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The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 379: Graham Brown - Managing Partner, Lerer HippeauEpisode 379 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Graham Brown, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau.
It seems like just yesterday when I first interviewed Graham seven years ago back for Episode 32 (https://soundcloud.com/venturefizz/episode-32-graham-brown-partner-at-lerer-hippeau) when Lerer Hippeau was announcing its sixth fund. This puts Graham in elite company as one of the very few people who have made a repeat appearance on The VentureFizz Podcast – which I’m sure is an incredible honor for Graham to achieve… just kidding obviously.
But in all seriousness… in that first interview, we discussed Graham’s background (he’s actually a fellow native of New Hamps...
2025-05-051h 01
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 370: Toshit Panigrahi & Olivia Joslin - Co-Founders, TollBitEpisode 370 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Toshit Panigrahi, Co-Founder & CEO and Olivia Joslin, Co-Founder & COO of TollBit.
There are going to be so many amazing benefits and advancements that are a result of the platform shift to AI. However, in this new world, many industries will need to go through radical transformation and the publishing industry is right in that mix.
We even see some of these issues with VentureFizz, of course at a much smaller scale as compared to major publishers. For example, if you are searching for information about some startups in Boston, it’s possible that the re...
2025-02-2052 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 367: Vivjan Myrto - Founder & Managing Partner, HyperplaneEpisode 367 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Vivjan Myrto, Founder & Managing Partner at Hyperplane.
Why Boston Be The Star of the AI Revolution - this is the title of an article that Zach Winn wrote for VentureFizz seven years ago. It talks about the history of AI in the Boston area including Marvin Minksy’s first neural net machine back in 1951, the amazing academic institutions, plus the state of the tech ecosystem in this industry back then.
Vivjan was featured in this article along with this quote:
“I think machine intelligence represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for entrepreneurs...”
It’s impres...
2025-02-0150 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 357: Brian Liu, Serial Entrepreneur - LegalZoom, BizCounsel, & OvertureEpisode 357 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Brian Liu, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of companies like LegalZoom, BizCounsel, & Overture.
Lots of the best ideas come from experience within your own industry and it was Brian and his co-founder, Brian Lee (who has since gone on to be a co-founder of ShoeDazzle and The Honest Company) who both had experience in the law industry and saw an industry which was ripe for disruption.
After experimenting with some ideas, the idea for LegalZoom had the best validation for building a company and some of the most successful entrepreneurs take bold risks. For example...
2024-11-1145 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 355: Ben Maitland-Lewis - Director of Startup Banking, Silicon Valley BankEpisode 355 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Maitland-Lewis, Director of Startup Banking & Founder Success at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and yes, this episode is also sponsored by SVB.
Ben and I go way back. His previous company, Pretty Instant, had a long-standing relationship with VentureFizz. This Y-Combinator company was an on-demand photography marketplace that did all of our office tour photoshoots on VentureFizz. It honestly was an amazing experience… such a great company.
But even when you work with someone for a long time and you have a great professional relationship, there is so much about the person that you do...
2024-10-2153 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 348: Jonathan Bensamoun - Founder & CEO, FiEpisode 348 of The VentureFizz Podcast, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, features Jonathan Bensamoun, Founder & CEO of Fi.
It’s crazy to think that The VentureFizz Podcast has been around since 2018 and I believe that I’ve only had one repeat guest and that founder was talking about a new company.
Thus, this is the first time I am doing a follow up episode and Jonathan was my guest for Episode 110 back in 2019.
I ran into Jonathan at the Lerer Hippeau summer party in NYC and as we were chatting about his business, it seemed very obvious that we needed to do a...
2024-08-2648 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 343: Jonathan Corbin - CEO & Co-Founder, Maven AGIEpisode 343 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Jonathan Corbin, Co-Founder & CEO of Maven AGI and our first sponsored podcast episode! Yes, please welcome Silicon Valley Bank (more info about SVB below) as a supporter of The VentureFizz Podcast.
Any time I see a funding announcement for a new company, I get excited, as I’m an optimist and I hope that every company will scale and reach great milestones… but when I saw the news about Maven and how they are using Generative AI for enterprise customer experience… it was different… it was a no-brainer moment and I’m calling it now… this...
2024-07-2253 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 342: Matt Weinberg - Partner, Max VenturesEpisode 342 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Weinberg, Partner at Max Ventures.
Did you know that there are a ton of resources available for startups from the government including non-dilutive funding? I’m talking billions of dollars are allocated to hundreds of startups every year.
This is a topic that has never been discussed on The VentureFizz Podcast and Matt is uniquely qualified to speak about this topic based on his experience in the public sector, including his time at the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation.
Matt shares some very useful information about the pros and cons...
2024-07-081h 04
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 339: Andy Palmer - Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and AuthorEpisode 339 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Andy Palmer, serial entrepreneur, seed investor, and now author.
Andy is one of my OG’s, that being original guests. If you go way back into the archives of The VentureFizz Podcast, you’ll find my first interview with him for Episode #22 back in 2018. In that interview, we talk about his full background story, his career building companies like Tamr & Vertica, plus investing in companies.
For this interview, Andy and I connected for a different reason. He has written a book with his co-author, Paula Caliguiri titled “Live for a Living: How to Create Your C...
2024-05-2846 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 331: Rob Go - Co-Founder & Partner, NextView VenturesEpisode 331 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Go, Co-Founder & Partner at NextView Ventures.
I’ve been fortunate to have many people support my journey with building VentureFizz through the years and Rob was one of the earliest. Shortly after I launched the site, he reached out looking to meet up and needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Through the years, Rob has always been incredibly helpful with his feedback on VentureFizz when I needed an outside perspective. I thank him at the beginning of our show, but I did want to note a sincere “thank you” here as well.
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2024-04-0155 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 329: Pano Anthos - Founder & Managing Director, XRC VenturesEpisode 329 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Pano Anthos, Founder & Managing Director of XRC Ventures.
