and businesses, bringing long-desired yet never-before-seen certainty and predictability to the legal dispute process, up to 90% reductions in time and cost, and revolutionizing how disputes are resolved in the U.S.Previously, he served on executive teams of two VC-backed technology companies that he helped build and scale through rapid growth and one acquisition so far. Before that, he led market development in Asian markets for two companies. 2022-10-1435 minChicago CapitalSeason 5, Episode 1: Anuraag Tripathi @ ManifestManifest enables seamless 401(k) transfers - maximizing retirement outcomes by reducing rollover administrative hurdles. Their team is building the infrastructure to digitize retirement transfers. 2022-10-0525 minChicago CapitalS4E19: Tommy Flaim @ Fox & RobinFox & Robin is an activewear brand that creates top quality products for all levels of activity, whether you're doing high intensity training or, well...not. As a Benefit Corporation, they are committed to conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner.2022-08-1226 minChicago CapitalS4E18: Ira Weiss @ Hyde Park Venture Partners on the Current Market DownturnIra Weiss is the General Partner at Hyde Park Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups. Ira is also a Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship and Accounting at The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.In this episode, we discussed the current market downturn and it's impact on early-stage investing. 2022-07-0736 minChicago CapitalS4E17: Jessica Schultz @ AmplifyAmplify offers end-to-end strategy, solution design and tactical execution of your optimal revenue solution.Strategy: Refining your Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy based on your industry, customer profile, value prop and competitive positionPlatform: Combining best in class processes, tools, and analytics to achieve and measure resultsTalent & Enablement: Designing the optimal talent and enablement strategy for scalable growthChannels: Implementing a targeted channel partner strategy to expand your pipeline2022-06-1533 minChicago CapitalS4E16: Raj Datta @ oak9oak9.io is the security leader for all things cloud native. Their platform finds, analyzes and automatically remediates cloud infrastructure security and compliance issues in real-time, continuously learning and monitoring infrastructure as code (IaC) as changes occur - the only cloud native security solution supporting devsecops throughout the entire development cycle. oak9 bridges the gap between dev and security, ensuring dev workloads and architecture are secure by design, while giving security teams complete visibility into the changes dev teams are making day over day, sprint over sprint.oak9 has raised capital from some of the...2022-06-0129 minChicago CapitalS4E15: Connor Ryan @ Bridge InvestmentsWith a background rooted in private equity and venture capital, Connor takes a data-driven approach to investing, but also enjoys observing cultural shifts in consumer behavior and applying those learnings to new investment themes. Connor works closely with management teams to gain insights and improve performance and enjoys the challenge of understanding complex businesses. Connor is a University of Notre Dame graduate and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.Bridge is a Chicago-based early stage venture fund with a split focus on SaaS and Consumer Brands across a diverse set of end markets. Select...2022-05-1342 minChicago CapitalS4E14: Tessa Flippin @ Capitalize VCTessa Flippin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Capitalize VC, a pre-seed and seed stage VC fund purpose-built to reduce the racial wealth gap by investing in early-stage Black and Latinx founders, while simultaneously creating access for diverse LPs. Tessa began her career in venture capital as a venture investor at TechNexus, a Chicago-based fund, where she invested in enterprise SaaS technologies at the seed stage. She went on to join Genius Guild Greenhouse Fund as a Venture Capitalist in Residence, investing in Black founders in fintech, health tech and connectivity.Prior to venture c...2022-04-2945 min
The 3AM ConeyReds ruined by Cocky Fruit Distributors: A Cincinnati CalamityMax McDulin and Lukas Moore dissect the Castellini family and their failures in the stewardship of the Reds. Plus Bengals draft preview!2022-04-1949 minChicago CapitalS4E13: Daniel Estrada @ 86 Repairs86 Repairs is the repair and maintenance management platform built for the restaurant industry. Our tech-enabled solution includes on-demand repair management and preventative maintenance. With 86 Repairs, restaurants have access to data-driven insights and 24/7 support to control their facilities, reduce their R&M costs, and spend less of their team's time on equipment repairs.2022-04-1024 minChicago CapitalS4E12: Jordan Gal @ RallyJordan is the CEO and Founder of Rally, a headless checkout for modern brands. The company offers ecommerce merchants a better converting, more profitable, one-click checkout.Rally is on a mission to bring power back to merchants and app developers by equipping them with a headless and fully optimized one-click checkout solution. Rally is central to the modern headless ecommerce ecosystem bridging front- and back-end platforms, and plays a critical role in creating a seamless checkout experience for customers. Rally’s team of industry leaders pioneered the post-purchase offer technology for DTC brands, driving over $200m in po...2022-03-2931 minChicago CapitalS4E11: Tom Zhang @ ZenblenTom Zhang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zenblen. Zenblen is developing a tech-enabled smoothie bar that blends healthy, nutritionist-curated smoothies right in front of the consumer. They partner with high-frequented locations, such as gyms and office buildings, in our mission to make healthy-eating more convenient in everyone's daily routines2022-03-1224 minThe 3AM ConeyMatt and Lukas - Bengals Offseason, Angry at CastelliniMatt Roden and Lukas Moore break down the whirlwind 2021 season and move forward. Plus! The Reds disappoint....2022-03-0844 minChicago CapitalS4E10: A Year in ReviewDeclan Zidar and I sit down to discuss the past, present, and future of Chicago Capital. Tune in for a deep-dive on:Our professional backgroundsStarting a PodcastThe catalyst for Chicago CapitalViews on Chicago Startup EcosystemTips for breaking into VC (Pre-MBA and Post-MBA)General early-career adviceBooks and Resources we loveSpecial thanks, again, to Kevin Daly for all of this work on the show. Also thank you to everyone who has tuned in and agreed to hop on the show. Cannot wait for what's next.Take it easy.2022-03-0453 minChicago CapitalS4E9: Thru Shivakumar @ cohesionThru Shivakumar is the CEO & Co-Founder of cohesion, a smart building SaaS platform at the intersection of green, healthy, and operationally efficient buildings for CRE.With its building experience app, cohesion provides a secure, converged IoT-enabled software solution that unites core building workflows, optimizes portfolio management, and generates actionable insights to increase profitability and create better tenant experiences.The