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Driving AlphaFrom Techstars to AI trends: Brad Feld of Foundry VC on building enduring legaciesBrad Feld isn’t just a name in venture capital; he’s one of the architects behind the startup ecosystem as we know it. From launching Techstars to mentoring hundreds of founders and fund managers, his legacy is rooted in building, not boasting. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:48 Introduction to Driving Alpha 01:38 Brad Feld's Journey and Achievements 03:38 Reflections on Life and Career 05:51 The Future of Foundry Group 08:02 Mentorship and Its Impact 10:52 Influential Mentors in Brad's Life 15:17 The SoftBank Connection
2025-08-2058 minDriving AlphaBuilding billion-dollar hubs beyond Silicon Valley with Aziz Gilani from MercuryCan Middle America become the next innovation powerhouse? Aziz Gilani, General Partner at Mercury, thinks so—and he’s proving it by backing cloud and enterprise software startups across Houston and beyond. With a track record that includes major exits like Black Lotus and Modus, Aziz has helped Mercury’s portfolio reach over $9 billion in enterprise value. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:43 Introduction to Driving Alpha 00:51 Meet Aziz Gilani: Venture Powerhouse 02:08 Aziz's Journey to Venture Capital 04:20 Houston: A Hub for Enterprise Software 05:37 The Evolution of Texas...
2025-04-2335 minDriving AlphaCharles Hudson of Precursor Ventures: Navigating AI, Inclusion, and Early-Stage VCCharles Hudson, Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, joins Steve Brotman to share his journey through venture capital. With over 15 years of experience, Charles has made more than 400 investments and raised over $200 million, making him a leading voice in the seed-stage community. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:43 - Introduction to Driving Alpha Podcast 00:53 - Meet Charles Hudson: Venture Capitalist Extraordinaire 03:41 - Charles Hudson's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Journey 06:12 - The In-Q-Tel Experience 08:15 - Transition to Business School and IronPort Systems 09:50 - Founding Precursor Ventures 13:03 - Challenges and Strategies in Venture Capital 14:31 - Por...
2025-01-2947 minDriving AlphaTexas Tech Boom: Joshua Baer of Capital Factory on Startup EcosystemsHow do you turn Texas into a global innovation hub? For Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, the answer lies in empowering unstoppable founders, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial community, and leveraging Texas’s unique advantages. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:43 Introduction to the Driving Alpha Podcast 00:54 Meet Josh Baer: Texas Startup Powerhouse 01:37 The Impact of Capital Factory 03:44 Josh Baer's Entrepreneurial Journey 07:07 Early Ventures and Lessons Learned 11:06 The Birth of Capital Factory 13:58 Investment Strategies and Focus 17:22 The Future of Robotics and AI 18:02 AI's Impact on Humanoid Robotics 18:22 The Inflection Point of GPS in...
2025-01-1535 min
Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors$300M Venture Fund: Building Trust With InvestorsSend us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my today I have my dear friend Steve Brotman.Steve is the managing general partner at Alpha Partners, a $300 million AUM venture capital firm out of New York. Steve has been recognized a few times as a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, as well as being named in Crain's Tech 100, Top 25 Players Shaping Silicon Valley, Top 40...
2024-12-3049 minDriving AlphaFrom Thesis to Investment: Chip Hazard of Flybridge on Early-Stage AI BetsChip Hazard is a General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, where he has been investing in early-stage technology companies since 2002. He co-founded Flybridge, focusing on ambitious founders building the AI-powered future. With a background in Greylock and a proven track record in venture capital, Chip has been a key investor in successful companies such as MongoDB. He also co-founded XFactor Ventures, a fund supporting female founders. Chip’s expertise spans enterprise infrastructure, financial technology, digital health, and AI. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:00 Introduction to Steve Brotman and Alpha Partners 00:18 Meet Ch...
2024-11-1933 minDriving AlphaDror Nahumi of Norwest: How to Build Unicorns in Venture CapitalIn this insightful episode of "Driving Alpha," host Steve Brotman sits down with Dror Nahumi, a seasoned General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners. Dror’s extensive experience spans operational roles, strategic investments, and guiding startups from seed stage to multi-billion dollar outcomes. He has a strong track record with investments in leading companies like Gong, Vast Data, and Weka.io, making him a key figure in the venture capital world. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:00 Introduction to Driving Alpha 00:27 Meet Dror: A Venture Capital Visionary 01:21 Dror's Journey to Venture Capital 02:38 The Rol...
