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Upfront VenturesStrauss Zelnick on Embracing Change Through Innovation and Creativity | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2622 min
Upfront VenturesMelting the Ice: Menlo Ventures' Approach to VC Winter with Matt Murphy | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Kobie Fuller interviews Menlo Ventures Partner Matt Murphy about the current state of venture, the firm's investment strategy in AI, and the importance of building a framework early on.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2622 min
Upfront VenturesGeneral Catalyst Hemant Taneja: Can VC Truly Tackle Long-Term Problems? | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2222 min
Upfront VenturesTechnology in An Age of Geopolitical Friction with CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2222 min
Upfront VenturesVC OGs: Why The F We're Still Doing This | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Aditi Maliwal interviews Alan Patricof of Primetime Partners, Howard Morgan of B Capital, and Ray Lane of GreatPoint Ventures about why they're still venture capitalists many decades later, their fundraising experience back in the day compared to today, and what they look forward to in the next decade.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2028 min
Upfront VenturesAuthor & Journalist Dan Senor on the Resilience of Israel | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander interviews author and journalist Dan Senor about Israel's history as well as how its unique community and culture have played a critical role in shaping the tech ecosystem and driving capital to the nation.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2028 min
Upfront VenturesWhat Lessons Do the Last Two Decades Bring Us in Early-Stage Venture? | 2024 Upfront SummitUpfront Head of Investor Relations Yair Riemer sits down with Founder Collective Co-Founder David Frankel and Allocate Co-Founder Samir Kaji to discuss the tremendous growth in venture firms that now exist and what the increase in competition means for deals in the industry, from both an LP and VC perspective.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-2022 min
Upfront VenturesDefense Tech: State of the Union with Trae Stephens | 2024 Upfront SummitAnduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the government.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-1923 min
Upfront Venturesa16z's Chris Dixon on Blockchain and the Future of the Internet | 2024 Upfront SummitInterviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
2024-03-1525 min
Upfront VenturesHow Institutional LPs are Thinking About VC and Evaluating Managers In 2023 | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander sits down with institutional LPs Caitlin Fitzmaurice (Selby Lane Capital), Chris Prestigiacamo (State of Wisconsin Investment Board), David York, (Top Tier Capital Partners)and Randy Ojukwu (Morgan Stanley) to discuss today's landscape, how to best work with LPs, and the advice to emerging managers.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2230 min
Upfront VenturesAuthor of Americana on How VC Drove the Discovery Of America & US Capitalism | 20203 Upfront SummitTeddy Schleifer of Puck sits down with Bhu Srinivasan, author of "Americana" to talk about the history of capitalism, and how it's been perceived over time.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2223 min
Upfront VenturesThe House of LR&C: Building A Modern Apparel Brand | 2023 Upfront SummitM13 Co-Founder Courtney Reum moderates a panel with Ciara and Christine Day of The House of LR&C to discuss the concept behind their business, the mission behind the brand, and where they are today.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2224 min
Upfront VenturesKenya Barris Shares His Passion For Writing and His Impact in Hollywood | 2023 Upfront SummitMediaLink CEO Michael Kassan sits down with Kenya Barris, who shares his career trajectory and experience as an award-winning writer, producer, and director.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2235 min
Upfront VenturesVC Market Disruption - How Will This Time Be Different | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Nick Kim sits down with Dana Settle (Greycroft), John Ruffolo (Maverix Private Equity), Sarah Kunst (Cleo Capital), and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) to discuss where we are in the capital market cycle, fundraising tips for firms, and advice for founders.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2227 min
Upfront VenturesUSV On Being One Step Ahead Of the Market and What's Coming Next | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Aditi Maliwal sits down with Nick Grossman and Rebecca Kaden of USV to hear the two's journey in venture, how to keep true to their strategy, and the firm's distribution strategy.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2225 min
Upfront VenturesRenée DiResta(Stanford Internet Observatory): Disinformation & How To Combat It | '23 Upfront SummitJeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with Renée DiResta of Stanford Internet Observatory, a disinformation expert who shares how today's technological advancements play a role and what we can expect in the future.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2221 min
Upfront VenturesBack to the Future with Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins | 2023 Upfront SummitOm Malik interviews Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins to hear how the two of them came together, the learnings they brought to the firm from previous experiences, and the meaning behind "Back to the Future."