company combines a wide range of capabilities necessary to support the Intelligent Building Platform that include the Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Mobile technologies and Machine Learning. Its solution offers a...2022-02-2626 minChicago CapitalS4E8: Jithendra Palasagaram @ Part AnalyticsJithendra Palasagaram is the CEO and Founder of Part Analytics, a Venture-backed startup focused on transforming direct material procurement by digitizing manual processes and harmonizing data from multiple disparate sources. Its AI-powered supply management solution with a modern and intuitive UI enables smarter data-driven decision making to optimize cost and uncover hidden supply risk.2022-02-1823 minChicago CapitalS4E7: Shawn Ellis @ Distributed Ventures on Transitioning to VC From Consulting and Banking, Operating vs. Investing, & The Strategy Behind Distributed VCDistributed Ventures invests in companies that are transforming the future of risk across Insurtech, Fintech and Healthtech & Benefits. Their mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary entrepreneurs. They target companies seeking Seed to Series B investments that can benefit from NFP and other LP's distribution, human capital, and unique assets to accelerate their growth. Distributed Ventures has offices in both Chicago and New York.We Discussed:Transitioning from Consulting and Investment Banking to Venture CapitalStartup Experience vs. Investing Distributed Ventures and their Insurtech, Fintech, and Health Tech focus2022-02-0237 minChicago CapitalS4E6: Sonny Tai @ ActuateActuate's AI software turned existing security cameras that can automatically identify threats and occupant behavior patterns to support security and facilities management teams. Our core capabilities include: gun detection, intruder detection, crowd / loitering detection, social distancing detection, and mask detection.Backed by Tribeca Venture Partners, Scribble Ventures, Bling Capital, Upside Partnership, Tensility Venture Partners, and the University of Chicago.2022-01-2836 minChicago CapitalS4E5: Janice Tam Co-Founder & CEO @ TrueToFormTrueToForm is a body scanning and data management platform that helps businesses create and sell clothing that fits.Their mobile application generates highly accurate avatars for apparel design and fitting. They use proprietary algorithms and computer vision to capture body shape and size in 3D, along with full body measurement extraction. Anywhere, any time. They help businesses get access to the body data they need to improve fit, expand reach, and reduce waste across the product creation lifecycle. 2022-01-1424 minChicago CapitalS4E4: Teresa Wang @ Heyday FitnessHeyday is the first interactive strength home gym for the 60+ to train for real life. Strength is the most important workout for better aging. Heyday is revolutionizing aging experience by making strength training safe, effective and fun. With low impact workouts, workout parties, encouraging trainers and personal resistance guidance, Heyday redefines strength training to be more inclusive and social, without compromising intensity.The company is founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco.2022-01-0722 minChicago CapitalS4E3: Lisa Bubes @ GarmentierGarmentier is the first retail technology platform to transform the 1:1 shopping experience into scalable selling technology. They are an enterprise software company with marketplace capabilities, giving superpowers to stylists, salespeople and retailers alike. Garmentier enables a new level of personalization and humanization in omni-channel customer experiences. They remove growth roadblocks, open exciting new sales channels, and help our customers grow their businesses by delivering an unparalleled shopping experience: all in 1 simplified platform.They're fundraising - and hiring! Contact them: info@garmentier.co2021-12-1538 minChicago CapitalS4E2: Jason Starr @ CompanyFirst on DTC Investing, State of Consumer, & Consumer Brands in ChicagoJason Starr is the founder of CompanyFirst, a venture capital firm focused on investing in and building emerging consumer brands and companies. Before CompanyFirst, Jason was the fund manager at CircleUp in San Francisco, through which he invested in dozens of consumer ventures. Prior to CircleUp, Jason spent over eight years at Winona Capital Management, a consumer-focused private equity firm in Chicago with over $300 million under management. Before Winona, Jason worked at venture capital firm Opus Capital in Silicon Valley and was a founder or early employee at several high-tech start-ups in Denver including BoldTech Systems, a “Deloitte Tech Fa...2021-12-1046 minChicago CapitalSeason 4, Episode 1: Ben Johnson @ SpruceBen Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Spruce, which develops a platform that enables individuals to receive services in their homes through a mobile app. From full housekeeping to a quick tidy-up or a dog walk for your furry friend, Spruce is available to residents on-demand. At the end of 2020, Spruce raised an $8M Series A, led by Mercury Fund.Ben spent a little over 5.5 years at ING working on digital banking before starting Spruce. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and got his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.2021-12-0334 minChicago CapitalS3E20: Christopher Deutsch @ Lofty Ventures on State of Chicago Tech, Origins of Lofty Ventures, & Evaluating FoundersChris Deutsch is the Founder of Lofty Ventures, which works with passionate creators, disruptive enterprises, and forward-thinking organizations to help them change the world. Focused on first-check to seed investments in early-stage entrepreneurs based in Chicago. 84 percent of Lofty's 61 startups are based in Chicago, and 74% are led by minority founders.In this episode, we covered:Pathway to Entrepreneurship and VCAngel InvestingRe-Founding TeaBotThe Status of the Chicago VC ecosystemAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Chris on his Linkedin & Twitter. You can also find Lofty Ventures on Linkedin, T...2021-12-0154 min
Chicago CapitalS3E19: George Khalife @ Let's Grab Coffee PodcastGeorge Khalife is the Vice President, Midwest U.S. at TMX Group, a Canadian Financial Services Company that administers global markets and creates digital communities and analytic tools to help businesses, traders, and investors fund, grow, and succeed. George is also the Host & Founder of Let’s Grab Coffee, a podcast that strives to interview successful people from many fields. In this episode, we covered:Starting a PodcastToronto & ChicagoThe Mandate of TSXProdcast Strategy & DistributionAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find George on his Linkedin, Website, Blo...2021-11-1251 minChicago CapitalS3E18: John Allen @ LavaLava is a mobile app that empowers you to create, share, & discover social audioYour voice has a lasting impact on Lava. Record and share social audio seamlessly on our mobile app then go viral through the global feed that highlights audio clips from creators around the world. Build your audience through your profile and follow along as new communities form around topics such as technology, art, sports, and science.With Lava, anyone has the potential to be a social audio creator without equipment, commitment, or investment. Simply download Lava: Social Audio on iOS or...2021-11-0629 minThe 3AM Coney'Cats, Committees, and Castellini's: Lukas and MaxMax McDulin joins the show to provide insight on the College Football Playoff, and the reasoning behind ranking Cincinnati 6th. Also, the Reds look like they're beginning a timid offseason - are the Castellini's ever going to bring success to the Reds?2021-11-0339 min
