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Smart Venture Podcast

By: Grace Gong
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  • The best information diet for future CEOs. Subscribe to our video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GraceGongSmartVenturePodcast Host Grace Gong talks to the most influential people in business, venture capital, and tech. From executives to billionaire founders, Grace helps you get smarter one episode at the time. SVPpro.com LinkedIn: @GraceGong IG/Tw: @GraceGongGG FB: @SmartVenturePodcast
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  • #153 Slipstream Investors' Founder and GP, QED Investors' former COO & General Counsel Alex Edelson

    #153 Slipstream Investors' Founder and GP, QED Investors' former COO & General Counsel Alex Edelson
    Apr 16 2024
    Alex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $4.3 billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan. You can learn more about:
    1. How LPs evaluate emerging managers
    2. How to build a successful VC fund
    3. Portfolio construction, thesis building, and fund strategy

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    Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.
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    53 mins
  • #152 Trust Fund's Managing Partner, Nasty Gal's founder, Sophia Amoruso

    #152 Trust Fund's Managing Partner, Nasty Gal's founder, Sophia Amoruso
    Mar 5 2024

    Sophia Amoruso is the founder and managing partner of Trust Fund, an early-stage venture fund focused exclusively (yet broadly) on investing in tech-enabled products that help people start and build businesses. Trust fund’s investors include Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, David Sacks, Jason Calacanis, Ev Williams, Naomi Gleit, Andrew Chen, Jeff Jordan, Jesse Draper, Rob Hayes, and Phil Hellmuth. Some of their portfolios include Public, Liquid Death, and MoonPay, among others. She is also the founder of Nasty Gal, Girlboss and a New York Times Bestselling author.

    You can learn more about:

    • How to Brand Your Business
    • How to Invest in Top Startups
    • Lessons from Being an Entrepreneur to Venture Capitalist

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    • YouTube: @GraceGongCEO
    • Newsletter: @SmartVenture
    • LinkedIn: @GraceGong
    • TikTok: @GraceGongCEO
    • IG: @GraceGongCEO
    • Twitter: @GraceGongGG

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    Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.
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    45 mins
  • #151 Orangetheory Fitness CEO and Co-Founder Dave Long

    #151 Orangetheory Fitness CEO and Co-Founder Dave Long
    Jan 21 2024

    Dave Long is the CEO of Orangetheory Fitness. He leads the company's franchise model, regional development, and product development strategy. After founding the company in 2010 with two partners, Dave has led the brand through countless pivotal achievements, including launching two apps, creating a proprietary heart rate monitor with strategically chosen partners, and signing celebrity brand ambassadors. In addition, Dave facilitated Orangetheory Fitness's exponential growth and expanded the brand worldwide, with studios now open in several countries. The scientifically backed fitness franchise continues its rapid expansion with no end in sight under Dave's leadership. Before that, Dave helped grow Massage Envy from 25 to 800 locations. Dave also helped European Wax Center expand the concept from 4 to over 550 locations in less than nine years.

    You can learn more about:

    1. How to build an iconic fitness brand
    2. How to build an effective system to scale your business
    3. How to stay on top of the tech trends and apply them to your businesses

     

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    • YouTube: @GraceGongCEO
    • Newsletter: @SmartVenture
    • LinkedIn: @GraceGong
    • TikTok: @GraceGongCEO
    • IG: @GraceGongCEO
    • Twitter: @GraceGongGG

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    Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.
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    58 mins
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Love here Podcast

Such amazing energy, and high quality discussions!

this is a very helpful channel for those who want to stay informed on what’s happening in venture.

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Excellent for personal and career development

Love the personal stories and insights shared by Grace and top business leaders. It has been a joy to listen for me and I think this would also be helpful for those who are looking to pivot their careers into venture or tech!

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My superheroes are just like me!

Grace Gong shares authentic conversations with inspiring leaders that show how success is attainable by us all. Some stories are invigorated and inspiring, while others are intriguing and informative. Great to be reminded that innovators and high achievers are also just ordinary people who didnt give up. So excited each time I see a new episode uploaded!

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