2024-11-1231 minDriving AlphaTim Draper of Draper Associates: Future Markets and Viral InnovationIn this latest episode of Driving Alpha, venture capitalist Steve Brotman welcomes Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and Draper University. Known for his visionary investments in companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and Coinbase, Tim Draper has left an indelible mark on the venture capital landscape. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:56 Tim Draper's Journey into Venture Capital 02:28 Building DFJ and Draper Associates 03:36 Tim's Mission to Spread Entrepreneurship 04:39 Advice for Aspiring VCs 06:18 The Importance of Diversification 08:12 Viral...
2024-11-0521 min
Between Now and SuccessEric Brotman on Building a Collaborative Culture, Targeting Business Development Channels, Sustaining Scale, and Learning to Grow by Letting GoGuest: Eric Brotman, CFP®, AEP®, CPWA®, is a Principal and the Chief Executive Officer of BFG Financial Advisors. Eric began his financial planning practice in Baltimore in 1994, and founded Brotman Financial Group in 2003, which later became BFG Financial Advisors. He and his team focus on supporting families and individuals by providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. Eric is also the author of Don't Retire... Graduate!: Building a Path to Financial Freedom and Retirement at Any Age. In a Nutshell: As a founder/advisor, how does your role evolve over time? I fre...
2024-10-231h 08
Scale by Numbers PodcastPro Rata Rights: The VC's superpower with Steve BrotmanIn this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Brotman, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and fund manager with an impressive track record in the world of venture capital and startups. Steve is the founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners and a Strategic Advisor to the Pritzker Group's venture arm, Pritzker Group Venture Capital. Read More Here...
2024-10-1248 minDriving AlphaHigh Conviction, Low Velocity: Rebecca Kaden of Union Square Ventures on Strategic InvestingRebecca Kaden is a Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm. She began her career as a journalist, and prior to USV, was a General Partner at Maveron, a consumer-focused early-stage fund. Rebecca was born in New York City. She studied English and American Literature at Harvard and received her MBA from Stanford. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (2:46) Rebecca Kaden highlights the role of early mentorship in a successful VC career (6:27) How Rebecca’s liberal arts background influences her VC perspectives (8:29) Union Square Ventures' thesis-driven approach to...
2024-09-0343 minDriving AlphaEd Sim of Boldstart Ventures: Inception Investing in Technical Enterprise FoundersEd Sim is the Founder of Boldstart Ventures, a true believer and partner from inception for bold founders reinventing the enterprise stack. Ed is currently on the boards of Snyk, BigID, Blockdaemon, Protect AI, Env0, and several other cybersecurity and infrastructure startups. Other notable inception investments include Kustomer, where he was on the board until his exit to Meta, Superhuman, Security Scorecard, and Front. Ed also co-founded MState in 2017, an enterprise blockchain lab in partnership with IBM, where seed investments include Fireblocks. He is known for being a partner from inception, helping founders start, scale, and exit while enjoying...
2024-08-2155 minDriving AlphaNavigating VC Volatility: Hans Swildens (Industry Ventures) on Staying AheadHans Swildens is the CEO and Founder of Industry Ventures and manages the overall business. As an early pioneer of the modern secondary market for venture capital, Hans created new ways to get liquidity for venture capital investments prior to an IPO or M&A event. Additionally, he was early to support the development of a new class of venture capital partnerships focused on seed and early-stage investing during the last decade. He directs the firm’s investment processes, operations, and limited partner relationships. Earlier in his career, Hans was a successful entrepreneur who co-founded and acted as President of...
2024-07-2637 minDriving AlphaPro Rata Strategy: Jason Calacanis of LAUNCH on Seed Stage EdgeJason Calacanis is the Founder and CEO of early-stage investment firm LAUNCH and real-time business news app Inside.com. A serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and former Sequoia Capital scout, Jason has invested in hundreds of startups, including Uber and Calm, a meditation app now valued at $1 billion. He previously launched Venture Reporter — formerly known as Silicon Alley Reporter — and Weblogs, Inc., which he exited before venturing into angel investing. Jason continues to shape and influence the tech and investment spheres, sharing invaluable insights through his acclaimed book Angel and podcasts This Week in Startups and All-In. His platf...