upside[Chicago Capital] Ezra Galston of Starting Line on Resiliency, Starting Line Fund II, & the State of Chicago TechThis week on the feed we're featuring the Chicago Capital Podcast.Chicago Capital is hosted by Matt Castellini and explores the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chicago.Matt is currently getting his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business while working in early stage VC.He grew up in the Chicagoland area and attended Notre Dame for undergrad. He became obessesed with podcasts and podcasting after college. He finally decided to start one when I saw an opportunity to spotlight a city that I felt was not receiving the...2021-11-0353 minChicago CapitalS3E17: Nick Cromydas @ Hunt ClubHunt Club is a new category of search firm.Cold calling, spamming on Linkedin, impersonal mass reach out, treating candidates like a transaction v. a person... These methods no longer work in today's fight to attract the best talent.Hunt Club helps companies find amazing passive talent + give well-connected individuals (influencers) a direct channel to help their network find amazing jobs. Hunt Club delivers white-glove service throughout the entire process.Referrers get rewarded, candidates get great opportunities and companies land passive talent. Everyone wins.2021-10-3036 minChicago CapitalS3E16: Lindsay Knight @ Chicago Ventures on The Platform Model in VC & Chicago:BlendLindsay Knight manages CV’s Platform, or the firm’s “post-investment” team. She works directly with the firm’s 50+ active portfolio companies on matchmaking talent; connecting into customers; marketing, communication and PR; and building community, content, and events to help scale up and skill up more efficiently. She’s also a Kauffman Fellow, Class 23.Prior to joining Chicago Ventures, Lindsay spent time at Ocean Tomo, an intellectual property merchant bank, where she was part of the team that launched the industry’s first live patent auctions. She later joined CHOUmedia as Vice President, where she worked with clients i...2021-10-2950 minChicago CapitalS3E15: Patrick Larsen @ ZenLedger.ioPatrick Larsen is the CEO and co-founder of ZenLedger.io, a blockchain saas company that delivers tax and accounting services to individual and cryptocurrency investors as well as to CPAs and crypto hedge funds.The company works with Big 4 accounting firms (high net worth practice), crypto whales, CPAs, and everyday traders. Zenledger has integrations with hundreds of exchanges and wallets and thousands of cryptocurrency tokens/coins.Zenledger is hiring in software development (front and back end), product management, customer service, brand and analytical marketing, and business development.Investors include: Vestigo Ventures, Castle Island...2021-10-2233 min
Chicago CapitalS3E14: Peter Johnson @ Jump Capital on Jump Capital's New $350mn Crypto Fund, & Stablecoins Investment ThesisPeter Johnson is a Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in data-driven software startups in the FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and Media industries. They also invest in crypto startups and projects that are redefining what is possible in an open financial and decentralized network future. Jump makes high-conviction investments and has assisted in the scaling of some of the industry's leading businesses.In this episode, we covered:CryptoJump Capital’s New FundStablecoinsCross-Border TransactionsAdvantages in the Chicago MarketAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!...2021-10-2049 minChicago CapitalS3E13: Dominic Go @ TambrDominic Go is the founder & CEO of Tambr, a streaming music service built for enhanced social connection while empowering the artistic community.2021-10-1535 min
Chicago CapitalS3E12: Alyssa Jaffee @ 7wireVentures on Trends in Digital Healthcare & Technology, & the Healthcare Industry in ChicagoAlyssa Jaffee is a Partner at 7wireVentures, an early-stage healthcare venture fund. She focuses on digital healthcare and technology-enabled services that enable customers to be better stewards of their health in today's shifting healthcare ecosystem. Alyssa serves on the boards of Higi and Ayogo Health, as well as Zerigo Health, NOCD, RecoveryOne, and Jasper Health as an observer.In this episode, we covered:7wireVentures ThesisTrends in digital healthcare and technologyHealthcare Industry in ChicagoAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Alyssa on his Linkedin & Twitter and 7...2021-10-1441 minChicago CapitalS3E11: Tom Shea @ Adgile Media GroupTom Shea is the Co-Founder and COO of Adgile Media Group, the first ever tech-enabled, nationwide truckside advertising company. With data at the center of all that we do, Adgile delivers advertisers the biggest bang for their advertising dollar.2021-10-0929 minChicago CapitalS3E10: Justin Strausbaugh @ Lakeshore Ventures on Alumni Ventures Group, State of Venture Capital, & Deep Tech TrendsJustin Strausbaugh is the Founder and Managing Director of Lakeshore Ventures, which is part of the Alumni Ventures Group family of funds, one of the most active venture firms in the world with +$500 million AUM, 700+ portfolio companies and a community of 550K alumni from other top tier universities.Alumni Ventures was the #1 most active venture capital investor in the US in 2020 and is comprised of 20+ funds from the alumni communities of leading universities (including Stanford, Harvard, University of Chicago, MIT, and others). AVG co-invests alongside top leading investors and complements them with a network of 550K+ alumni...2021-10-0841 min
Chicago CapitalS3E9: Troy Henikoff @ MATH Venture Partners on Ted Lasso, Early-Stage Financial Modeling, & Techstars ChicagoTroy Henikoff is a Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners, a Chicago-based venture capital business that invests in startups and early-stage companies.In this episode, we covered:Ted LassoVC as an Ex-OperatorMATH 100Setting Numeric Goals for FoundersEarly-stage Financial ModelingTechstars in ChicagoAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Troy on his Linkedin & Twitter and MATH Venture Partners on Linkedin and their website.We are proud to be sponsored by World Business Chicago, the City of Chicago’s public-private economic development agency.Th...2021-09-2947 minChicago CapitalS3E8: Nathan Rosenstock @ CraftyIn 2015, Nate and his three close friends co-founded Crafty to help companies create welcoming and healthy workplaces through a thoughtful food and beverage offering.Crafty’s platform provides a full-service food & beverage management experience: their on-site teams streamline daily operations, their Account Management teams regularly evolve their client's offering, their technology streamlines oversight and reporting across all locations, and their entire organization is constantly finding ways to surprise and delight their clients with new products, a beautiful aesthetic, and a warm smile from their team.2021-09-2730 min
