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Rockwell Barbell PodcastRockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 44: Pat, Alex, and MikeIn this episode, Lawrence chats with Pat, Alex, and Mike. They share personal stories from their early training, and Pat share how judo enhances jiu-jitsu skills. Alex talks about his journey to being a black belt and being at Balance Point. Mike talks about his progression to brown belt. They discuss downtime from jit-jitsu, trusting your sparring partners, and how they all ended up at Balance Point.2025-08-111h 33
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Michael Lints (Golden Gate Ventures) launching the fund’s MENA presence, synergies between South East Asia and the GCC, liquidity and the role of secondariesOn this episode Pat sits down with Michael Lints, Partner at leading South East Asian VC firm Golden Gate to dive into their expansion into MENA, his move to Qatar, why now and how he sees the two regions complementing each other in terms of ecosystem maturity, VC and LP landscape. You will learn about:Doing business in MENACross pollination opportunities between the two regionsLiquidity and exit opportunities and t he importance of Secondaries in SEA You can find Michael on LinkedIn here. Want to...2025-04-1532 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the ValleyMihai Faur (UiPath) on timing and IPO readiness, Act 2 for the company from UiPath to AiPath combining the power of AI and automationOn this episode Pat sits down with Mihai Faur, CIO of UiPath to discuss his 10 year journey with the company from a small startup in Romania to the global automations company it is today. We dive into the IPO readiness piece, how as a Chief Accounting Officer he set the company on the path for IPO following Daniel Dines' vision in 2019 to bring the company public in 2 years. You will learn aboutWhat does it take to get a company from startup mode to IPO ready How to get to operational pre...2025-04-0141 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Rafael Costa (Across Capital) driving alpha through portfolio concentration, inflection stage capital for LatAm & USOn this episode Pat sits down with Managing Partner of Across Capital, Rafael Costa, to dive into his journey building Across investing cross-border in the US & LatAm after a successful career at Summit Partners and Vulcan Capital, how he things around portfolio construction and liquidity for growth stage, getting to conviction when deciding to invest and a lot more.You will learn aboutHow Rafael broke into VentureWhy he decided to position Across as early growth stage cross border fundWhy he is all about high conviction, concentrated betsHis take on driving liquidity and...2025-03-1144 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Milena Oliveira (Volpe Capital) on taking concentrated bets in Latin America, dynamics of early growth investing and lessons on portfolio constructionOn this episode Pat sits down with Milena Oliveira, Partner of Latin American early-growth fund Volpe Capital to dive into the dynamics of investing post Series-A, portfolio construction and making concentrated bets in a few select opportunities. We dive into why LatAm Tech entrepreneurs and VCs can produce top tier returns, and Volpe has the data to back it up. You learn about- Volpe's investment thesis- How to convince LPs to bet on the asset class and invest in multi-vintages- The maturity of LatAm tech entrepreneurs and how...2025-02-2535 min
Heart Of ManPat Divilly: A Man's Guide To Shadow Work, Self-Sabotage & Facing The Inner Critic | EP 41Pat Divilly is a teacher, wellness coach, podcast host, breathwork facilitator, and the author of the national best-selling book Fit Mind. With over 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, Pat’s journey began in the physical fitness space before evolving into a deep exploration of mental, emotional, and relational wellness.Driven by a passion for growth, healing, and connection, his mission is to create a more authentic and connected world—one where we all live with compassion, playfulness, and curiosity.Today, Pat leads transformative programs for men’s health, offers corporate wellness workshops, and runs a...2025-02-111h 37
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Alexis Pantazis (Hellas Direct) scaling an insurtech, profitable markets vs. TAM, vertical integration as a moatOn this episode Pat sits down with Alexis Pantazis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of European insurtech Hellas Direct to dive into the insurtech playbook, succeeding in smaller yet profitable markets in Southern and Eastern Europe, and how to go about vertical integration as a moat to build maximum value for consumers. To date Hellas has raised more than $85M from the likes of5G Ventures S.A | Phaistos Investment Fund,Portage ,ETF Partners - The Environmental Technologies Fund ,IFC - International Finance Corporation,EBRD,Convex Insurance andEndeavor Catalyst and since its founding has expanded to Romania and further g...2025-02-1130 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Jimena Prado (Hi Ventures) on filtering through the AI noise, investing in lines not dots and transitioning from founder to funderOn this episode Pat sits down with Jimena Prado, Partner at Latin American VC firm Hi Ventures, which has backed the likes of Cornershop and Fintual. We explore Jimena's journey from one of the first female founders in Mexico to becoming an investor, how she thinks about navigating the current AI craze and where LatAm entrepreneurs can play at and capture value.
Hi Ventures is one of the leading early stage funds in LatAm, having backed the likes of Cornershop (exited to Uber at 3Bn), Sequoia backed Fintual and Clau.com. Founded by Federico Antoni, it has...2025-01-2829 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Izabel Gallera (Canary) on getting to conviction in early stage investing, pattern recognition and what will be the next Nubank of Brazil?On this episode Pat sits down with Izabel Gallera, Partner at Canary, one of the leading early stage VCs in Brazil.
We dive into:
- The evolution of the Brazilian VC ecosystem and Canary alongside it
- How to get to conviction and structure your investment decision process at the seed stage
- Professionalizing a VC firm through recycling capital, driving DPI and creating liquidity when possible
You can find Bel on LinkedIn here.
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This Whole LifeEp63 Facing the Big Questions w/ Alex Wallace, LPCC“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”~ Blaise PascalDo the big, existential questions of life really matter?Why is it so tempting to avoid the big questions?How can I deal with the big questions in ways that I can process?In Episode 63 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna engage with clinical counselor Alex Wallace to explore the big questions: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Should I be vulnerable with others? Alex emphasizes the nece...2024-12-231h 02
After Peter Pan: Growing Up to PurposeProven Habits For Growth Through Grief, Anxiety, and Life Changes | Alex BrzostowskiEpisode Overview:In this episode of the After Peter Pan Podcast, I sit down with Alex Brzostowski—an IT consultant turned real estate investor, a devoted husband and father of two, and a passionate advocate for self-improvement. Alex has redefined his life by embracing intentional habits and shifting his perspective on what success truly means.What You'll Learn:Practical, actionable advice for improving both physical and mental healthNavigating personal growth to overcome grief, loss, and anxietyRedefining success beyond career achievements to focus on what truly mattersKey insights from some of the wo...2024-12-191h 11
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Christine Kenna (Ignia) on navigating ambiguity in investing, introducing Mexican pension funds to VC and driving DPIOn this episode Pat sits down with Christine Kenna, Managing Partner of Ignia, a pan-american VC firm that invests in early and Series-A stage tech businesses.