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2223 min
Upfront VenturesA Fireside Chat with Dwyane Wade: Life Beyond The Court | 2023 Upfront SummitHamet Watt of Share Ventures sits down with NBA Champion Dwyane Wade to discuss the transition into his entrepreneurial journey and how his basketball career has shaped his life today.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2222 min
Upfront VenturesHailey Bieber & Michael D. Ratner on the Intersection of Content and Commerce | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Kobie Fuller sits down with Michael D. Ratner of OBB Media and Hailey Bieber of rhode to discuss the intersection of content and commerce, as well as their differentiated approach.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2222 min
Upfront VenturesFilmmaking in the Age of Technological Revolution with Darren Aronofsky | 2023 Upfront SummitAcademy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky sits down with Eugene Wei to discuss his journey as a filmmaker and how advancing technology plays a role in the industry.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2226 min
Upfront VenturesFresh Baby Food: Jennifer Garner & John Foraker Talk Once Upon a Farm | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Managing Partner Mark Suster chats with Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, co-founders of Once Upon a Farm on why they decided to reinvent the baby food business, what it takes to go from 10 to 100, and their learnings along the way.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2225 min
Upfront VenturesVinod Khosla on the Venture Assistance Business | 2023 Upfront SummitUpfront Partner Kevin Zhang and Founder of Khosla Ventures Vinod Kholsa discuss the firm's themes, reinventing societal infrastructure with technology, and why Vinod has never called himself a venture capitalist.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-2023 min
Upfront VenturesMusic and Mission with Tom Morello | 2023 Upfront SummitTom Morello sits down with Stem CEO Milana Lewis to discuss his career trajectory as a musician and as an activist.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-1624 min
Upfront VenturesScott Belsky Discusses Adobe, Art, Design & People in an Age of Generative AI | 2023 Upfront SummitForbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad interviews Adobe EVP & Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky to discuss how AI is playing a role in the creative industry.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-1524 min
Upfront VenturesHow Money Moves in 2023 with David Marcus of Lightspark | 2023 Upfront SummitDavid Marcus, CEO of Lightspark sits down with Aditi Maliwal to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, why and how money moves the way it does today and thoughts on the crypto winter.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-1517 min
Upfront VenturesCohere, Jasper, Runway: Learn from Leaders at the Forefront of Generative AI | 2023 Upfront SummitModerated by Rob Toews of Radical Ventures, leaders in the field of generative AI Cristóbal Valenzuela (CEO & Co-Founder, Runway), Dave Rogenmoser (CEO & Co-Founder, Jasper) and Phil Blunsom (Chief Scientist, Cohere) discuss their thoughts on the future of this industry and its capabilities.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-1535 min
Upfront VenturesJamie Lee Curtis Interviews ALOK on the World Beyond the Gender Binary | 2023 Upfront SummitALOK sits down with Jamie Lee Curtis to explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging and the human condition.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-1023 min
Upfront VenturesAlexis Ohanian Talk Seven Seven Six with Julia Boorstin | 2023 Upfront SummitAlexis Ohanian of Seven Seven Six sits down with Julia Boorstin to discuss the firm's thesis and how they work with founders, trends he's bullish and not bullish on, and what he's currently seeing in terms of valuations.
Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-0933 min
Upfront VenturesKara Swisher Interviews Donna Langley & Jamie Lee Curtis on the State of Film | Upfront Summit 2023Kara Swisher interviews Donna Langley & Jamie Lee Curtis about where filmed entertainment is going in the coming years.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-0932 min
Upfront VenturesV Pappas Talk TikTok and the Evolution of Social Video | 2023 Upfront SummitJeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with V Pappas, COO of TikTok to discuss the creator economy, how the platform is prioritizing transparency and balancing mental health among its users.
Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.
2023-03-0822 min
Upfront VenturesKara Swisher Interviews CEO of Salesforce Marc Benioff on Stage | 2023 Upfront SummitKara Swisher sits down with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff for a 1:1 interview. They touch on Salesforce's recent earnings reporter, Marc's thoughts on employees returning to the office, and the future of generative AI.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2023.
2023-03-0827 min
UpFront19. UpFront Season Two Wrap-UpThat's a wrap! The second season of UpFront featured inspiring conversations from some of Connecticut's top business and community leaders who are doing amazing things.
This episode highlights some of our favorite segments of advice on leadership, failure, daily routines and more. Kick back and enjoy this UpFront wrap-up with Scot Haney (WFSB), Chef Tyler Anderson, Jill Meyer (Bead Industries), Claire Criscuolo (Claire's Corner Copia), Matthew Berry (NBC Sports), Alexander Williams (Blue Earth Compost), Michael Field (Mason) and Jeff Brooks (Giv Coffee).
