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The VentureFuel VisionariesDefending Your Reality: Cybersecurity & Gen AI with Ben ColmanThis week's VentureFuel Visionary is Ben Colman, founder of Reality Defender. It is the leading deepfake detection platform helping enterprises flag fraudulent users and content. Additionally, its enterprise-grade API and web app detect dangerous AI-generated and manipulated content across audio, video, images, and text.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI, cybersecurity, and the innovative solutions being developed to protect our reality in an increasingly digital age. This is crucial in today’s landscape where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, posing risks to individuals, businesses, and society as a whole!
2025-10-2226 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesPilots to Portfolios: Comcast's Integrated Corporate Growth Startup StrategyJoin our Founder & CEO, Fred Schonenberg, alongside Laura Plunkett, Vice President, Startup Engagement, Head of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, and Marc Silberman, Partner at Comcast Ventures, for a fireside chat entitled From Pilots to Portfolios: Comcast’s Integrated Corporate Growth Startup Strategy recorded earlier this year during the Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit 2025. The discussion delves into how LIFT Labs' strategic pilots with business units seamlessly complement Comcast Ventures' investment strategy in adjacent and emerging markets, with a particular focus on AI technologies. VentureFuel is proud to serve as the operating partner for the new accelerator—focused on identifying and supp...
2025-07-0923 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesVisionary of the Year - Charlotte NewmanVentureFuel’s Visionary of the Year is an honor voted on by peers in corporate innovation for the change agent who seizes new opportunities that drive outsized results. This year’s winner, Charlotte Newman, is the former Global Head of Underrepresented Founder and Investor Startup Business Development at AWS, former founder, and a passionate advocate in the Senate and US House of Representatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion, driving initiatives that empower marginalized entrepreneurs worldwide. Join us to hear her inspiring journey and insights on transforming the innovation ecosystem through collaboration and access.
2025-06-2523 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe 3 Jobs of Corporate Innovators – Innov8rs Chief Hans BalmaekersHans Balmaekers is the Chief of Innov8rs, a global community dedicated to empowering corporate innovators. Hans has spent over a decade collaborating and learning about how to innovate within the world’s top organizations and shares some of his top tips with us, such as how the best corporate innovators have a day job (innovation, the work), a night job (gathering support and buy-in) and a weekend job (transforming ways of working). VentureFuel is a proud sponsor of Innov8rs and their upcoming conference, that isn’t really a conference in Phoenix this April where we will be hosting a wo...
2025-03-1921 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesDriving Innovation Through Collaboration: Insights from VentureFuel Visionary of the Year FinalistsIn this episode of VentureFuel Visionaries, we explore how collaboration drives innovation with five visionary leaders. From AWS’s Charlotte Newman on global founder support to LG’s Marita McGinn on equity-free startup models, we dive into the power of partnerships. MassRobotics’ Sokwoo Rhee shares insights on public-private alliances, REI’s Dan Kihanya highlights community-driven growth, and ExxonMobil’s Kyle J. Basler-Reeder explains venture clienting. Tune in to discover how these leaders are reshaping innovation through strategic collaboration.
2025-03-1307 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesHealth Trends and Consumer Preferences in DairyDive into the latest health trends and shifting consumer preferences in the dairy industry with a dynamic panel featuring John Crawford, SVP of Client Insights for the Dairy Category at Circana; Donna Berry, Editor & Consultant at Dairy & Food Communications Inc.; Patrycja Kotowska, Category Strategy Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market; and Fred Schonenberg, Founder & CEO of VentureFuel. Recorded live at the Real California Milk Excelerator’s Future of Dairy Expo in November 2024, this discussion covers everything from lactose-free products to sourcing transparency and the growing demand for
products that align with consumer values.
2025-01-2937 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesBalancing Tradition and Innovation in DairyIn this thought-provoking episode, John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board and Fred Schonenberg, Founder & CEO of VentureFuel; sit down with Elizabeth Crawford, Senior Editor at FoodNavigator-USA, to discuss the balance between tradition and innovation in the dairy industry. Recorded at the Real California Milk Excelerator’s Future of Dairy
Expo in November 2024, the conversation highlights how the dairy industry has evolved, with modern innovations coexisting alongside traditional practices to meet the needs of today’s consumers.
2025-01-2233 min
Venture Visionaries with Thomas IgemeBrewing Innovation: Bridging Startups and Corporations with Fred Schonenberg, CEO VentureFuelJoin us for a compelling discussion with Fred Schonenberg, founder of VentureFuel, as we explore how his company bridges the gap between startups and corporations to foster innovation. Fred shares insights into navigating the complexities of large organizations, supporting underrepresented founders, and using storytelling to evaluate startups. Learn how VentureFuel has accelerated growth for over 50 organizations and how Fred is shaping the future of innovation.
2025-01-2035 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Opportunity for Lactose-Free Milk to Retake Share from Plant-BasedCan lactose-free milk reclaim market share from plant-based beverages? This engaging panel discussion, captured live at the Real California Milk Excelerator’s Future of Dairy Expo, explores how lactose-free milk can win back the
coffee occasion with its functional benefits and versatility. Featuring Veronique Lagrange, Director of
the California Dairy Innovation Center; Frank La, Founder of Be Bright Coffee; Meghan O’Leary, Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships at VentureFuel; and Bob Carroll, Vice President of Business Development at the California Milk Advisory Board, the
panel dives deep into the potential of lactose-free milk in today’s competitive market.
2025-01-1539 minThe VentureFuel Visionaries2024 Unwrapped – VentureFuel CEO Fred SchonenbergReflections on the innovative transformations of 2024 and looking ahead to uncover What's Next for leaders, innovators, and changemakers. VentureFuel VP of Growth, Vanessa Rosado, dives in with CEO and Founder, Fred Schonenberg, on 2024’s top technologies and startups (from Gen AI to Frozen Cottage Cheese), to 2025 predictions of industries to thrive and technologies to flourish. Learn how your organization can seize what’s next, now.