You will learn about:
Playing the Venture Game in emerging markets, how to think about liquidity
The importance of building track record through multiple vintages
Is the American style Venture model even applicable to LatAm?
You can find Christine on LinkedIn here. 2024-12-1030 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Pavel Fedorov (Salmon) on building a challenger bank in the Philippines, the Tinkoff Playbook and why credit firstOn this episode Pat sits down with Pavel Fedorov, Co-Founder of Philippines based challenger bank Salmon. We dive into scaling a neo-bank in emerging markets, product mix, customer profiles and how to ensure flawless executionYou will learn about
The fintech opportunity in the Philippines
How Salmon targets the space and why they start with credit first
How they think about go-to-market and their target customer profile
You can find Pavel on LinkedIn here.Also check out his Personal Website and Blog here.
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The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Esteban Sosnik (Reach Capital) on building a sector specific fund, challenges of digitizing education and new value unlock through AIOn this episode Pat sits down with Esteban Sosnik, Co-Founder and GP of Reach Capital, an edtech specialised VC firm based in Silicon Valley to talk about the evolution of the industry, how AI changes the game and what are the opportunities he sees in emerging marketsYou will learn aboutBuilding a sector-specific fundThe evolution of the edtech space and where we are headingThe right way to upsell into different age groups and how to deal with age related churn of your customersThe inflection...2024-11-1234 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Alex Lazarow on Emerging Markets Fintech Quo Vadis - Data, Delivery, DistributionOn this episode Pat brings back Alex Lazarow, Managing Partner of Fluent Ventures to talk about where Fintech in emerging markets has been going and where we are heading. So much to unpack as they dive intoThe different tech waves in emerging markets and LatAm more specifically Embedded Finance and the potential that still remains to be unleashed Where B2C Fintech delivered on its promise to increase financial inclusion You can find Alex on LinkedIn here. Also make sure to chec...2024-10-2932 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Coen Jonker (TymeBank) on building a multi-country emerging markets digital bank from South Africa to the Philippines & maintaining CAC lowOn this episode Pat sits down with Coen Jonker, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of TymeBank to discuss their scale-up journey from South Africa into the Philippines building a true multi-country digital bank for emerging markets. You will learn about:Product road map when scaling a digital bank How to approach market expansion and identifying your next target market What financial inclusion truly means for Coen You can find Coen on LinkedIn here. Support the show2024-10-1538 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Mikhail Lomtadze (Kaspi) on building a $20Bn business out of Kazakhstan, the superapp strategy and secrets on executionOn this episode Pat sits down with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO of superapp Kaspi. We dive into the origin story of the business, its humble beginnings in Kazakhstan to going public on Nasdaq earlier this year at a whopping $20Bn market cap.
You will learn about
- How to successully execute the superapp strategy
- How to go about product priosiation and not losing focus
- Why customer centricity is the key to everything
- The importance of culture in scaling your business
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Not So Common Podcast#61 - We Save GameStop, ReviewTechUSA Downfall, Pat Reviews Alex's WeddingPat and Alex's plan to save GameStop, Pat reviews Alex's wedding, ReviewTechUSA downfall, and more!
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The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic DeepDive] Erin Renzas on finding the metric your business cares about and move it, what makes a great CMO and how to avoid peanut-buttering in marketing spentOn this episode Pat sits down with Erin Renzas, the former CMO of Checkout who today runs her own advisory firm EBB strategic to unpack how to unleash marketing performance at the growth stage, the right way to experiment on marketing spent and how to make sure that you nurture the upper funnelWhat you will learnSales is about generating revenue today vs. Marketing is about generating revenue tomorrow - How to strike that balance? What to watch out for when hiring for a CMOHow to communi...2024-07-2346 min
Pulling Threads#003 - Pat Abrey - Goal Setting, Family & Giving BackPat Abrey is a guy who in the last 18 months has come from seemingly no where to dominate in the ultra running space by completeing 50 marathons in 50 days
Pat and I talk about the massive influence his parents has played on his life, why committing to big goals are so important to success and what it's really like to juggle running a marathon each day on top of a full time job and the struggles that come along with it.
You can find Pat on his Instagram @kalirun.co2024-06-021h 33
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Ralf Wenzel (JOKR) on how to achieve profitability in grocery delivery models, value chain integration and what founders and artist have in commonOn this episode Pat sits down with the one and only Ralf Wenzel, Founder & CEO of JOKR. We dive into his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in East Germany to his first entrepreneurial stint with Jamba, conquering Asia with Foodpanda and subsequently embarking onto LatAm with grocery delivery platform Jokr. You will learn aboutWhy Founders and Artists are more alike than you would thinkHow to unlock value in grocery delivery in emerging marketsIt is all about integrating the val...2024-05-2840 min
The International ClassroomLive from the Classroom: Alex & Drew Going Live on Life, Learning, & Lesson PlansJoin teachers Drew and Alex as they embark on their first-ever live podcast episode! In this candid conversation, they share their experiences of attending the Dubai Teaching Conference, discuss the importance of teacher well-being and mental health, and delve into their love for lesson planning (spreadsheets included!). They also explore the role of AI in education, the skills students need for the future, and the power of collaboration in the teaching profession.
Join us in this exciting episode of The International Classroom Podcast as we speak with Pat Yongpradit, a former teacher turned AI education pioneer, now...2024-05-241h 01The International ClassroomSneakers, Lego, and the Future of Education: A Chat with PatJoin us in this exciting episode of The International Classroom Podcast as we speak with Pat Yongpradit, a former teacher turned AI education pioneer, now working with code.org. Broadcasting from Washington D.C., Pat shares his unique journey from classroom teaching to impacting global education with AI. Discover the multifaceted world of code.org, understand the power of AI in modern education, and get a sneak peek into Pat’s personal hobbies from cycling to his passion for sneakers.
