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The Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe PERFECT Way To Play In The BIG BLIND | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 04-21-2025 #pokertips #pokerstrategy #pokeradviceLearning to play perfectly from the big blind is vitally important as it is the position at the poker table where you will play most of your hands from. Too many poker players make huge mistakes in the big blind that really eat into their overall win rate. Knowing whether to check, call, or raise when the action is on you will help you understand the perfect way to play in the big blind. Although the majority of the time the big blind is played from out of position, you should be...2025-04-2100 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleHow To CRUSH With A HUGE Stack! | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 11-25-2024 pokertips #pokerstrategy #pokeradvice One of the key aspects of becoming a winning poker player is knowing how to crush with a huge stack. Whether in cash games or poker tournaments, mastering how to navigate with a huge stack will add a massive amount to your hourly rate! It doesn’t matter if you’re a poker beginner or an experienced professional — everyone will accumulate many enormous stacks during their poker journey. Whether it’s in tournaments or cash games, Jonathan Little, with his decades of experience, will delve into the similarities and differences of playing with a h...2024-11-2500 minVenturesVenturesReal Escape from the Sex Trade (REST) :: with Audrey BaedkeIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Audrey Baedke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-baedke-93724290/) and I discuss Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST - https://iwantrest.com). We talk about the origins of the nonprofit, the impact they have had, the dynamics of the sex trade in general, how humans are enslaved, and how REST provides tangible pathways to freedom, safety, and hope. As a board member and donor myself, I would ask that you **please** consider joining us with a year-end gift.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-159 for more information. You c...2023-11-2825 minVenturesVenturesFall updates: Prota Ventures, AI Layer, Impact Stream, and RESTIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://linkedin.com/in/wclittle) walk through a number of updates with my for-profit and nonprofit venture work. I talk about Prota Ventures, our second fund, how we get operationally involved in our portfolio companies, and who we serve. As an example, I discuss my involvement with AI Layer, which is a new company providing AI inference computing services that leverages an upcoming Web3 protocol that will be decentralized and widely available next year. Finally, I talk about updates - and my volunteering involvement - with Impact Stream and Real Escape from the...2023-11-1409 minWill You Survive... The PodcastWill You Survive... The PodcastWill You Survive "Zombieland 2: Double Tap"Send us a textIn this spooky episode, Alex and Erik catch up with the crew of Zombieland 10 years after their first adventure. Can the crew survive the T-800's, will Little Rock's poser boyfriend get them killed, and are we living in a simulation? Find out in today's episode of Will You Survive!2023-10-131h 02VenturesVenturesHow to use Web3 technology and financial aid to help (and not hurt) poverty alleviation in West Africa :: with Hans MuldersIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Hans Mulders (https://obertal.com/leavenworth-wa-hotel-owner/) and I recorded a conversation while we were on-site at a demonstration farm in Togo, West Africa. We had just helped dozens of local Togolese people onboard into a progressive web application that we are building with Impact Stream (https://impact.stream), a new NGO helping to decentralize poverty alleviation via trust networks and blockchain technology. In our conversation we cover how Hans got involved in Impact Stream and how to smartly use technology and aid to sustainably help lift people out of poverty....2023-08-1608 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan Little3 HACKS To WIN More From The BIG BLIND | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 7-24-2023 Mastering play from the big blind is a very tricky but highly lucrative skill for every poker player. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, watch this live poker webinar now to learn the 3 most important hacks to crush more from the big blind! In this poker video, PokerCoaching founder and head coach Jonathan Little will reveal 3 of the biggest impacting poker hacks that will revolutionize your approach to playing from the big blind. The big blind is one of the most important things to study, as you will often find yourself pl...2023-07-2458 minVenturesVenturesHow to buy crypto and participate in an NFT mint (using Alphi’s June 29, 2023 mint as an example)In this episode of Ventures, I (https://linkedin.com/in/wclittle) walk through how to buy crypto on a centralized exchange, move it to your own crypto wallet, and participate in an NFT mint. I use the upcoming Founders Collection mint for Alphi (https://mint.alphi.xyz/, June 29th, 2023) as a practical example. Most NFT communities require some kind of process to be added to their allowlist, so I walk through how to do this, step-by-step, with Alphi. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-155 for more information. You can watch this episode via video here. 2023-06-2707 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleHow To Learn Poker RANGES! | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 6-26-2023 Ask me anything, plus we will talk about how to learn ranges. Without a full understanding of poker ranges, you are missing out on one of the most important aspects of poker. Jonathan Little is here to fill in the gaps in your knowledge and help you master poker ranges one chart at a time! This live poker webinar is perfect for both beginners and experienced poker players looking to gain an edge at the poker table. Understanding poker ranges is crucial for accurate decision-making, exploiting opponents, adopting a range-based thinking approach and improving...2023-06-271h 09VenturesVenturesBlockchains and AI are both Web3 tools. Crypto isn’t dead.In this episode of Ventures, I (https://linkedin.com/in/wclittle) discuss the recent lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase brought by the SEC. There is no lack of FUD on crypto right now, and it seems like everyone is moving over to AI. Still, both AI and Blockchains are important tools to make a better Internet for us all, and this is the goal of Web3. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-153 for more information. You can watch this episode via video here. 0:03 - Episode tee-up, where to view/watch, FUD in Crypto2023-06-1409 minVenturesVenturesThe bullish case for building out AI as fast as possibleIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://linkedin.com/in/wclittle) walk briefly through Marc Andreessen’s recent article “Why AI Will Save the World” (https://a16z.com/2023/06/06/ai-will-save-the-world/) and discuss why I tend to agree the time to build aggressively with AI is *now*, at the very least in order to compete on the global landscape for the common good. I also talk about the upcoming GenAI summit I’m hosting in Seattle on June 9th, and why the immediate future with AI is ripe for “co-pilots” across multiple markets and disciplines.  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclitt...2023-06-0705 minVenturesVenturesIntroducing Impact Stream: A new non-profit that helps digital communities create IRL impactIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle) introduce a new non-profit called Impact Stream (https://impact.stream), which is all about creating transparent streams of impact between digital communities and real-life communities. Our first project - in partnership with Gitcoin, Supermodular, Prota Ventures, International Literacy and Development, and Primordia - will create a software application to onboard 100 Togolese (West Africa) into Web3 and allow them to create, submit, and vote on proposals to fund public goods in their community with a global matching pool. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-151 for more i...2023-05-3006 minVenturesVenturesAirchat: A new AI-enhanced social media platformIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://linkedin.com/in/wclittle) reflect on my initial experiences with Airchat (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airchat-talk/id1469462351), a new social media app that leverages AI/audio/video to mimic “rooms” at a dinner party by stitching together moderated clips (which they call “chits”). I walk through my impressions, hopes, and reflections on 20+ years of social media…discussing where we may be heading in the overall conversational metaverse landscape. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-150 for more information. You can watch this episode via video here. 0:03 - Tee...2023-05-2308 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleFIX This MISTAKE In Low Stakes Cash Games! | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 5-15-2023 It’s easy to make mistakes at low stakes poker cash games that could be severely hurting your poker bankroll! In this poker video, Jonathan Little will share his expertise on how to avoid common mistakes in low stakes poker cash games. Jonathan provides valuable insights and poker strategies that can help poker players improve their game and avoid costly errors that can hurt their poker bankrolls in the short and long term. In this live poker webinar, Jonathan will share examples of hands and will provide practical advice on topics such as playing too many po...2023-05-1538 minVenturesVenturesWill Generative AI widen or narrow productivity gaps in the labor market?In this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle) discuss cases for and against the skill/productivity gap widening in light of Generative AI such as ChatGPT and Midjourney. On the “for” side, I discuss a YouTube video showing how to go from MidJourney to Figma to Code, and I show how this - and tools like GitHub CoPilot - enhances the work of already-skilled programmers. On the “against” side, I show a recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) that demonstrated GenAI most greatly enhancing the productivity of novice and low-skilled workers. Visi...2023-04-2508 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleWhen To BE AGGRESSIVE In Cash Games | A Little Poker with Jonathan Little 4-24-2023 If you’re looking to take your cash game and poker aggression to the next level, then look no further as this poker webinar from Jonathan Little is exactly what you need! In this poker video, Jonathan shares his expert insights on when to be aggressive at the poker table and how to use these poker strategies to increase your profits. As a seasoned pro and poker coach, Jonathan has a deep understanding of the game and the importance of adjusting your play style to different situations. Little breaks down the key factors that de...2023-04-2454 minVenturesVenturesUsing Generative AI for Startup Landing Pages: From Mixo.io to Builder.ioIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle) discuss options for startup founders at the earliest stages of their journey using Builder.io, Wix’s Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI), ContenBot.ai, and Mixo.io. I discuss how rapidly advancements in this field are happening that are disrupting the “old-guard” of Wordpress and more recently Webflow. With Mixo, you can prompt an AI with a single sentence and within 30s it will generate a complete landing page for you, including standard subscriber management tools. From there, you can modify as needed and publish. Visit https...2023-04-1910 minVenturesVenturesThe Internet of Places :: with Greg Gallimore, Joel Fariss, and Mike AndersonOn this episode of Ventures, my guests Greg Gallimore (Digital Experience Design (DXD) Leader for Gensler’s Northwest region), Joel Fariss (Gensler Strategy Director), and Mike Anderson (CoFounder of Alphi.xyz), and I sat down for a conversation exploring how Web3 will transform the built environment. Physical places are now inextricable from the Internet. Our buildings have become “smart,” collecting, sharing, and applying intelligence to the “user experience” of the built environment. The metaverse has opened the door to entirely immersive virtual experiences of a place. With internet mediated communication, physical proximity is no longer a precondition for access to communi...2023-04-1157 minVenturesVenturesUsing ChatGPT as a guide to build an example startup: “Text to Startup”In this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle) walk through asking ChatGPT how to help me start building a startup called “Text to Startup”. I share my screen and show the live chat session where it not only tells me generally how to build the startup, but - when I prompt it to give me specifics - I’m able to all the way to having it print out Ruby on Rails code and HTML/CSS for a landing page. Along the way, it also gives me specific examples about how to do user testing and it...2023-04-0513 minVenturesVenturesBanking woes, Balaji’s bet, mooning BTC, and Midjourney promptsIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://twitter.com/wclittle) walk through why BTC is getting more attention, Balaji’s tweets about our banking system, the current Discount Window, MidJourney prompts, and what this means for the world of venture-building and investing. I also have a call to action - a friendly challenge - for website landing page generation via AI and translating these into HTML/CSS/JavaScript using LLMs. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-141 for more information. You can watch this episode via video here.   0:03- Intro to the episode, what we’ll...2023-03-2209 minVenturesVenturesProduct: Text to UI Designs w/ Galileo AI, Code: An introduction to CSSIn this episode of Ventures, I introduce https://www.usegalileo.ai/ as a hint of what is coming on the “text to UI design” front (within Generative AI), which will be a game-changer for product designers. On the code front - as we continue our Web2&3 Product & Code Series (https://satchel.works/@wclittle/product-and-code-series) - I introduce CSS and how to begin learning how to style your own HTML. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-138 for more information. You can watch this episode via video here.   0:03 - Tee-up for the episode, Galileo AI, Web 2&3...2023-03-0107 minVenturesVenturesThe Internet of Places: Discussing our upcoming webinar on March 7th, 2023 4-5pm PST :: with Joel Fariss and Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Joel Fariss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfariss/), Mike Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeandersonjr/) and I discuss the topics of our upcoming webinar on the Internet of Places (register here for free → https://www2.gensler.com/se-internet-of-places, it will take place March 7th, 2023 4-5pm PST). We talk about how the Future of Work, cities, real estate, and architectural design will interact with and espouse Web3, NFTs, XR, and other emerging technologies and use-cases to help humans flourish. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-136 for more information. Yo...2023-02-1521 minVenturesVenturesLearn Product and Code: DNS, WebSockets, and Profile Picture AIIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.reddit.com/user/wclittle) continue from last week’s screencast to discuss WebSockets, DNS, and Profile Picture AI. I talk about how you can get involved with the Q1 product and code cohort I’m leading (apply here: https://forms.gle/dtVA1bQ9xATRrPW29), how rare it is to actually be good at “product”, Prota Ventures slack group for investors and entrepreneurs, a deeper dive into how web requests are packed on the server side with Ruby on Rails, and the future of Rails vs. Low-Code/No-Code.Visit https://satchel...2022-12-2709 minVenturesVenturesLearn Web2 & Web3 product management and software development: A call-to-actionIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) record a short screencast walking through initial thoughts about how to teach both Web2 and Web3 software development and product management and design. I talk about how I’ll be pointing students to resources along the way rather than building tutorials myself, and instead act as a curator and opinionated guide for how to best learn product/software development in today’s rapidly evolving environment. I’d encourage you to join us at BanyanDAO to follow along → https://www.banyandao.xyz/. Feel free to join our Discord server →...2022-12-2009 minVenturesVenturesBridging physical and digital with NFTs, the Jump.co story :: with Scott KvetonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Scott Kveton (https://twitter.com/kveton, co-founder of https://jump.co) and I discuss how to bring real-world assets into the NFT space. We talk about Art Basel, why it's good that people are calling crypto "dead", the Jump.co features available today for customers/partners and their audiences, a comparison between NFTs and the early mobile market, NFTs for restaurant owners, and how ChatGPT/GPT-4 will revolutionize the industry. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-127 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can...2022-12-1426 minVenturesVenturesMetaverse infrastructure, interoperability, ChatGPT, and the future of online experiences :: with Alex ShalashIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Alex Shalash (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shalash/, co-founder of https://www.metaengine.gg/) and I discuss metaverse infrastructure and interoperability. We talk about how MetaEngine started, the technical aspects of how their platform works, who should build on it, how GPT4/ChatGPT will change the game, and the future of online experiences. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-126 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.  