About Mason:
www.mason23.com
www.twitter.com/mason_inc
www.linkedin.com/company/mason-inc
2023-01-2344 min
Upfront Discussions PodUpfront Discussions Ep 012 | with Big King | Success and The Community (Part 1)Episode 012 with Big King [From Kings Of Conversations Podcast] for an enlightening and candid discussion about life in Birmingham and explores reasons why those who become successful leave or tend to stay away from the community they grew up in.
This is yet another one of our highly anticipated discussions and one, which will leave you with lots of food for, thought.
Big King Contact details: Instagram: @kingsofconversation.podcast and @king_of_the_hill78 If you wish to sponsor the Podcast or interested in featuring on an episode contact the team: upfrontdiscussionspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upfrontdiscu...
2022-11-1112 minUpfront Discussions PodUpfront Discussions Ep 010 | MC Vader - Birminghams Finest Grime MC opens up for the first timeGenerating candid and open discussions with people from all walks of life and industries such as performing arts, sports, education, politics and business through in-depth and up-front interviews. A platform for you to gain an understanding on how individuals navigated through life and what it took to succeed in their chosen profession.
The Upfront Discussion Podcast team converses with a Birmingham legend and a close friend of over 20 years. Episode 010 with MC Vader AKA @fadervades [Birminghams finest MC and the father of Birmingham Grime] joins the team for an enlightening and candid discussion about his journey growing u...
2022-11-072h 31Upfront Discussions PodUpfront Discussions Podcast Ep 006 | with Yasmin Blackwood [The Invisibility Of Black Girls & Women]Upfront Discussion Podcast Special [Celebrating International Women's Day 2021]
We generate real insightful discussions with people from all walks of life and industries such as performing arts, sports, education, politics and business through in-depth and up-front interviews. A platform for you to gain an understanding on how individuals navigated through life and what it took to succeed in their chosen profession.
Episode 006 Yasmin Blackwood [the founder of I am my sister] joins the team for a enlightening and candid discussion about her journey covering topics such as working as a prison officer, adverse childhood experiences, how the...
2022-11-021h 01
Upfront VenturesWhat Can Emerging Managers Do to Get Interest From LPs? | Upfront Summit 2022Erik Sebusch of Mercer Alternatives Group sits down with Kevin Moore of Spur Capital Partners, Nancy Donohue of Summit Rock Advisors, and Nat Fraser of Agility, to discuss how LPs make investment decisions, what they look for in GPs, and what emerging managers can do to successfully raise funds.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
2022-04-2728 min
Upfront VenturesAnne Applebaum on Lessons and Warnings on Authoritarianism | Upfront Summit 2022Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum interviewed by Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster discusses the history of Poland, autocracy, challenges to democracy, and what the US needs to know in order to stay a democracy.
2022-04-2728 min
Upfront VenturesProviding an Alternative to Growing Food: Tom Colicchio and Irving Fain | Upfront Summit 2022Tom Colicchio of Crafted Hospitality and Founder and CEO of Bowery Farming Irving Fain sit down with Los Angeles Times Columnist Jenn Harris to discuss vertical farming - the technology behind the process and how it's reimagining farming in today's world.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-2222 min
Upfront VenturesSteven Dietz on Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis | Upfront Summit 2022Steven Dietz of United Dwelling dives into the housing affordability crisis, what solutions can be put in place to combat the issue, and the three pillars to building new, low-cost homes.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-2009 min
Upfront VenturesThe Benefits of Payroll APIs: Pinwheel CEO Kurt Lin | Upfront Summit 2022Pinwheel CEO Kurt Lin takes the stage to present what payroll APIs can unlock, how Pinwheel can reimagine credit with real-time data, and why it can improve financial outcomes for those who need it the most.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.