I always love it when things come full circle. I first met Pano back in, what I believe was 2008 when he was building Hangout Industries. I was running a recruiting firm at the time and I stopped into their offices to discuss some of their hiring plans. Hangout was early to market as the company’s technology in the metaverse lane was very impressive but not ready for adoption by consumers yet which apparently is still the case.
It was great to come full circle years la...
2024-03-1857 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 328: Ellen Chisa - Partner, boldstart venturesEpisode #328 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures.
Back in 2016, we wrote a profile about Ellen on VentureFizz when she was leading product management at Lola.com. The profile was part of a series that we called Driven, which I think is a very fitting word to describe Ellen… and ironically, the discussion around considering a role in venture capital actually came up. So, in my opinion, it was only a matter of time.
From being part of the winning team in high school for the FIRST Robotics competition, to starting a company in college, to a...
2024-03-1149 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 315: Jordan Fliegel - Managing Director, TechstarsEpisode 315 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Jordan Fliegel, Managing Director of Techstars’ NYC and Sports accelerators.
Athlete, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, are just some of the words to describe Jordan’s career.
Originally a fixture of the Boston tech scene with his first company, CoachUp, and now a major part of the NYC tech scene as the leader of the Techstars program, it is shocking that Jordan hasn’t been a guest on The VentureFizz Podcast, since that is the two markets that we are focused on. Well, the wait is finally over and it was worth the wait!
If you are no...
2023-12-0454 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 311: Carl Gish - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Aro HomesDid you know that 23% of global emissions come from single family homes? Needless to say, this is a underserved segment and an industry that is ripe for innovation. Carl’s current company, Aro Homes, is a purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. The company was founded in 2021 and has raised $21M in funding from world-class investors including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* Why Carl has build a career with a focus on working on products that touch the lives of millions of people in a positive way.
* A deep dive...
2023-10-0947 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 310: Wes Schroll - CEO & Founder, FetchThis episode is the second live interview that we recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University which was a ton of fun and maybe it is something that I should do more often.
As you’ll hear, Wes is a native New Englander. He grew up in Acton and launched Fetch while he was in school at the University of Wisconsin. The company has office locations in Madison, Chicago, and other locations, but he is local to the Boston area again as he moved back a couple of years ago.
Fetch is a consumer-engagement platform that rewards shoppers fo...
2023-10-0237 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 306: Emily Glass - CEO, SyncroSyncro is an all-in-one professional services automation (PSA) and remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform for managed service providers (MSPs). The company is backed by Mainsail Partners, a growth equity firm.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* How having a broad range of experience across different functional areas helped position Emily into a CEO role.
* Emily’s background story and the details on her career path across Product Management, Customer Experience, and more.
* What is an MSP (Managed Service Provider)?
* All the details on Syncro and how they are helping their customers run a profitable business.
* Advice on bu...
2023-09-0546 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 305: Kelly Fryer - Executive Director, FinTech SandboxFintech Sandbox is a nonprofit that helps fintech startups build great products. Founded in 2014, Fintech Sandbox provides critical data access and development resources to FinTech entrepreneurs around the world.
It’s a 6-month program where startups can get apply anytime, as the application process is rolling and there are no deadlines to get involved and another big part of what makes this program unique is that they don’t take equity or fees for participation.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* An overview of Boston Fintech Week which is powered by FinTech Sandbox and this year’s event is hap...
2023-08-2143 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 303: Gavin Nachbar - CEO & Co-Founder, Column TaxColumn Tax’s mission is to democratize access to tax and finance advice to improve people’s lives. The company is building the infrastructure and APIs to power year-round income tax products for all mobile banking and fintech companies.
Column Tax is venture backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Felicis, Not Boring, Core Innovation Capital, and South Park Commons.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* Building a company and how to think about competing against the large incumbants in the industry.
* Gavin’s background story including sales & operations roles at Dropbox, Premise Data, and Waymo.
* What led Gavin and his co-f...
2023-08-0738 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 302: Wasim Khaled - CEO & Co-Founder, Blackbird.AIBlackbird.AI helps organizations detect and respond to threats that cause reputational and financial harm. Powered by their AI-Driven Narrative & Risk Intelligence Constellation Platform, organizations can proactively understand risks and threats to their reputation in real-time.
The company recently announced its $20M Series B round of funding led by Ten Eleven Ventures.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* A deep discussion about how quickly AI is developing and if it should be regulated.
* How Wasim started as an entrepreneur as a sophomore in college and has been building startups since.
* The history of misinformation dating back to 1835.
* How...
2023-07-3157 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 301: David Campbell - CEO & Co-Founder, TropicTropic provides data, tools and services to automate SaaS procurement for tech-forward companies, saving them money and time. The company has raised $65M since August 2021 and Insight Partners led its most recent round of funding.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover:
* A very open and honest conversation with David about his history with addiction and how he overcame it and ultimately channeled his tendencies into a superpower.
* David’s background story and how he started out as a novelist and what led him into sales in the tech industry and helped a startup grow from the ground level to...
2023-07-2453 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 300: Diane Hessan - Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Member, and ColumnistI’m so excited to announce that with this episode we have hit a new milestone and that is #300 episodes of The VentureFizz Podcast!!! Did you know that my first interview was published 5 years ago, so I am blown away to reach this milestone.
Starting a podcast is not necessarily hard, but keeping up with it is certainly one of the trickiest parts. I believe that the key criteria for a successful, long standing podcast is that the host needs to be genuinely interested in the topic that is being discussed. It goes without saying that I am fascinated by th...
2023-07-171h 10The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 297: Hari Ravichandran - Founder & CEO, AuraThe world of cybersecurity gets a lot of attention in companies and enterprises, but when you look at what’s happen with consumers, the numbers for cybercrime and identity theft are staggering. Here are some stats:
According to a report from the FBI, Americans lost more than $10B last year to cybercrime.