2024-12-2528 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesRaising the Bar - All Real Nutrition CEO Niall HartyStarted in a small kitchen in Ireland, Niall Harty wanted to see if he could create nutritious protein bars made from real food ingredients. We explore how Niall and Co-Founder Ross McDowell have grown the company since we first met him as a participant in Bord Bia’s innovation program with VentureFuel. Now in over 2,000 stores across Ireland and the US from Sprouts to Pressed Juices. Beyond their clean labels, nutritional content and fantastic taste they also have created unique compostable packaging as well as funded ocean cleanup initiatives that make a “Real Impact.” We talk about the evolution from Founde...
2024-11-1325 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesRe-Release: Excelerating Dairy – CMAB VP of Business Development Bob CarrollIn this special re-release of VentureFuel Visionaries, we’re excited to welcome Bob Carroll, Vice President of Business Development at the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). As we count down to the 6th year of the Real California Exceleator on November
14th, Bob shares insights on how CMAB—backed by California’s pioneering dairy farm families—leads the way in sustainable dairy farming practices.
2024-11-0624 min
The Accelerator with Michael ConniffTransforming Accelerators: Fred Schonenberg on the Growth of VentureFuelIn this episode, we sit down with Fred Schonenberg, the founder of VentureFuel, to explore how his accelerator is driving innovation and growth for startups. Fred shares insights on what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of venture capital and the unique approach that sets VentureFuel apart from other accelerators.Want to dive deeper into these topics? Check out our Substack for more in-depth discussions, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes insights from our podcast episodes.Links- Full podcast episode: http://michaelconniff.com/- Subscribe to our Substack: http://michaelconniff.com/
2024-08-0930 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesExciting Re-Release: Dive into Collaboration to Grow with PepsiCo & the California Milk Advisory BoardWe are thrilled to announce the re-release of one of our more popular podcast episodes, featuring a captivating conversation on collaboration and growth with industry leaders from PepsiCo and the California Milk Advisory Board. Hosted by Fred Schonenberg, founder and CEO of VentureFuel, this episode delves deep into innovative strategies and real-world examples of successful partnerships.
2024-07-2445 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesFrom Setback to Success - The Role of Resilience and Strategy in Gotham FC's Rise with Yael Averbuch and Nan VogelOriginally recorded at our 2024 Rogue Women event earlier this spring, Fred Schonenberg, VentureFuel’s Founder and CEO dived into the heart of Gotham FC’s remarkable comeback story with Yael Averbuch West, the General Manager and Head of
Soccer Operations; and Nan Vogel, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Game Day at Gotham FC.
Hear how a mix of resilience, strategic foresight, and unwavering determination helped them pivot from enduring one of the league's toughest seasons to securing their inaugural NWSL championship.
2024-06-0534 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesDisrupting the Food Business – The Supermarket Guru Phil LempertThoughts: 5 years from now, grocery stores will be half the size and entirely stocked with fresh products served by subject matter experts (the baker, the monger, the butcher). The back half of the store will be mini-fulfillment centers with autonomous robots packing personalized orders of your non-emotional staples and customizing your outputs based on Gen AI and personalized dietary preferences. In a way, future technology and innovations will allow you to return to the grocery store your grandparents enjoyed. How else will Silicon Valley Culture Disrupt the Food Business? Tune in to this special interview with the Supermarket Guru...
2024-05-2232 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesDriving Resilient Growth through Corporate- Startup Partnerships with Limor Schafman, Lizzie Naylor, Shira Averbuch, and Danielle CohnAt our 2024 Rogue Women event earlier this spring, Danielle Cohn, Founding Partner and CEO of The Wave Ventures, hosted a panel discussion with executives from corporate companies. The panel included Limor Schafman, Director of Operations and Programs at LG NOVA, a division of LG Electronics that collaborates with startups to develop businesses; Lizzie Naylor, Global Platform Manager for Start Path, Mastercard's acclaimed startup engagement program; and our own Shira Averbuch, Vice President of Innovation and Partnerships at VentureFuel.
Find out how these executives are partnering enterprise organizations with startups to drive growth and create new markets, together.
2024-05-1539 min
CVC UnpluggedHow to get startups and corporates to fit together – a conversation with VentureFuel’s Fred SchonenbergFred Schonenberg is the founder of VentureFuel, a New York-based advisory firm focused on bringing together startups and large organisations, mainly corporates including the likes of Coca-Cola, ABInBev, The Hershey Company, Comcast and more, to efficiently create commercial partnerships between them.
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2024-05-1341 minThe VentureFuel Visionaries200th Episode Recap – VentureFuel Founder Fred SchonenbergTo celebrate our 200th episode, we put host Fred Schonenberg in the guest chair to find out what his biggest unlock, the best corporate innovation models, his favorite episodes, the best startups on the show and how the guests have evolved his thinking around innovation. From Venture Studios to Venture Capital to Venture Partners. From Sonic Branding to Darth Vadar. From Voice Cloning to Generative AI. From Mastercard to TDK Ventures to Pepsi to Comcast. Shira Averbuch, VP of Innovation, who produced the first several episode of the show moderates this fun retrospective.
2024-03-2030 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesVentureFuel Visionary and Venture of the YearJoin us as we honor the 2023 Visionary and Venture of the Year. Nominated and voted on by their peers, these are the change agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results. They are intent on blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions, and powering the future.
Visionary of the Year: Marty Guay, Vice President of Business Development, Stanley Black & Decker
With over three decades experience as a corporate innovator, Marty Guay has spent the past six years working with startups, academia, venture capital and global corporations to create business value opportunities for Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in Tools and...
2024-02-2154 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesExcelerating Dairy - CMAB VP of Business Development Bob CarrollBob shares how to unleash innovation in a successful, established industry. From close-in innovations to category-changing, game-changing, consumer behavior-changing transformations. Bob shares some of the successes as well as announces the return of the 5th year of the largest dairy innovation competition, The Real California Milk Excelerator, Powered by VentureFuel.
2023-06-0724 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesAuthentic Entrepreneurship - Kinumi, Co:Create, SourceFounder Stories from three high-growth entrepreneurs whose unique perspectives and experiences help them rethink status quo solutions to some of industry & society's most pressing challenges. Featuring Nicole Schmidt, CEO of Source; Chekesha Kidd, Founder & CEO of Kinumi; and Tara Fung, Co-Founder and CEO of Co:Create. Moderated by Shira Averbuch, VP of Innovation at VentureFuel.