2022-04-2010 min
Upfront VenturesLL COOL J on Success and Living Life on the Edge | Upfront Summit 2022LL COOL J chats with Courtney Reum of M13 about hard work, growing up in Queens, his big break moment in his career, how to become successful, and what he thinks about DEI in today’s world.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-1624 min
Upfront VenturesThe Importance of Humility: Scooter Braun and Schuster Tanger of TQ Ventures | Upfront Summit 2022TQ Ventures Co-founders Scooter Braun and Schuster Tanger chat with Hamet Watt of Share Ventures about the pair's unconventional approach to investing, how their philosophy led to the firm's founding, and the journey to raising their first fund.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-1626 min
Upfront VenturesLaura Dern on Making a Difference Through Investing and Genuine Connections | Upfront Summit 2022Laura Dern sits down with PLUS Founder and Managing Partner Adam Lilling to discuss how she leverages her own platform to effect change, making connections through authentic relationships and making deliberate choices through investing to help move the world forward.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-1623 min
Upfront VenturesCongressmember Karen Bass on Why Los Angeles is the Place to Be | Upfront Summit 2022Congressmember Karen Bass sits down with Upfront Chief of Staff Evan Hamilton to discuss the elements that most excite her about Los Angeles, issues she’s currently working on to address and tackle in the city, using her past learnings in her work today, raising awareness of homelessness, and more.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-1122 min
Upfront VenturesBrian Grazer on Bringing Curiosity and Creativity to Storytelling | Upfront Summit 2022Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer sits down with Upfront Managing Partner Yves Sisteron to discuss the similarities between being a producer and an entrepreneur, how people can work creatively with others, what Grazer defines as curiosity and using that to one’s own benefit.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-0726 min
Upfront VenturesAirtable CEO Howie Liu On Democratizing Software Creation | Upfront Summit 2022Airtable CEO Howie Liu sits down with Axios reporter Kia Kokalitcheva to discuss the makings of Airtable, the company’s long-term vision, thoughts on the competitive landscape, and pandemic learnings from working remotely.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.
2022-04-0725 min
Upfront VenturesAlanis Morissette Shares Her Views on Career, Art, and Feminism | Upfront Summit 2022Alanis Morissette sits down with Kirsten Green of Forerunner Ventures to talk about her inside-out approach to her career, how art has allowed her to express her involvement in activism and human conditions, as well as what's next for her life and career.
Recorded on March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-04-0528 min
Upfront VenturesLaela Sturdy Shares the Secret Sauce to CapitalG | Upfront Summit 2022CapitalG General Partner Laela Sturdy shares with Upfront Partner Greg Bettinelli the lay of the land of how Alphabet thinks about venture, building a diverse team, and how to use resources to help build the next generation of great tech companies.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.
2022-04-0522 min
Upfront VenturesBarbara Walter On How Civil Wars Start and How To Stop Them | Upfront Summit 2022New York Times bestselling author Barbara Walter talks with Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies about how civil wars start, how to mitigate risks for one, and the unique aspects of American democracy.
Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-3132 min
Upfront VenturesThe Benefits of Having a Neutral Mindset: Russell Wilson and Harry Wilson | Upfront Summit 2022Russell Wilson and Harry Wilson sit down with Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller to discuss what it's like to start a company (Limitless Minds) with your sibling, how to optimize mindset for peak performance, the benefits of having a neutral mindset, and more.
Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-3024 min
Upfront VenturesCombating Asian Hate with Jon Chu, Eugene Wei and Mike Su | Upfront Summit 2022Snap's Mike Su discusses with Jon Chu (film director, producer, and screenwriter) and Eugene Wei (Stanford graduate and product executive) about combatting Asian hate; how the role their identity played in their upbringings, what being Asian American means to them, and the experiences they've been through from the Hollywood and tech industry lens.
Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-2928 min
Upfront VenturesStanding Out in an Era with Overabundance of Capital: Ann Miura-Ko & Elad Gil | Upfront Summit 2022Floodgate co-founder and partner Ann Miura-Ko and serial entrepreneur, advisor and investor Elad Gil discuss with Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal about their current investing process, how startups are winning in recruiting, identifying markets ahead of the curve, and technology trends such as AI and Web3, in addition to a special quick lightning round.
Recorded on March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-2625 min
Upfront VenturesElliott Robinson on Bessemer's Growth Investment Strategy | Upfront Summit 2022Bessemer partner Elliott Robinson sits down with Upfront managing partner Kara Nortman to discuss his strategy in leading Bessemer's growth investment practice, the firm's value props, what success means for him and the importance of supporting the Black venture community.
Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-2327 min
Upfront VenturesReporting in Today’s Media Landscape by Brian Stelter and Jason Hirschhorn | Upfront Summit 2022CNN's Brian Stelter sits down with Jason Hirschhorn of REDEF to talk about media reporting in today’s world, combatting misinformation, the value of transparency, and more.
Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-2325 min
Upfront VenturesSequoia's Dannie Herzberg and Jess Lee on Building an Enduring Firm | Upfront Summit 2022Dannie Herzberg and Jess Lee of Sequoia Capital sit down with Alex Konrad of Forbes to discuss how the two partners became involved with Sequoia, what makes the firm stand out, and recent industry trends they lean into as they look ahead.
Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.
2022-03-1829 min
Upfront VenturesLearnings of Being an OG Angel Investor: Ron Conway and Topher Conway | Upfront Summit 2022Ron Conway and Topher Conway of SV Angel speak with Upfront managing partner Mark Suster about the firm's investing strategy, learnings from being one of the OG angel investors, as well as the announcement of their first-ever growth fund, SV Angel Growth.
2022-03-1632 min
Upfront VenturesWhy Jeffrey Katzenberg and Sujay Jaswa Believe in the Future of Digital Tech | Upfront Summit 2022Jeffrey Katzenberg and Sujay Jaswa of WndrCo sit down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to discuss WndrCo's investment thesis, the opportunities they see in NFTs, lessons from Quibi, and the latest on the cybersecurity landscape.
Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.
2022-03-1429 min
Upfront VenturesWhat Excites Paris Hilton and Emilie Choi About NFTs, Web3 and Crypto | Upfront Summit 2022Emilie Choi of Coinbase and Paris Hilton sit down with Carter Reum of M13 to discuss all things NFTs, Web3 and crypto. They discuss their journey and how they got involved in the crypto space, why Web3 is the next frontier and the large engaged community it has created.
Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit
2022-03-1125 min
UpFront10. UpFront Season Episode One Wrap-UpWe hope you have enjoyed the first season of UpFront!
The idea of this show is simple. It's about featuring the personal stories of Connecticut's top business and community leaders who are doing great things. We want to know more about their daily habits, choices and decisions that have led them to where they are now. Each guest has an amazing story to tell and they also share some solid business advice that we can apply in our own lives.
This wrap-up episode features the guests from our first season and highlights some of our favorite pieces of advice on...
2021-12-1547 min
Black Mums Upfront21. Upfront with Candice BrathwaiteThanks to Nike we’ve caught up with Olympic athlete mothers and gold champion medalists, so it’s only right that this week we get upfront with the front runner of Black motherhood, best selling author, presenter and change maker, Candice Braithwaite. This episode Candice reveals the truth about living life in the public eye, talks openly about her traumatic birth experience and shares why being an outspoken dark skinned black woman comes with a price. (Yep, we discuss that documentary.) This woman keeps it 100. We felt enlivened and emboldened by her energy and know that you will...
2021-06-081h 05Black Mums Upfront17. Upfront with Perri Edwards 🇳🇬🇬🇩🏃🏾♀️This episode we head to Nigeria to catch up with Olympian British track and field athlete and mum of one, Perri Edwards. We talk Nigeria verses East London, raising a child with both African and Caribbean heritage and having a celebrity for a husband. Perri is no stranger to hurdles, in fact she’s pretty darn good at them, but what about the hurdles of new motherhood in a pandemic? We get upfront about the reality of birth, post-baby bodies and black maternal health. This Nike sponsored episode had us (over)sharing, giggling and jumping for joy!
2021-05-0553 minBlack Mums Upfront16. Getting Upfront with Infertility‘First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes infertility, hormones and IVF.’ Yup, it’s time to get upfront. Last week was National Infertility Awareness week and it is a good time to remember that one in six couples in the UK experience infertility. And yet we _still_ don’t really talk about. So, this episode we caught up with founder of Femelanin, upfront Black mum, Vanessa Haye, to talk about the reality of infertility and the effects it had on her mental health, her body and her marriage. Vanessa opens up about her challenging journey to motherhood which included...
2021-04-271h 11Black Mums Upfront14. Upfront with Sanya Richards-RossShould you submit to your husband? No, seriously, should you? Can you really manifest your dream goal in life? And what do you do when someone steps on your toe and in that instant ruins your career? (#fml) All this and more in this week’s episode... Yes, we head across the pond to Atlanta to talk to Nike Ambassador, Olympian runner and founder of Mommination, Sanya Richards-Ross. Sanya also opens up about smashing her career goals, marrying the love of her life and what she did when her dream career shattered. Join us as we get upfront and pe...