According to the FTC, there were 1.1 million reports of identity theft in 2022.
71% of Veterans and active duty service members have experienced digital crime.
Let’s not forget about all the data breaches that seem to be a daily occurrence.
It’s a major problem and like any good storyl...
2023-06-1255 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 295: Scott Friend - Partner, Bain Capital VenturesI’m sure you’ve heard the phrase - data is the new oil. It makes sense as it is data and of course other techonogical advancements that are powering the growth and use of AI in different industries.
But even with all the buzz about AI, data has been the key differentiating factor for companies and a strategic advantage for years and years.
It has been a key component for Scott’s success in the retail industry going back to ProfitLogic, a company he co-founded, which leveraged data for its merchandize optimization platform for major retailers.
As an investor, Scott...
2023-05-1555 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 243: Matt Johnston - CEO, GitKrakenAs with most entrepreneurs, you never forget the people who supported you from the early days of the company. I first met Matt towards the end of 2009. VentureFizz had recently launched and I was looking for advertising sponsors to help fund future development of the site.
At that point in time, Matt was heading up marketing for a company called uTest (now called Applause) and they were looking to increase exposure for the company. It ended up being a great match and they were the first company to sponsor VentureFizz. Without that check… who knows what would have happened. So gr...
2022-01-2450 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 227: Joe Kinsella - Entrepreneur, CTO, & Founder, CloudHealth TechnologiesThis is a long overdue episode, as I’ve been wanting to interview Joe for our podcast for quite some time. Joe has been a long time supporter of VentureFizz and was one of our earliest contributors. If you look into the archives of VentureFizz, you’ll find lots of blog posts where he shares advice on tech trends and building companies.
What’s great about Joe is the level of transparency that he shares in his stories and when giving advice, which translates into not only a great and inspirational interview, but so much useful information.
Joe founded CloudHealth Techno...
2021-08-0256 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 178: Sal Daher, Angel Invest Podcast & Keith Cline, VentureFizzI have been a long time listener to Sal’s podcast, so I was really excited to collaborate with him for this bonus episode.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the background story of VentureFizz and The VentureFizz Podcast, then this is an episode that you don’t want to miss.
In this podcast interview, we also discuss:
* My background and the entrepreneurial roots and work ethic that I learned from my dad.
* How I got to the point of founding my own recruitment firm, which focused on working with venture-backed companies.
* Lots of details on Sal’s professi...
2020-06-1039 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 149: Keith Frankel - Co-Founder & CEO, ParlorFor the 149th episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Keith Frankel, Co-Founder & CEO of Parlor.
Keith’s professional journey has not been a linear one. It has been the exact opposite. It’s been one that has taken lots of interesting twists and turns. From producing reality television shows to running creative & design for software companies, he has never been afraid to stretch outside of his comfort zone.
Keith and his co-founders are now focused on tackling a problem which surprisingly, hasn’t been solved. Parlor, which recently closed a round of funding led by Bain Capital, is an all-in...
2019-12-021h 07
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 135: John Burns - CEO of TB12Welcome to Episode 135 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed John Burns, CEO of TB12.
A lot has been reported about Tom Brady’s health and training regimen. At 42 years old, he is still performing at an elite level in the NFL as the quarterback of the New England Patriots.
So, it makes you wonder… what if we all could apply these same methods that the 6-time Super Bowl champion and 3-time NFL MVP has leveraged to help us improve our own...
2019-10-0752 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 132: Jon Staff - Founder and CEO of GetawayWelcome to Episode 132 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Jon Staff, Founder and CEO of Getaway.
With today’s always-connected and always-on world, I think most people would agree that disconnecting is good for the mind, body, and soul. This is exactly the business that Jon has created, an environment where you can disconnect in one of their tiny cabins that are situated in nature a couple of hours from a major city. The goal is to let you recharge an...
2019-09-2645 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 131: Dan O'Malley - Founder and CEO of NumeratedWelcome to Episode 131 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Dan O'Malley, Founder and CEO of Numerated.
Dan has built a strong level of domain experience in the Fintech industry. What is really interesting about his career is how he’s been a driver of innovation at startups, as well as much larger companies.
At Capital One, he built their payment product into one of the company's largest strategic initiatives. As CEO and Co-Founder of Perkstreet Financial, they built an online-only co...
2019-09-2240 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 130: Eddie Geller, Co-Founder and CEO of TinybeansWelcome to Episode 130 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Eddie Geller, Co-Founder and CEO of Tinybeans.
Eddie is a serial entrepreneur who is originally from Australia. He founded his first company, a software development services firm called Unique World in 1999 with just $5,000 in the bank. By the time he sold the company, he had grown the business to $15M with nearly 100 employees.
Tinybeans is a company that is dedicated to storing family memories through its secure photo-sharing platform and mobile...
2019-09-1940 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 129: Alicia Lindgren - CEO at CollegeLabWelcome to Episode 129 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Alicia Lindgren, CEO at CollegeLab.
Alicia’s career started out in the financial services industry and then she later moved into the non-profit sector before transitioning into the educational field where she has developed a deep level of expertise around college admissions.
CollegeLab is an AI-driven college admissions tool that helps families and counselors better navigate and manage the college admissions process. Built using machine learning methods, CollegeLab utilizes over 4 million st...
2019-09-1641 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 128: Leslie Borrell - VP of Smart Cities at IntersectionWelcome to Episode 128 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Leslie Borrell, VP of Smart Cities at Intersection.
When we talk about the next 5, 10, 15 or more years of urban living, the phrase “smart city” will almost definitely be a part of the conversation. Now, smart city can mean a number of different things, from good public Wi-Fi to autonomous cars and much, much more.
Intersection is a company at the forefront of the smart cities revolution. Its mission is to improve the...
2019-09-1240 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 127: Doron Reuveni - Founder and CEO of ApplauseWelcome to Episode 127 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Doron Reuveni, Founder and CEO of Applause.