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Scholarship Athlete: Tips on recruiting, training, NIL, injury prevention, mindset, and leadership#16: NIL the in's and out's of it all | Pat CurranIn this episode, host Alex Molden interviews Pat Curran, a sports agent and marketing expert, about the opportunities for athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) through social media. They discuss the concept of NIL and its various forms, such as brand partnerships, appearances, autographs, and merchandise. Pat emphasizes the importance of athletes optimizing their social media presence and building a community around their personal brand. He advises high school athletes to find their unique voice and interests outside of their sport to attract a following. Pat also encourages athletes to consider building a business around their...2024-04-1626 min
Pats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation 150: Alex Barth on draft targets and some listener mocksAlex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the show to discuss who he thinks the Patriots should go after in this month's draft. They take a deep dive into the first, second, and third rounds, and look at some sleepers as well. Then they break down some listener submitted mock drafts. To submit your mock and possibly have it read on the show, email us at patsnationnetwork@gmail.com!Follow us on X(formerly Twitter)Alex: RealAlexBarthMatt: @mattstdreamPat: @plane_patsThis episode is presented...2024-04-121h 26
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Ali Karabey (212vc) on bringing VC investing to Türkiye, playing the platform game right without losing focus and building convictionOn this episode Pat sits down with Ali Karabey, co-founder of Türkiye's first institutional VC 212 to dive into building the fund, making the first bets, getting conviction and ultimately turning 212 into a platform of funds that invests beyond its country's borders. On this episode you will learn about:Building a fund from scratch Playing the platform game right without losing focus The Türkiye opportunity and its remarkable roster of talentYou can find Ali on LinkedIn here. S...2024-04-0232 min
Brands Over Brews8. Alex Devine: Getting Smarketer with Data AutomationLove the show? Send us a message to get featured in one of our future episodes.Alex Devine is a marketing and business consultant providing a unique bridge between old school business ideals and new generational perspectives. In her straightforward style, she motivates teams to act, with empathy and understanding.As the president of VSG Marketing, a Spindustry company, Alex uses technology and data insights to help companies and individuals define their sales strategy and manage their digital presence. After nearly a decade in the heart of a fast-paced agency,she gained expertise in high-level...2024-04-0123 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Hamdi Tabbaa (Abwaab) on scaling edtech in MENA, market expansion for a highly localized product offering and upsellingOn this episode Pat sits down with Hamdi Tabbaa, Co-Founder and CEO of leading MENA edtech Abwaab. We dive into his journey moving from expansion at Uber to building a thriving edtech in the region, expansion into other markets and upselling opportunities. You will learn about:The edtech landscape in MENAExpanding into other geos with a highly localised productFundraising in a challenging industry and regional context You can find Hamdi on LinkedIn here. Support the show2024-03-1930 min
Line Changes with Alex & BradPAT MAROON IS A BRUIN - March 8th, 2024We're back for the 2024 trade deadline recap... and the Bruins traded for Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke! That's on us for joking about both of them last episode. Our apologies. The B's take on an injured Pat Maroon and a defenseman in Peeke that had trouble seeing the ice for a bad Blue Jackets team this year. We break down the trades and what almost was a Linus Ullmark trade! We then take a look at the B's past week, which saw them beat the Leafs twice, and get crosschecked in the throat twice by Jake McCabe. We then...2024-03-091h 14
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Dave Nangle (VEF) on successful founders go macro as well as micro, timing your entry moments and building global dealflowOn this episode Pat sits down with Dave Nangle, Managing Partner of VEF, a leading VC firm that invests in emerging markets fintech from Latin America to Asia. Dave is a true emerging markets warrior from day one having spent 10 years in Russia in the early 2000s when Tinkoff was getting off the ground and Dave smelled blood, he didn't let go of looking for the future Tinkoff's all across the globe. Fast forward 10 years later VEF has amassed an amazing portfolio of companies including ...2024-03-0532 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Ramiro Lauzan (L Catterton) on timing your exit and fundamentals of themes based investingOn this episode Pat sits down with Ramiro Lauzan, Partner at growth and private equity investing giant L Catterton to dissect their investment thesis, consumer trends and thematic investing and the playing field in Latin America and why he is bullish on the region. You will learn about:How L Catterton makes long term, thematic driven investment decisionsThe role long-term consumer trends play in defining the categoryThe differences in PE investing in LatAm vs. developed markets and its opport...2024-02-2137 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Carl Fritjofsson (Creandum) consistency as a driver of VC success, avoiding shiny objects & finally the advent of European tech leadership?On this episode Pat sits down with Carl Fritjofsson, Creandum's partner for the US to dive into what made the VC firm stand out and turn into one of the top European venture firms out there, his take on the future of European tech talent and why he is both optimistic and cautious about 2024. On this episode you will learn about:Carl's journey from former operator to investor Key takeaways for building a lasting VC firm Why he is bullish on the future of European start-ups2024 predic...2024-02-0643 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Christopher Schroeder on the Venn Diagram between the private & the public sector, unleashing entrepreneurial talent and US leadership in techOn this episode Pat sits down with the one and only Christopher Schroeder, author, investor, operator and advisor of startups in emerging markets. He has worn many heads during his stellar career amongst them CEO and President of Washington Post's online presence , founder of HealthCentral and President of Legi-Slate as well as senior policy positions during Georg Bush's administration.You will learn about: Christopher's journey into the world of startups and why he is bullish on the fou...2024-01-2347 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Omair Ansari (Abhi) on tackling access to credit in Pakistan and going multi-product and multi-country early onOn this episode Mikal Khoso joins Pat to chat with Omair Ansari, Founder and CEO of Pakistan Fintech Abhi about his journey into the world of entrepreneurship, scaling the company, going multi-product early on in the company's lifecycle as well as the expansion into the UAE and neighbouring Bangladesh. You will learn about:The state of the financial services industry in PakistanWhere Abhi fits into the marketScaling in a frontier ecosystem and going against the common wisdom Strateg...2024-01-0959 min