2021-04-071h 00Black Mums Upfront10. Upfront with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce🚀🇯🇲This episode we bolt over to Jamaica to chat with none other than the fastest woman in the world, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce! The ‘pocket-rocket’ powerhouse opens up about her childhood in Waterhouse, poverty and complex family dynamics. Shelly-Ann keeps us on our toes as we discuss everything from wigs to toxic masculinity to deal breakers in relationships. Pull up a chair, pour out the rum, and join the gold medal Olympian mother who is truly slaying in her (very fast) lane.This episode of the Black Mums Upfront podcast is brought to you in partnership with Nike and Blac...
2021-03-091h 11Black Mums Upfront5. 🏃🏾♀️Upfront with Bianca WilliamsThis episode we head to Dubai to catch up with (it’s not easy) motherhood’s front runner, British gold medalist and new mum of one, Bianca Williams. Bianca gets upfront about the realities of athlete life with a new born, raising a black son in London and learning to love her changing body. She also opens up about that fateful day she was stopped, searched and handcuffed by the police and why she is using her voice to speak out against racial profiling by the Metropolitan Police. This is one upfront Black mum who really is living life in t...
2021-02-021h 06
Upfront VenturesJosh Kopelman Interviewed by Mark Suster | Upfront Summit 2020Founder and Managing Partner of First Round Capital Josh Kopelman talks with Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster about scaling a VC with early stage as a focus. Topics include:
- What's changed in the early stage ecosystem
- Why Josh believes 70% of VC is picking the right founder
- His advice for new funds and for LPs considering new venture investments
- How and why they've invested in platform as a value-add service
2020-04-0927 min
Upfront VenturesDavid Lawee and Jason Lemkin Interviewed by Teddy Schleifer | Upfront Summit 2020David Lawee and Jason Lemkin Interviewed by Teddy Schleifer | Upfront Summit 2020 by Upfront Ventures
2020-03-3024 min
Upfront VenturesJeff Jordan Interviewed by Kara Nortman | Upfront Summit 2020a16z Managing Partner Jeff Jordan speaks with Upfront partner Kara Nortman multi-stage investing at the firm; trends in VC; how and in what sectors he makes investment decisions including Airbnb and Overtime; how his experience as an operator informs his role as a board member; and the benefit of sports experience as a VC.
2020-03-2628 min
Upfront VenturesMarc Merrill Interviewed by Kevin Zhang | Upfront Summit 2020Marc Merrill (Co-founder of Riot Games) talks with Upfront partner Kevin Zhang about the founding of Riot Games and development of League of Legends in 2006; what the company's acquisition by Tencent has meant to the company; his perspective on e-sports ecosystem development and fan engagement; and his predictions for cloud and mobile gaming.
For a recap of the 2019 LoL Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PswnONyX23I
2020-03-1723 min
Upfront VenturesJames Rogers, Yves Sisteron, and Walter Robb Interviewed by Aditi Maliwal | Upfront Summit 2020James Rogers (Founder & CEO, Apeel Sciences), Walter Robb (Stonewall Robb Advisors & former CEO of Whole Foods), and Yves Sisteron (founder & Managing Partner of Upfront Ventures) talk with Upfront Ventures partner Aditi Maliwal about the genesis of Apeel Sciences; the benefit of Apeel to retailers and the food supplies; the coming transformation in our food supply and food systems; and the growing opportunities for environmental tech investing.
2020-03-1630 min
Upfront VenturesKirsten Green Interviewed by Michael Carney | Upfront Summit 2020Founder of Forerunner Ventures Kirsten Green talks with Upfront Ventures partner Michael Carney about her path to starting and building a consumer-focused firm; how her investing process and thesis has evolved; building a diverse investing team; the challenges of building and acquiring consumer businesses; and how the environment is improving for female founders and funders.
2020-03-1326 min
Upfront VenturesAmbassador Michael McFaul Interviewed by Stuart Lander | Upfront Summit 2020Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul speaks with Upfront Ventures partner Stuart Lander on his experience in Russia, the genesis and purpose of disinformation and fake news, what Vladimir Putin is really like and how he uses kompromat, and why he's cautiously optimistic about the U.S. democracy.
2020-03-0428 min
Upfront VenturesJJ Abrams and Katie McGrath Interviewed by Kara Nortman | Upfront Summit 2020Bad Robot Co-CEOs JJ Abrams and Katie McGrath talk to Upfront Ventures partner Kara Nortman about scaling and productizing creativity; building an equitable partnership and a company that looks like its audience; what it was like to helm a franchise like Star Wars; the importance of creative guardrails and feedback; and the simple way to fix diversity in an organization.