2023-05-0333 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCorporate Innovation – with InHouse Physicians, Amazon Web Services and Huntington National BankOn Wednesday, December 7th we sat down with leaders driving transformation within their organizations and reshaping industry in the process.They shared their take on the role of Innovation in 2022, learnings and lessons; plus made some predictions for 2023: what’s coming on the horizon in terms of consumer trends, customer needs, and business transformation. Featuring: Christina DeJesus, Chief Innovation Officer, InHouse Physicians, Jelena Joffe Weil, Worldwide Venture Innovation Lead at Amazon Web Services & Dion Lisle, Director of Corporate Ventures at Huntington National Bank. Moderated by Vanessa Rosado, Head of Brand Strategy, VentureFuel
2023-02-2257 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesVentures to Watch in Beer, Wine & Spirits – Featuring VentureFuel’s Own Fred Schonenberg & Vanessa RosadoRecorded at our most recent event: What’s Next Now: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Fred and Vanessa walk us through how the team at VentureFuel evaluates startups; and they share a short list of ventures they’re watching in the alcoholic beverages space.
2022-08-1407 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesAre your NFTs Fierce – Fierce Studio Co-Founder Marissa SkolnickWhy are NFTs valuable and how can your business take advantage of them? Are NFTs the gateway to the metaverse and the future of e-commerce? What does it mean to have utility, tokenization and be a holder? Shouldn’t your avatar be a super model? What is the long term value of membership and community in this space. We talk to Marissa Skolnick, the first VentureFuel Visionary, and now co-founder of women-led NFT company Fierce Studios.
2022-01-2525 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCES 2022 - From Autonomous Vehicles to Nibbling Robotic Pets, the VF POV on this year's ShowThis week we speak with VentureFuel’s Founder & CEO, Fred Schonenberg. Normally, the host of our show, we put him in the hot seat to share his take on the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show. We’ll discuss everything from Autonomous Vehicles to Microplastics and Sustainability. Consider this episode your cheat sheet for the biggest highlights coming out of the annual Tech conference, and a go to reference for the trends, technologies & ventures you should be watching this year.
2022-01-1225 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesPredictions 2022 – The Innovators at VentureFuelWhat’s next? We answer that question every day for our clients, so wanted to share some of the top trends and emerging technologies that will break out in 2022 as well as pop-the-bubble on some of the over-hyped items that will be exposed in 2022. Featuring: Tulsi Patel, Shira Averbuch, Karen Gilsdorf and Vanessa Rosado.
2022-01-0617 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe VentureFuel Visionaries Part 2: Erin Chin, Dominic Venturo & Samantha HuangThis month we are recognizing the short-listed nominees for Visionary of the Year by revisiting our inspirational conversations with them abou ttheir work, their careers and how they are driving transformative change within their organizations and society.
From the C-Suite to the up-and-coming disruptors, these are the leaders intent on blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and powering the future. Enjoy these highlights from our conversation with them through the year. Visit www.venturefuel.net to learn more.
2021-12-2013 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe VentureFuel Visionaries Part 1: Pedro Earp, Cathy Hackl & Mauro PorciniThis month we are recognizing the short-listed nominees for Visionary of the year by revisiting our inspirational conversations with them about their work, their careers and how they are driving transformative change within their organizations and society. Nominated and voted on by their peers – the Visionaries is the Hall of Fame for Innovators. The change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results.
From CMOs to the up-and-coming disruptors, these are the leaders intent on blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and powering the future. Enjoy these highlights from our conversations with them throughout the year and make sure that you vi...
2021-12-0713 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesFuture of Fandom 2 – Indiana Pacers and Chicago FireKate Denton of the Indiana Pacers and Megan Cantwell of the Chicago Fire dive into what future innovations mean for individual sports teams. What will it be like to be a fan in 2030? How do teams innovate to capture the next generation of fans? This was recorded live as part of VentureFuel’s Whats Next Now series.
2021-10-2725 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesAn Inside Look at What’s Next NowVentureFuel shares notes from their internal innovation meeting, covering the startups and emerging technologies they are most excited about from over 500+ investors, university labs, and venture capitalists. This rapid fire session gives you a glimpse into data privacy, instant shopping, NFTs, microbial probiotics, personalized parallel realities, biometric authentication, holographic co-worker interactions, noninvasive neuroscience and Lamelo Ball.
2021-07-0716 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesBrewing Up The Future – Pedro Earp CMO AB InBev, Head of ZX VenturesThe collaboration of David and Goliath. How upstart disruptors can collaborate with large corporations to drive mutual benefit. Pedro Earp is the Global Chief Marketing Officer for Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest beer company in the world: $55bn in sales, 170,000 employees in 50 countries, 7 of the top 10 beer brands. Additionally, Pedro is head of ZX Ventures, the brewer's global innovation unit that oversees investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and creation of new brands. We discuss how to unleash the innovators, how beer civilized the world and why entrepreneurship and Venture Capital are forms of management of top line growth/creation and how big companies...
2021-04-1319 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Democratization of Innovation - Verizon Consumer Group EVP & CEO Ronan DunneRonan Dunne leads the teams responsible for providing wireline voice, data and TV products and services with wireless connected experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. In addition, his teams are building the first 5G technology network that will redefine how customers live, work and play. We talk about Verizon’s multiple touchpoints for startup/corporate collaboration, the opportunity of 5G and the canvas it creates for innovators. Find out why Ronan believes Edge Computing will be the most transformational advancement of the next 10 years.
2021-04-0622 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesRogue Women 4 – PerseveranceThe Rogue Women conference brings together the next generation of female leaders, celebrating the trailblazing women who have forged new paths, to make the impossible, possible. It is produced in partnership with the Rogue Ventures Women's Fund and features execs from SeeHer, Comcast LIFT Labs, Estee Lauder Companies, Soul Cycle, Whole 30, the W Fund, 5th Century Partners and much more.
2021-03-301h 13The VentureFuel VisionariesOG Rogue Woman – Caroline Lewis, Partner at Rogue VenturesIn celebration of our Rogue Women on March 25th @ 12 EST we want to go back to the origin, to where the Rogue Women event series started to Caroline Lewis – Partner at Rogue Ventures, Managing Partner of Rogue Women's Fund, and Kauffman Fellow. We talk about being fiercely female and always rogue. Caroline shares why investing in women is good business and how we can build our innovation muscles to change the world. Please enjoy.