1:17 - Tee up for the episode, Alex’s backgro...2022-12-0630 minVenturesVenturesLow-code/no-code vs. traditional code for building Minimal Viable Products (MVPs) :: with Nick WilgerIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Nick Wilger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-wilger/) and I discuss all-things low-code/no-code from the perspective of an aspiring tech entrepreneur. We talk about Nick’s background getting into the space, what founders need to know about tools like Bubble, how to think about “product” setups and roles, working with Figma, and more about Nick’s accelerator (https://effycientaccelerator.com) for training low-code/no-code developers.   Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-124 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video her...2022-11-2330 minVenturesVenturesPlay-to-Earn, Metaverses, and the Future of Web3 Gaming :: with Beau ButtonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Beau Button (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubutton/) - President and CTO of https://atlasreality.com - and I discuss play-to-earn, Web3, and the Atlas Realty story. We dive into Beau’s background as a technologist and entrepreneur, about Atlas Realty’s two successful games, their upcoming game next year with a Web3 component to it, gamer experiences, metaverses, Polygon, and the future of the Web3 gaming industry. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-122 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this epi...2022-11-0929 minVenturesVenturesWeb3 marketing, emerging technology, and timeless advice for founders :: with Gordon MeyerIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Gordon Meyer (https://twitter.com/gordonmeyerjr) and I talk about marketing, community building, and the effect that emerging technologies like Web3 will have on the future of growing startups. We talk about the aspects of Web3 that Gordon is most excited about, power shifts and disintermediation, the attention economy, and advice for entrepreneurs starting from the ground up.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-121 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.  Also, check out SUPL...2022-11-0234 minVenturesVenturesDonor Advised Funds (DAFs) for the Crypto/Web3 community: The Endaoment.org story :: with Robbie HeegerIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Robbie Heeger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheeger/) - President and CEO at https://endaoment.org/ - and I talk about how Endaoment allows crypto holders to create Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). We talk about how Endaoment works from both the donor side and the nonprofit side, the (very reasonable) fee structure, new token models in Web3 philanthropy, and the general practice of donating to DAFs in order to not rush the process of subsequently donating to nonprofits/NGOs. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-120 for detailed notes and links t...2022-10-2543 minVenturesVenturesVenture-building as a venture capitalist, and insights into Web3 for customer acquisition and retention :: with Jonathan HungIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Jonathan Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung/) and I discuss all-things venture building/investing, his work as a venture capitalist, and the story of his startup, Kitchen Data Systems (https://kitchdata.com/). We talk about advice for emerging fund managers, how founders and startup investors should be thinking about the current state of the market, the potential for Web3, interesting startup markets for investing, and general advice for entrepreneurs today. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-119 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You...2022-10-1926 minVenturesVenturesWeb3 product management and decentralized executive leadership: A call to actionIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) share a short monologue about Web3, product management, and leadership in Web3 startups, especially in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). I talk briefly about the history of Web1/2/3, Balaji Srinivasan’s book The Network State, a call-to-action for Web3 product managers and leaders, and how to distribute key CEO-like responsibilities in DAOs. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-118 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.  0:03 - Setup for the episode, a call...2022-10-1109 minVenturesVenturesHow to generate compelling startup ideas :: with Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeandersonjr/) and I discuss all-things startup ideation in the modern era. In light of this being the topic of Week 1 of Prota’s new incubator (https://www.protaventures.com/labs), we dive into what makes a good idea, what makes a bad idea, how and why to integrate your idea with your own skills and knowledge of a market, how to reverse-engineer ideas based on what investors and consumers want, why finding startup ideas has changed over the years, and the importance of maintaining vision an...2022-10-0518 minVenturesVenturesSelf-sovereign identity for sports fans, influencer engagement in web3, and the Encore.fans story :: with Mike SorgenfreiIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Sorgenfrei (https://www.linkedin.com/in/msorgenfrei/) and I discuss his web3 startup, Encore (https://encore.fans). We talk about its origin story, where Encore fits in the marketing software stack for an athlete/influencer, self-sovereign identity for fans, how Verified Credentials are being used, how to build a profile of a fan by allowing them to opt-in their data directly, and the entrepreneurial journey that Mike and his team have taken to get a web3 startup off the ground. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-115 for detailed notes a...2022-09-2033 minVenturesVenturesIncubator Deep Dive: FAQ and syllabus details of the upcoming startup ideation cohort hosted by Prota Ventures (Oct 4th Start, Apply Today) :: with Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Anderson (https://twitter.com/MikeyAnderson) and I discuss in much greater detail the syllabus, ideal candidates, and time commitment of the new ideation incubator (https://www.protaventures.com/labs) that we introduced in episode 112 (https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-112). We talk in depth about the range of founders who should apply (from “pre-idea” to “pre-seed” teams), the outcomes of the incubator, info sessions on Fridays leading up to Oct 4th start, the minimal time commitment required, and a short synopsis of each of the 16 sessions of the program in October, November, and Dece...2022-09-1332 minVenturesVenturesIntroducing Alphi: Transparency and trusted information for the NFT community :: with Jesse BryanIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Jesse Bryan (https://twitter.com/jessebryan) and I discuss his new project, Alphi (https://twitter.com/alphixyz). Alphi’s vision is to be a source of trusted and transparent information in the NFT community to help collectors “do their own research” effectively. We talk about the background and motivation for the project, why trusted information is so hard to find, analogies to information being shared from public companies, and more details about Alphi’s product roadmap and timeline. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-113 for detailed notes and links to resources...2022-09-0729 minVenturesVenturesIntroducing the New Startup Incubator Program Hosted by Prota Ventures (Begins Oct 4th, Apply Today) :: with Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeandersonjr/) and I discuss the launch of a new startup incubator program hosted by Prota Ventures (learn more and apply here →  https://www.protaventures.com/labs). We talk about the program’s background, motivation, vision, details, mentorship and investor opportunities, cohort model, and more. Prota has an enormously successful track record of incubating and investing in startups at their earliest stages. This new incubator is for those who either want to work as a startup CEO on an existing idea, bring their own idea to the t...2022-08-3029 minVenturesVenturesHow NFTs and DAOs changed entrepreneurship forever :: with Prof. Yanto ChandraIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Prof. Yanto Chandra (https://twitter.com/yanefted) and I talk about the implications of Web3 for global entrepreneurship. We discuss his background PhD work in rapidly growing international businesses, his professorship in Hong Kong teaching entrepreneurship, his thoughts about how NFTs and DAOs are changing the venture-building game around the world, and why smart and thoughtful regulation is vitally important for the future of the space.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-109 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via...2022-08-0939 minVenturesVenturesWeb3, Open Mobility Data, and the Digital Infrastructure for Moving Objects (DIMO) story :: with Andy ChathamIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Andy Chatham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-chatham-a5a45825/) and I talk about Digital Infrastructure for Moving Objects (DIMO, https://dimo.zone/). We discuss the background and story of the project, why giving people an open platform for mobility data matters, the journey of creating and shipping a hardware product, parallels to the Helium network, keeping OEMs accountable, and the future vision of DIMO to create a positive impact on our world. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-108 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. Yo...2022-08-0339 minVenturesVenturesThe Otherside Metaverse: A powerful new medium for brands, entrepreneurs, and social impact :: with Jesse BryanIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Jesse Bryan (https://twitter.com/jessebryan) and I talk about our experience on the first voyage within The Otherside (https://otherside.xyz/) and the resulting implications for brands and people IRL. During this episode, we overlay video of our experience, talk about addressing skeptics, the Otherside litepaper, what can be built on plots of land, how brands should be thinking about The Otherside, and how specifically entrepreneurs can - and should - be thinking about impacting the world with metaverses in general.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-106 for detailed...2022-07-1941 minVenturesVenturesDecentralized Autonomous Organizations with DAOHaus: History, Philosophy, and Vision :: with Spencer GrahamIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Spencer Graham (https://twitter.com/spengrah) and I discuss the history of DAOHaus (https://daohaus.club/) and the upcoming release of the third version of the platform. We talk about how Spencer has been working full-time in DAOs for a couple years, how he began working with DAOHaus, the details of the new component-based platform and features, how people can contribute, why DAOs in general “matter”, and thoughts about ImpactDAOs.  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-105 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watc...2022-07-1236 minVenturesVenturesHow to navigate an economic downturn as a venture builder and investor :: with Gary RajuIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Gary Raju (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-raju-a014865/) and I discuss how venture builders and investors should be thinking about the upcoming economic downturn. We talk about the role of a CFO in a growing company, an overall assessment of the market conditions globally and in the US, how new and existing entrepreneurs should prepare, how Web3/Crypto will play a role, and market areas that Gary is most excited about in the future.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-103 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) me...2022-06-2832 minVenturesVenturesWeb3 101 for Global Impact: Blockchains, DAOs, and NFTs for Preserving Languages :: with Michelle SchubertIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Michelle Schubert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schubert-92b259158/) and I discuss a “Web3 101” from her perspective as a relative newcomer to the space, and we talk about her work with International Literacy and Development (ILAD, https://ilad.ngo/). We learn about her story leading into development work, how her team’s upcoming “Stop the Extinction” NFT campaign is aiming to preserve languages all around the world, advice for those writing about and teaching Web3, and reflections from her attendance of Consensus 2022 in Austin, TX last week. Visit https://satchel.works/@wcli...2022-06-1444 minVenturesVenturesCelebrating Episode 100: Reflections on the origins of this podcast and the expanding definition of entrepreneurship and Web3In this episode of Ventures, my guest Veronica Satastume (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicalsagastume/) from Episode 81 graciously offered to interview me (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) to reflect on the initial 99 episodes. She asked me about the origin story of the show, what surprised me along the way, themes that were/are compelling (e.g. Web3) along the way, advice for others considering starting a podcast, and expanding the definition of entrepreneurship. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-100 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this epis...2022-06-0725 minVenturesVenturesWeb3 Product Management in DAOs, Dynamic NFTs, and Why Web3 Matters :: with Chase MerlinIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Chase Merlin (https://twitter.com/ChaseMerlin) and I discuss product management in Web3, specifically how he is approaching his projects within InfoTokenDAO (https://twitter.com/infotokendao) and BanyanDAO (https://twitter.com/BanyanDAO). We talk about how Chase got into Web3, how product managers need to think about Web3 differently than Web2, how NFTs are used in InfoToken, how dynamic NFTs will be used within BanyanDAO to signal progress, how to get involved and help, and why Web3 matters in general for humanity.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-99 for detailed...2022-05-3130 minVenturesVenturesAdvancing Human Language Technology for International Literacy and Development :: with Daniel Wilson, PhDIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Daniel Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wilson-phd-46956b35) and I discuss his work with International Literacy and Development (ILAD, https://ilad.ngo/), specifically in the area of human language technology. We talk about the landscape of low-resourced languages that are unfortunately going extinct, why it’s important to preserve these language communities, and how technology can be used to develop languages and promote literacy. We also tee-up how Web3 will be able to accelerate literacy and development work worldwide, which talk about in more depth in Part 2 (which will be released ne...2022-05-1034 minVenturesVenturesScaling DAOs, dynamic NFTs, and how/why to get involved with BanyanDAO :: with Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Anderson (https://twitter.com/mikeyanderson) and I discuss the latest updates with BanyanDAO (https://www.BanyanDAO.xyz), scaling DAOs, and NFT strategies for product managers. We also talk about management and operations nuances in DAOs vs. traditional organizations, the Yuga Labs Otherdeeds drop last weekend, the phenomenon of dynamic NFTs that change based on interactions, and the steps you can take (and should take!) to get more involved with BanyanDAO. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-95 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You...2022-05-0423 minVenturesVenturesEvaluating NFT clubs: Incentives, promises, and roadmaps :: with Jesse Bryan (BAYC #1361)In this episode of Ventures, my guest Jesse Bryan (https://twitter.com/JesseBryan) and I continue our conversation from episode 89 to discuss multiple aspects of NFTs and NFT clubs. We talk about the history of NFTs, the differences between Moonbirds, Crypto Punks and Bored Ape Yacht Club, the important nuances of intellectual property ownership and licensing, airdrops, community, “staking” of NFTs, cybersecurity, and thoroughly evaluating a team and their roadmap before deciding where to spend your time and money. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-94 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You ca...2022-04-2645 minVenturesVenturesWeb3 Product Management, BanyanDAO, and our April 29th Training Day Event for leveling up in Web3 :: with Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Mike Anderson (https://twitter.com/mikeyanderson) and I talk about all-things BanyanDAO (https://www.BanyanDAO.xyz) and its upcoming April 29th Training Day event to teach Web3 product architecture, design, and management (https://www.banyandao.xyz/web3-product-manager-training-event). In this conversation we cover the history of BanyanDAO, how Mike has been helping to coordinate teams in a decentralized fashion within the organization, the difference between “Pre-season” and “Season 1”, the details of the upcoming event, and what outcomes/topics are most compelling to Mike as someone who is leveling up in Web3.Visit...2022-04-1933 minVenturesVenturesStrategies and tactics for marketing NFT projects successfully :: with Arvin KhamsehIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Arvin Khamseh (https://twitter.com/arvinknft) and I discuss the NFT landscape in terms of current best practices for how to build and market to a community of buyers and evangelists. We talk about the wide variety of NFT use-cases, the importance of a compelling team and roadmap in an NFT project, and a number of extremely practical tips for how to market an NFT collection successfully based on Arvin’s impressive track record in the space.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-92 for detailed notes and links to resources (vi...2022-04-1336 minVenturesVenturesFinancial literacy and Web3 investing for teens: the TryStack.io story :: with Will RushIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Will Rush (https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-rush/) and I discuss his new startup, Stack (https://www.trystack.io/). Stack is all about promoting financial literacy and practical Web3/Crypto knowledge for investors under 18 years old. We talk about Stack’s five-point strategy of encouraging teens to consider long-term holding, diversification, periodic saving, engagement, and continual learning about the areas they are investing in. We also talk about NFTs, fixed-income products in DeFi, and general advice for teens looking for side hustles and entrepreneurial success.