TSG Time with Pat and DougAn Interview with Alex SermanIn the final episode of the year, Pat and Doug sit down with Alex Serman. Alex has been with First Rate for seven years and is currently a managing director responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the Wealth Bank/Trust and Institutional markets. Alex attended the Performance Measurement Forum meeting in Porto, Portugal in November where he presented a topic on artificial intelligence. He shares some of the key takeaways with us, including when AI is coming, the risks, and the impact. "So, like any other tool, depending on how you use it, it could be good...2023-12-1528 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic Deepdive] Leah Barto (Endeavor) on where unicorn founders come from, ecosystem building in emerging market and patterns vs. biasesOn this episode Pat sits down with Endeavor's Senior Director of Research Leah Barto to discuss research at Endeavor, why studies on emerging ecosystems are important and Endeavor's most recent ground breaking research on founder pathways. You will learn about:The setup of Endeavor Insight, the very own research arm of EndeavorWhere successful unicorn founders come from and what they have in common What makes founders from emerging markets different to founders from the USAny future topi...2023-11-0732 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Julian Roeoes (Picus Capital) on long term investing in transformational companies, their Americas strategy and muscles of private vs. public markets investingOn this episode Pat sits down with Julian Roeoes, Partner and Head of the Americas for global early stage fund Picus Capital. We dive into his journey into venture, Picus's born global investment strategy, how to branch out into investing in emerging markets and get off the ground and the business models he believes will shape the next wave of emerging markets entrepreneurship successYou will learn about:Global investing with an emerging markets angleDifferences between public vs. private mar...2023-10-2647 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Yana Yasevich & Yash Vardhan Kanoi (Alter Global) on investment roles in venture, curating dealflow and building trust with foundersOn this episode Pat sits down with Yana and Yash of Alter Global, a leading early stage investment firm that has backed companies in the seed to Series-A stage in LatAm, Africa, South East Asia, Middle East and beyond. We dive intoYana and Yash's role at AlterHow Alter is set up as a decentralised, global early stage VC with a lean team Identifying founder talent on the ground at the early stage You can find Yana on LinkedIn here and Yash here. Support the show2023-10-1054 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Victor Chua (Vynn Capital) on raising capital & investing in SEA, adding value on boards, trends for the regionOn this episode Pat sits down with Victor Chua, Managing Partner of Southeast Asian venture firm Vynn Capital to dive into Victor's investor journey, lessons learned along the way, raising as a first time fund manager and the evolution of the venture and startup ecosystem in the region. You will learn about:Victor's journey into ventureHis time at Gobi Partners and how it prepared him for launching his own firmFundraising and building LP relationshipsThe state of venture in region and th...2023-09-2540 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Victor Noguera & Bernardo Cordero (Flat.mx) on fixing real-estate transactions in Mexico, the evolution of the industry and branching out into investing with Nascent.vcOn this episode Pat sits down with Victor Noguera & Bernardo Cordero, Co-Founders at leading Mexican proptech Flat.mx to discuss their founder journey, the evolution of the proptech space in Latin America, how Flat is adding valuable building blocks to a more inclusive real-estate market in Mexico and their angel investing activity through their vehicle Nascent.vcOn this episode you will learn about: Victor and Berni's journey into founding Flat What to look for in a co-founderH...2023-09-1241 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Fersen Lambranho (GP Investments) on what makes a great CEO, looking back onto 30 years of investing and differences between PE in Brazil vs. USOn this episode Pat sits down with Brazilian investment icon Fersen Lambrahno, Chairman of GP Investments.We dive into his long career, the evolution of Brazilian PE and investment space, what makes PE in Brazil to operate fundamentally differently to the US or Europe and much more. You will learn about: Fersen’s way into investing and lessons learned looking back to a fulfilling careerThe evolution of the Brazilian economy in the last 40 yearsWhy PE in Brazil is a lot more operatio...2023-07-1839 minNot So Common Podcast#56 - Hollywood Shuts Down, Indiana Jones (featuring Alex Faciane)Alex Faciane joins me to discuss the shutdown of Hollywood due to the strikes, the new Indiana Jones movie, the potential future of the film industry, and more!
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The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the ValleyGanesh Rengaswamy (Quona) & Kulin Shah (Onsurity) on the insurtech landscape in India, the founder-investor relationship and scaling OnsurityOn this episode Pat sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and investor Ganesh Rengaswamy, co-founding partner of leading fintech inclusion fund Quona and Kulin Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Onsurity, a leading Indian insurtech. We dive into the founder-investor relationship, the insuretech space in India and how to manage boards successfully. So much to unpack here with the two of the on the show. You will learn about: Kulin & Ganesh's journey into the world of entreprene...2023-07-0550 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Karim Jouini (Expensya) how to avoid value destruction in M&A, scaling across borders and the expense-management spaceOn this episode Pat sits down with Tunisian tech entrepreneur Karim Jouini, Co-Founder and CEO of Expensya. We dive into his journey into tech, scaling out of his native Tunisia, drivers for M&A success and much more. You will learn about: Building an international company from day oneHow to reduce value destruction that comes with an M&A dealThe latest trends and developments in the expense management space You can find Karim on LinkedIn here. Support the show2023-06-1541 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Razaq Ahmed (Cowrywise) on revolutionising retail investing in Nigeria, playing the volume game, and using social media as an engagement tacticOn this episode Pat sits down with Razaq Ahmed, Co-Founder and CEO of Nigerian Fintech Cowrywise, that is all but revolutionising the retail investment space in the country providing access to investment products to millions of young Nigerians. You will learn about: Razaq's journey into the world of startups and founding Cowrywise after a stint at Investment BankingThe particularities of building a retail investing business in an emerging market such as NigeriaHow to acquire users effect...2023-06-0639 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Sandra Nolasco (Twinco Capital) on fixing global trade finance, growth potential for emerging markets SMEs and sustainabilityOn this episode Pat sits down with Sandra Nolasco, CEO and Co-founder of Spain based Twinco Capital, a B2B fintech focused on supply chain financing.On the episode you will learn about:The intricacies of supply chain financing and why the status quo is not helping SMEs in emerging marketsTwinco’s value proposition The role of supply chain traceability and ESG criteriaHow Twinco can become the standard in global trade financingYou can find Sandra on LinkedIn here.Support the show2023-05-1536 min
The Nomadic PodcastEp.397 Pat DamianoOn this episode Alex talks with NYC trainer, Pat. They dive into Pat's unconventional training methods and how we can use them to explore one's self, the fitness industry and how we can help more folks and why he does what he does. This was such an awesome conversation and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!