2021-03-2331 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesWomen’s History Month - Featured VisionariesAs part of our celebration of Women’s History Month this episode takes insightful clips from the visionary women that have appeared on the podcast over the last few months. From VC Samara Hernandez talking about diverse portfolios and what she looks for in founders, to CEO Whisperer and Sunday Dinner Founder Lindsey Slaby discussing self-worth and ROI. Futurist Cathy Hackl does a speed round on new technology giving you a glimpse into what’s next and 3 female founders shaking up the food & beverage industry share their founder stories: Peekaboo Ice Cream, Snack Riot and Superfrau. #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders #RogueWomen.
2021-03-1629 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesTomorrow’s Connected TV – Alphonso Co-Founder Raghu KodigeLG invested nearly $80 million dollars into TV data and measurement company Alphonso in January 2021. The plan is to leverage Alphonso’s software, data analytics, and media activation capabilities across LG’s home entertainment products, mainly smart TVs. Raghu Kodige, the Co-Founder of Alphonso, shares his thoughts on corporate/startup collaborations, the journey from garages and mattresses to building the future of Connected Television. This episode is a masterclass in how to launch a successful startup and the value of big company and startup partnerships.
2021-03-0923 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesReinventing Retail – Lowe’s, RevTech, Pensa and VNTANAHow will retail evolve? We asked Ross Neumann, Head of Partnerships for Lowe’s Innovation Labs; David Matthews, Managing Director at RevTech Ventures; Richard Schwartz, President and CEO of Pensa Systems, a leading innovator in autonomous perception for retail inventory; and Ben Conway, Co-Founder and COO of VNTANA, the world’s first 3D Collaboration Platform. This is a live recording from our What’s Next, Now event series and we discuss 3D models, spatial computing, the harmonization of on-line and off-line and the digitization of on-shelf.
2021-03-0249 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCoLab – Brigette Wolf Global Head of SnackFutures at MondelezThe potential symbiotic relationship between big and small companies + the opportunity that collaboration between emerging startups and established multi-nationals holds. Brigette Wolf, The Global Head of Snackfutures at Mondelez shares the details of their new startup engagement platform for early-stage, well-being snack brands…COLAB. We discuss how getting this collaboration right can push the boundaries of what’s possible for founders and for Fortune 500 companies – all in service of providing what consumers want and improving our well-being.
2021-02-2316 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesBlack History Month Featured VisionariesI started VentureFuel 7 years ago to shake up the status quo with new solutions fueled by diversified thoughts and perspectives of visionary leaders. This episode celebrates a few of those visionaries that have appeared on the podcast over the last few months. From Adrian Parker, Global Vice President of Patron, to Erika Parkins, (formerly) Head of Strategic Partnerships at The Estee Lauder Companies, to Modi Oyewole, Sr. Director of Marketing at Capital Records, to Travis Montaque, Founder of Holler and James Chapman, Founder of Plain Sight. They share their insights on innovation, collaboration, expression, access and serendipity.
2021-02-1612 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesLive Content Virtually - OS Studios Co-Founder Ian PackardTwo trends accelerating at the same time – LIVE + GAMING – intersect at OS Studios. As the world went remote, esports and gaming had to migrate their large-scale tournaments to virtual, talk shows and events had to be shot from distributed locations and the fanciest of studios gave way to live streams from couches. OS Studios Co-Founder, Ian Packard, shares how emerging technology is enabling next-gen event production, what the future holds as in-person re-emerges and how your business can take advantage of these opportunities.
2021-02-0924 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesRevolutionizing How We Connect – Jeyanayagam at Clorox, Strong at Next Ventures and Qu at Run The WorldVisionary Investor of the Year Mel Strong, Brand Visionary of the Year Jackson Jeyanayagam and Venture of the Year Xiaoyin Qu of Run The World come together to share their secrets on Revolutionizing How We Connect. This recoding of the live event on 1/28/21 covers D2C (direct-to-consumer), hyper personalization, human optimization, virtual serendipity and cutting the innovation cycle to keep up with accelerating change.
2021-02-0244 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Metaverse Meets EX – Futurist Cathy HacklOne of the most influential futurists on the planet, Cathy Hackl specializes in how emerging technologies like AI, AR and 5G will impact our lives. We talk about Direct2Avatar, the Metaverse, Cybercrimes, EX, startups and Air Jordans + The Future of Cereal. Cathy has worked at Magic Leap, HTV Vive and has been named a Top 10 most influential women in tech, she is a 2x LinkedIn top Technology Voice globally and she was just named to Thinkers 50 Radar (the Oscars of Management Thinking) where she was described as “the CEOs private guide to the Metaverse.”
2021-01-2623 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Chingona Factor – Chingona Founding Partner Samara HernandezChingona translates to a woman who is intelligent, fearless, and can get things done. Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures, Samara Hernandez is as Chingona as it gets. Samara launched the Chicago based early stage VC fund in 2019 and has made 18 investments and received part of a $50m investment from PayPal Ventures. She is focused on investing in overlooked, massive and growing markets. We talk about spotting opportunities, diversity as an accelerant to outsized returns and why cultivating different networks improves your chances of success.
2021-01-1929 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCorporate Storytelling - Pass It Down CEO & Founder Chris CummingsCompany history, the founding story, and the why of your organization can anchor your decisions and make clear where to innovate. Often you need to go back before you go forward. Chris Cummings, CEO & Founder of Pass it Down, helps institutions transform their archives and history into interactive digital storytelling experiences. We chat about the importance of history, the future of museums and why the future often begins in the past.
2021-01-1217 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesNow Normal – GK Digital Ventures Founder Greg KahnThe Internet of Things (IoT) industry has quickly transformed from a futuristic idea to the next massive evolution (McKinsey predicts IoT will deliver $6 trillion in economic impact by 2025). Greg Kahn is the President and CEO of the Internet of Things Consortium, a trade association focused on frontier technologies across IoT including home automation, smart cities, connected healthcare/wellness, connected cars and connected retail. Greg is also the CEO of GK Digital Ventures, which provides investor strategies, marketplace development and executive experiences, and data & technology support. He has been awarded the Business Role Model of the Year in 2020 by CEO World...