Chicago CapitalS3E7: Samara Mejia Hernandez @ Chingona Ventures on Chingona's Investment Mandate, Raising Her First Fund, & Career Advice for VCsSamara Mejia Hernandez is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Chingona Ventures, a Venture Fund that focuses on rapidly changing sectors and founders with experiences that uniquely position them to build startups in underserved growth markets.In this episode, we covered:Salsa Dancing to VCThe COVID EffectThe Growing Interest in VCChingona’s 5P Due Diligence FrameworkAdvice for Aspiring VC’sAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Samara on her Linkedin & Twitter and Chingona Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.Sa...2021-09-2250 minChicago CapitalS3E6: Konrad Waliszewski @ TripscoutKonrad Waliszewski is the CEO & Co-Founder of Tripscout - the #1 ranked trip planning app and a Top 5 content app in the AppStore with millions of users, 15M+ Instagram followers, and $6m raised in venture capital. He has visited approximately 100 countries and Forbes named him “the modern day Marco Polo.” Positioned at the intersection of consumer trends and travel tech, Konrad is a regular speaker and commentator on major media outlets about the future of travel.2021-09-2037 min
Burn, NoticedBurn Bonus: Tipsy Turner & Hooch on Disney+Bri and Chris get tipsy, watch the first two episodes of Turner & Hooch on Disney+, and then immediately record an episode of their Matt Nix podcast (this one!). That's what happens here! Ok! Bye! Love us in a non-creepy way? Love us in a creepy way? Send us an email at BurnNoticedPodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @BurnNoticedPod, or buy our merch at: https://www.cafepress.com/burnnoticedpod2021-09-2042 min
Chicago CapitalS3E5: Victor Pasucci @ Energy Capital Ventures on the State of ESG Investing, Transitioning from Law to VC, & the Maturation of the Chicago Early-Stage EcosystemVic Pascucci is the Managing Partner of Energy Capital Ventures, a Venture Fund dedicated to the natural gas industry's ESG imperatives and digital transformation. They provide the newest ideas and technological advances to the natural gas market by investing in category-defining companies.In this episode, we covered:State of ESG InvestingTransitioning from Law to VCThe Need for Curiosity in VentureFundraising in 2021And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Vic on his Linkedin & Twitter and Energy Capital Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.2021-09-1649 min
Chicago CapitalThe Mid-Year ReviewWe have hit the official 6-month mark on the show. We decided to round up the most downloaded episodes and my personal favorite moments from each of those episodes. I think the following excerpts do a good job of encapsulating the amazing and brilliant people that I have been lucky to interview in the past 6 months.This episode features:Ezra Galston @ Starting Line (2:48)Trey Calver @ Michael Best (6:06)Jackson Bubala @ Motivate Venture Capital (8:46)Ari Perlin @ Vaizian (19:56)Joe Dwyer @ Manifold Group (22:09)Jackie Dimonte @ Chicago Ventures (31:28)Rick Desai @ Listen Ventures (36:55)Gale Wilkinson @ Vitalize Venture Capital (39:19)Cristin Pacifico @ TechNexus (41:16)Ira...2021-09-101h 00
Chicago CapitalS3E5: Yelena Shkolnik @ Jump Capital on Recipe for Innovation, State of Sports Betting, & Streaming in '21Yelena Shkolnik is a Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm concentrating in Series A/B and growth stage investments, with a thesis-driven and sector-focused approach. Jump makes data-driven technology investments in the FinTech, B2B SaaS, IT Infrastructure, and Media industries.In this episode, we covered:Her Dreamworks background and a walk down HollywoodJump Capital and their thematics driven Thesis The recipe for innovationSports betting (and generational differences)And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Yelena on her Linkedin & Twitter and Jump Capital on L...2021-09-0953 min
Chicago CapitalS3E4: Neil Sikka @ A1LogicA1Logic offers A1FILO Data Breach Prevention. A1FILO uniquely secures your data "in use", along with data "at rest" and "in transit".It stops data breaches fromMalicious InsidersCompromised DevicesCompromised Networks2021-09-0620 min
Chicago CapitalS3E3: Steve Sanger @ Evolv on State of Foodtech, Corporate VC, & Scaling GrubhubSteve Sanger is the General Partner of Evolv Partners, a $100 million corporate venture fund that invests in early-stage digital businesses that are changing the food sector.In this episode, we covered:Scaling GrubHubBusiness Development within StartupsState of FoodtechCorporate VCBreaking into VCAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Steve on his Linkedin & Twitter and Evolv Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.Steve’s article on Life in Business Development at a Startup. How it’s Different From Sales. 2021-09-0348 min
Chicago CapitalS3E2: Kathleen Brown @ buddhibuddhi is the digital platform reimagining support for people coping with cancer. The company bridges the disconnects caused by cancer through content, community and curated products. They are on a mission to support healing across your entire cancer experience — regardless of time, diagnosis or geography. Because everyone could use a bud. 2021-08-2833 min
Chicago CapitalSeason 3, Episode 1: Sean Johnson @ Manifold Group on Venture Studio Models, Operational Leverage, State of PodcastsSean Johnson is the Founding Partner of Manifold Group, a Chicago-based venture holding company. He is also a Partner at Founder Equity and an Adjunct Professor at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business.In this episode, we covered:The Studio Model of ManifoldFinding Operational Leverage in StartupsMarketing Through PodcastsAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Sean on his Linkedin, website & Twitter and Manifold Group on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.Sean’s podcast: The Disruptors - Innovation, Startups, and Gr...2021-08-2658 min
Chicago CapitalS2E20: Matt Silver @ ForagerMatt Silver is the founder and CEO of Forager, a logistics tech company that simplifies the process of shipping goods between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Before founding Forager in late 2018, Silver spent over a decade at Coyote Logistics where he led the expansion of their business in Mexico and Canada. Now with purpose-built technology and industry expertise, Forager and Silver are setting the new standard for cross-border shipping.He brings over a decade of industry experience, and invaluable expertise having worked in roles spanning every aspect of the logistics business. Under his leadership and vision...2021-08-2130 min