2024-04-291h 17Driving AlphaSteve Brotman of Alpha Partners: Redefining Venture Capital and the Future of AISteve Brotman is the Managing Partner at Alpha Partners, a company that co-invests with the world’s best VCs by sharing economics with early-stage VCs. With extensive experience in venture capital, Steve co-founded and managed venture capital firms such as Greenhill SAVP and Silicon Alley Venture Partners, with notable investments in companies like LivePerson and Medidata Solutions. His entrepreneurial journey began with AdOne, a venture-backed company that revolutionized online classified advertising and garnered significant industry recognition. A recipient of multiple accolades, Steve has been named in Crain's Tech 100 and 40 Under 40 among New York business leaders. Episode Chapters:
2024-04-2923 minDriving AlphaDriving Alpha: Exploring Early Tech Ventures and the Evolution of Financial Media with Ron InsanaRon Insana is an award-winning financial analyst and commentator at CNBC, where he shares insights into economic trends. In addition to writing for Money magazine and USA Today, Ron has hosted two nationally syndicated radio programs. He previously served as the CEO of Insana Capital Partners, which, at its peak, managed the $125 million Insana Capital Partners "Legends Fund.” With a background in film production, he ventured into financial reporting in 1984, eventually becoming a regular anchor at CNBC. Ron has authored four books on investing and is recognized as one of the "Top 100 Business News Journalists of the 20th Century." He...
2024-04-2929 min
Long Beach Current PodcastsBeach Weekly S12E5: New FAFSA form, finalized CFA agreement & more
Blossom and Bloom will be hosted by Beach Pride Events on Monday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ballroom C of the University Student Union. Students can celebrate spring by making floral crafts such as affirmation cards, candle jars and more. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
An event called Career Insights for Black Students will be presented by the Career Development Center where guest panelists will speak about their career journeys. It will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. Register for the onl...
2024-02-2611 min
VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - What Are Pro Rata Rights in Venture Capital? - Steve Brotman, Founder, Alpha PartnersIn this episode, Prashant sits down with Steve Brotman, founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners, to discuss why Pro Rata rights are a game-changer for venture capitalists (VCs) and how they can impact investment outcomes.
Here are the key topics covered in the episode:
1. Understanding Pro Rata Rights: Steve explains what pro-rata rights are and why they are essential for VCs to maintain their ownership percentage in a company during future funding rounds.
2. Ethical Concerns: The discussion explores the ethical implications when founders do not respect pro-rata rights and how Alpha Partners helps VC firms exercise their rights...
2023-09-2628 min
Scale By NumbersPro Rata Rights: The VC's superpower with Steve BrotmanIn this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Brotman, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and fund manager with an impressive track record in the world of venture capital and startups. Steve is the founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners and a Strategic Advisor to the Pritzker Group's venture arm, Pritzker Group Venture Capital.Steve's venture capital journey began as the co-founder and Managing Director of Greenhill SAVP, a venture capital unit of Greenhill & Co that later became Tribeca Venture Partners. Managing a fund with $100 million in assets, Steve focused on technology and business information services...
2023-09-2548 min
Fireside with a VCEpisode #73, VC Insight Panel, 7BC Event NYC March 7 2023Recording of the VC Insight Panel at the sold out 7BC Venture Capital event in New York City at Pillsbury March 7, 2023.
VC Insight Panel
Andrea Lamari, General Partner, Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP)
Steve Brotman, Managing Partner, Alpha Partners, Senior Advisor, Pritzker Group
Wiz, Chief Astronaut, Spacecadet Ventures, The Marketing VC
Jonathan Shriftman, Partner, Expanding Capital
Andrew Romans, General Partner, 7BC Venture Capital, moderator
Talking about everything from seed to growth stage capital, dynamics around pro rata equity rights to comple...
2023-03-3152 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda89: Give Your Stakeholders a Say with Eric Brotman
https://youtu.be/CO7uz_StrSY
Eric Brotman is the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, an independent firm assisting clients with wealth creation, preservation, and distribution. He is also the author of Don’t Retire… Graduate!: Building a Path to Financial Freedom and Retirement at Any Age. We talk about multi-generational financial planning, the benefits of flexible leadership, and why retirement should not mean the end of your productive life.
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Give Your Stakeholders a Say with Eric Brotman
Our guest is Eric Brotman, the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, an independent firm ass...