2021-01-0530 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesStoryteaching - Encantos Co-Founder Steven Wolfe PereiraSteven Wolfe Pereira, the CEO and Co-Founder of Encantos, and award-winning bi-lingual edtech company (which I invested in). Encantos is rethinking education through a mix of physical and digital tools grounded in play. Steven is one of the top rated voices on LinkedIn, named by Adweek as one of the "50 Most Indispensable Executives in Marketing, Media and Tech". He has served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Datalogix (acquired by Oracle), Neustar (acquired by Golden Gate Capital) and Quantcast. We talk about storyteaching, inclusion, innovation as well as how to unscale and subscribe.
2020-12-3026 minThe VentureFuel Visionaries3 Flywheels of Growth – Gannett Chief Growth and Strategy Officer Mayur GuptaMayur Gupta, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Gannett, has an incredibly strong track record as a growth and content marketer at big CPGs like Kimberly Clark, as well as disruptive start-ups like Spotify and Freshly that re-shaped their categories. 40 under 40, Forbes’ Top 50 CMO, profiled in Harvard Business Review and the Economist, Mayur is the real deal. We talk about comfort in chaos, day 1 thinking, marketing’s marketing problem, innovation in legacy companies and his 3 flywheels of growth.
2020-12-1528 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCowffee & Karviva – Founder Doug Young & Founder Angela Zeng2 of the 4 finalists for the upcoming NY MilkLaunch share their origin stories and how they have accelerated their breakthrough products. Meet Pursue Happiness Cold Brew Cowffee an innovative dairy-based, shelf-stable coffee drink with high protein, low sugar and added CLA Plus for increased health benefits. Meet Karviva Gold Sage: Inspired by ancient wisdom, backed by modern science, this wellness beverage infuses functional ingredients like turmeric and other minerals into NY milk to deliver a full range of health benefits.
2020-12-0418 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesSuperfrau & Slate Milk – Founder Melissa Martinelli & Co-Founder Manny LubinMeet Superfrau - An alpine-inspired electrolyte elixir made of upcycling surplus whey and infusing it with unique flavors like cucumber lime, lemon elderflower and peach mango. A hydrating, protein and nutrient-packed recovery drink that promotes sustainability in the dairy industry. Meet Slate Milk - a low sugar, higher protein line of lactose free vanilla and chocolate milks for everyone, not just children. These are 2 of the 4 finalists for the upcoming NY MilkLaunch competition.
2020-12-0315 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCommercializing Serendipity – Plain Sight, CEO & Founder James ChapmanCommercializing Serendipity. As we work remotely and major conferences and networking events have morphed to digital, the biggest complaint is lack of serendipity. That moment where the ultimate connection is right next to you, hiding in Plain Sight, and you strike up a conversation. That’s why James Chapman created Plain Sight, a localized, social networking platform that connects you with the type of people you’re looking for both online and in physical spaces. We talk about the future of networking, commercializing serendipity and creating your own powerful community. Find Your Tribe.
2020-12-0124 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesSnackcelerator Tonight! – John Talbot and Bob Carroll of Real California Milk$605bn – that’s how big snacking is globally. What if you could tap into that with a combination of emerging entrepreneurs, industry mentors and one of the ultimate super foods? The Real California Milk Snackcelerator does just that, and their
finals air live on YouTube on Nov. 19th @ 5 PM PST. Here is a sneak peek of the experience from the 3 architects of the program: John Talbot CEO of CMAB, Bob Carroll VP of Business Development CMAB and Fred Schonenberg, Founder of VentureFuel.
CMAB is one of the largest agricultural marketing boards in the US.
2020-11-1919 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesPetit Pot & Sach Foods – Founders Maxime Pouvreau & Tarush AgarwalDecadent French chocolate mousse? Organic flavored paneer. Meet 2 of the 4 finalists for the upcoming Real California Milk Snackcelerator as they introduce you to their products and the mentors helping them accelerate their businesses.
2020-11-1718 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesPeekaboo & Cheese Bits – Jessica Levison Founder, Peekaboo Organics & Sergey Kucher/Stefen Choy Co-Founders Yummy Industries2 of the 4 finalists for the upcoming Real California Milk Snackcelerator introduce you to their products. Learn how an accelerator can actually grow your business, why California Dairy is different and meet delicious premium cheese made easy and decadent ice cream filled with hidden veggies.
2020-11-1220 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCMO Whisperer – Sunday Dinner Founder Lindsey Slaby“Building Better Marketers” that’s the north star for Lindsey Slaby, Founder of Sunday Dinner, who is often called the CMO Whisperer. Lindsey is part orchestrator, master networker, creative power-house. That helps marketers rethink strategy and deliver by orchestrating new approaches to organizational design and external partner relationships. Lindsey was just named to AdAge’s 40 under 40 list for all the work she does for clients like Target, Microsoft, Stitch Fix, MassMutual. We chat about the disruptive new model that is Sunday Dinner, how to work with external partners and how to inject fresh thinking to drive growth.
2020-11-1029 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCraft Alcohol DTC – Speakeasy Co. Co-Founder and CEO Josh JacobsDTC is one of the all-time great disruptions, but was seemingly impossible for the alcohol industry due to the prohibition laws in the US, until. Speakeasy Co. They enable craft brands nationwide to sell directly to consumers from their websites without disrupting the three tier system; giving brands the opportunity to fuel their own growth through lean DTC practices embraced by startups across every other food and bev category. We talk with Josh about the power of data, how to launch a spirits brand and the future of alcohol purchases.
2020-11-0527 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesNext Gen Snacking - SnackRiot Co-Founders Erica Wagner and Arielle DiskinCan you eat water lilies? Are brussels sprouts the next pop chip? Want to discover what’s next in snacking and surprise and delight your family? Erica Wagner, the Chief Snack Officer, and Arielle Diskin, The Chief Social Snacker, are the Co-Founders of SnackRiot. SnackRiot is a monthly snack subscription service that introduces busy families to new brands, ingredients and flavors with the goal of expanding their snack cabinet options. We discuss why people love new snacks, new food trends and what large companies can learn from their efforts. PS – there is a discount code hidden within the episode.