Building a successful company is incredibly difficult. It is definitely not a sprint, it’s not even a marathon… it is more like an Ironman competition where you have to train for multiple events and do it at a massive scale. Well, Doron can definitely relate to this analogy, as an Ironman competitor, biker, and marathoner.
He and his co-founder, Roy Solomon, disrupted the soft...
2019-09-0842 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 126: Melody Koh - Partner at NextView Ventures.Welcome to Episode 126 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Melody Koh, Partner at NextView Ventures.
Melody has a strong mix of professional experience as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor. At Blue Apron, she was the company’s first product hire. She went on to lead a 35-person team through the company's hypergrowth years to an IPO.
At NextView Ventures, she’s part of the team that is redesigning the “Everyday Economy,” which we dive into, as it is the firm’s investme...
2019-08-2845 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 125: Amy Spurling - Co-Founder and CEO of ComptWelcome to Episode 125 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Amy Spurling, Co-Founder and CEO of Compt.
By the time Amy started Compt, she was well-versed in the world of startups. As a COO or CFO for multiple venture-backed companies, where many had exited, she knew the playbook around raising funding, negotiating an acquisition, and running the operations of a startup. This experience all led her down the path to where she is today as a Co-Founder & CEO.
The idea behind...
2019-08-2554 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 124: Stephen Sokoler - Founder and CEO of Journey MeditationWelcome to Episode 124 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Stephen Sokoler, Founder and CEO of Journey Meditation.
I have to admit, I don’t have a history of meditating. Even though I understand the benefits and have seen the growth in terms of its increasing popularity, I just haven’t taken the leap yet. However, as you’ll hear from this podcast, I feel like it is time and like the analogy Stephen shares: it’s kind of like going to the g...
2019-08-2138 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 123: Nitzan Shaer - Co-Founder and CEO at WEVOWelcome to Episode 123 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Nitzan Shaer, Co-Founder and CEO at WEVO.
Nitzan was early in the mobile world that we live in now. I’m talking about a pre-iPhone era, when he was part of the team that was figuring out early mobile strategy from Microsoft and Skype.
He’s a serial entrepreneur and his latest startup is called WEVO. You might be familiar with A/B testing after your website is launched. Well, WEVO is t...
2019-08-1943 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 122: Brandon Gell - Founder and CEO of ClydeWelcome to Episode 122 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Brandon Gell, Founder and CEO of Clyde.
Product protection is one of those things that you don’t think you need until you really need it. Clyde is disrupting this industry with a radically different approach and it is a massive market which currently stands at $44B. The company’s platform is making it easy for retailers to offer product protection plans online. It is not only an opportunity to increase reve...
2019-08-1541 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 121: Bryanne Leeming - Founder and CEO of Unruly StudiosWelcome to Episode 121 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Bryanne Leeming, Founder and CEO of Unruly Studios.
I am always fascinated with entrepreneurs who are launching physical products. There is such a greater level of complexity and ultimately risk behind their business. You have to design the product, get it manufactured, and then sold, which is also very challenging in terms of figuring out which sales channel is going to get your product in the hands of consumers. Do you...
2019-08-1244 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 120: Aleksandr Yampolskiy - Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecardWelcome to Episode 120 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard.
It seems like there is a major data breach announcement every week these days. The most recent one being Capital One, where more than 100 million consumers had their personal information exposed.
The issues that affect consumers are the ones that generally make the news, but if you are a business, you’d probably want to make sure any other business you are working with ha...
2019-08-0738 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 119: Gail Goodman - Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at PepperlaneWelcome to Episode 119 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Gail Goodman, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Pepperlane.
Gail is a legend in the Boston tech scene. As CEO of Constant Contact, she took the company from its earliest days to a successful IPO and later, an acquisition by Endurance International Group for over $1B. Constant Contact was a groundbreaking company that was going against the grain in terms of building a successful SaaS business while working with SMB’s (Sm...
2019-08-0556 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 118: Sam Dunn - Co-Founder and CEO at RobinWelcome to Episode 118 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Sam Dunn, Co-Founder and CEO at Robin.
I have a strong appreciation for entrepreneurs, as it is really hard to build and scale a business. But, starting a company while you are still in college is a whole different ball game that requires guts and determination.
Sam, along with his twin brother Zach, and Brian Muse, the 3rd co-founder and CTO, have never worked professionally for anyone else. They started One...
2019-07-2841 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 117: Danielle Cohen-Shohet - Co-Founder and CEO of GlossGeniusWelcome to Episode 117 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Danielle Cohen-Shohet, Co-Founder and CEO of GlossGenius.
While some children may aspire to become a doctor, astronaut, or firefighter, Danielle’s plan, even from an early age, was very different. Her plan was to start and build a company.
Danielle’s aspirations became a reality with GlossGenius, the all-in-one solution for top beauty professionals. Their platform is helping very small business owners with the complexities of running a business. It simplifies and...
2019-07-2537 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 116: David Friedman - Co-Founder and CEO of Knox FinancialWelcome to Episode 116 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed David Friedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Knox Financial.
David is a serial entrepreneur and as you’ll hear from this episode, his latest company definitely struck a chord with me. My wife and I previously owned an awesome condo in South Boston about 13 years ago. Needless to say, if we were able to hold on to that property and rent it out without all the hassle of being a landlord, it wo...
2019-07-2246 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 115: Isa Watson - Founder and CEO of SquadWelcome to Episode 115 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Isa Watson, Founder and CEO of Squad.
Isa is one of those guests that just makes you go “wow” when you hear about their background. Whether it’s how she skipped two grades in school or the story about how she built her own computer from a young age. Or, how about her experience as a chemist, a VP on Wall Street, and a classical pianist, and this was all before taking...
2019-07-1844 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 114: Ryan Boyko - Founder and CEO at EmbarkWelcome to Episode 114 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Ryan Boyko, Founder and CEO at Embark.
