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In conversation with the people who make the start-up world go round. Join Aarish Shah as he talks to founders, investors, and operators across the tech and venture ecosystem exploring some of the lesser-heard stories and challenges they've faced as they try to build the future.https://nothingventured.tech/Follow Nothing Ventured on socialTwitter https://twitter.com/NVPodFacbook https://www.facebook.com/NothingVenturedPodTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingventuredpodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nothingventuredpod/Aarish Shah - EmergeONE Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • The Decision That Made DocuSign Inevitable | Court Lorenzini

    The Decision That Made DocuSign Inevitable | Court Lorenzini
    Jan 22 2026
    There are fewer than 400 public tech companies worth over $10 billion. DocuSign is one of them — but its success wasn’t driven by flashy tech or perfect timing. In this episode, DocuSign founder Court Lorenzini breaks down the non-obvious decisions that actually bent the curve: • Why pricing and packaging mattered more than product features • How competing with FedEx and fax machines shaped DocuSign’s business model • The legal roadblock that almost stopped adoption — and the unconventional solution • Why focus beats scale in the early days • The real reason most venture-scale companies fail (hint: it’s the founders) We also dive into Founder Nexus — Tom’s answer to repeat founder failure modes — and why shared experience, not advice, is the real unlock for building enduring companies. This is a masterclass in decision-making, positioning, and surviving the brutal realities of venture-scale entrepreneurship. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why DocuSign Matters 05:20 – The Decision That Bent the Curve 11:00 – Competing With Fax & FedEx 17:40 – The Legal Problem That Almost Killed Adoption 24:30 – The Microsoft Moment 29:10 – Why Real Estate Was the Beachhead 35:45 – Why Most Startups Actually Fail 41:50 – The Success Equation 48:30 – Founder Nexus & Shared Scar Tissue 54:40 – The Contrarian Take on Education & AI Find Court Lorenzini online at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/court-lorenzini-333447/ Twitter: https://x.com/FounderNexus FounderNexus: https://foundernexus.com This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B. Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/ Sign up for EmergeOne’s weekly newsletter, Off Balance at https://off-balance.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • We Need More Mafias in European Tech | Florian Gottschaller

    We Need More Mafias in European Tech | Florian Gottschaller
    Jan 15 2026
    One of the biggest mistakes in investing isn’t bad judgment — it’s outdated thinking. Early on, many didn’t understand platform businesses. They underestimated how fast they scale, how powerful networks become, and how value compounds. From passing on Facebook… to becoming Uber’s biggest investor. The lesson? Before you invest in the future, you have to unlearn the past. Don’t underestimate platform business models — they change everything. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & episode overview 02:27 – How Super Angels thinks about quality control 03:48 – Why great early-stage decisions still fail 05:06 – Escaping your own investment “bubble” 06:22 – Power laws, probability & why volume matters in VC 09:22 – Handling competing deals & replacing angels 11:12 – Why there are fewer than 100 real super angels in Germany 15:37 – How tax incentives distort investment decisions 19:37 – What “top 10%” really means for Fund II 22:25 – Why doubling down on winners beats diversification dogma 25:31 – Timing follow-on investments & conviction building 30:21 – Europe’s real bottleneck isn’t regulation — it’s culture 33:15 – Why Europe loses its best companies to the US 35:42 – Risk aversion, civil servants & economic stagnation 45:49 – Contrarian opinion: why “more is more” 49:54 – What moves Florian emotionally 53:24 – Where to find Florian & Super Angels Find Florian Gottschaller online at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-gottschaller/ Twitter: https://x.com/MetroF Superangels: https://super-angels.eu This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B. Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/ Sign up for EmergeOne’s weekly newsletter, Off Balance at https://off-balance.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • Alok Sama: On why Masa Son is easy to admire but impossible to emulate

    Alok Sama: On why Masa Son is easy to admire but impossible to emulate
    Jan 8 2026
    What does it really mean to live in the future as an investor? In this episode, we go inside SoftBank, the Vision Fund, and the mind of Masayoshi Son with someone who was there for the biggest bets — the wins, the losses, and the lessons. We unpack: - Why SoftBank’s biggest mistakes weren’t wrong — just too early - How AI is reshaping venture capital, infrastructure, and distribution - Why timing matters more than brilliance in tech investing - The difference between narratives vs numbers in early-stage bets - Why most AI value may flow to hyperscalers — not startups - The illusion of control in careers, capital allocation, and life This is not hype. This is a grounded, insider conversation about AI, capital, ambition, hubris, and serendipity. 🎙️ If you care about venture capital, AI, or how massive bets actually get made — this one’s for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Inside SoftBank 02:30 Genius or Hubris? 05:00 The Vision Fund Explained 07:30 WeWork & Too Much Capital 10:00 AI & Capital Concentration 13:30 Narrative vs Numbers 17:00 Who Really Wins AI? 21:00 Is AI Truly Transformational? 26:00 The Illusion of Control 30:00 Why Passion Is Bad Advice 34:30 Creativity vs AI 39:00 Final Lessons Find [guest name] online at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aloksama/ Twitter: https://x.com/alok_sama The Money Trap: https://aloksama.com/ This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B. Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/ Sign up for EmergeOne’s weekly newsletter, Off Balance at https://off-balance.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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