2020-10-2925 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Maestro of Category Creation – My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream CMO Russell BarnettRussell Barnett is a master marketer of category-creating food and beverage items. Mike’s Hard Lemonade – inception to $150m. Gardein - $30m to $90m before purchase by Pinnacle Foods. Kevita –sold to Pepsi. PopChips – created the entire “popped” category. Now he is the CMO at My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream and recently named to Forbes’ CMO Next List of Game-Changing Marketing Leaders. Russell shares how to be “thumb stopping”, the importance of conflict, why weird is good, why he values bravery over risk and why he rejects the concept of a challenger brand. No one in the world is better at creative partners...
2020-10-2729 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesCovid Shakes Up Back to School – Burbio Co-Founder Dennis RocheAlmost 50% of all K-12 public school students are "attending" schools that only offer virtual learning, which is changing consumer spending, family life and work for tens of millions of Americans. Burbio, a data service that measures community life, has built a School Opening Tracker providing daily updates across all 3,000 U.S. counties by school district learning plans: virtual, hybrid, and traditional in-person. The service also projects future changes and offers insights into marketing to families during Covid. Co- Founder Dennis Roche shares why this data can give competitive advantages to anyone looking to reach moms and families.
2020-10-2216 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesWarrior Shepherds – Chobani President and COO Peter McGuinnessHow Chobani has remained a “Spiritual Startup” with Peter McGuinness, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Chobani. Chobani is America’s #1-selling Yogurt brand with eyes on becoming “tomorrow’s food company” by providing better food for more people. Peter shares how they have broken down silos to shift towards a nimbler, team-centric way of organizing; why they embrace a “Warrior Shepherd” mentality, the value of innovating as a category leader, and why Peter is excited to judge VentureFuel’s upcoming NY MilkLaunch competition.
2020-10-2030 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesLive Events Post-Covid – Realife Tech Founder and CEO Adam GoodyerAs a fan, when you interact with tech at a stadium you expect it to be intelligent and responsive to who you are. Realife Tech creates personalized fan experiences at live events. They sit atop of all of the data sources at a live venue (ticketing, wifi) to create a unified view of customers for clients like AEG, O2, Live Nation. Today Adam Goodyer, the founder and CEO of Realife Tech, talks about getting fans back to live events via their Covid Safety Hub, how personalized fan experiences lead to increased opportunities for brands, team and event operators and the “Bu...
2020-10-1528 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Future of Drinking – Director Innovation & Ideation (Former) Diageo Ila ByrneIla Byrne, Principal at Ila Byrne Consulting, led innovation and ideation for Diageo North America. She is an intrapreneur, a proven creator of multi-million dollar breakthrough ideas and Forbes named her one of the “women running the liquor world.” She is the architect of the innovation strategy which led to the most successful new innovation in Vodka in the US (Ketel One Botanicals) and her innovations have been directly credited with growing Diageo’s share price - think Baileys Strawberries & Cream to Crown Royal Flavored Whiskies. We talk about inspiration from startups, how she provokes and protects brands, as well as the...
2020-10-1332 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesDisrupting Auto - Shift Founder and Co-CEO George ArisonGeorge began his career as a project manager for Google before cofounding the first on-demand mobile transportation booking technology, Taxi Magic (now known as Curb), two years before Uber was even created. His new company, Shift, is an online marketplace disrupting the car industry and going public via a SPAC. We talk about the journey of this $100M Founder from Immigrant to Entrepreneur, what a SPAC is and how is scaling from an idea to a multi-million-dollar business. We also have a fascinating chat on how large companies can avoid disruption, but often do not.
2020-10-0839 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesNYC All In On Innovation – Wilson Lin, Founding Managing Director Cyber NYCWilson founded and leads Cyber NYC, an initiative by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, to strengthen the cyber-security innovation + investment ecosystem in New York. We talk about leveraging the intersection of startups, government, VCs, and academia to create thousands of jobs and why that strong “New Yorker” personality is perfect for a founder (resiliency to meet any challenge). Fuhgeddaboudit!
2020-10-0627 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesThe Innovation Mindset – The Best of the VentureFuel PodcastWe have taken insights from past guests to help you understand how and why to build an innovation mindset at your company. Featuring Comcast NBC Universal, Mondelez, Patron, AFVentures, NBA2k, Rogue Women’s Fund and Twitch.
2020-09-2418 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesWhy Startup Partnerships – The Best of the VentureFuel PodcastWe have taken insights from past guests to answer why established business and large industries should partner with startups. Featuring Mastercard, The Clorox Company, CMAB, Microsoft, Paramount Pictures, Learfield IMG College, Next Ventures, and The Estee Lauder Companies.
2020-09-2224 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesAI Grocery Checkout – Popspots Co-Founder & CEO, Marlow NickellPopspots operates Grocery TV, The largest digital advertising network in U.S. grocery. Their tech delivers AI enabled in-store advertising, out-of-stock management, and planogram compliance. What’s unique about Popspots is their use of AI to measure their audience and the value they add to the physical grocery stores, and grocery stores are not only an essential service but the center of our communities.
2020-09-1715 minThe VentureFuel VisionariesRapid Military Innovation – AFVentures Director, Jason RathjeJason Rathje, Major in the Air Force, aeronautical engineer and Director of AFVentures spent 3 years researching the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and national security at Stanford. Now he is part of the team that implements novel initiatives to accelerate product-market fit between companies passionate about national security and Air Force users who need their revolutionary technologies. We talk disruption insurance, how to make it easier for startups to interact with the government and the benefits of open platforms.
2020-09-1734 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesEnrich Conversations Everywhere – Holler Founder & CEO, Travis MontaqueHoller is on a mission to make your texts, posts, and DMs more expressive by creating original content meant for messaging (think GIFs/fun animated stickers in places like LinkedIn and Venmo) and then recommending the most relevant ones at just the right moment. 2020 Most Innovative Company (Fast Co), Entrepreneur Magazine’s Most Daring Entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 -- Founder & CEO Travis Montaque.