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ve...2022-04-0542 minVenturesVenturesDecentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Voting, governance, and lessons from history :: with Dr. Alexandra SimsIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Dr. Alexandra Sims (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sims-833a8123/) and I talk about various academic and practical operational nuances of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Alex wrote her PhD thesis last year on DAOs (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3971228), and in this episode we talk about the various types of DAOs, jurisdiction issues, voting and governance mechanisms, and advice for new on-chain organizations forming today to learn lessons from previous DAOs and traditional decentralized organizations that existed long before blockchains.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-90...2022-03-2956 minVenturesVenturesNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): The good, bad, ugly, ridiculous, and awesome :: with Jameeleh SheloIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Jameeleh Shelo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameelehshelo/) and I discuss NFTs from the perspective of the traditional art community. In short, NFTs are shaking things up and freaking everyone out, even though the market has recently cooled off (relatively speaking). We talk about what NFTs are, why they have been so trendy the last year, how regulators should think about them, and how new markets and metaverses are going to open up many more opportunities for entrepreneurs - and use cases - than we can possibly imagine todayVisit...2022-03-1539 minVenturesVenturesPlay-to-Earn, building in Web3, and the Arena.gl story :: with Chase ThompsonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Chase Thompson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasejthompson/) and I talk about the Play-to-Earn space, how to build in Web3 as a product manager and entrepreneur, and his story building https://arena.gl. We dive into topics such as Web3 gaming, token models, DAOs, NFTs, the types of games that can be played on Arena, the next waves in Web3 that are coming for entrepreneurs to take advantage of, and how to practically dive into Web3 to learn more and start building.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-87 for detailed...2022-03-0846 minVenturesVenturesGovernance, legal, and incentive structures for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) :: with Angela Angelovska-Wilson and Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Angela Angelovska-Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-angelovska-wilson-38600a1/), Mike Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeandersonjr/), and I discuss three major issues with DAOs: (1) operational governance structures, (2) legal and jurisdiction issues, and (3) various types of incentives for founders and participants in DAOs. For informational purposes only, we talk specifically about our experience launching BanyanDAO (https://www.banyandao.xyz/), how Angela advises DAOs from a legal perspective given her background and extensive professional experience in the space, and how DAOs design incentive models. More than just financial incentives (which are, of course...2022-03-0149 minVenturesVenturesThe evolution of identity and data sovereignty in Web1, Web2, and Web3 :: with David Harding and Solomon CatesIn this episode of Ventures, my guests David Harding (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveh003/), Solomon Cates (https://www.linkedin.com/in/solcates/) and I discuss all-things identity and data sovereignty leading up to - and within - the present Web3 era. We tee-up a framework to think about identity verification and data warehousing, cryptocurrencies vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Identity Assurance Levels (IALs), Presentation Attack Detection (PAD), and how to think about building Web3 applications with a realistic hybrid of both centralized and decentralized identity verification and control services.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-85...2022-02-221h 07VenturesVenturesIntroducing BanyanDAO: Training and supporting Web3 product leaders to promote human flourishing :: with Priya Baveja, Jake Varghese, and Mike AndersonIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Priya Baveja (https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-baveja/), Mike Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeandersonjr/), Jake Varghese (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-varghese-498335/) and I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) talk about Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) structure, governance, incentives, and participation. We are a subset of founders currently launching BanyanDAO (https://banyandao.xyz/), which is growing a community of Web3 entrepreneurial leaders to promote human flourishing. Our first training event - to level up Web2 product managers into Web3 - will be in April 2022 (exact dates TBA). For more details...2022-02-0847 minVenturesVenturesUnlearning racism in venture building & investing :: with Lindsey T. H. JacksonIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Lindsey T. H. Jackson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-t-h-jackson/) and I discuss the journey of anti-racism and anti-oppression work in ourselves, in venture capital, and in startup ecosystems. We discuss the nuances of dismal representation numbers in venture; how to approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) conversations in the workplace and beyond; how to develop a regular practice to self-reflect, define your community, and “fail fast” on your own anti-racism journey; and how to encourage others to consider embarking on the journey themselves.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-82 for...2022-02-011h 00VenturesVenturesStartup Finance & Accounting 101: A crash course for founders :: with Veronica SagastumeIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Veronica Sagastume (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicalsagastume/) and I talk about all-things startup finance and accounting. From the perspective of what founders need to know, this episode ended up being a crash course in the various high-level aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, controller work, fractional CFO work, tax prep, legal considerations, and finance operating suggestions. Veronica’s firm (https://www.fortifiedaccounting.com/) works with funded, early stage startups and she makes a compelling pitch for why you should seriously consider hiring a firm rather than individuals in the early stages of your fu...2022-01-261h 13VenturesVenturesLeadership, trust, and identity considerations when starting a DAO vs. a traditional startup :: with Liz Sweigart, PhDIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Liz Sweigart (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart/, PhD in Organizational Leadership) and I discuss the differences between a DAO and a traditional startup in terms of starting, organizing, and leading. We talk about trust vs. relating, identity considerations in DAO communities, positive vs. exploitative transactions of value, and qualitative vs. quantitative measurement of success. If you would like to join us as we explore starting a DAO together, check out https://www.redpilldao.xyz/ and our Discord server (https://discord.gg/PvtMZf6yws).  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-79 f...2022-01-1122 minVenturesVenturesIntroducing EnneagramNFTs: Background, motivation, and vision :: with Natalie Grummer and Perry AzevedoIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Natalie Grummer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliegrummer/), Perry Azevedo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryazevedo/), and I talk about the launch of https://www.EnneagramNFTs.com // We talk about the background, motivation, vision, and artistic/technical details of the project, including the setup of https://www.EnneagramDAO.com, a new Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) dedicated to teaching people about the Enneagram - and supporting Enneagram coaches & artists - to promote human flourishing.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-77 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. 