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The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Pedro Conrade (Neon) dreaming up the future of financial services in Brazil, when is it the right time to introduce new products and lessons learned from 5 acquisitionsOn this episode Pat sits down with one of LatAm Fintech greats, Pedro Conrade, Co-Founder and CEO of Neon, a leading challenger bank in Brazil that serves more than 23M customers and has raised an impressive $700M. We dive into the making of Neon, how the company has scaled, when is it right time to introduce new product features and how to manage acquisitions successfully.On this episode you will learn: Pedro's way into entrepreneurshipLeadership lessons along the way and why it is...2023-05-0227 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Wiktor Schmidt (Netguru) on optimising for execution risk, scaling Netguru and the launch of Endeavor PolandOn this episode Pat sits down with Polish IT entrepreneur Wiktor Schmidt, co-founder and executive chairman of Netguru, a IT company that has scaled to 30M in revenues providing its services at a global scale. Aside from his role at Netguru, Wiktor is the founding board chair of Endeavor Poland. We dive into his role in the Polish ecosystem, his experience scaling Netguru and what is next for the country with the arrival of Endeavor. On this episode you will learn about: W...2023-04-1849 minPats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation 196: A deep dive into the draft with Alex BarthPat is joined by Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss all things draft. They start out focusing on what the Patriots might do on the first two days of the draft, and then end up discussing all types of unknown and underrated players, like possibly the next Taysom Hill. Alex is one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to the draft, so you don't want to miss this one!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-141h 02
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Inanc Balci (Crestone VC) on scaling Lazada in SEA, launching an emerging markets Fintech VC and parallels between LatAm & AsiaOn this episode Pat sits down with Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and Partner at emerging markets fintech fund Crestone Venture Capital where he invests across South East Asia and Latin America. We dive into his journey as an operator turned VC, scaling in SEA, similarities between LatAm and SEA in terms of fintech models and much moreYou will learn about: How Inanc ended up in SEA as an operator and Co-founder of Lazada Why operators make good investorsWhat input metrics he finds critical...2023-04-0441 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Lolita Taub (Ganas Ventures) on breaking into VC, community as a moat and creating generational wealthOn this episode Pat sits down with Lolita Taub, founding partner of Ganas VC, an early stage fund that invests in community-driven business models in the Americas. We dive into Lolita's journey into venture, why immigrant communities, especially Latinx still have an ownership gap to other communities in the US and how that translates into a low representation in start-up founders and VC and how community-driven business models serve as a moat for startups. You will learn about: Why gener...2023-03-2132 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Gerry Giacomán (Clara) on always be changing, building compounding value and how to balance profitability and growthOn this episode Pat sits down with Gerry Giacomán, CEO and Co-Founder of leading B2B fintech Clara. We dive into Gerry's journey into the world of startups, his learnings along the way, how he scaled the company in rapid pace and what role culture and team-building played in this. Crucially we explore the intersection between profitability and growth and why it pays to always be changing. On this episode you will learn about: How to be ready for hypergrowth mode for your startupThe ...2023-03-0742 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Stories] Jonathan Whittle (Quona) on why and when it pays to become a bank, parallels to previous bust cycles and Brazil's fintech masterplanOn this episode Pat sits down with Jonathan Whittle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of emerging markets fintech inclusion fund Quona Capital. We dive into his journey from operator to VC, lessons learned from the dot-com bust and what it means for today's market correction, the status of Fintech in emerging markets and why it pays to become a bank at the final stage of a B2C fintech's growth journeyOn this episode you will learn about: Jonathan's journey into VC and long time engag...2023-02-2140 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Sergiu Negut (FintechOS) on reducing friction in fintech product development, legacy infrastructure and low-code solutionsOn this episode Pat sits down with Sergiu Negut, Co-Founder of leading low-code platform FintechOS to dive into the scale-up journey for the company, how they attracted an impressive roster of banks and insurance companies to use their platform to develop digital products, why the digital transformation of incumbents is relevant and how to build a global company from day one. You will learn about:Sergiu's journey into techThe banking and insurance landscape and why launching digital prod...2023-02-0756 min
Podcasting Made SimpleTurning Podcast Listeners Into Superfans | Pat FlynnMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/210In this keynote episode, Pat Flynn shares how he’s been able to build the Smart Passive Income empire and beyond through one simple focus: Turn your podcast listeners into superfans. Join as Pat explains how to take listeners through the 4 phases of the Pyramid of Fandom. Take listeners (Whether they’re listening to your podcast or if you’re a podcast guest) from casual interactions all the way to superfans! Spoiler: Everything Pat Flynn shares in this episode starts from a plac...2023-01-1734 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Ricardo Kanitz (Spectra) on GP due diligence, emerging fund managers and secrets of portfolio constructionOn this episode Pat sits down with Ricardo Kanitz, founding partner of Spectra Investments to talk about the founding of the alternatives investment firm, how they gained the trust of their LPs, their strategy on performing due diligence on GPs, diversifying their portafolio, the current state of alternatives in LatAm during a period of high interest rates and much more. On this episode you will learn about: The beginnings of Spectra and the vision behind the firm becoming an investment ...2023-01-1744 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic DeepDive] Axel Christensen (Blackrock) on a new investment paradigm, asset prices, inflation and implications for emerging economiesOn this episode Pat sits down with Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist and Managing Director for Latin America & Iberia at leading asset manager Blackrock to dive into the current macro environment, how it affects investment decisions and what it means for emerging markets. On this episode you will learn about: The interplay between interest rates and investment decisionsCurrency fluctuations in emerging markets and LatAm specifically What is the new investment paradig...2023-01-0345 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Arjuna Costa (Flourish) challenges in achieving true financial inclusion, waves of fintech adoption and embedded financeOn this episode Pat sits down with Arjuna Costa, Managing Partner at leading fintech fund Flourish, which is part of the Omidyar network, we dive into the challenges of achieving true financial inclusion and access to capital for everyone, how the next waves of fintech products will evolve and making the most out of embedded financeOn this episode you will learn about: Arjuna's journey into VC The evolution of financial inclusion in emerging markets and beyondHow embedded fina...2022-12-2053 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Robin Butler (Sturgeon Capital) investing at the frontier from Pakistan to Uzbekistan, ecosystem maturity, liquidity and creating momentumOn this episode Pat sits down with Robin Butler, Partner and Head of Impact at frontier investment firm, Sturgeon Capital. Robin eloquently unpacks the $300bn opportunity in frontier markets in Central