Meet Stacey Gerber, partner at Sequoia Capital, where she leads operations and experiences. In the episode, we delve into the distinctive role of operations in venture capital, the significance of community, and the value of being prepared for both the big and little things.

Stacey shares insights on creating meaningful connections, the concept of a 'through line' for all experiences, and how in-person gatherings are the key to building genuine community.

She closes with powerful lessons on growing through tough times and offers valuable advice on giving and why it's the most powerful way to win.

Meet Jon Bradford, Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures, a leading supply chain-focused seed stage venture capital fund based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

In this conversation, we discuss his journey from accountant to “The Godfather of European Accelerators”, how access to information makes now a great time to be a founder, and why the best salespeople come from Utah.

We also discuss scaling teams, how Dynamo Ventures thinks about its tech stack, and what the rebirth of American manufacturing might look like in the age of AI.

Meet Chris Farmer, founder & CEO of SignalFire, a data-driven venture capital firm using its proprietary AI platform to support early-stage startups across sectors like AI/ML, SaaS, fintech, and healthcare.

In this conversation, we discuss his journey to VC, SignalFire’s rise to now managing approximately $3 billion in AUM, and how the firm leverages data and AI to track 80 million opportunities and provide full-lifecycle value to their founders.

We also discuss the importance of vision and differentiation for emerging managers, building ‘structural advantages’, and identifying the right LPs.

This episode is must-listen for both emerging and established VCs looking to stand out in a crowded ecosystem.