2021-12-2827 minVenturesVenturesWho owns Web 3.0? Responding to critics // and the promise of DAOs & NFTsIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) recorded a ~10min monologue about my own reflections on recent tweets from Jack Dorsey (https://twitter.com/jack/status/1473139010197508098) and Elon Musk (https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1473165434518224896, which Jack then responded to). The basic criticism is that “Web 3.0” is essentially owned and pumped by venture capitalists (VCs) and that no real noticeable value has yet been created for humanity. I begin my reflections by talking about self-sovereign identity and decentralized finance, and then talk about the promise of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). A futu...2021-12-2211 minVenturesVenturesThe importance of diverse perspectives in media, and the Expert Bookings Online (EBO) story :: with Crystal BergerIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Crystal Berger (https://www.expertbookingsonline.com/) and I talk about how her new company Expert Bookings Online (EBO) is working to create a simple marketplace solution for content producers and a wide diversity of subject-matter experts. In addition to making it fast and efficient for content producers to book experts, EBO will also help surface and train experts from all over the world - who would otherwise be overlooked - to be ready to be guests on shows to share their opinions and perspectives.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-75...2021-12-1433 minVenturesVenturesPractical considerations when designing and forming a DAO :: with Spencer Graham and members of our Web 3 Product Manager Training DAOIn this episode of Ventures, a group of members from our Web 3 Product Manager Training DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) asked Spencer Graham (https://twitter.com/spengrah) a series of questions about how and why to form a DAO. We talk about practical decision-making, governance, money transfers from a central treasury to pay for services, management and accountability for DAOs operators and contractors, “on-chain” vs. “off-chain” considerations, and legal/tax/regulatory concerns.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-73 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. 2021-12-0134 minVenturesVenturesWealth creation and management for entrepreneurs in the 2020s :: with Aryeh SheinbeinIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Aryeh Sheinbein (https://www.instagram.com/aryehthebusinessman) and I discuss a unique approach to financial management for entrepreneurs in light of a rapidly changing tech landscape. While we talk often about venture building and investing on this show, we haven’t yet - until this episode - helped guide entrepreneurs about what to do personally once money is being made. There are a ton of wealth managers out there who bombard entrepreneurs with inbound requests to meet - especially once signs of success start happening - so we talk about how to pr...2021-11-2344 minVenturesVenturesHow Web 3.0 will impact the future of entrepreneurshipIn this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) take about ~10min to talk about my perspective on why Web 3 (i.e. decentralized ownership, blockchains, Metaverse, and the Semantic Web) will dramatically change the landscape for entrepreneurship in the future. Based on feedback from the first year of this podcast, I share a bit about my story; i.e. how building and *owning* my own Web 2.0 ventures in the 2000s is analogous to what many entrepreneurs are doing right now in Web 3 communities. New communities and networks are being created rapidly, and the markets that our...2021-11-1609 minVenturesVenturesWant to learn how to be a Web 3 product manager? Let’s talk.In this episode of Ventures, I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wclittle/) recorded a short monologue that describes why my partners and I at Prota Ventures are gathering a cohort of Web 3 product-managers-in-training to rapidly get up to speed on Web 3 patterns, tools, technologies, and networks. For more information and background listening/reading about the vision and mission of the training, visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/blockchains. To apply, please feel free to contact me directly at will@wclittle.com. Thanks!You can also visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-67 for detailed notes and links t...2021-10-2004 minVenturesVenturesTraining Web 3.0 Product Managers: a brief introduction to Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and scaling trust :: with Spencer Graham and Tony LittleIn this episode of Ventures, we pull a clip from Episode 18 with Spencer Graham (https://twitter.com/spengrah) and Tony Little (https://twitter.com/DrTonyLittle) where we talk about Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and “scaling trust” in the Web 3.0 era. What is urgently needed in the Web 3 community is product managers; i.e. people who can understand how to build great experiences using the applicable Web 3 tools/capabilities/paradigms. These product managers can then build companies of their own, join new companies as co-founders, or consult for existing companies to help usher in a compelling decentralized futu...2021-09-2916 minVenturesVenturesThe Bubble.io story, No-Code/Low-Code for founders, and changing the web app development paradigm :: with Josh HaasIn this episode of The Ventures Podcast, Josh Haas (co-CEO and founder of Bubble.io -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshhaas/) discuss the implications of no-code/low-code in general - and Bubble.io in particular - for founders building new web apps this decade and beyond. After raising a recent $100m round, Josh and the Bubble team have a vision to replace traditional custom web development with their no-code/low-code solution, essentially as a new “language” that promises (and has proven) to save orders of magnitude of time and money for founders building web apps.This is o...2021-09-211h 02VenturesVenturesHow to validate a market for your startup without being naive :: with Bill Murphy and Sol CatesIn this episode of Ventures, we pull a clip from Episode 33 with Bill Murphy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwmurphy/) and Sol Cates (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-cates-649736/) to discuss how entrepreneurs should be aware of their rose-colored glasses when approaching a market. It’s not easy to face the brutal facts about what customers need and will pay money for, but the process of asking the right questions and making decisions with an appropriate amount of data is critical. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-60 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) menti...2021-09-0110 minVenturesVenturesHow can Web 3.0 be designed to promote human kindness and flourishing? :: with Joel FarissIn this episode of Ventures, we pull a clip from Episode 24 with Joel Fariss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfariss/) to discuss how technology - especially the shift from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 - can be designed in such a way to promote and sustain human kindness and flourishing. Joel posits that a shift away from Dataism and toward what he calls “Dream Thinking” will be an essential part of this mission.See: https://joelfariss.substack.com/p/dream-thinking-and-functional-fiction Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-59 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You...2021-08-2510 minVenturesVenturesWeb 2.0 vs. Web 3.0 development, design, and data architecture concerns :: with Andrew CronkIn this episode of Ventures, I start with a quick summer 2021 reflection and then dive into a short clip from Episode 48 with Andrew Cronk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcronk/). Web 3.0 entrepreneurs and decentralization application (dApp) developers will need to approach software engineering concerns such as user identity and data storage/querying in different ways than the Web 2.0 era. Andrew’s initial insights into this transition are enormously helpful. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-57 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.To v...2021-08-1006 minVenturesVenturesWhat is Web 3.0? :: With Tony Sager, Sol Cates, Lorien Gabel, Andrew Cronk, Tony Little, and Spencer GrahamIn this episode of Ventures, we’ve pulled together clips from Episodes 2, 18, 31, and 48 to describe specifically the definition of Web 3.0...what it is, why it’s important, and what the vision is for its future. Along the way we talk about the history of Web 1 & 2, blockchains, scaling trust, and the Web 3.0 stack from the perspective of a Web 3.0 product manager and entrepreneur.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-52 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.In this episode we cover the followi...2021-07-1328 minVenturesVenturesWeb 3.0 and agricultural supply chains; connecting farmers and startups via scaled trust :: with Joni Kindwall-MooreIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Joni Kindwall-Moore (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-kindwall-moore-rn-57a81014/) and I continue our conversion from episode 49 and focus this time on supply chain issues in agriculture and consumer packaged goods companies (CPG, like Joni’s startup, https://snacktivistfoods.com/). We talk about how a Web 3.0 future would make her life easier, help growers, cut out needless people and systems in the middle, and help buyers find more reliable products and sellers around the world. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-52 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) menti...2021-07-0658 minVenturesVenturesNavigating geopolitics, startup lawyers, and the parallels between the 1920s and 2020s :: with Larry LittleIn this episode of Ventures, my father (Larry Little, https://www.kitsapsun.com/opinion/columnists/) and I discuss entrepreneurship through the historical lens of the past 100 years. We talk about the arc of history for him personally and his family, and for the global political and economic situation at large. We cover how to find a great startup lawyer, advice for entrepreneurs, thoughts about navigating political polarization, and hope in entrepreneurs - in general - to help bring about a better world.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-50 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles...2021-06-221h 15VenturesVenturesSoil science, microbiomes, and loving grains again :: with Joni Kindwall-MooreIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Joni Kindwall-Moore (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-kindwall-moore-rn-57a81014/) and I discuss the science behind grains, soils, and microbiomes. We also talk about the story of her startup (https://snacktivistfoods.com/) and how her team is helping to regenerate healthy soils and grains to improve human health.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-49 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.In this episode we cover the following:1:33 - Will’s general tee-up for t...2021-06-161h 02VenturesVenturesHow are blockchains creating value for humanity? Why is Web 3.0 important? :: with Andrew CronkIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Andrew Cronk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcronk/, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at https://figment.io/) and I discuss Web 3 and blockchains beyond price hysteria, energy-usage debates, and influencer shenanigans. While everyone has been distracted by current events, the Web 3 builders continue to push the technology forward in a way that is genuinely compelling for our future. We talk about Proof-of-Stake, building a Web 3 developer community, technologies that exist today for decentralized apps, NFTs, Helium Network, what the rest of this year looks like for Figment, and much, much more. 2021-06-0844 minVenturesVenturesFrom founder to VC to founder again: practical advice for startups and investors :: with Alex GiannikoulisIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Alex Giannikoulis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannikoulis/) and I discuss his journey from startup land, to angel investing, to venture capital, to founding a new company again. His current startup (https://goivee.com/) builds enhanced in-vehicle experiences. We dive into not only the story of IVEE, but how Alex’s experience as an angel investor and VC has informed his leadership style and practical advice for founders, especially regarding fundraising. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-47 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You ca...2021-06-0141 minVenturesVenturesScaling a product management team, lessons learned from startups and enterprises, and how to drive customer success from a product advisory board :: with Kiel Sanders and Patrick LowndesIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Kiel Sanders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kielsanders), Patrick Lowndes (https://patricklowndes.com/), and I discuss many details surrounding growing product management teams and operating efficiently at scale. We discuss the various roles that newer founders may not be aware of that exist at larger companies, the skill sets needed to recruit and manage effectively, setting up a product advisory board, what to do when customers are unhappy, and lessons learned when scaling products both at a new startup and within a larger organization.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-46...2021-05-251h 00VenturesVenturesSelf-discovery, discerning our limits, and transitioning from idealism :: with Kathryn LittleIn this special episode of Ventures, Kathryn Little (my amazing mother) and I discuss finding oneself, discovering purpose, transitioning out of idealism, saying yes and no to the right things, processing grief, marriage, parenting, and being who you are as an entrepreneur and human being. Indeed, when thinking about the best possible guest for this episode, I asked my mother and she graciously agreed to share her story and insights.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-45 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.2021-05-181h 04VenturesVenturesIdeation to Product-Market Fit, choosing revenue models, and general advice for founders :: with Dave ParkerIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Dave Parker (https://www.dkparker.com/) and I discuss his new book, Trajectory: Startup - Ideation to Product-Market Fit. We talk about Dave’s background, his journey into startups, how he approaches common questions from founders, why he is fascinated with teaching founders about revenue models, information asymmetry in the venture capital industry, and where Dave is heading next. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-43 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.In this episod...2021-05-041h 01VenturesVenturesCybersecurity and user experience philosophies through Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 :: with Jim Reavis and Kurt SeifriedIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Jim Reavis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimreavis/), Kurt Seifried (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtseifried/), and I discuss the philosophies and principles behind the Web 1, Web 2, and Web 3 transitions from a cybersecurity perspective. We talk about the implications of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), user experiences in a Web 3 world, and an exciting new project that Kurt and Jim are working on in the blockchain and education space. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-42 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this epis...2021-04-2751 minVenturesVenturesBuilding a co-founder team with product and design capabilities, and the future of UX in the no-code/low-code era :: with Perry AzevedoIn this episode of Ventures, designer/developer Perry Azevedo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryazevedo/) and I discuss the importance of a co-founder team having product and design capabilities, the important nuances between “product” and “design”, examples from products that Perry and I have built together, and the future of UX design in the era of low-code/no-code applications. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-35 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. In this episode we cover the following:  1:43 - Perry introd...2021-03-1051 minVenturesVenturesThe history of cybersecurity & the Internet, and lessons for the Web 3.0 generation :: with Tony Sager and Sol CatesIn this episode of Ventures, my guests Tony Sager (https://www.cisecurity.org/), Sol Cates (https://twitter.com/solcates), and I discuss Tony’s journey through the National Security Agency during the cold war and dawn of the Internet. We talk about how Sol and Tony crossed paths, and how cybersecurity has evolved over the past 50 years, and how the Web 3.0 generation can (and should) learn from the Web 1.0 generation. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-31 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. In...2021-02-0956 minVenturesVenturesStarting a company in the pandemic, leveraging no-code solutions, and finding co-founders online :: The indifit.co story with Cheryl KempIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Cheryl Kemp (founder of https://indifit.co/) and I discuss her journey of starting a company at the beginning of the pandemic, finding co-founders, leveraging no-code technology to validate her idea, pivoting into a completely different business model, providing software for fitness instructors, experimenting with growth strategies, and raising money in 2021. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-30 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. In this episode we cover the following:  1:45 - Cheryl...2021-02-0259 minThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleThe Poker Coaching Podcast with Jonathan LittleHow to MAKE 2021 your BEST year EVER! | A Little Coffee with Jonathan Little 1-11-2021 Setting your goals and plan of action at the start of the year will give you a clear focus on what needs to be done in order to achieve them! In this live webinar I will tell you exactly how to make 2021 your best year ever! Be sure to hop in the chat and I will also answer any questions that you might have on the topic. Enjoy a Little Coffee with Jonathan Little and get your pen and paper out to start writing those goals! POKER COACHING: PokerCoaching...2021-01-1151 minVenturesVenturesVirtual Identities, Dream Thinking, and Human Flourishing in the Web 3.0 era :: with Joel FarissIn this episode of Ventures, Joel Fariss (https://joelfariss.com; a design research and strategic futures associate at Gensler) and I continue our conversation from Episode 21 and explore the implications of self-defined virtual identities and data stores as it relates to innovation, human progress, Dream Thinking, and Web 3.0.  