You are probably familiar with the DNA testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry. I actually tried out Ancestry and was really surprised with my results, as certain parts of my heritage were very different than I originally thought.
Embark is a venture-backed company that is providing a similar service except for dogs. So, I was excited that Embark offered to test our family dog...
2019-07-1458 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 113: Nitesh Banta - Co-Founder and CEO at B12Welcome to Episode 113 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Nitesh Banta, Co-Founder & CEO at B12.
Nitesh is deeply rooted in the tech industry as both a serial entrepreneur and investor. We actually go way back, as I remember connecting with him while he was a VC at General Catalyst. He was co-founding a new, first of its kind, student-led VC firm called Rough Draft Ventures. Fast forward, this initiative that is still powered by General Catalyst, has gone on to...
2019-07-1151 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 112: Anant Agarwal - Founder and CEO of edX & Professor at MITWelcome to Episode 112 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Anant Agarwal, Founder and CEO of edX & Professor at MIT.
Anant is the very definition of a serial entrepreneur. Over the course of his career, he has founded five companies including Tilera Corporation, Virtual Machine Works, and others. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, he is also a professor at MIT, where he teaches electrical engineering and computer science.
edX is a non-profit company that is changing the world by...
2019-07-0833 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 111: Todd Garland - Founder of BuySellAdsWelcome to Episode 111 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Todd Garland, Founder of BuySellAds.
BuySellAds is an adtech company that builds scalable revenue programs for companies with captive audiences. Todd has built the company by bootstrapping it from day one. There are no tricks to their business model. It is a marketplace that aims to find audiences who are passionate and match up advertisers who are interested in advertising their product or service to these audiences. The goal is to...
2019-06-3030 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 110: Jonathan Bensamoun - Founder and CEO at FiWelcome to Episode 110 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Jonathan Bensamoun, Founder and CEO at Fi.
Did you know that 10,000,000 dogs are lost in the U.S. every year? That’s an insane number and if you own a dog, you probably consider that dog to be a member of your family. I know I do.
And like any other family member, you want to make sure your dog is given the best care, attention, and security possible. That’s wher...
2019-06-2644 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 108: Chris Litster - CEO at BuildiumWelcome to Episode 108 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Chris Litster, CEO at Buildium.
Chris had a goal of being a CEO of a company, and his experience at Constant Contact put him on the right path to make this professional goal a reality. He held multiple leadership roles over the 10 years he spent at the company and saw the business grow at a hypergrowth pace. Chris is actually one of the growing number of CEO’s that was part of...
2019-06-1745 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 107: Christine Schindler - Co-Founder and CEO at PathSpotWelcome to Episode 107 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Christine Schindler, Co-Founder and CEO at PathSpot.
Even from an early age, Christine is the type of person who has always tried to connect the dots and come up with solutions. Whether it was figuring out how to turn off her lights without having to get out of bed as a child or recognizing the need to help promote STEM education and engineering careers for girls or building technology that helps...
2019-06-1337 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 106: Chase Garbarino - Co-Founder and CEO of HqOWelcome to Episode 106 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Chase Garbarino, Co-Founder and CEO of HqO.
Entrepreneurship is core to what Chase is all about professionally. It is in his DNA that even stems from his childhood years.
I was excited to interview him to learn more about his history of building companies, including one that you might have heard of and maybe even read today, that being BostInno. It is a story of how he became an accidental media...
2019-06-0948 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 105: Zak Normandin - Founder and CEO of Iris NovaWelcome to Episode 105 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Zak Normandin, Founder and CEO of Iris Nova.
Zak is a serial entrepreneur with a deep background in building successful consumer products. It was his first company, Little Duck Organics, that taught him about the CPG industry and how the whole ecosystem works. This organic snacks & cereal company was a success as its products were distributed to over 10,000 stores worldwide including major retailers like Whole Foods, Target, and others.
This time...
2019-06-0645 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 104: Chris Lynch - CEO and Executive Chairman of AtScaleWelcome to Episode 104 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Chris Lynch, CEO and Executive Chairman of AtScale.
Chris is a serial entrepreneur and operator who has a tremendous track record at building successful tech companies like Vertica, Acopia Networks, Arrowpoint Communications, and others. He also co-founded and was a General Partner at Accomplice, a VC firm where he led investments in early-stage companies.
He’s back into an operating role with AtScale, the global leader in data warehouse virtualization. The co...
2019-06-0257 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 103: Nigel Eccles, Co-Founder and CEO at FlickWelcome to Episode 103 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Nigel Eccles, Co-Founder and CEO at Flick.
Nigel is a serial entrepreneur with a tremendous track record. If you are a fan of football, you are probably very familiar with the TV ads from his previous company. He’s a Co-Founder and former CEO of FanDuel, one of the leading companies that emerged in the daily fantasy sports category. The company raised over $400M in funding and was acquired Paddy Power Be...
2019-05-3056 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 102: David Delmar Sentíes - Founder of Resilient CodersWelcome to Episode 102 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed David Delmar Sentíes, Founder of Resilient Coders.
Some people wish for change, while others take action. David is in the “take action” category. He calls himself a Workforce Equity Activist, which means he is passionate about both economic opportunity and economic equity.
Resilient Coders is a coding bootcamp that trains people of color for careers as software engineers and connects them with jobs. One might think that he has a passi...
2019-05-2740 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 100: Wombi Rose and John Wise - Founders at LovepopWelcome to Episode 100 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
Today, we are hitting a major milestone: Episode 100!!! There’s no doubt, The VentureFizz Podcast is the top podcast focused on entrepreneurship and tech across Boston & New York.
Before I introduce today’s guests, I do want to take a moment to say some “thank yous” to:
-Christina Luconi, Chief People Officer at Rapid7, for being my very first guest and being willing to experiment.
-All of our guests, for taking the time to share your background and all the amaz...