Asia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt and how you can combine profit and impact making a lasting impact on growth and innovation in these markets. You will learn about: Sturgeon's thesis and why these marketsHow Robin thinks about the challenges in frontier ecosystems in terms of dealflow d...2022-12-0646 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Wenyi Cai (Polymath) on building businesses for the LatAm middle class, parallels to Asia & how to make company building workOn this episode Pat sits down with Wenyi Cai, Co-Founder and CEO of Latin American venture studio Polymath. We dive into Wenyi's journey into LatAm, the region's similarities with Asia, Polymath's approach to venture building and designing business and much more. On this episode you will learn about: The characteristics of the Latin American middle class and why is it difficult to service them Parallels between Asia / China and LatAm in terms of building business for the middle clas...2022-11-2250 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Noureddine Tayebi (Yassir) on closing a $150M Series-B in the Maghreb region, paying it forward and the multiplier effectOn this episode Pat sits down with Noureddine Tayebi, founder and CEO of leading ride-hailing super app Yassir, the YC-backed company started out in 2017 to provide on-demand services in French-speaking Africa quickly scaling beyond its native Algeria into neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia. Last year the company closed a historic US$30M Series-A backed by the likes of WndrCo, FJ Labs, DN Capital, Kismet and Endeavor Catalyst. Now they just announced a US$ 150M Series-B led by BOND, with p...2022-11-0737 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Jacobo Singer (dLocal) on bringing their payment solutions to Africa, lessons on expansion and promoting talent from withinOn this episode Pat sits down with Jacobo Singer, President of leading payment processor dLocal. During the conversation, they dive into the company's expansion journey from tiny Uruguay onto conquering huge markets such as Brazil and India, the company methodology on identifying and promoting talent from within and how they are trailblazing their way onto the African continent. Jacobo is currently based out of South Africa to lead the company's expansion across the continent. On this episode...2022-10-2541 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Francisco Alvarez-Demalde (Riverwood Capital) on board dynamics, keeping the bar high in founder selection & the importance of human capital in building a generational fundOn this episode Pat sits down with one of the veterans of the tech investment space, Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Riverwood Capital. Alongside the 15 years of the firm, Francisco has seen it all and provides valuable insights into how to build a generational firm, how to extract the most value from boards and his key investment criteria. On this episode you will learn about: The origin story of Riverwood Capital Francisco's take on identifying and ha...2022-10-1152 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Reflecting on 6 years at Rappi - Clara Gold on execution, hustle and scaling growth teamsOn this episode Pat sits down with Clara Gold, former Director of Growth and Product of Latin American superapp Rappi. We dive into her journey, how Rappi has evolved along those years and how she personally grew within the company as it went through hyper growth. The narrative ties the Rappi expansion years to the growth of the LatAm ecosystem, putting into context how fundamental those years where. You will learn about:How to grow with the companyWhy a culture of hustling and relentless exe...2022-09-2753 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic DeepDive] Matt Cole (Suma SaaS) on the art of leadership, agility and supporting SMEs in LatAmOn this episode Pat sits down with Matt Cole, CEO of Suma SaaS to talk about his approach to leadership, how leadership styles have to evolve in VUCA environments and what makes a successful leader. We also dive into his journey into startups in LatAm and the future plans for Suma. On this episode you will learn about: What makes a successful leaderWhat is paradoxical leadership and how to implement it Why coaching is critical to evolve and grow your leadership skillsYou can fi...2022-09-1339 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Tiago Costa Alves (Golden Gate Ventures) on building tech teams, mapping Asia and the value of an Entrepreneur in ResidenceOn this episode Pat sits down with Tiago Costa Alves, Golden Gate's first EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) to talk about doing business and scaling in SEA, his own journey into startups and the region, what the EIR role is about and why it made sense for Golden Gate to embrace it. On this episode you will learn about: Cultural differences in and across SEA What to be aware of when scaling tech teams in the region The startup opportunity in SEAWhy an EIR adds value to any fund an...2022-08-3054 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the ValleyEndeavor Deciphering LatAm VC Study - Panel with Magdalena Coronel (IDB Lab), Daniela Izquierdo (Foodology), Andy Tsao (SVB), Adolfo Blasco (Nazca)This episode is a recording from a panel conversation at Endeavor on the "Deciphering LatAm VC" study, a research that dives into how LatAm VCs make decisions, are structured and add value. The conversation starts with a brief 15min presentation by Pat on the core findings of the study and then dives into a panel discussion with Magdalena Coronel (CIO @IDB Labs), Daniela Izquierdo (CEO & Co-Founder, Foodology), Andy Tsao (SVB), Adolfo Blasco (Nazca). We dive into: The current state o...2022-08-1657 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Charlie Graham-Brown (Seedstars) on investing in emerging markets, the beginnings of Seedstars and how to build strong growth teamsOn this episode Pat sat down with Seedstars Co-Founder and CIO Charlie Graham Brown to dissect the evolution of investing and entrepreneurship in emerging markets over the last decade, how Seedstars got off the ground and what is next for the organisation. On this episode you will learn about: Charlie's way into the world of startupsThe origins of Seedstars and what is next for the organisationHow to build high performing growth teams You can find Charlie on LinkedIn here. For more ...2022-08-0239 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic DeepDive] Dan Green (Gunderson Dettmer) on the current VC environment and what it means for deal negotiations, contractual features and moreOn this episode Pat sits down with Dan Green, Partner and Co-Head of the Latin America Practice of Gunderson Dettmer, a leading global law firm on VC transactions. Based on his decade long experience as legal counsel on some of the most important transactions in LatAm, we dive into the current macro-situation and what it means for entrepreneurs out there fundraising and negotiating with VCs. Dan provides crucial tips and lessons on how to manoeuvre, the current environment, how to create leve...2022-07-1946 min
Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)Finding Stories of Grit, Struggle & Success with Alex O’KeefeSend us a textIn this episode Alex O’Keefe talks about what the “self made mind” means to not be defined by labels and be open to new possibilities. His passion to tell stories of people “who came from nothing and created a great life” are what drives his need to “taxi this information to other people’s brains...”Alex O’Keefe lives in Halifax, England, runs a business, is a footballer, proud dad and host of the podcast: “The Self Made Mind.”QUOTE HIGHLIGHTSALEX: “... the most debilitating thing you can do is give yourse...2022-07-1229 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Allen Taylor (Endeavor Catalyst) on scaling the fund to US$500M AUM doubling down on Endeavor’s mission & current macro-environment and implications for emerging marketsOn this episode Pat sits down with Allen Taylor, Managing Director of Endeavor Catalyst, Endeavor's own investment vehicle that invests in a rules-based manner into Endeavor entrepreneurs in the nonprofits +40 markets.We dive into how the fund has scaled from its early beginnings in 2012 to the recently announced close of fund IV with a US$292M fund size. On this episode you will learn about: Allen's career with Endeavor The