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-24 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.In this episode we cover the following:  1:56 - Recap of Episode 21, the epistemology of design, the future of work...2020-12-2259 minVenturesVenturesWeb development for startups vs. enterprises, StimulusReflex vs. React, and New Magic with Ruby on Rails :: with Joe Clarke and David ParrottIn this episode of ventures, my guests Joe Clarke (TaskBill.io) and David Parrott (ProtaVentures.com) and I dive deep into the world of web development. We discuss its history over the past few decades, languages and frameworks, tools for entrepreneurs, tips for those learning to code, and thoughts about the upcoming “New Magic” from the Rails and Basecamp communities.FYI: If you are learning to code, check out my new series: https://satchel.works/@wclittle/learn-to-code-as-an-entrepreneur For this podcast episode, visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-22 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, artic...2020-12-081h 19VenturesVenturesDesign, innovation, work, and the future of humanity :: with Joel FarissIn this episode, Joel Fariss - a design research and strategic futures associate at Gensler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfariss/) - and I discuss the nuances of the word “design” in light of 2020 and the future of work and innovation. Based on his experience at Gensler and in the nonprofit world, we dive into the connection between design and value for humanity, the need for time and space for humans to innovate, and the role of grief to create a more equitable work environment. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-21 for detailed notes and links to resou...2020-12-0157 minVenturesVenturesTaking back the Internet: Blockchains, Privacy, Web 3.0, and Figment.io :: with Andrew CronkIn this episode of Ventures, my guest Andrew Cronk (Co-Founder, Figment.io) and I discuss practical ways to engage with the Web 3.0 stack, how to keep up with information in the blockchain space, how to learn and teach others about crypto technologies, and where everyone is going to be storing and sharing baby photos in the future.  Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-19 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. In this episode we cover the following:   2:30 - A quick d...2020-11-1735 minVenturesVenturesWhat’s up with Blockchain? Web 3.0, DeFi, and scaling trust :: with Spencer Graham and Tony LittleIn this episode of Ventures, I discuss with my guests Spencer Graham (https://twitter.com/spengrah) and Tony Little (https://twitter.com/DrTonyLittle) the past, present, and future of blockchain technologies and Web 3.0. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-18 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. In this episode we cover the following:    1:59 - Tony intro, including his new job at https://www.prescryptive.com/ 2:38 - Spencer intro, Web 3.0 product manager. 3:50 - Tee-up about exploring the narrat...2020-11-101h 11VenturesVenturesCoaching founders on leadership, holistic communication, team building, purpose, values, vision, and mission :: with Shandel SutherlandIn this episode of Ventures I had the honor of interviewing executive coach Shandel Sutherland (https://www.shandelgroup.com/) about topics including organizational effectiveness, personal/team wiring and communication, the “why” behind a company, and setup work that is necessary for teams to be maximally efficient. Establishing clarity is one of the hardest jobs as an entrepreneur and business leader, and in this episode we get a front-row seat into how a 20-yr coaching veteran helps founders and their teams be amazing. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-16 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…...2020-10-271h 12VenturesVenturesStarting a side business, validating a product idea, and managing people :: the Lead Honestly story with Shay Howe and Darby FreyIn this episode of Ventures we examine the origin story of Lead Honestly, a web-based software platform designed to help managers have better one-on-one meetings with their direct reports. My guests Shay Howe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayhowe/) and Darby Frey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darbyfrey/) have a frank and open conversation about starting a side business, balancing family life and their day jobs, transitioning from builder to manager, validating their startup idea, holding to values when setting pricing, and advice for entrepreneurs.Importantly, Shay and Darby are two of the people I respect most...2020-10-061h 17VenturesVenturesPeriod equity, femtech, health education, and Project Untaboo :: with Rachael KimIn this episode my guest Rachael Kim (Founder & CEO, Project Untaboo) and I discuss period equity, period health/care/education, Project Untaboo, and advice for entrepreneurs and investors considering the space of femtech and healthcare in general. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-10 for detailed notes and links to resources mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. Throughout this conversation we cover the following: 1:45 - Rachael intro, background as a young entrepreneur and data privacy expert5:07 - Principles learned from Rachael’s first business as a violin teache...2020-09-151h 07VenturesVenturesCOVID-19 response and innovation at University of Washington Medicine. Plus, a call-to-action for medical technology entrepreneurs :: with Danica Little, Dimitry Levin, and Dr. Robert SweetIn this episode of Ventures we look at the response to COVID-19 by teams involved with emergency preparedness and innovation at University of Washington (UW) Medicine in Seattle. We also discuss the need and options available for startups to collaborate with UW Medicine to help - not only with COVID-19 relief - but with general medtech and telehealth innovation to provide better care for patients in a post-COVID-19 world. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-9 for detailed notes and links to resources mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.    My guests this...2020-09-081h 23VenturesVenturesHome Education & Practical Suggestions for Parents this Fall :: with Abby Wahl and Sarah LittleEspecially in light of the pandemic, many parents are wondering how to supplement or replace traditional schooling for their children this fall. In this episode of Ventures, we explore the landscape of home education and practical opportunities for both parents and startups to approach the space. You can watch this episode via video here. My guests this week are experienced home educators Abby Wahl and Sarah Little, and we cover the following topics: 2:10 - Sarah intro, journey into homeschooling three children, teaching overseas, co-founding an elementary school, etc.. 9:55 - Abby intro and...2020-08-041h 38VenturesVenturesBlockchains, the State of the Crypto Ecosystem, Proof-of-Stake, and Figment Networks :: with Lorien Gabel, Andrew Cronk, and Tony LittleIn this episode of Ventures we dive into all-things blockchains, the state of the crypto ecosystem, the evolution of the industry (especially since 2017), the nuances between Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-State, and the suite of services that Figment Networks provides.  Guests: Lorien Gabel, Andrew Cronk, and Tony Little. You can watch the video of this episode here. This episode is both an introduction to the blockchain space (for those new), and a deep-dive into nuanced blockchain topics if you are an industry expert. Below is a condensed overview of the topics covered, visit the episode pag...2020-07-211h 21VenturesVenturesLife Sciences Entrepreneurship & Price Transparency in Healthcare with Dr. Jeffrey Roh, Susie Kataoka, and Dr. Tony LittleWelcome to Ventures, a new show devoted to exploring stories of entrepreneurship, market landscapes, and problem spaces to inspire the next generation of venture builders and investors. You can watch the video of this episode at wclittle.com. In this first episode, we discuss with Dr. Jeffrey Roh, Susie Kataoka, and Dr. Tony Little the following: 2:45 - Jeff introduction, CEO of IntuitiveX5:20 - Susie introduction, CEO of Transpara Health6:50 - Tony intro, Optum, Lead Architect for Patient Experience8:18 - Jeff personal journey, as an entrepreneur / surgeon, involved in multiple st...2020-07-141h 11A Sinners JourneyA Sinners JourneyThe Foundation on MarriageWe will be going through way the foundation is so important of ever marriage. Join us today as we walk through this message. 2020-03-0824 minVinyl-O-MaticVinyl-O-Matic45s and Other Revolutions: More A-Sides beginning with the letter L.Paleophone [mm:ss] a side: "Like Stars" b side: "All I Ever" Cock of the Walk COTW01 2012 Some local tunes, including a b-side that references a band that I know well. Sebadoh [mm:ss] a side: "Limelight" b side: "Dialogue" Joyful Noise Records JNR171 2015 Didn't we all hate high school? A little something for adolescents of all ages out there in listener land. The Monkees [mm:ss] a side: "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" b side: "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" ...2019-02-1352 min