2019-05-2044 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 99: Simon Lorenz - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of KlaraWelcome to Episode 99 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Simon Lorenz, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Klara.
Simon comes from a long family history of medical doctors and it was his time working in a hospital during his teenage years that prompted him to take a different career path. He recognized the inefficiencies and challenges within the healthcare industry and it became his passion. A passion to make a difference by improving the healthcare industry.
Klara is a venture-backed company that was...
2019-05-1539 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 98: Greg Raiz - Chief Innovation Officer at RightpointWelcome to Episode 98 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Greg Raiz, Chief Innovation Officer at Rightpoint.
Greg founded Raizlabs right when the mobile revolution was starting to take shape. The firm worked very closely with lots of companies help build out their app or mobile presence. Companies like Runkeeper, Rue La La, Care.com, and many others.
Under his leadership, Raizlabs continued to grow and expand to the point where the company was acquired by Rightpoint in 2017. In his role...
2019-05-1235 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 97: Nicholas Horbaczewski - CEO and Founder of The Drone Racing LeagueWelcome to Episode 97 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Nicholas Horbaczewski, CEO and Founder of The Drone Racing League.
Let’s face it, the world of sports is changing. Consumers are looking for options outside of the traditional sports categories like baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. This evolution started to take place several years ago when Xtreme sports started to come into the fold and now eSports has tremendous momentum with a rapidly growing audience.
Now, Drone racing is also on...
2019-05-0939 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 96: Rudina Seseri - Founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing VenturesWelcome to Episode 96 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing Ventures.
Glasswing Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in the next generation of AI-powered technology companies. The firm announced its $112 million debut fund last July and Rudina has invested in companies like CHAOSSEARCH, Inrupt, Talla, Zylotech, and others.
In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of topics, like:
-Rudina’s inspirational background story and how at the ag...
2019-05-0550 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 95: Kristen Caldwell - Talent Consultant and AdvisorWelcome to Episode 95 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Kristen Caldwell, talent consultant and advisor.
I was really excited to speak with Kristen as we talk at length about a topic that I’m very passionate about and have pretty much built my career around: recruiting.
Kristen has an impressive background where she has played in key role in building out some of the top companies across both coasts like Yammer, Vine, Uber, and Blue Apron. Today, she is working wi...
2019-05-0145 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 94: Mira Wilczek - President and CEO of Cogo LabsWelcome to Episode 94 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Mira Wilczek, President and CEO of Cogo Labs. Mira is also a Senior Partner at Link Ventures which is the firm behind Cogo Labs.
Did you know that one of the top incubators in the tech industry is located in Cambridge? It is called Cogo Labs and their track record of success is extraordinary. They have been launching companies for the past 12 years with an 80% success rate, which is unprecedented.
Their...
2019-04-2857 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 93: Mark Gally - CEO at ZaiusWelcome to Episode 93 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Mark Gally, CEO at Zaius.
Mark is an experienced executive who has an innate ability to identify fragmented markets in technology that need consolidation. He also has a special talent with leading the go-to-market strategy for high growth software companies.
At Mark’s prior company, he was the Chief Revenue Officer at TribeHR, where he helped deliver 1,100% sales and 470% customer growth which led to an acquisition by NetSuite in 2013.
Zaius has bu...
2019-04-2137 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 92: Noah Isaacs - Co-Founder at Bowery ValuationWelcome to Episode 92 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Noah Isaacs, Co-Founder at Bowery Valuation.
Noah is the definition of the words "determination" and "hustle." This mentality stems back to his teenage years, where he had a dream of working for a Major League Baseball team. With this goal in mind, he actually cold called every baseball team and dialed through to each extension hoping to get in touch with the team’s GM to land a job. He eventually di...
2019-04-1835 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 91: Debi Kleiman - Executive Director at Babson College’s Arthur M. Blank CenterWelcome to Episode 91 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Debi Kleiman, Executive Director at Babson College’s Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship.
When you think of places that encourage and foster entrepreneurship, few places top Babson College. In fact, Babson has been ranked the #1 school for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for more than two decades.
Lots of very successful entrepreneurs have graduated from both Babson’s undergraduate and MBA programs. For example, the name behind Babson’s cent...
2019-04-1442 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 90: Ash Kaluarachchi - Co-Founder of StartEdWelcome to Episode 90 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Ash Kaluarachchi, Co-Founder of StartEd, an EdTech Accelerator + Incubator in New York City.
Some of my favorite episodes of this show are the ones where the guest wears their passion on their sleeve, and Ash’s passion for EdTech is nothing short of infectious. We start the podcast discussing where that passion comes from, and his love for education and technology comes through the entire episode.
StartEd invests in and advises in...
2019-04-1135 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 89: Sridhar Iyengar - Founder and CEO of Elemental MachinesWelcome to Episode 89 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Sridhar Iyengar, Founder and CEO of Elemental Machines.
Very few entrepreneurs in the Boston tech scene have had the same level of success as Sridhar.
As a co-founder of three different companies in the medical device and wearables industry, the products that he’s helped bring to market are incredibly innovative. Take AgGaMatrix, a glucose monitoring company that built the world’s first medical device that connected directly to the iPhone.
Or...
2019-04-071h 04
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 87: Sarah Hodges - Partner at PillarWelcome to Episode 87 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Sarah Hodges, Partner at Pillar.
Prior to becoming a Venture Capitalist, Sarah spent a decade as an operator in consumer and enterprise companies like Carbonite, Runkeeper, and Smarterer. As part of the executive team at Smarterer, she oversaw business strategy, operations, and marketing. As you may know, the company was acquired by Pluralsight in 2014 and still today, it has a rapidly growing office in the Boston tech scene.
Pillar is an...
2019-04-0145 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 85: David Chang - CEO at GradifiWelcome to Episode 85 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed David Chang, CEO at Gradifi.