Chicago CapitalS2E19: Jason Heltzer @ Origin Ventures on Breaking into VC, Mixing Disciplines as a VC, & Chicago's Diversified EconomyJason Heltzer is the Managing Partner at Origin Ventures, a Digital Native economy-focused early-stage venture capital firm that invests in software and marketplace startups. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.In this episode, we covered:Mixing Disciplines as a VCOrigin’s Investment MandateBreaking Into VCChicago’s Integrated EconomyAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Jason on his Linkedin & Twitter and Origin Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.Ma...2021-08-1857 min
Chicago CapitalS2E18: Tim Speicher @ BuoyBuoy is designing the simplest, yet most comprehensive revenue management tools for the global vacation rental market2021-08-1331 min
Chicago CapitalS2E17: Kurt Johnson @ 11.2 Ventures on Venture Builder Studios, Following Your Passions, & The Sales Process in VCKurt Johnson is the Managing Partner, CEO, and Founder at 11.2 Ventures, LLC, a Venture builder studio specializing in artificial intelligence startups. Kurt is also the Managing Partner & Founder at Trivium Fund and a Venture Partner at Purple Arch Ventures. In this episode, we covered:Transferable Sales Skills for VCHis Passion for Writing11.2 Venture’s Area of FocusVenture Builder StudiosAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Kurt on his Linkedin and 11.2 Ventures, LLC on their website and Linkedin.Manifold Group is a v...2021-08-1245 min
Chicago CapitalS2E16: Ira Weiss @ Hyde Park Venture Partners on Chicago Unicorns, Early-Stage Valuations, and Academia in VCIra Weiss is the General Partner at Hyde Park Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups. Ira is also a Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship and Accounting at The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.In this episode, we covered:From Shoe Salesman to VCDeveloping a Market View AdvantageMetrics in ValuationsKeys to Success for UnicornsImproving Chicago’s EcosystemAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Ira on his Linkedin & Twitter and Hyde Park Ventures on their website, Twitter, an...2021-08-0555 min
Chicago CapitalS2E15: Ryan Walsh @ ValqariValqari's patented intelligent mailbox that accepts manned and unmanned deliveries, such as drones and autonomous vehicles.Valqari Features and Benefits:Vault feature allows traditional deliverers to make theft-free deliveriesAllows customers to make direct returns to shippers.Valqari's mobile application allows for customers to digitally sign for packages from anywhere in the world, reducing failed delivery attempts.Valqari provides the infrastructure and communication for unmanned delivery modes to enable safe, secure, and reliable deliveries.2021-07-3026 min
Chicago CapitalS2E14: Abhinaya Konduru @ M25 on Life as a Junior VC, Chicago Collaboration, and Early-Stage AnalysisAbhinaya Konduru is a Senior Associate at M25, a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on Midwest-based startups. Abhinaya is also a Board Observer at Mission Control GG and an Associates & Analyst Moderator at Women in VC.In this episode, we covered:From YouTube to VCHer Life ThesisM25’s Scoreboard AnalysisCollaboration in the EcosystemLessons Learned as a Young VCAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Abhinaya on Linkedin & Twitter and M25 on their website, Linkedin, & Twitter.Abhinaya’s Medium & Blog about the Four Lessons from bein...2021-07-2946 min
Chicago CapitalS2E13: Ari Perlin @ VaizianAri Perlin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vaizianl, a medical software company that helps ER doctors rapidly diagnose and treat patients by statistically assessing clinical data. Their patent-pending technology reduces the medical risk and waste commonly associated with ambiguous ER conditions like chest pain.2021-07-2337 min
Chicago CapitalS2E12: Gale Wilkinson @ Vitalize Venture Capital on Angel vs VC Investing, Future of Work & Education, and Increasing Diversity in TechGale Wilkinson is the Founder & Managing Partner at Vitalize Venture Capital, a seed-stage investment firm focused on the future of work and education. Gale is also a Board member at Chicago:Blend, a NFP dedicated to increasing diversity in tech & VC. She contributes to a YouTube series named Talking Venture & even offers office hours for founders and aspiring VCs.In this episode, we covered:Investing with Angel Investors vs. Venture CapitalFocusing on the Future of Work & EducationThe Importance of Data in InvestingThemes Coming out of 2020Increasing Diversity in Startups & Venture CapitalAnd much more.... Please E...2021-07-2140 min
Chicago CapitalS2E11: Leo Mindyuk @ ML TechLeo Mindyuk is the CEO & Founder of ML Tech, a FinTech startup building the next-generation trading platform within the crypto asset space. ML Tech's vision is to combine colocated trading infra speeds with cloud intelligence into a single “package” and make it accessible to seasoned quant researchers worldwide. Their platform leverages cutting-edge AI solutions and allows researchers to produce new strategies at an industry-leading pace. Strategies can rely on their robust HFT capabilities to generate steady and consistent returns.2021-07-1631 min
Chicago CapitalS2E10: Brian Luerssen @ Draftbit & LongJump on Founder-Led VC, The Chicago Startup Ecosystem, and Low-Code/No-CodeBrian Luersson is the Co-Founder of Draftbit & General Partner at LongJump. Draftbit is a Chicago Startup that helps create, customize, and launch mobile apps all from a browser, with source code included. LongJump is a Chicago-based founder-led fund that invests in the next generation of entrepreneurs. They offer funding, connections, and community to help creators take the first steps toward developing scalable, fast-growing businesses.In this episode, we covered:The Origin of DraftbitLow-Code & No-Code BusinessesBalancing Entrepreneurship & Venture CapitalFounder-Lead Venture CapitalThe Chicago Startup CircleAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!2021-07-1453 min
Chicago CapitalS2E9: Sebastian Rivas @ Andes STR (2021 NVC Winner)Sebastian Rivas is the Founder & CEO at Andes STR, a PropTech startup dedicated to providing investors turnkey access to Short Term Rentals as an asset class.Sebastian led the Andes team through Polsky Center's New Venture Challenge, achieving 1st place in the largest competition to date and obtaining commitments for over USD $1.8M during fundraising2021-07-1044 min
Chicago CapitalS2E8: Prashant Shukla @ Origin Ventures on Seed v. Series A, Cameo's Ascendance, & the Future of Chicago TechPrashant is a Vice President at Origin Ventures, joining the firm as Senior Associate in May 2017. He serves as a board director for Origin portfolio company BlackCart and board observer for 15Five, Blueboard, Glimpse, Everee, Pronto, Measured Insurance, and Trala.Prashant started his career at Bain & Company. During his time at Bain, he advised telecom, healthcare, & education clients, but spent most of his time on a large technology client dealing with strategic questions around emerging technologies. After Bain, he joined San Francisco-based startup Metromile in 2012 as the first product manager, building a pay-per-mile auto insurance product. Prashant...2021-07-0751 min