current macro-environment and how it translates into a cha...2022-07-0543 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Operator Stories] Rafaella Baraldo (PodsFinance) on the digitalisation of banking, understanding DeFi and hedging cryptoOn this episode Pat sat down with Rafaella Baraldo, CEO and Co-Founder of DeFi startup Pods to discuss the potential of DeFi to fix some of the challenges in traditional finance, her journey as a founder and any lessons learned along the way. On this episode you will learn about: The failures of traditional banking and how it can be fixed through DeFiCentralised vs. De-centralised financial systems Building a crypto startup and any challenges along the wayFundraising journey of Pods...2022-06-2140 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Federico Gomez Romero (Seaya Cathay) on empathy, the importance of the founding team in deal selection and Seaya Cathay’s new Latam fundOn this episode Pat sat down with Federico Gómez Romero, Principal at Seaya Cathay Latam, Seaya and Cathay's new joint venture for investing collectively in LatAm. We explore Fede's own journey into venture, the motives behind Seaya and Cathay joining forces and among others making the most out of cross-pollination for your international portfolio. On this episode you will learn about: Behind the scenes look into the formation of Seaya Cathay LatAm Inflection points in the LatAm eco...2022-06-0733 min
The Best Job I've Ever Had with Alex LobertPat Gibson: I do it for love, music and marketing that is Rapper, Start-up co-founder, marketing guru… Which one would be your best job?!This is the dilemma for the crazy-talented, Pat Gibson.Pat co- founded the company, Rapchat, which gives artists - especially those in hip-hop / rap - access to a studio in their pocket and the ability to share their music with a community of creators and fans. The app garnered over $2.5 million in investment and 10 million users. Pat also goes by the stage name, P-Holla. Pat’s songs have over 80 million streams across music platforms. Today, Pat works with companies all over the world help...2022-04-1934 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Patrick Arippol & Bianca Martinelli (Alexia Ventures) on the next Gen of VC in LatAm and sustaining moats through tech enabled communitiesOn this episode Pat sat down with Patrick Arippol (Co-Founder) & Bianca Martinelli (Partner) of Brazilian / LatAm VC Alexia to talk about the thesis of the firm, their respective journeys into venture and their take on adding value to founders. On this episode you will learn about: How to craft the thesis of a VC Are moats ever sustainable and the lock-in effects of tech enabled communitiesHow to make the most out of boards What metrics Alexia is looking for in sharpe...2022-04-1247 min
30 Minutes of GrowthS1 EP3: Pat Walls, Founder at Starter Story | Lean SEO | Growth MarketingWhat do you know about SEO? Forget it. In this 30 minute run through, Pat Walls tears up the SEO playbook and writes 3 new ones. Fast, actionable and highly effective. Get on board.The problem with organic search content is that it takes forever, right? Wrong. With Starter Story founder Pat Walls’ quick fire, experiment-heavy solution, you’ll find winning formulas and repeat them, getting content seen by exactly the right people.Alex and Pat go take a rapid run-through of how Pat creates content that ranks, why you should treat SEO like a startup, and how t...2022-03-2929 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Luiz Manzano & Alex Mello (BigBets) on effective altruism in venture as a strategy and dynamics of early stage investingBigBets is a novel early stage investing firm based in Brazil. The fund has invested in companies such as Justo and Lemon. Luiz Manzano and Alexandre Mello joined the Emerging Markets Enthusiast to talk about their journey into VC, their take on early stage investing, building relationship and adding value. On this episode you will learn aboutHow the two found their way into venture and started BigBetsHow to match your personality traits as co-founders BigBets unique selling proposition ...2022-01-0450 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the ValleyAlex González Ormerod (Rest of World) on tech disruption, regulation and economic development for LatAmOn this episode Pat sits down with Alex González Ormerod, LatAm Editor of news-site Rest of World to talk about the implications of tech startup success for LatAm, whether their success will be enough to propel the region towards full development, what are possible pitfalls and whether we need more or just any regulation for the gig-economy. On this episode you will learn aboutThe gig-economification in LatAm Whether tech innovation is a new way to escape the middle income trap ...2021-12-2133 min
Pats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation 149: Colts Preview with Alex BarthThe guys are joined by Alex Barth of The Sports Hub to discuss the matchup this week with the Colts. What do the Patriots need to do to win, and what can the Colts do to beat the Patriots? How impressive has their run been, and can they keep it going for the rest of the season? After the conversation with Barth, the guys are joined by Jeff Greenwood of The Fantasy Footballers for their 5 Minute Fantasy segment.
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Moods & ModesPAT METHENY PART 2In part 2 of Alex’s conversation with Pat Metheny, the two discuss some of Metheny’s unconventional work, his association with musicians like Jaco Pastorius and Joni Mitchell, the evolution of his synthesizer sound, and why he thinks in visual terms. Pat shares his daily routine, what he does to keep learning after each gig, and explains the natural curiosity that keeps him going. Unlike almost any other modern musician, Pat Metheny remains uniquely unpredictable. His versatility is nearly without peer on any instrument. Metheny has won countless awards, including three gold records for Still Life (Talki...2021-10-081h 12
Moods & ModesPAT METHENYPat Metheny, one of the most critically acclaimed jazz musicians in the world, joins Alex to talk about his exceptional career, the enormous range of his playing style, and the idea of music without boundaries. The two discuss the different guitars that Metheny has played over the years, how he found his sound by rejecting the impulse to follow in the musical footsteps of Wes Montgomery, and why the ever-changing versions of Pat Metheny are really just part of the whole. Part one of a two-part episode. Unlike almost any other modern musician, Pat Metheny remains u...2021-09-101h 07
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Mario Mello (Valor) on the making of a SPAC - Insights into Valor’s latest feat, Adding Value on Boards & Staying humbleOn this episode host Patrick Alex sat down with Mario Mello, Operating Partner at American- Brazilian fund Valor Capital to discuss their latest US$ 230M SPAC vehicle, how it came into being, the nitty gritty aspects of SPAC structuring and why they are an opportunity for emerging markets to provide more liquidity. During the session, we dive also into Mario experience concerning board structure, dynamics and the role of board observers. On this episode you will learn: Nitty gritty aspec...2021-07-0642 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] Alex Lazarow (Cathay) on innovation through cross-pollination, the last frontier & entrepreneurs as creatorsOn this episode host Patrick Alex sat down with leading investor Alexandre (Alex) Lazarow, author of "Out-innovate" and Partner at leading fund Cathay Capital to talk about his vision for emerging ecosystems, his book, how to best add value to entrepreneurs, the opportunities SPACs provide for young ecosystems and last but not least the importance of cross-pollination between ecosystems. On this episode you will learn: Alex's journey into VC That ecosystems outside Silicon Valley, n...2021-06-2231 min
Pats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation 120: Draft Preview with Alex BarthIt's finally Draft Day!! Alex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Pat, Spags, and Keagan for a draft preview. The guys discuss what they want the Patriots to do in the first round, and guys that they should be targeting in the later rounds as well. It's a great conversation, and they finish off with Their Guys, the guys(outside of the first round) who they hope the Patriots draft.