If you’re a member of the Boston tech community, there’s a good chance you know who David Chang is. As an operator, he’s been part of some amazing teams at companies that have all scaled and exited like TripAdvisor, m-Qube, and WHERE. As an angel investor, he has invested in 40 companies. And, one could argue that the most important role that he’s played i...
2019-03-2458 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 74: Les Yetton and Tom Hazel - Co-Founders at CHAOSSEARCHWelcome to Episode 74 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Les Yetton and Tom Hazel, Co-Founders at CHAOSSEARCH.
If there’s one thing to say about today’s guests, it’s that you’d be hard-pressed to find two more qualified people to run a startup like CHAOSSEARCH than these two co-founders.
Les is an experienced executive with multiple exits under his belt at companies like DynamicOps, Neocleus, Softricity, and others.
Tom, is not only a serial entrepreneur with his own level of...
2019-02-1039 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 62: Aaron Feuer - Co-Founder and CEO of Panorama EducationWelcome to Episode 62 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry.
For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed Aaron Feuer, Co-Founder and CEO of Panorama Education.
Education has always been a passion for Aaron and what ended up being the inspiration behind Panorama actually began when he was in high school. As a student organizer, he got a bill passed in the state of California, which was an attempt at giving students a voice through feedback surveys. Although the bill was passed, it didn’t accomplish what he expected at...
2018-12-1637 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 26: TJ Mahony - Partner at AccompliceWelcome to Episode 26 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
It’s actually hard to believe that I haven’t interviewed an investor yet… but that is changing today! My guest is TJ Mahony, who is a Partner at Accomplice - one of Boston’s most active venture capital firms.
Before joining Accomplice as an investor, TJ was CEO & Co-Founder of FlipKey, which was acquired by TripAdvisor. Prior to FlipKey, he was part of the core team of amazing people that helped build Compete to become a successf...
2018-05-2757 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 25: Jay Habegger - Co-Founder and CEO of ownerIQWelcome to Episode 25 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For today’s episode, I interviewed Jay Habegger, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of ownerIQ, a second-party data marketplace. This venture-backed Boston company has over 800 retailers and product brand marketers using the ownerIQ platform to maximize their data asset.
Jay is a serial entrepreneur, whose last company BitPipe was acquired by TechTarget in 2004. His career has been focused in the tech industry from the outset, having worked for a company that was building the foundation of th...
2018-05-2043 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 24: Sue Graham Johnston - President of 128 TechnologyWelcome to Episode 24 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For the 24th episode of our podcast, I interviewed Sue Graham Johnston, the President of 128 Technology in Burlington.
I have to admit, one the best things about doing this podcast is the opportunity to dig deep into the background of our guests. When I’m doing research on each person, there’s always something that comes up that helps take the story to the next level.
Well in the case of Sue, as I was doing my rese...
2018-05-1249 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 23: Ellie Mirman - CMO at CrayonWelcome to Episode 23 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For the 23rd episode of our podcast, I interviewed Ellie Mirman, the CMO at Crayon in Boston.
Ellie was one of the early, early employees at HubSpot, as she joined the company right after they raised their Series A round of funding and were only about 10-15 employees. She saw the full lifecycle of the company in terms of their growth to an IPO and wore lots of different hats along the way.
Since HubSpot, she was...
2018-05-0531 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 22: Andy Palmer - Co-Founder & CEO of TamrWelcome to Episode 22 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
Let's face it: in order for a tech ecosystem to thrive, you need people who are not only successful entrepreneurs, but also know how to pay it forward for the next generation.
For the 22nd episode of our podcast, I interviewed Andy Palmer, who is the CEO & Co-Founder of Tamr in Cambridge.
Andy is the definition of what it means to pay it forward. A serial successful entrepreneur in his own right, and he is also a...
2018-04-2839 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 21: Mike McKee - CEO of ObserveITWelcome to Episode 21 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
This time, I want to start with a question: How do the worlds of professional hockey and business relate to each other?
Well, you're about to find out, as I interview my first former professional athlete for the podcast. His name is Mike McKee and he is the CEO at ObserveIT, a company that is rapidly growing in Boston’s massive security cluster.
Mike played professional hockey for the Quebec Nordiques before the franchise relocated to Colorado an...
2018-04-2141 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 20: Howard Kogan - CEO of WordStreamWelcome to Episode 20 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Howard Kogan, CEO of WordStream.
WordStream is a venture-backed SaaS company and a thought leader in the world of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) marketing. They develop online advertising software and provide managed services to help businesses and agencies grow through paid search and paid social.
Howard is an expert at growing and scaling companies as an executive, and his track record speaks for itself. The last two companies he was...
2018-04-1436 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 19: Jody Rose - President of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA)Welcome to Episode 19 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Jody Rose - President of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA).
If you are not familiar with the NEVCA, they are one of the most important organizations that supports entrepreneurship and innovation for the region, and they do so across two pillar industries (tech and life sciences).
While a lot of my previous interviews have focused on the entrepreneurial journey of building a company, in this episode...
2018-04-0847 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 18: Charles Teague - Founder & CEO of Lose It!Welcome to Episode 18 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Charles Teague, Founder & CEO of Lose It!
If you are not familiar with Lose It!, it is a very successful consumer company in Boston with over 35 million downloads. Since then, the company has helped people lose over 70 million pounds, which is extraordinary!
In this podcast, we cover a lot of ground:
-His professional journey, which includes being part of Allaire and going public, as well as starting his...
2018-03-3145 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 17: Ellen Rubin - Co-Founder & CEO of ClearSky DataWelcome to Episode 17 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
For this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Ellen Rubin, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearSky Data.
Ellen is a serial entrepreneur. She has been a co-founder of three companies and was an early employee at Netezza, a company that went public and was later acquired by IBM for approximately $1.7B.
In this podcast, we cover a ton of great topics, like the Netezza journey from stealth to IPO, how CloudSwitch (a prior company) was an early pioneer...