Chicago CapitalS2E7: Dip Majumder @ Neural TrendNeural Trend is on a mission is to help retailers manage products that maximize sales while reducing go-to-market time.Using cutting-edge AI technology, Neural Trend offers unparalleled data analytics in record time, equipping their clients with the power to match product design with market demand, quickly and accurately.The strength of Neural Trend technology at your fingertips: their practical and customizable user interface empowers you to easily access our deep learning market analytics and helps you apply them directly to your product line.With Neural Trend, you have the power to expedite, simplify...2021-07-0228 min
Chicago CapitalS2E6: Ezra Galston @ Starting Line on Resiliency, Starting Line Fund II, & the State of Chicago TechEzra Galston is the Founding Partner at Starting Line, a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in leading consumer products and brands.In this episode, we coveredFundraising Resiliency Starting Line Fund IIBuilding to Conviction Post-Investment Value-AddThe Challenges of the VC Feedback LoopState of Chicago TechAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Ezra on Linkedin & Twitter and Starting Line on Linkedin, Twitter.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and so...2021-06-3048 min
Chicago CapitalS2E5: Alex Jones & Alessandro DiSanto @ HallowHallow is a Chicago-based startup building a Catholic prayer & meditation app to help you find peace, deepen your relationship with God, and sleep soundly every night.Alex Jones is the CEO and Co-Founder and joined by his Co-Founder and Head of Growth & Finance Alessandro Disanto.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the...2021-06-2544 min
Chicago CapitalS2E4: Dan Knight @ Manifold Group on Early-Stage Due DiligenceDan Knight is a Senior Associate at Manifold Group, a venture holding company based in Chicago. Dan has a background in software engineering and growth investing, and his experiences have provided him with a lot of information that he utilizes on a daily basis. This episode will be highly beneficial to anyone trying to enter into the field of venture capital or who will be pitching VCs in the future.In this episode, we covered:The Deal MemosQuantifying ROI for SaaS UsersHow to Analyze Top-Line MetricsARR Growth RatesTypes of Retention...2021-06-2350 min
Chicago CapitalS2E3: Trey Calver @ Michael Best on Term Sheets, Legalities of Early Stage Venture, Company Formation, Investing Overseas, & Resiliency in VCIn this episode, we covered:Trey’s Passion for EntrepreneurshipAdvice for Breaking into VCCommon Founder Legal Questions Term SheetsChallenges in Investing OverseasTrey Calver is a Startup and Venture Attorney at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a full-service law firm. He started his career working for a venture capital business and a law company specializing in start-ups. He created and approved business and legal contracts for Motivate Venture Capital, including employee and contractor agreements, finance agreements, leases, term sheets, convertible notes, SAFEs, and warrants, among others. Concurrently, Trey worked as an attorney for a boutique start-up legal company tha...2021-06-1753 min
Chicago CapitalS2E2: Gabi Klapman @ TrvlpageTrvlpage is a travel-based social media website and mobile app that makes it easy to log, share and plan trips with your network. Keep track of where you went, what you did, and how you enjoyed it using your Trvlpage, a map of the world with pins dropped in each place you've been. Then, get your friends on board and easily search for recommendations from their Trvlpage when planning your next trips! Skip the endless searching, get trusted recommendations from your friends, family and like-minded travelers, and make your travel experiences best for you. 2021-06-1231 min
Chicago CapitalSeason 2, Episode 1: Rick Desai @ Listen Ventures on Tiger Woods, Economics of Consumer Investing, Evolution of Value-Add Investing, & Content-Driven CommerceIn this episode, we covered:Lessons Learned from Tiger Woods on Brand & ExcellenceThe Economics behind Consumer InvestingBrand vs. BrandingValue-Add InvestingThe Future of AudioContent-Driven CommerceAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!Rick Desai is the Head of Investments at Listen Ventures, an early-stage consumer-focused venture capital firm based in Chicago. Prior to joining Listen, he co-founded Dashfire, a Chicago-based startup studio that built and invested in over 40 businesses. His social entrepreneurial endeavors in urban Indian slums have earned him a Clinton fellowship. He began his career with Lehman Brothers in investment banking and Madison Dearborn Partners...2021-06-0952 min
Chicago CapitalS1E20: Reno Perry @ WisefulReno Perry is the CEO & Founder of wiseful, a career advancement platform where early & mid-career talent can book virtual calls with experts at top companies for 1:1 personalized career advice, interview prep, skills development, and powerful connections to land their dream job.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and...2021-06-0434 min
Chicago CapitalS1E19: Julia Ruge @ Sandalphon Capital On Evolution of Consumer Brands, Consumer Marketplaces, & Strong Sectors Of The MidwestIn this episode, we covered:Key Attributes in Successful FoundersIndicators of Early-Stage Traction Consumer MarketplacesFuture of Work and Healthcare post COVID-19Julia Ruge is an Associate at Sandalphon Capital, a Chicago-based Venture Capital fund that invests opportunistically across the US but has a core focus on Chicago and the Midwest. She is involved with all areas of the fund at Sandalphon, including screening, due diligence, portfolio company support, and strategy. Prior to Sandalphon, Julia worked as an MBA Associate Intern at Corazon Capital while she completed the 1-year MBA program at Northwestern. Prior to business school, she w...2021-06-0243 min
Chicago CapitalS1E18: John Nelson @ Vroom DeliveryJohn Nelson is the CEO & Founder of Vroom Delivery, the only eCommerce solution designed specifically for the $240B convenience store industry. Vroom’s cloud solution can be set up in just days, allowing for a quick and affordable roll-out of your own e-commerce program. Sell and market all of your products online — not just food — for home delivery, in-store pickup, curbside pickup, drive-thru and catering.The accelerator John mentioned during our conversation, Blue Startups, is accepting applications until June 1. Apply for the chance to take your startup to the next level and spend four months in Hawaii!Ma...2021-05-2830 min
Chicago CapitalS1E17: Guy Turner @ Hyde Park Venture Partners on State of Crypto, Investing Green Flags, CARR vs. ARR, & The VC-Founder RelationshipIn this episode, we covered:Investing in Pre-Launch StartupsWhy Valuations Are RisingSurprising Trends from 2020Today’s Labor MarketCARR vs. ARRHPVP’s Due Diligence ProcessWhat Makes a Great Board MemberGuy Turner is a Managing Director at Hyde Park Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups. He has been with HPVP since its beginning in 2011. Prior to HPVP, Guy worked for the Boston Consulting Group where he concentrated on business strategy through a range of industries. He previously worked for Hyde Park Angels as an associate and an investor, and spent his earl...2021-05-2648 min