2020-09-1021 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesWelcome to 2030 – Paramount Pictures Futurist in Residence, Ted SchilowitzTed Schilowitz is the Futurist in Residence at Paramount Pictures/Viacom CBS, where he works with studio leadership and tech teams exploring new and emerging technologies. We explore XR, the acceleration caused by the pandemic and why large companies need to get curious about tomorrow. How do we consume content in 2030? Take a listen...
2020-09-0840 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesA.I. Democratizing Music – Amper Music CEO Drew SilversteinAmper is an artificial intelligence composer that allows you to create your own unique music instantly, tailored to any content, without any musical experience required. In fact, I used it to create our new podcast music. CEO Drew Silverstein and I talk about the fusion of music theory and AI. We discuss how you can unlock emotional intent through sonic branding and how to find your sound whether it be Orchestral Hip-Hop, How To Train Your Dragon or Jackson Browne. www.ampermusic.com
2020-09-0331 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesOptimizing Human Performance - Mel Strong, Next Ventures Managing PartnerHow can the tech tools of the most elite athletes help us perform better in our daily lives? Why should large companies partner with startups? Can sports transform culture? Mel Strong is the Managing Partner at Next Ventures, a VC fund investing in human performance via innovative health, sports and wellness companies. Mel began her investing career after 17 years at Nike where she held senior roles on NikeID, Women’s Training, Skateboarding and more, and is now an advisor to Nike’s Valiant Labs as well as on the board of Women in SportsTech.
2020-09-0128 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesLeading in the Dark - Adrian Parker, Global Vice President, Marketing at PatronNormal Ain’t Working. CFO – Chief Failure Officer. Unrealistic Leaders Move Irreversibly. Storytelling Through Technology. These were just a few of the titles we considered after talking with Adrian Parker – Global VP of Patron, where he oversees all things marketing across 100 countries for the company Bacardi bought for $5b. Learn how Adrian leads and makes decision amidst ambiguity and an ever-changing environment.
2020-08-2736 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesSupercharged Children’s Nutrition - Bears Nutrition Founding TeamWhen an Olympic Gold Medalist + Former UNICEF Chairman + Pediatric Nutritionist + VC with 3 Stanford Degrees get together to create a delicious kids nutritional shake. Winner of the Real California Milk Accelerator, Bears Nutrition, is supercharged milk to provide essential nutrients to help active kids grow. We welcome Adam Kreek: Olympic Gold Medalist and member of the Canadian Hall of Fame; Kevin Yeung: former UNICEF Chairman, and David Sheu: Co-Founder of Bears Nutrition to talk about accelerating growth for both startups and children.
2020-08-2516 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesThe Power of Passion Communities - Twitch Chief Revenue Officer Walker JacobsWhy did Amazon buy Twitch for $970M in 2014, and why are the NFL, the Premier League and the biggest stars in music flocking to the platform today? Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Office of Twitch, tells us about the passion economy and why live, interactive and community-based content is the future. We also chat about selling new and different, why gaming is no longer niche, brand love, embracing innovation and why he may start to live-stream his bbq.
2020-08-2024 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesFood Trends & Makers Communities - Foodboro Founder Mark JohnsonWhat’s next in food, grocery and beverages? Who are the next wave of makers and how Mark Johnson is building a community to give them the insights and services they need to thrive. Foodboro’s passionate micro-community of food and beverage innovators are connecting with each other to overcome challenges of scaling up and looking to disrupt yesterday’s CPG giants.
2020-08-1813 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesAugmenting Our Realities - Eyecandylab CEO & Co-Founder Robin Sho MoserFrom immersive ocean worlds for adidas in Paris, to AR Home Shopping Experiences with LG in Korea, to slime dripping from YOUR ceiling during a Nickelodeon broadcast - Eyecandylab is augmenting our experiences for the better, and doing it in a way that is both accessible and scalable with our current devices. We talk about the metaverse, why we can’t Shazam our way to the second screen and what’s next for television and sports.
2020-08-1324 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesSnacking Made Right - Brigette Wolf - Global Head of SnackFutures at MondelezHow do you launch 4 startups, amidst a global pandemic? How can a $26B business innovate, disrupt and find new ways to serve their consumers? Brigette Wolf, the Global Head of SnackFutures at Mondelez, talks with us about finding your pivot, doubling down on the distinct customer need that you want to fight for and how to cut through processes and layers with small experiments.
2020-08-1118 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesThe Snackcelerator – CMAB’s CEO John Talbot and VP of Business Development Bob CarrollIf you open your fridge, chances are you’ve Got Milk. No other product has the same level of mass acceptance - yet, there is a need to innovate to stay close with the ever-changing consumer. CMAB is one of the largest agricultural marketing boards in the US and we chat about their new startup competition The Real California Milk Snackcelerator and the value of new ideas, outside perspectives and the future of dairy.
2020-08-0419 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesStartup Agility with Corporate Ability - Estee Lauder Head of Strategic Partnerships Erika ParkinsErika has 10+ years of experience working in entrepreneurial new business and corporate innovation divisions for leading global media, beauty and CPG firms. As the Head of Strategic Partnerships for the Digital Technology and Innovation Group at Estee Lauder Companies Online, she fosters collaboration between emerging enterprises and large corporations, matching startup agility with corporate ability and expertise. We talk about clarity, non-linear ideation and open innovation.
2020-08-0420 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesRedefining a $40b Industry - MakeSpace Co-Founder Rahul GandhiThe storage industry was a real estate game, slicing up units like apartments and renting them – that is, until MakeSpace disrupted it with a customer-first convenience strategy. Now, after raising $150m and expanding to 31 markets, Co-Founder Rahul Gandhi is still flexing his innovation mindset to ensure they are the disruptors. We talk about risk-taking, the importance of convenience and re-imaging customer-centric strategies.
2020-07-3032 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesAdapt to Win - Rogue Women's Fund Managing Partner Caroline LewisHow do you evolve your mindset from fear to growth? Can you become the change you want to see in the world, and if you want to change the narrative, shouldn’t you change the outcome? Fiercely female, always rogue. Caroline shares why investing in women is good business and how we can build our innovation muscles to change the world.
2020-07-2831 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesCombatting Bias & Harassment - AllVoices Founder Claire SchmidtAllVoices gives companies the tools to listen at scale by allowing employees to anonymously send feedback to company leaders about workplace issues like bias and harassment. This gives everyone a voice and gives employers the opportunity to proactively improve diversity, equity and inclusion.