2020-02-2831 min
Upfront VenturesMeg Whitman Interviewed by Mark Suster | Upfront Summit 2020Meg Whitman (CEO, Quibi) chats with Upfront Ventures partner Mark Suster about the development and upcoming launch of Quibi:
- What will make the service stand out
- Why they're betting that consumers will pay for premium content
- How the platform is inspiring and incentivizing creators in unexpected ways
- How Quibi is a technology platform first
- The importance of 5G and why they feel Quibi is the perfect use case
- The dynamics of her long partnership with Jeffrey Katzenberg
2020-02-1930 min
Upfront VenturesJohn Legend and James Lowry Interviewed by Kobie Fuller | Upfront Summit 2020John Legend and his mentor James Lowry talk with Upfront Ventures partner Kobie Fuller about the importance of mentorship and the mutual benefit in a mentor-mentee relationship; John Legend's work in criminal justice reform and local political reform; James Lowry's roadmap for building black economic power and a more positive future for everyone; and John's experience as a BCG consultant building PowerPoint slides by day and creating music by night.
2020-02-1830 min
Upfront VenturesSteve Ballmer Interviewed by Greg Bettinelli | Upfront Summit 2020Chairman of the LA Clippers and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sits down with Upfront Ventures partner Greg Bettinelli to discuss:
- How he got into basketball ownership and how a basketball team is like a tech company
- Why philanthropy matters and how to measure government impact
- Operating as a non-founder business lead and why he encourages everyone to drop out
- His favorite search engine
2020-02-0535 min
Upfront VenturesJackie Reses Interview with Greg Bettinelli | Upfront Summit 2019Jackie Reses (Head of Square Capital) speaks with Upfront Ventures partner Greg Bettinelli about how Square has grown to be one of the biggest small business lenders in the country; diversity in lending; managing people and stoking creativity in companies; fragmented workforces; and the rules of engagement for operating globally.
2019-03-2215 min
Upfront VenturesMark Suster Presents Is VC Still a Thing? | Upfront Summit 2019Mark Suster (Managing Partner, Upfront Ventures) presents thoughts on the state of VC, the increase in "private IPOs", how VC is now really three distinct markets and the global dynamics at play to make this a great time for investors.
Slides available here: https://www.slideshare.net/msuster/is-vc-still-a-thing-final
2019-02-2815 min
Upfront VenturesScott Painter, Ian Siegel & Daniel Broukhim with Michael Carney | Upfront Summit 2019Scott Painter (Fair CEO), Ian Siegel (ZipRecruiter CEO), Daniel Broukhim (FabFitFun co-CEO), and Upfront Ventures' Michael Carney discuss the evolution of the Los Angeles startup ecosystem, bootstrapping versus mega-fundraising, and scaling lessons learned along the journey to unicorn status.
2019-02-2833 min
Upfront VenturesDavid Sacks Interview with Kara Nortman | Upfront Summit 2019David Sacks (Co-Founder and General Partner, Craft Ventures) sits down with Upfront Ventures partner Kara Nortman to discuss the most exciting investment categories in tech today; the diligence and go-to-market process; the challenges to entrepreneurship today; LA as a tech ecosystem, and "dos and don'ts of a great board member."
2019-02-2526 min
Upfront VenturesDavid Marcus Interview With Julia Boorstin | Upfront Summit 2018David Marcus, VP of Messaging at Facebook and board member at Coinbase, sits down with Julia Boorstin at Upfront Summit 2018.
2018-03-2124 min
Upfront VenturesAnne-Marie Slaughter on The Future Of Work | Upfront Summit 2018Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses with the Upfront Summit audience how care, craft, and the circular economy will shape the future of work.
2018-03-2014 min
Upfront VenturesKerry Washington Interview With Kara Nortman | Upfront Summit 2018Actress, producer, and activist Kerry Washington sat down with Kara Nortman at the Upfront Summit to discuss leadership, performance, and personal growth.
2018-03-0622 min
Upfront VenturesAdam Ludwin Interview With Kevin Zhang | Upfront Summit 2018Adam Ludwin, founder and CEO of Chain, joins Kevin Zhang of Upfront Ventures to discuss the current state and future promises of blockchain technology for the general public and enterprise.
2018-02-2629 min
Upfront VenturesJeff Weiner Interview with Jeff Berman | Upfront Summit 2018Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, sits down with Jeff Berman of Greylock Partners on stage at Upfront Summit to discuss compassionate leadership and the evolving role of the CEO in the modern workplace.
