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Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #25: Andy Bromberg - CEO of EcoAndy Bromberg is the CEO of Eco, a blockchain-enabled fintech company that is trying to revolutionize modern banking and disrupt financial infrastructure. Andy and his team at Eco realized that current banks are still utilizing extremely outdated batching systems and clearing procedures based on horse-drawn carriages. While banks have added better layers of technology, there is a true need to rebuild from the ground up. Fortunately, innovative advances in blockchain technology, improvements in fintech interoperability, and growing consumer mistrust of institutions have created the perfect environment for Eco to succeed. To date, Eco has raised around $100M from major...2022-03-1443 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #24: Brandon Garcia - COO @ Mira AI (acq by FemTec Health)Brandon Garcia is the COO/Co-Founder of Mira AI, an AI-powered beauty platform, that was recently acquired by FemTech Health. Brandon initially set out to leverage his data analytics skills, computer science acumen, and entrepreneurial passion to improve the broken customer journey in the beauty space, from browsing options to reading reviews to purchasing products. He was amazed by the warm welcome his team got from the beauty community yet shocked by how little technology was used to help and delight users. After building an impressive platform and raising $9 million from Unilever Ventures, Founders Fund, Glossier's Emily Weiss and...2022-03-021h 01
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #23: Sterling Campbell - CEO of MinotaurSterling Campbell is the CEO and Founder of Minotaur, an end-to-end NFT solution for creators. They are leveraging the asymmetric economic opportunity in NFT 10k drops to build the operating system for creators on Web3. One of their managed NFT projects, Castle Kid, was a record-breaking collaboration with grammy-nominated director, Colin Tilley. Prior to Minotaur, Sterling spent time in both venture capital at Grishin Robotics and Lerer Hippeau, and entertainment at William Morris Endeavor (WME). A former touring musician himself, Sterling has always enjoyed the cultural impact of entertainment and wondered how technology could disrupt this industry and empower...2022-03-0244 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #22: Dennis Xu - Co-Founder of Mem LabsDennis Xu is the Co-Founder of Mem Labs, a productivity platform intended to streamline tasks and note-taking workflows. Mem wants to augment the human brain by organizing information in a more efficient manner like an AI-powered assistant. In short, their goal is to create telepathy. To accomplish this vision, they've raised $5.6 million in a seed round led by a16z with additional participation from their Cultural Leadership Fund, Will Smith’s dreamers.vc, Floodgate, Unusual Ventures, and Shrug Capital. Dennis has always been a serial entrepreneur and brings Yelp product management experience along with a computer science deg...2022-02-1546 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #21: Alex Monahan - Co-Founder of OddsJamIn this episode, Teddy Jungreis interviews Alex Monahan. Alex is the Co-Founder of OddsJam, an innovative sports betting platform that helps bettors make data-driven decisions. Alex has always loved entrepreneurship, sports, and math - sports betting was fate for him. After graduating from Stanford in 2018, he went on to work as a quantitative analyst at the hedge fund, Susquehanna International Group (SIG). There he mastered his data analysis skills and soon realized that there was a massive opportunity in the nascent yet rapidly growing sports betting industry. Alex left SIG to cofound OddsJam with his high school/college friend...2022-02-1540 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #20: Ethan Keiser - Serial Entrepreneur & Content CreatorEthan Keiser is a serial entrepreneur who cofounded and exited StudyTree, an edtech company. After his exit, he leaned into his love of creating content and began a massively successful TikTok centered around his Big Brain adventures, leveraging technology and his wits to outsmart and win. Tune in to hear more about Ethan's entrepreneurial journey from tech founder to TikTok star.You can follow Ethan at his socials below:TikTok Instagram LinkedInThanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money Podcast Twitter...2022-01-0449 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #19: Ramin Ahmari - Founder & CEO of FINESSERamin Ahmari is the Founder and CEO of Finesse, a vertically integrated fashion house leveraging AI on big data & community feedback to predict trends, forecast demand, and optimize distribution, producing hit sell-outs every time in record time & eliminating the guesswork and overproduction inherent in fashion today. In short, Ramin likes to describe Finesse as Zara meets Netflix. Always loving both data and fashion, Ramin set out to combine these passions. Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial journey building the future of fashion.You can follow Ramin at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter Instagram2021-12-2149 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #18: Michael Spelfogel - Co-Founder of CardlessMichael Spelfogel is the Co-Founder of Cardless, a fintech startup that helps companies create co-branded credit cards at ease for their superfans. With $50M total raised as a Series B startup and major partners such as the Boston Celtics and Manchester United, Cardless has been successfully reinventing loyalty programs and fan relationships. Prior to Cardless, Michael worked at Lyft as a data scientist where he experienced firsthand the antiquated process of creating co-branded cards. Tune in to hear Michael discuss the fintech space and his journey co-founding Cardless!You can follow Michael at his...2021-12-1436 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #17: Adam Halper - Former CEO of Whatsgoodly, Serial Entrepreneur, and Software EngineerAdam Halper is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Whatsgoodly, a campus-based social polling app that reached 100,000+ users and raised $1M+ in venture funding. A serial entrepreneur and software engineer, Adam has since gone on to work at various startups including Verishop and Numerade. He also continues to build products on the side, especially in the consumer space. Tune in to hear about Adam's experiences building a viral consumer app in college and his current thoughts on startups.You can follow Adam at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter InstagramThanks...2021-12-1057 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #16: Himanshu Sahay - Software Engineer, Serial Entrepreneur, and Angel InvestorHimanshu Sahay is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor. Having worked as a software engineer at Tinder, Bird, and (currently) Snap, Himanshu has built and shipped products that serve tens of millions of people everyday. He brings this engineering expertise beyond to help budding startups through strategic advising and angel investing. More than anything, his thought leadership and track record in the world of angel investing has created a name for himself in startup circles around the world. Come listen to hear how Himanshu views the world of startups from both an engineer and investor's perspective.2021-12-0758 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #15: Billy Gallagher - Author of The Snapchat StoryBilly Gallagher is the author of How to Turn Down A Billion Dollars: The Snapchat Story, the first major narrative around Evan Spiegel and the origin of Snapchat. Billy has an illustrative career spanning media, venture capital, and startups. While at Stanford, he wrote for TechCrunch and covered stories in technology. From there, he went on to work for Khosla Ventures, receive an MBA from Stanford, write a book, and do business development at Rippling. Tune in to hear more about his unique perspective on the tech world, from his experiences in media to venture capital.2021-11-2850 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #14: Anthony Ghosn - Co-Founder and CEO of HearthAnthony Ghosn is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hearth, a fintech company that provides financial tools and solutions for home improvement contractors. Through building Hearth into a Series B startup and his prior role as Chief of Staff for Joe Lonsdale, Anthony has accumulated a deep expertise of startups, venture capital, and the fintech industry. Tune into this episode to hear about his entrepreneurial journey and learnings he gained bringing Silicon Valley technology to support the American craftsman.Thanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money Podcast Twitter and...2021-11-2357 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #13: Josh Payne - Co-Founder of AutographJosh Payne is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Autograph, an NFT marketplace featuring some of the top celebrities and athletes, including Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Tony Hawk, and Wayne Gretzky. A serial entrepreneur, Josh has cofounded and exited multiple startups across a variety of industries. His most recent startup, AccessBell, was acquired by Tata Group after only 1 year. Academically, Josh dropped out of Stanford Business School after doing his undergrad and masters in engineering there too. Tune in to hear about his serial entrepreneurial adventures and learnings. You can follow Josh at his socials below:2021-11-161h 00
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #12: Justice Tention - COO of ClashJustice Tention is the Chief Operating Officer of Clash, a new creator platform that is focusing on empowering creators with monetization. Clash was founded by former Vine stars, including Brendon McNerney, and recently acquired Byte, which was originally supposed to be Vine 2.0. After graduating from Stanford, Justice went on to work at McKinsey in NYC, but grew tired of the routine and finally dove headfirst into entrepreneurship by joining Clash. Tune in to hear about his background, the creator economy, and the future of Clash!You can follow Justice at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter...2021-11-071h 05
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #11: Michelle Lu - Co-founder of Viralspace (Acq by Smartly.io)Michelle Lu is the Head of Product at Viralspace, an adtech company that uses AI to help marketers make data-driven decisions about their images and videos. Initially, Michelle was a cofounder of Viralspace, which was recently acquired by Smartly.io after only 2 and a half years. A graduate of Stanford University and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she has achieved a lot of entrepreneurial success in a small period of time. Tune in to hear her discuss the adtech industry, her quick exit with Viralspace, and her advice for fellow entrepreneurs. You can follow Michelle at her socials below:2021-10-1853 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #10: Tommy Fang - Co-founder of Eureka SurveysTommy Fang is the Co-founder of Eureka Surveys, a startup that lets companies run consumer insight surveys from a pool of 1M+ Gen Z/Millennial consumers. With Eureka, Tommy and his co-founder set out to bootstrap profitable and scalable businesses in unsexy industries. They realized that there was true value in avoiding VC dollars and finding lesser known opportunities that actually led to ownership and profit. To get here, Tommy leverages his software engineering experience from both Coinbase and Stanford. Tune in to hear how Eureka bootstrapped to success! You can follow Tommy at his socials below:2021-09-2742 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #9: Kody Amburgey - CEO of TrailitKody Amburgey is the CEO of Trailit, a Web 3.0 social marketplace pioneering the next era of internet exploration backed by NEAR Protocol. Previously, he was the cofounder of Zebra, a scooter rental startup that was backed by NFX and had crazy traction before Covid. Kody has always been a serial entrepreneur who leverages his experiences working in finance, venture capital, and angel investing to understand the entire picture. Tune in to hear him talk about his background, stories from his startups, and thoughts on the future of web 3.0.You can follow Kody at his socials below:2021-09-201h 08