2018-03-2438 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 16: Sean Ford - Chief Marketing Officer at LogMeInWelcome to Episode 16 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined Sean Ford, Chief Marketing Officer at LogMeIn
Sean has built a name for himself as one of the top marketing executives in the software industry, where he is now leading a massive marketing function for a company that is generating north of $1 billion in revenue.
We cover so much great info in this episode, like how he built a career that led him down the path to being...
2018-03-1738 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 15: Julie Yoo - Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at KyruusWelcome to Episode 15 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined Julie Yoo, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Kyruus.
Kyruus is a healthcare tech company that is ultimately solving some critical issues when it comes to not only getting the right doctor or specialist but helping to improve the access to these experts so you can get treated sooner. The company has 120 employees, and has raised over $60M in funding from Highland Capital, Venrock, McKesson, and others.
In...
2018-03-1042 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 14: Brian Manning - VP & Head of Growth at PatientPingWelcome to Episode 14 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined Brian Manning, who is the VP & Head of Growth at PatientPing, a healthcare technology company in Boston.
He built out successful businesses at Zocdoc and NextJump, and he’s focused on doing the same at PatientPing, a company backed by leading VCs like First Round Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, F-Prime Capital, and others.
In our interview, you’ll hear about Brian’s background, his ability to succeed in a role u...
2018-03-0335 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 13: Izzy Azeri and Dan Belcher - Co-Founders of mablWelcome to Episode 13 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Izzy Azeri and Dan Belcher, Co-Founders of mabl.
Izzy and Dan are serial entrepreneurs whose last company, Stackdriver, was acquired by Google in just 21 months from their Series A financing.
Their new company, mabl, is disrupting the software testing industry using a machine intelligence approach, and they just announced their $10M Series A funding led by CRV.
As you’ll hear from our discussion, Izzy and Dan ar...
2018-02-2440 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 12: Chad Laurans - Founder & CEO of SimpliSafeWelcome to Episode 12 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Chad Laurans, Founder & CEO of SimpliSafe.
If you are not familiar with the company, SimpliSafe is disrupting the home security market, and recently launched the third generation of their products at CES in Las Vegas.
Chad has such an interesting story, and he shares a ton of the details on how he built the company (which was bootstrapped for a very long time), so there is a...
2018-02-1636 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 11: Bruce Zambrowicz - Sr. Director of Global Talent Acquisition at AcquiaWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Bruce Zambrowicz, Sr. Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Acquia. They discuss Bruce's impressive history in recruitment, the sheer importance of employee referral programs, and Acquia's secret weapon to get top talent.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Acquia on Twitter...
2018-01-2836 min
The VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 10: Sam Zales - Chief Operating Officer at CarGurusWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Sam Zales, Chief Operating Officer at CarGurus. They discuss the ups & downs of building a company in the dot-com bubble, defining the key roles that a startup should initially hire for, and CarGurus’ humble, contagious culture of winning.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make su...
2018-01-2234 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 9: Seth Matheson - Director of Talent Acquisition at ToastWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Seth Matheson, Director of Talent Acquisition at Toast. They discuss Toast's unique recruitment style, the core values that make a job candidate 'Toasty,' and how the company uses clubs to enhance its culture.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Seth...
2018-01-0737 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 8: Brian Gilbert - Director of Talent Acquisition at iRobotWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Brian Gilbert, Director of Talent Acquisition at iRobot. They discuss iRobot's mission of empowerment, the company’s contributions to STEM education, and how iRobot has built their top-shelf employment brand.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow iRobot on Twitter @iRobot and Ve...
2018-01-0138 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 7: Carlie Smith - Director of Talent at CircleWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Carlie Smith, Director of Talent at Circle. They discuss what it's like working as part of the talent team at a venture capital firm, working with early-stage founders on hiring, and building Circle's employment brand.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow C...
2017-12-1628 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 6: Mike Brown - VP of Talent at SHYFT AnalyticsWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Mike Brown, VP of Talent at SHYFT Analytics. They discuss tips for hiring engineers, building an employment brand, and the importance of retention to your overall strategy.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Mike Hebert on Twitter @mpbrownie1 and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
2017-12-1035 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 5: Mike Hebert - Head of Talent Acquisition at edXWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Mike Hebert, Head of Talent Acquisition at edX. They discuss tips for hiring engineers, building an employment brand, and the importance of retention to your overall strategy.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Mike Hebert on Twitter @MhebertGlo and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
2017-12-0347 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 4: Jennifer Paxton - Director of Talent at LevelUpWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Jennifer Paxton, Director of Talent at LevelUp. They discuss the traits that make a good recruiter, building a talent pipeline, and the LevelUp hiring process.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Jennifer Paxton on Twitter @Married_2_IT and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
2017-11-2528 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 3: Keith Pescosolido - Director of Recruiting at DriftWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Keith Pescosolido, Director of Recruiting at Drift. They discuss Keith's journey, the Drift hiring process, and how to best position yourself for success.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Keith Pescosolido on Twitter @Kpesky3 and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
2017-11-1939 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 2: Chris McMahon - VP of People and Culture at TurbonomicWelcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Chris McMahon, VP of People and Culture at Turbonomic. They discuss the Turbonomic hiring process, overcoming recruitment challenges, and the importance of a follow-up email.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Chris McMahon on Twitter @Chris_McMahon1 and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
2017-11-1131 minThe VentureFizz PodcastEpisode 1: Christina Luconi - Chief People Officer at Rapid7Welcome to Season 1 of Career Inspiration by VentureFizz (now The VentureFizz Podcast), the flagship podcast of Boston's most trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights!
On this episode, VentureFizz Founder Keith Cline is joined by Christina Luconi, Chief People Officer at Rapid7. They discuss the importance of diversity, how to get a job at Rapid7, and what it was like going public.
Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice! And make sure to follow Christina Luconi on Twitter @peopleinnovator and VentureFizz @VentureFizz.
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