2023-03-2239 min
Fireside with a VCEpisode #68, Steve Brotman, Managing Partner, Alpha Partners & Advisor to the Pritzker Family OfficeEpisode #68, Steve Brotman, Managing Partner, Alpha Partners & Advisor to the Pritzker Family Office discussing:
· The Alpha model to partner with Seed to Series A VC funds to invest in their pro-rata growth rounds of top winners and share carry with the Seed to Series A VC funds.
· Dynamics of early-stage VC funds deciding to double down or create an SPV to put more capital into winners versus partnering with growth specialists like Alpha Partners.
· Is it bad to let your fund LPs get overexposed to single deals via SPVs.
· The trend of L...
2023-01-3154 min
The TrulyFit PodcastDon't Retire... Graduate: Eric BrotmanEric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors and host of the podcast "Don't Retire...Graduate!", joins The Trulyfit Podcast._Don't Retire...Graduate! is also Eric's most recent book and serves as a how-to manual for understanding and putting key financial planning principles into practice._You can find everything about Eric below:Instagram: @eric.brotmanWebsite: https://bfgfa.com/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The show interviews experts in various Fitness & Health realms and gives actionable tips for both the general public and the professional.If you're curious about all things fitness & health...you...
2023-01-3046 min
Uncorrelated MindsVenture Capital Today: Creating Alliances and Evaluating Market Segments With Steve Brotman (Ep. 22)Early-stage venture capitalists (VCs) often lack the capital required to fund their pro-rata shares in subsequent financing rounds of their leading portfolio companies. That’s where Alpha Partners, instead of competing head-on against them, partners with early-stage VCs to bridge that capital gap. In this episode, Kevin Kaylakie talks with Steve Brotman, the managing partner of … Continue reading Venture Capital Today: Creating Alliances and Evaluating Market Segments With Steve Brotman (Ep. 22) →
2022-08-0247 min
Dead CatVC Jeopardy!On this week’s Dead Cat, Tom Dotan and I reflect on this year’s SXSW. We take stock of the Austin tech scene and ponder what storylines emerged from the mega conference.At the 19:24 mark, VC Jeopardy starts. You can listen in as I host four venture capitalists in a fierce battle of startup-world trivia. Our contestants were Deena Shakir at Lux Capital, Charles Hudson at Precursor Ventures, Julian Eison at Next Ventures, and Steve Brotman at Alpha Partners. You can also play along yourself:Here’s a link to the fi...
2022-03-2353 min
The Newcomer PodcastVC Jeopardy!On this week’s Dead Cat, Tom Dotan and I reflect on this year’s SXSW. We take stock of the Austin tech scene and ponder what storylines emerged from the mega conference.At the 19:24 mark, VC Jeopardy starts. You can listen in as I host four venture capitalists in a fierce battle of startup-world trivia. Our contestants were Deena Shakir at Lux Capital, Charles Hudson at Precursor Ventures, Julian Eison at Next Ventures, and Steve Brotman at Alpha Partners. You can also play along yourself:Here’s a link to the fi...
2022-03-2353 min
TPN Show Coverage MobileSteve Winter discusses how to handle live conferences @ CES 2022The last two years have created a lot of new scenarios for the world. Particularly, the business world has had to adapt to a lot of adjusted scenarios. Much work has begun to be from home, rather than in offices. This forced IT to change the way they think of their corporate networks to allow for greater variability, while also protecting data. But, the biggest part of industries to be affected by the altered way of thinking has been events, like CES. Our good friend Steve Winter from Brotman-Winter-Fried discusses some of the changes and how to deal with...
2022-03-0114 min
Thriving EntrepreneurWin At Life with Shannyn, Arjun and EricWe all want to be the winner, right. But can you really “win” life. What if I told you there was a way you could? Would you be interested? Learn today how you can Win At Life Shannyn Lee talk about winning without pitching. Learn secrets to getting the clients you want without being ‘that’ person in the room. Then Arjun Rai shares with us Hello Woofy a wonderful new tool to help you create posts and manage your posts on social media. A fabulous platform you will love. Last Eric Brotman teaches us how we can build a meaningful legacy f...
2021-04-201h 00
Don't Retire...Graduate!Transitioning into a Post-Career Lifestyle
In today’s Office Hours, Eric is joined by Susan Latremoille to answer Steve's question: When I'm transitioning from my career and trying to figure out what's next, how do I determine what a post-career lifestyle should be and how do I make that happen? Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning and it may be answered in a future episode of Office Hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-2508 min