2018-02-2221 min
Upfront VenturesJon Favreau & Jon Lovett Discuss Trump And The Election | Upfront Summit 2017Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett of Crooked Media (formerly of The Ringer podcast), join Jeff Berman of Whalerock Media to discuss Donald Trump, the election, and politics at Upfront Summit 2017.
2017-03-2922 min
Upfront VentureseSports- Will Investment Opportunities Live Up To The Hype | Upfront Summit 2017Colin Carrier (Twitch), Stephen Ellis (Facebook), Clinton Foy (CrossCut Ventures), and Matt Wolf (The Coca-Cola Company) join Greg Bettinelli (Upfront Ventures) to discuss eSports and investment opportunities.
2017-03-2725 min
Upfront VenturesCatherine Hoke Presents Defy Ventures | Upfront Summit 2017Defy Ventures works with currently and formerly incarcerated men and women to transform their innate entrepreneurial talents and drive into legal, successful businesses. Listen to Catherine’s inspiring presentation at Upfront Summit.
2017-03-0928 min
Upfront VenturesMayor Eric Garcetti, Mayor Of Los Angeles | Upfront Summit 2017Mayor Eric Garcetti, Mayor Of Los Angeles | Upfront Summit 2017 by Upfront Ventures
2017-03-0611 min
Upfront VenturesSallie Krawcheck And Robin Hauser: Workplace Bias And Women In Leadership | Upfront Summit 2017Sallie Krawcheck (Ellevest) and Robin Hauser (Finish Line Features and Unleashed Productions) sit down with Michael Carney (Upfront Ventures) to discuss bias in the workplace and how managers and executives can work to create a more inclusive and diverse company culture.
2017-03-0321 min
Upfront VenturesRebecca Kantar Presents Imbellus | Upfront Summit 2017Rebecca Kantar Presents Imbellus | Upfront Summit 2017 by Upfront Ventures
2017-03-0309 min
Upfront VenturesMark Suster Presents State of the VC Industry | Upfront Summit 2017Mark Suster Presents State of the VC Industry | Upfront Summit 2017 by Upfront Ventures
2017-02-1616 min
Upfront VenturesJonah Peretti Interview with Mark Suster | Upfront Summit 2017Jonah Peretti, CEO of Buzzfeed, joins Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures to discuss viral media, his days at Huffington Post, founding Buzzfeed, and how fake news affected the election and continues to shape the media landscape.
2017-02-1330 min
Upfront VenturesMark Cuban Interview by Jason Hirschhorn | Upfront Summit 2017Mark Cuban Interview by Jason Hirschhorn | Upfront Summit 2017 by Upfront Ventures
2017-02-0632 min
Upfront VenturesGlenn Beck Interview by Brent Weinstein | Upfront Summit 2017Glenn Beck Interview by Brent Weinstein | Upfront Summit 2017 by Upfront Ventures
2017-02-0625 min
Upfront VenturesTroy Carter Interview By Mark Suster | Upfront Summit 2016Troy Carter sits down with Mark Suster in front of a live audience at Upfront Summit 2016.
2016-02-2620 min
Upfront VenturesDiversity In Tech Startups | Upfront Summit 2016Hamet Watt of Upfront Ventures moderates a panel with Beatriz Acevedo (mitú), Magic Johnson (Magic Johnson Enterprises), Tristan Walker (Walker and Co. Brands) and Troy Carter (Atom Factory) in front of a live audience at Upfront Summit 2016.
2016-02-1045 min
Upfront VenturesFred Wilson Interview by Dan Primack | Upfront Summit 2016Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures sits down with Dan Primack of Fortune Magazine in front of a live audience at Upfront Summit 2016.
2016-02-0825 min
Upfront VenturesUpfront Summit 2015 | Jay Rasulo and Ynon Kreiz Interview with Mark SusterJay Rasulo (CFO, The Walt Disney Company) and Ynon Kreiz (CEO, Maker Studios) sit down with Mark Suster (Upfront Ventures) to discuss the Maker Studios acquisition along with how short form is changing the industry.
2015-04-0237 min
Upfront VenturesUpfront Summit 2015 | VCs Turned OperatorsMarc Bodnick (Quora), Amy Errett (Madison Reed), Raj Kapoor (fitmob) and Richard Wolpert (HelloTech) were partners at venture capital firms before they made the switch to operating. In this discussion, they discuss their impetus for making the switch and the differences between each. Moderated by Greg Bettinelli, Partner at Upfront Ventures.
2015-03-1336 min