Chicago CapitalS1E16: David Pawlan @ AloaAloa is a platform for outsourcing software development for startups. Aloa believes in a world where anyone can innovate freely, and currently, it sees software as a barrier to innovation. It has approached this space through a three-pronged method: Partner Network, Platform, & Strategist. Running a business is hard, software development shouldn't be.The company is on the verge of launching its latest initiative, AloaPay, which will look to revolutionize the B2B invoicing process. The product will allow startups and enterprises to keep their papers organized, automate follow-ups, and help businesses avoid unnecessary fees.Manifold...2021-05-2131 min
Chicago CapitalS1E15: Steven Cook @ Chicago Ventures on API-First Companies, Alternative Asset Classes, & The Flywheel of Chicago ExitsSteven Cook is a Venture Associate at Chicago Ventures, a Chicago-based Venture Capital firm focused on the seed stage. Steven began his career in Venture Capital after playing professional basketball in Europe. He's a fantastic resource for advice on how to get your first job in Venture Capital and how to add value at the junior level.In this episode, we covered:Transitioning from professional basketball to Venture CapitalAPI first companiesToday’s alternative asset classesThe current enthusiasm around retail investing The state of Chicago’s venture landscapeAnd much more... Please Enjoy!Furth...2021-05-1956 min
Chicago CapitalS1E14: Cheryl Kemp @ IndifitCheryl Kemp is the founder & CEO of Indifit, the fitness entrepreneur's business management tool. Hundreds of IndiFit partners already benefit from technologies designed specifically for their business needs. IndiFit provides easy-to-use booking and business management resources to fitness and wellness instructors, allowing them to focus on the things that matter - cultivating and connecting with their audience.You can find IndiFit at their website & Linkedin and Cheryl Kemp on Linkedin and her writing on her website.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic...2021-05-1437 min
Chicago CapitalS1E13: Ashley Hartman @ Bluestein Ventures on Product-Market Fit, Foodtech in Chicago, and Sustainable Unit EconomicsAshley Harman is the Senior Principal at Bluestein Ventures, a family office Venture Capital firm that focuses on investing in high-growth food and retail ventures. Prior to Bluestein, Ashley scaled a business across the country and spent time as an economic analyst at Nira during the height of the financial crisis.In this episode, we covered:The Parallels Between Economics & VentureThe Nature of Consumer InvestingGo-To-Market StrategiesThe Velocity of Consumer BrandsBluestein’s Recent Chicago InvestmentsAnd much more...Ashley is actively involved in the Chicago community, where she serves on a number of boards an...2021-05-1248 min
Chicago CapitalS1E12: Brett Siegal @ RuusterRuuster has brought together the info, tools, and people you need to plan for and execute your home purchase like a pro, even if it’s your first time. Ruuster is a centralized app for the home buying process. As a home buyer, you can learn about each stage of the process, communicate with your agent via text and video, search properties, access property insights not available on Zillow, schedule tours, see a custom task list, share and sign documents, and acquire all of the vendors you need in one place, all on your phone.Wi...2021-05-0730 min
Chicago CapitalS1E11: Jeff Cantalupo @ Listen Ventures on Consumer Investing in 2021, The Consumer Landscape in Chicago, and Building Brands at the Early-StageIn this episode, we covered:The Thesis Behind Listen VenturesHow Jeff Assess Early-Stage BrandsInvesting in Calm, Factor_, and Catch Co."Glass Box Brands"Consumer Investing in 2021Chicago's place in Consumer LandscapeAnd much more.... Please Enjoy!Prior to founding Listen, Jeff spent 10 years in the advertising industry at Leo Burnett where he helped large brands innovate and craft their brand story.Since founding Listen, Jeff has invested in over 20 startups. He looks to provide branding and business strategy for consumer-focused early-stage companies. Jeff invested in one of the most successful consumer tech...2021-05-0547 min
Chicago CapitalS1E10: Jackie DiMonte @ Chicago Ventures on Maturation of Chicago VC, Seed Investing in 2020, & Impending Series A CrunchJackie DiMonte is a Partner at Chicago Ventures, an early-stage Venture Capital firm based in Chicago. She began her career at Accenture as a consultant. She then worked for an IoT startup named Silver Spring Networks while receiving her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Jackie entered Venture Capital at Hyde Park Venture Partners prior to becoming a Partner at Chicago Ventures.In this episode, we cover:The maturation of Venture Capital in Chicago A recap of seed investing in 2020Prognosis for seed investing in 2021 The impending Series A crunchNFT'sYou ca...2021-04-2849 minChicago CapitalS1E9: Lance Dietz @ KB Partners on Lessons from the Military, Sports Tech Investing, and Chicago's Place in Sports TechLance Dietz is a Principal at KB Partners, a Chicago based investment firm that focuses on early stage venture capital investments in the Sports Technology Industry. Prior to KB, Lance attended West Point for his undergrad where he played Division one basketball. After graduating, Lance served in the US Army as an engineer officer, was deployed in Afghanistan, and thereafter received an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Once Lance graduated from Booth, he began in investment banking at JP Morgan. He spent time in the M&A group. In 2018, Lance joined KB...2021-04-2145 min
Chicago CapitalS1E8: Colin Keeley on Micro-PE, Future of Audio, How Chicago can Improve, and Leveraging Human CapitalColin Keeley is the co-founder and operator of a number of companies, including Avocado, Formulated, and now Blinksale. After college, Colin worked as a Product Manager & Marketing Manager at Luma.Tv and then ran Geneva Denim for a stretch before heading to business school at the University of Chicago. During business school, Colin launched Bevy, a sharing economy startup that allowed customers to rent anything. He also launched The Tech In Chicago Podcast, the first Chicago-focused early-stage podcast.Matt caught up with Colin Keeley to discuss his latest entrepreneurial endeavors, Avocado and Formulated. They also discussed the...2021-04-1436 min
Chicago CapitalS1E7: Cristin Pacifico @ TechNexus on Early-Stage Operating, Chicago vs. Silicon Valley, Outdoor Recreation Startups, and Paths to VentureCristin Pacifico is a Manager at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, a Venture Collaborative that combines businesses, corporate joint-ventures, private equity funds, and a startup investment portfolio. Given the fund structure at TechNexus, Cristin spends a large amount of her time strategically thinking about how startups and large corporations can work together and find synergies. She focuses on Direct-to-consumer and e-commerce business, marine and outdoor recreation, and diversity, inclusion, & impact investing. Prior to TechNexus, Cristin worked in a variety of operating and investing roles. She was an early employee at Home Chef, where she worked on t...2021-04-0742 min
