🦄 Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) on the Human Unicorn Podcast with Nihal Mehta From taking his family wine business online to building media juggernaut VaynerMedia, Gary Vee has redefined what’s possible in entrepreneurship—using unfiltered honesty, relentless ambition, and heart. Millions turn to him for real talk on brand building, innovation, and living with purpose. In this exclusive, in-person Human Unicorn Podcast sit-down with host Nihal Mehta (Founding GP, Eniac Ventures), Gary goes beyond the soundbites to reveal: How to combine massive ambition with true patience for long-term success Why “attention” is the currency every entrepreneur must understand to win in today’s world Unfiltered predictions on the future of content, artificial intelligence, and the brands that will survive the coming AI revolution The profound human truths behind hustle: happiness, failure, legacy, and why kindness outperforms IQ Mindset shifts to navigate change—whether you’re just starting out or trying to stay ahead of the next big wave If you’ve ever wanted to hear Gary Vee’s raw wisdom—far deeper than viral clips—this is the must-listen episode. 🎧 Tap in and subscribe for more daring, real conversations with unicorn founders and the visionaries who shape the future.

🎙️ Human Unicorn Podcast — Episode Title:

"Conviction Over Consensus: Rebecca Kaden on Backing What Others Miss"

📄 Episode Description:

In this episode of Human Unicorn, Nihal Mehta talks with Rebecca Kaden, General Partner at Union Square Ventures, about how to spot — and stick with — breakthrough ideas before they’re obvious.

Rebecca shares how her path from journalism to VC shaped her investment lens, what it takes for a company to be truly venture scale in 2025, and why some of the most transformative businesses don’t look like obvious winners at the start.

They explore:

• How she defines "venture scale" today: speed, markets, and return potential
• The difference between consensus picks and conviction bets
• What founders should know before pitching USV
• Lessons from early investments in companies like Etsy, Carta, and Helium
• Why storytelling and point-of-view matter more than ever in crowded markets

If you're a founder looking to raise — or an investor sharpening your filter — this episode delivers real insight into how top-tier VC decisions get made.

🎙️ The Human Unicorn Podcast | Episode: Mike Mignano — Building the Future of Creativity with AI

This week, Nihal Mehta welcomes Mike Mignano — co-founder of Anchor, former Head of Talk Audio at Spotify, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and now co-founder of Oboe, a groundbreaking new company reimagining how we create using AI.

Mike shares his unique perspective as both a repeat founder and investor on the frontlines of the creator economy and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we dive into:

• Why Mike launched Oboe to reinvent creative tools for the AI-native generation
• The evolution from audio platforms to multimodal AI
• What AI will actually mean for artists, storytellers, and everyday creators
• The “missing layer” in consumer creative software
• What kind of founders and ideas he's backing at Lightspeed

If you're thinking about building in AI, creator tech, or the next wave of human expression — this episode is your playbook.

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Hosted by Nihal Mehta