2020-07-2325 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesStarting Up College Sports – Learfield IMG College Chief Content, Development and Strategy Officer Rob SchneiderLearfield IMG College is a $2 billion company that has the multimedia rights to 54 of the top 65 universities including sponsorship for nearly 130 collegiate institutions, conferences and arenas. Rob Schneider is leading innovation at a unique time in the history of live sports and we talk about everything from data, to startups to creative problem solving.
2020-07-2119 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesThe Great Disruption - Comcast, AB InBev and Supergoop!Corporate innovators from AB InBev, Comcast and Supergoop! discuss going rogue in their careers and how Covid as the great accelerator is shaping the future of entertainment, retail and social connections.
2020-07-1623 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesLifting a Fortune 50 Company – Comcast NBCUniversal VP of Startup Engagement Danielle CohnGenerating wins for your core business through multi-touchpoint startup engagement with 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Danielle Cohn, VP of Startup Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs for Comcast NBCUniversal. Uncover challenges worth solving and enable your business to adapt to an uncertain future.
2020-06-2322 min
The VentureFuel PodcastLifting a Fortune 50 Company – Comcast NBCUniversal VP of Startup Engagement Danielle CohnGenerating wins for your core business through multi-touchpoint startup engagement with 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Danielle Cohn, VP of Startup Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs for Comcast NBCUniversal. Uncover challenges worth solving and enable your business to adapt to an uncertain future.
2020-06-2322 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesDTC and Finding the Misfits - The Clorox Company VP/GM Jackson JeyanayagamCan large companies and traditional industries go Direct-to-Consumers (DTC)? Learn from the best as 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Jackson Jeyanayagam, VP/GM of DTC at The Clorox Company, shares his recipe for innovating within large companies. He describes how he created a playbook for how to modernize brands and to scale them across traditional organizations.
2020-06-1628 minThe VentureFuel PodcastDTC and Finding the Misfits - The Clorox Company VP/GM Jackson JeyanayagamCan large companies and traditional industries go Direct-to-Consumers (DTC)? Learn from the best as 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Jackson Jeyanayagam, VP/GM of DTC at The Clorox Company, shares his recipe for innovating within large companies. He describes how he created a playbook for how to modernize brands and to scale them across traditional organizations.
2020-06-1628 min
DairyVoice PodcastFred Schonenberg of VentureFuel on the COVID-19 pandemic changes in dairy business, along with other food markets.What are possibilities for the food industry and specifically in dairy as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic? In DairyVoice episode 20, the guest is Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel, which helped California Milk do a "shark tank" style program. Schonenberg shares insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News on what might lie ahead. He explains that what the pandemic has done is take any flaws in a company’s business model and accelerated the reality of whatever that vulnerability might be. Schonenberg suggests that organizations take a hard look at in the mirror and say, “Here are things that...
2020-06-1218 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesSonic Branding to Priceless Experiences - Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar"Advertising is dead," so says 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Raja Rajamannar, the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and President of Healthcare Business for Mastercard. He shares why the greatest advancements in his 35-year career are from collaborations with startups and how you can build an innovation culture.
2020-06-0929 minThe VentureFuel PodcastSonic Branding to Priceless Experiences - Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar"Advertising is dead," so says 2020 VentureFuel Visionary Raja Rajamannar, the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and President of Healthcare Business for Mastercard. He shares why the greatest advancements in his 35-year career are from collaborations with startups and how you can build an innovation culture.
2020-06-0929 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesRemote Collaboration for Live Sports - Head of Content & Media NBA 2K League Matt Arden2020 VentureFuel Visionary, Matt Arden shares how his team launched the NBA 2K League season remotely for broadcast on ESPN and Twitch in a matter of weeks, and how corporate innovators can take pandemic pivots to inform future processes.
2020-05-2729 minThe VentureFuel PodcastRemote Collaboration for Live Sports - Head of Content & Media NBA 2K League Matt Arden2020 VentureFuel Visionary, Matt Arden shares how his team launched the NBA 2K League season remotely for broadcast on ESPN and Twitch in a matter of weeks, and how corporate innovators can take pandemic pivots to inform future processes.
2020-05-2729 minThe VentureFuel PodcastAutomated Brand Safety - Kara Founder Marie BerryVentureFuel's Fred Schonenberg interviews Kara founder Marie Berry on her automated marketing production platform, how it works, what companies should be using it and how it can save precious time and resources.
2020-04-0210 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesAutomated Brand Safety - Kara Founder Marie BerryVentureFuel's Fred Schonenberg interviews Kara founder Marie Berry on her automated marketing production platform, how it works, what companies should be using it and how it can save precious time and resources.
2020-04-0210 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesPrivate Podcasting for Companies - Messy.fm Founder Molly BeckVentureFuel founder Fred Schonenberg chats with Messy.fm CEO Molly Beck about her podcasting platform, enterprise use cases and the growth of audio.
2020-03-2610 minThe VentureFuel PodcastPrivate Podcasting for Companies - Messy.fm Founder Molly BeckVentureFuel founder Fred Schonenberg chats with Messy.fm CEO Molly Beck about her podcasting platform, enterprise use cases and the growth of audio.
2020-03-2610 min
Tech of Sports - Rick LimpertLimpert Tech for ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 2/15/20 - Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuelRick is joined by Fred Schonenberg, founder of VentureFuel this week. He's focused on startups and also is into sports. Some of the key areas he’s been focusing on for 2020 include: haptics, 5G (the connected home), cars/driving and more.
2020-02-1512 min
#MediaSnack#MediaSnack Meets: Fred Schonenberg, VentureFuelThis episode is all about marketing innovation. Marketers say they want to "innovate" but what does that actually mean? Typically this can mean a brand partnering with an innovative startup in their category, learning an exploring together. But how can the world's leading brands find the right startup businesses to partner with before they miss out get disrupted by them?...and why didn't Ford buy Uber?Meet "Mr. Marketing Innovation" Fred Shonenberg, the founder of VentureFuel, an innovative New York firm helping leading marketers to find and partner successfully with startups.
2019-01-1538 min