Chicago CapitalS1E6: Mark Achler @ MATH Venture Partners on His Entrepreneurial Journey, B2B Customer Acquisition, & Chicago VCMark Achler is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Chicago-based MATH Venture Partners. Previously, Mark drove innovation and sales at Redbox and co-founded a number of successful startups in his career. He began his VC career in the Chicagoland area at Kettle Partners. He then co-founded MATH Venture Partners in 2014, which invests in early-stage technology businesses, such as Chowly, Acorns, and Built In.Mark spoke with Matt about his background, what led him into Venture Capital, the genesis of Math Venture Partners, why doing your homework is so important, and the history of the Chicago startup...2021-03-3153 minBurn, NoticedBurn Bonus: The Comedians and The Good GuysFor our second between seasons 4&5 bonus episode, we watch two more Matt Nix pilots: The Comedians and The Good Guys. We were, shall we say, underwhelmed. Bri's just grateful to have had Loop Hero to play while editing this one. Love us in a non-creepy way? Love us in a creepy way? Send us an email at BurnNoticedPodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @BurnNoticedPod, or buy our merch at: https://www.cafepress.com/burnnoticedpod 2021-03-221h 06
Chicago CapitalS1E5: Jackson Bubala @ Motivate Venture Capital on B2B Marketplaces, E-Commerce SaaS Investing, Food Delivery, & How the Chicago VC Ecosystem Can Continue To ImproveJackson Bubala is a Senior Associate at Motivate Venture Capital, a Chicago-based early-stage fund. He recently joined the Motivate team after spending the first three years of his career at Manifold Group. He writes a weekly newsletter, Stealing Signs. Jackson spoke with Matt about his background, why he has enjoyed working at generalist funds, the biggest opportunities in e-commerce, why B2B marketplaces excite him, and the Chicago Food Scene.2021-03-1742 min
Chicago CapitalS1E4: David Rabie @ Tovala On Recent Series C, Staying Lean As A FoodTech Startup, And Why Tovala Chose Chicago over Silicon ValleyDavid Rabie is the co-founder and CEO of Tovala, a FoodTech service built for the busiest people. Based in Chicago, Tovala prepares and delivers fresh meals that can be cooked to perfection in its proprietary oven.David grew up in Southern California and moved to Chicago in 2013 to attain his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. While completing his MBA, David realized that he wanted to solve the modern professional’s problem of cooking a convenient, healthy, and quick home meal. Since then, Tovala has clearly achieved product-market fit and su...2021-03-1026 min
Chicago CapitalS1E3: Joe Dwyer @ Manifold Group on Serial Entrepreneurship, the State of Venture Capital, Innovating VC, and Crypto in ChicagoJoe Dwyer is a Founding Partner at Manifold Group (FKA Founder Equity & Digital Intent). Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago. Prior to Manifold Group, Joe worked in early-stage venture capital here in Chicago, but Joe is a serial entrepreneur at heart. He has over 25 years of experience creating and growing new businesses.Joe spoke with Matt about his background, the startups that he founded, his philosophy surrounding Entrepreneurship, and the state of Venture Capital. They dig into Joe’s passion for early-stage companies, the re-branding of Manifold Group and Manifold Ventures, and th...2021-03-0355 min
Chicago CapitalS1E2: Austin Ju @ New Stack on Networking, Growth Marketing, and the State of Venture Capital PodcastsAustin Ju is a Deal Lead at New Stack Ventures, a Venture Capital firm based in Chicago that leads rounds at the pre-seed through seed stage and “Invests in the Exceptions.'' Prior to New Stack, Austin spent 2 years at CoEfficient Labs where he helped early-stage startups nail their customer acquisition and top-line growth metrics through paid acquisition and product optimization.Austin spoke with Matt about how he got into Venture Capital, The Full Ratchet, the state of VC podcasts, and how he transitioned from marketing to investing. They discuss New Stack’s investment thes...2021-03-0337 min
Chicago CapitalSeason 1, Episode 1: Sara Taylor-Demos @ Cora Home on Building a B2B Marketplace, Customer Discovery, Pivoting, & the Interior Design IndustrySara Taylor Demos is the founder and CEO of Cora Home, the first data-driven SaaS platform and product marketplace for furnishing. Founded four years ago, Cora is based in Chicago and is building a two-sided SaaS enabled marketplace for the $77 billion B2B furnishing industry. Cora allows vendors and designers to manage their teams, their trade accounts, and their communications in a digital and streamlined way. Sara spoke with Matt about her background, the furnishing industry, pivoting, why she decided to incorporate in Chicago, and resources that have helped guide her on the journey.2021-03-0333 minChicago CapitalWelcome to Chicago Capital2021-02-2701 min
Matt DawsonSummer Melodic Prog 2021Welcome to Summer with my 2021 Summer Melodic Prog House Set!!!
Tracklist:
1. Bee Hunter - The Sin (Original Mix)
2. Outfade - Perpetually (Original Mix)
3. Bee Hunter - Shine (Original Mix)
4. Bee Hunter - Arp (Original Mix)
5. Lane 8 & Yotto - I/Y (Original Mix)
6. Luttrell - After All (Original Mix)
7. Sunlight Project - Analog Dreams (Original Mix)
8. Lane 8 - Feld (Original Mix)
9. Axxound - Holding Hands (Bee Hunter Remix)
10. Miguel Angel Castellini - Chicago Sunset (Original Mix)
11. Murtagh - 9AM (Original Mix)
12. Bee Hunter - Moonwater (2018 Re-Edit)
13. Alex H feat. Mona Moua - There's No Turning Back (Original Mix)
14. Nora En Pure...2021-02-062h 01Burn, NoticedThe Gifted / Shut Eye ReviewWhere Are They Now: Jeffrey Donovan and Matt Nix edition. Both these projects are vaguely sci fi, so that's fun! This between-season bonus episode brought to you by a suggestion from listener Matt Calkin! Thanks Matt! If you watch with us and were similarly troubled by the depiction of the Romani family in Shut Eye, we recommend checking out this resource for more information: https://oprerroma.carrd.co/ Love us in a non-creepy way? Love us in a creepy way? Send us an email at BurnNoticedPodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @BurnNoticedPod2020-08-101h 37
Down With The DigThe Baseball Restart - with guest Phil CastelliniThe return of baseball - Phil Castellini, President & C.O.O. of the Cincinnati Reds, talks with Matt and Shella in an exclusive interview on how the Reds have been preparing for a return to the field of play. Also, Phil talks about the new partnership with Ohio Laborers-Employers Cooperation Education Trust (LECET) to help promote work zone safety awareness. Find out more about the Reds and their community outreach and the upcoming season at mlb.com/reds/Email Matt & Shella your comments and questions at talk@downwiththedig.comViews and Comments of this program...2020-06-2633 min