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After Further ReviewFrom The Land Podcast Series- Pat Tregoning (@PatNShaker)Alex is joined by Pat Tregoning (@PatNShaker) to discuss his newest podcasts Time of Possession and Possession Arrow. They also discuss how Pat has become a huge College Basketball fan, what TEACHING LIFE is like and how he got into that. We also discuss what it's like for Pat to do a show with a good friend in Katelin Marshall on their show Possession Arrow. All this plus our RAPID FIRE questions to end the show!2021-03-151h 33
Pats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation 114: Trent Brown trade and more with Alex BarthAlex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the show to discuss the first big move the Patriots have made this offseason. The guys also discuss who they want to see come here in free agency, and who they would like to see under center this year as well. Give it a listen, and get up to date with all of your Patriots news before free agency starts on Monday!
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The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Investor Journey] On investment opportunities and portfolio construction - A deep dive into angel investing with Alex Galvez (Co-Founder @Sila)On this episode Patrick sits down with Alex Galvez, an entrepreneur himself, but also a very active angel investor and podcaster. Alex has invested in dozens of deals across Latin America and beyond. He has invested in dozens of deals across Latin America and beyond providing us with compelling insights into the world of angel investing, deal diversification and portfolio construction. Further along in the discussion, we dive into the latests trends touching on SPACs, Solo VCs and ...2021-02-2228 min
Storage WinsEP380: Mindset Jedi, Pat Precourt, Shares Wisdom You Absolutely Must Hear!Pat Precourt is a real estate investor, MMA gym owner, and business and personal development coach. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow and conquer everything that is holding them back. Do you have self-doubt about your abilities? Do you keep going back to bad habits? This is the podcast you must, must listen to! Key Takeaways: Success is 80 to 90 percent mindset; the 20 to 10 percentage is just the mechanics and you can learn that anywhere! You have all the knowledge you need to succeed! You have to enjoy the journey, not the final goal. Don’t co...2020-01-2044 min
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Pats Nation NetworkPatriot Nation # 46: Alex Barth discusses some potential trades, the defense and the GiantsPat and Spags are joined by Alex Barth of CLNS Media to discuss the success of the Patriots defense, and the depth that they have. They take a closer look at some of the other teams inside the AFC and who could be the Patriots' biggest threats come playoff time. They also discuss some potential trade deadline moves the Patriots could have up their sleeve and a little controversy at the end over Brady, Jimmy G and Brissett,
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Secret to Flight with Pat FlynnS1 #32 The Recession Myth with Alex Sifakis of JWB Real Estate CapitalAlex Sifakis, President and co-owner of JWB Real Estate Capital is in the building to talk with Kyle about all things real estate! Alex brings over a decade of experience in rental property management and sales to the table to offer his insight on the current state of the Jacksonville market, and what he calls “The Recession Myth.” If you want to hear even more from Alex, make sure you attend our June 2019 Connect event on Thursday June 6th, where he will be our keynote speaker! Connect with Alex:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sifakis-8a6124...2019-06-0331 min
Not So Common Podcast#47 - Alex FacianeAlex Faciane is one half of Super Beard Bros. and appears on the Dex podcast. He chats with Pat about YouTube burn out, the world ending, social media as a content creator, living in southern California, and more!
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Sales BabbleHow To Read A Buyers Personality with Alex Swire-Clark #212 How To Read A Buyers Personality with Alex Swire-Clark #212 Alex Swire–Clark is a Certified Human Behavior and Sales expert. He uses behavior concepts to unlock the communication potential in sales professionals. In this episode we discuss how to read a buyers personality. Alex is also the host of the Rapport Advantage Podcast, transforming the way leaders build relationships. DISC Profile In our conversation we talked about buyer temperament. One way to discover this is to use the DISC profile personality model: Dominant – big gesture direct goal setters Inspiring – people oriented Supportive – flexible, low drama, easy going Cautious – number and process driv...2018-04-1727 min
Deejay Pat B PodcastsBoomBastic Yearmix 2017 Mixed By Deejay Pat BBest Freestyle tracks from 2017
Pat B - Pants down for booties
9Milliz - Move On
Mad-B - O.T.T GO
Pat B & Miss Puss - Catnip
Mark with a K - Warrior
DJPablo & Fatal inc feat. Audioconflict - Blaze it up
Outsiders - Rebel Baby
Nowaxx - Shake ya zulu
Potato & Alex Kidd - Who's your daddy
Jebroer, Paul Elstak & Dr. Phunk - Kind van de Duivel (Pat B's 98 Oldschool Remix)
Ruffian & Monkaholics - This belongs to me
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Perros, Naturaleza y HumanosCapítulo 42. Correr con tu perro con Alex de GosEsportHola a todos!
Hoy tengo una sorpresa para vosotros! no estoy sola…
Nos va a acompañar un gran amigo, Alejandro Muñoz presidente de la GosEsport . Ahora os explicaré más el porqué está aquí y q es eso del Gos esport, o mejor! os lo explicará él mismo.
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Hoy vamos a hablar de deporte, Alex, además de gran amigo es...2017-10-1019 min
Deejay Pat B PodcastsBoomBastic 000003 mixed by Deejay Pat BDarude - Sandstorm (Pat B Bootleg)
DJ Pablo & Fatal Inc feat. Audioconflict - Blaze it up
Nowaxx - Dripping sweat
Alex Kidd & Playboyz - Pounding
DJ Pablo - Arabika
Mark with a K - Big bad bass
Alex Kidd - No love
Dany BPM - Pitos 2.0
Pat B - Buzzin'
Ridiculouz - The Switch
Dany BPM & Qatja S - Bass Dropin (BPM Re-Loco Edit)
Taa - Arabic Empire
Defiance - Breakdown
Pat B - Little Italy
Reverze Flashback - Send my Banging Zombie
Dirtcaps & Alex Kidd - Blaze The Fuck Up
Dr.Rude & Dany BPM - Don't Stop (Dany BPM 2k17 Remi...2017-04-1959 min
Extra Paycheck PodcastEPP 100: From Jobless To Multimillionaire With Pat FlynnIn this milestone episode of the Extra Paycheck Podcast I am joined by Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive Income. Pat is a very well known online entrepreneur, an author, a blogger, a podcast host, a father and a husband. Pat shares his story taking you from the moment where he lost his architect job to a present moment where his online business is earning him 6 figures per month.2017-02-2047 min