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #8: Sam Reid - CEO of Dearman SystemsSam Reid is the CEO of Dearman Systems, a global leader in terminal automation and enterprise management software for the bulk liquid storage industry. An avid entrepreneur, Sam has started companies, joined startups like Workyard, and operated mature companies. A Texan native, he has also spent time in Silicon Valley and is now bringing his growth marketing, operational, and technical expertise to his hometown of Houston. You can follow Sam at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter InstagramThanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money P...2021-09-131h 01
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #7: Brian Gerrard - The Growth Hacking GuruBrian Gerrard was a growth hacker before that was even a term. He's been a serial entrepreneur starting with his experience cofounding Bae, the first black dating app. That eventually led to him selling his company and joining The Meet Group, one of the top public dating conglomerates, as a Director of Growth Marketing. From there, he went on to lead growth marketing teams at various companies, including Twitch. Currently, Brian is a fully fledged, global entrepreneur with various consulting businesses and projects, all centered around his growth hacking acumen. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the current...2021-09-091h 02
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #6: Dean Patrick - Crypto Pioneer, TikTok Creator, and Author of God MoneyDean Patrick's life seems like it was written to be a movie. In fact, he's currently working on a book about his life and getting interest for it to be made into a movie. A graduate of Stanford University, Dean is an early crypto pioneer who saw the rise and fall during the ICO bubble of 2018. He's been a builder, advisor, investor, and more to a variety of different crypto projects, including ConsenSys, IoTeX - Building The Connected World, and G2H2 Capital. Tune in to hear his predictions on the blockchain industry, sneak peaks into his upcoming book...2021-08-311h 00
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #5: Coby Palivathukal - MFA Candidate at the USC School of Cinematic ArtsIf you know Coby Palivathukal, you know that he is a jack of all trades. He has always loved the arts, media, and technology. Starting when he was at Stanford University, he began realizing that there were fields like virtual/augmented reality and 3D animation that neatly combined these interests. This path led him to his current status as a MFA candidate at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he is focused on the exciting world of virtual production. You can follow Coby at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter InstagramThanks for t...2021-08-261h 12
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #4: Colleen O'Malley - CEO of SevenColleen is the CEO and Founder of Seven, a texting-based event planning platform. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she went on to work in Growth at Quora where she started playing around with different startup ideas. A lifelong lover of planning and hosting parties, she quickly began to realize that the current way to do it was broken and outdated. This led her on a journey to build various prototypes, teach herself how to code, and endure the social constraints of Covid in order to build Seven. You can follow Colleen/Seven at their socials b...2021-08-1654 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #3: Holden Lindblom - CEO of PicomartHolden is the CEO and Founder of Picomart, a smart fridge startup that provides a mini farmers market to apartments at scale. Holden's life story is something out of a movie. After serving in the United States Armed Forces, he transferred from community college to Stanford University. There he fully leaned into his entrepreneurial spirit and went on to found Picomart.You can follow Holden/Picomart at their socials below:LinkedIn Twitter InstagramThanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money Podcast Twitter and Instagram! 2021-08-0955 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #2: Andrew Bakst - CIO of Bizantine CapitalAndrew is the CIO and Cofounder of Bizantine Capital, a blockchain-based hedge fund split between NYC and Beijing. A graduate of Stanford University, he has been heavily involved in the crypto space since 2017 and has done everything from investing to advising to building. Tune in to hear his perspective on the crypto market and why he is so bullish on Ethereum!You can follow Andrew at his socials below:LinkedIn Twitter InstagramThanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money Podcast Twitter and Instagram! ...2021-08-0451 min
Jung MoneyThe Jung Money Podcast #1: Sheridan Clayborne - Cofounder of LendtableSheridan Clayborne is the cofounder of Lendtable, a venture-backed fintech startup that gives people cash advances to build their wealth - starting with 401k matching. A Forbes 30 Under 30 serial entrepreneur who went to Northwestern at age 15 and later dropped out after becoming a millionaire through a variety of businesses including a sneaker bot service, Sheridan is wildly impressive and a highly experienced builder despite only being 21 years old. You can follow Sheridan at his socials below: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Thanks for tuning in - stay up to date by following us on the Jung Money Po...2021-08-0146 min