https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geeks-of-the-valley--4098942enTechnologyCopyright Geeks Of The Valleyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/de9beb237af76e38b2bfc34cbc58a53a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geeks-of-the-valley--4098942Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:25:25 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyGeeks Of The Valleyfeeds@spreaker.comGeeks of the Valley connects with some of the brightest minds globally, who are leading their respective industries today. We discuss the hottest upcoming industry trends and how their work is affecting the global economy.falsec79198c0-fc88-5350-abd4-871c602c536bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaming-drives-as-a-global-cultural-force-with-xset-s-greg-selkoe--74269242

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-selkoe-3b9964ab/

Website: https://xset.com

]]>eabcce40-1511-480a-818f-ccfe9f0d91c6Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:59:02 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyGreg Selkoe is the Co-Founder and CEO of XSET, a gaming lifestyle and media brand operating at the intersection of gaming, music, sports, fashion, and culture. Before launching XSET, Greg founded the streetwear e-commerce company Karmaloop and later...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-selkoe-3b9964ab/

Website: https://xset.com

]]>3247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backing-the-signal-and-building-the-trust-with-entrepreneur-ventures-jonathan-hung--73365789

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung/

Website: https://www.entrepreneur.vc

]]>b9e43116-20ef-4be6-adab-8bb63cc2abfdMon, 03 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJonathan Hung is the Managing Partner of Entrepreneur Ventures, an early-stage signal fund investing in a broad portfolio of promising startups through fast, conviction-driven checks. Before launching the fund, Jonathan invested more than $10 million...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung/

Website: https://www.entrepreneur.vc

]]>2183false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-from-building-facebook-s-billion-dollar-ad-business-to-dog-food-with-get-joy-s-tom-arrix--73065039https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-arrix-668a7771]]>c86faf92-aee3-4d08-a32d-9634b7a75954Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:59:51 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyTom ArrixTom Arrix is the founder and CEO of Get Joy, a Connecticut-based pet wellness company building what may be the first truly functional gut-health platform for dogs. Before pivoting to pet nutrition, he spent nearly three decades at the top of...https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-arrix-668a7771]]>2160false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-designing-trust-in-digital-money-with-sentinel-s-sid-ramesh--72844245Centennial, a New York based advisory firm specializing in fractional cybersecurity, product strategy, and M&A support for companies building across crypto, fintech, and artificial intelligence. He has spent more than a decade working at the intersection of digital assets, financial infrastructure, product development, and venture investing.Sid began his crypto career building and advising early-stage blockchain companies before joining Dharma Labs, where he worked on go-to-market strategy and partnerships during the early development of decentralized lending. He later worked across product and go-to-market at dYdX, helping develop crypto-native derivatives infrastructure, and held product roles at Valiu. He joined Coinbase as a Lead Product Manager, helping build its DeFi-powered crypto borrowing product and contributing to Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin, or cbBTC. His work focused on connecting decentralized financial infrastructure with the security, compliance, and distribution requirements of a regulated global platform.Today, Sid is an active angel investor and advisor to founders across crypto, fintech, and AI. He works with companies on cybersecurity, product development, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and the design of trusted financial products.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidrmsh
• Website: https://www.centennial.systems

]]>7602f1cb-d108-45cc-962a-95f518a2bbe0Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:08:01 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySid Ramesh is founder of https://www.centennial.systems/, a New York based advisory firm specializing in fractional cybersecurity, product strategy, and M&A support for companies building across crypto, fintech, and artificial intelligence. He has...Centennial, a New York based advisory firm specializing in fractional cybersecurity, product strategy, and M&A support for companies building across crypto, fintech, and artificial intelligence. He has spent more than a decade working at the intersection of digital assets, financial infrastructure, product development, and venture investing.Sid began his crypto career building and advising early-stage blockchain companies before joining Dharma Labs, where he worked on go-to-market strategy and partnerships during the early development of decentralized lending. He later worked across product and go-to-market at dYdX, helping develop crypto-native derivatives infrastructure, and held product roles at Valiu. He joined Coinbase as a Lead Product Manager, helping build its DeFi-powered crypto borrowing product and contributing to Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin, or cbBTC. His work focused on connecting decentralized financial infrastructure with the security, compliance, and distribution requirements of a regulated global platform.Today, Sid is an active angel investor and advisor to founders across crypto, fintech, and AI. He works with companies on cybersecurity, product development, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and the design of trusted financial products.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidrmsh
• Website: https://www.centennial.systems

]]>2209false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-the-quiet-engine-powering-cross-border-shopping-across-asia-with-buy-ship-s-jeff-zielinski--72628351

LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zielinski

]]>73e640c9-2fcb-4514-893a-21142f9398e1Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:55:44 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJeff Zielinski is CFO of Hong Kong-based Buyandship, a leading cross-border e-commerce platform with operations across Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia. He has spent his entire career working at the intersection of Asia, TMT,...

LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zielinski

]]>1800false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-the-ai-investment-terminal-putting-a-private-bank-in-your-pocket-with-barebone-s-brian-tam--72414764

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-yu-fung-tam/

]]>0d98759a-69ca-49f3-9eaa-1389a478cfa6Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:45:18 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBrian is the Hong Kong-born founder of Barebone (barebone.ai), an AI finance research app. He grew up in Hong Kong (Diocesan Boys' School) and studied Economics at the London School of Economics. Before founding Barebone he came up through elite...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-yu-fung-tam/

]]>2554false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-bringing-wall-street-s-ai-trading-brain-to-main-street-with-veyra-s-peter-ashton--71135803A former Division I and professional football player, Peter has evolved into a visionary entrepreneur and investor operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and global impact. Throughout his career, he has advised, built, or invested in more than 60 ventures across multiple industries, including over 25 disruptive technology companies. He went on to consult for and strategically advise numerous companies, helping them secure more than $350 million in capital.
In 2025, Peter launched Veyra with a mission to democratize institutional-grade AI trading technology for retail investors. The platform features a Multi-Agentic Trading Brain consisting of seven AI specialist agents that collaborate through a mathematical voting protocol on every potential trade. Veyra has begun integrating with Apex Trader Funding, the largest prop trading firm in the U.S. with 700,000+ traders, and is running a pilot with Equitable Advisors, a $1.82 trillion asset management firm.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ashton-veyra/

]]>a073a8aa-521f-4289-9e3b-e79fa306d3a5Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:13:56 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyPeter Ashton is the Founder and CEO of Veyra, a trading technology company focused on redefining the future of financial intelligence and portfolio management through advanced predictive analytics, algorithmic systems, and next-generation financial...A former Division I and professional football player, Peter has evolved into a visionary entrepreneur and investor operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and global impact. Throughout his career, he has advised, built, or invested in more than 60 ventures across multiple industries, including over 25 disruptive technology companies. He went on to consult for and strategically advise numerous companies, helping them secure more than $350 million in capital.
In 2025, Peter launched Veyra with a mission to democratize institutional-grade AI trading technology for retail investors. The platform features a Multi-Agentic Trading Brain consisting of seven AI specialist agents that collaborate through a mathematical voting protocol on every potential trade. Veyra has begun integrating with Apex Trader Funding, the largest prop trading firm in the U.S. with 700,000+ traders, and is running a pilot with Equitable Advisors, a $1.82 trillion asset management firm.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ashton-veyra/

]]>1782false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-from-tsinghua-to-wall-street-building-a-six-layer-ai-investment-thesis-with-quartus-capital-s-afzal-tarar--71135804We dive into Quartus's unique six-layer AI investment framework that separnfrastructure plays from vertical AI solutions in healthcare, logistics, and beyond. Afzal discusses why companies with $5M+ in revenue and defensible technology stacks are the sweet spot, what he learned from deploying Fund I across nine investments, and how 14 years living in China shaped his crossborder investing lens.
We also explore the potential bubble dynamics in AI infrastructure, the most compelling opportunities in healthcare AI, and his hard-won lesson on building with people you know and trust.
Afzal M. Tarar is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Quartus Capital Partners, an AI and technology growth equity firm based in New York with offices in Miami, Silicon Valley, and Asia. A former Head of AI at KeyBank (1991) and veteran of 25+ years in management consulting at firms including Deloitte, IBM, KPMG, and PwC, Afzal brings a rare crossborder lens shaped by studying AI at Tsinghua University in Beijing and 14 years of living and working in China.]]>6ca8580e-81ef-4b93-ae1e-9454e2da8bccMon, 06 Apr 2026 15:56:35 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAfzal M. Tarar, Chairman and Managing Partner of Quartus Capital Partners, joins us to share his extraordinary journey from studying AI at Tsinghua University in the 1980s to becoming a pioneer in AI-focused growth equity investing. We dive into...We dive into Quartus's unique six-layer AI investment framework that separnfrastructure plays from vertical AI solutions in healthcare, logistics, and beyond. Afzal discusses why companies with $5M+ in revenue and defensible technology stacks are the sweet spot, what he learned from deploying Fund I across nine investments, and how 14 years living in China shaped his crossborder investing lens.
We also explore the potential bubble dynamics in AI infrastructure, the most compelling opportunities in healthcare AI, and his hard-won lesson on building with people you know and trust.
Afzal M. Tarar is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Quartus Capital Partners, an AI and technology growth equity firm based in New York with offices in Miami, Silicon Valley, and Asia. A former Head of AI at KeyBank (1991) and veteran of 25+ years in management consulting at firms including Deloitte, IBM, KPMG, and PwC, Afzal brings a rare crossborder lens shaped by studying AI at Tsinghua University in Beijing and 14 years of living and working in China.]]>2356false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-crypto-s-maturity-and-the-rise-of-private-equity-with-maelstrom-s-akshat-vaidya-adam-schlegel--68494613

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshatvaidya/

Adam Schlegel – Partner & Head of Private Equity, MaelstromAdam Schlegel is a Partner at Maelstrom, where he leads the firm’s private equity strategy and heads its debut buyout vehicle, Maelstrom Equity Fund I. With over a decade of experience in traditional private equity and cross-border transactions, Adam brings institutional discipline to the evolving crypto-infrastructure space. He joined Maelstrom to expand its reach into buyouts of established crypto-industry companies, applying proven investment frameworks to this emerging sector.In his previous roles, Adam built a strong foundation in global finance. He was an Investor at Haveli Investments – the Austin-based private equity firm founded by Brian Sheth (co-founder of Vista Equity Partners) – focusing on enterprise SaaS buyouts and growth-equity deals. Prior to Haveli, he served as an Associate at Baring Private Equity Asia, executing large cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Adam began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Morgan Stanley’s Global Energy Group, where he gained experience in capital markets and corporate finance. He holds a Master of Arts in International Finance from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (with a minor in Chinese) from Swarthmore College.At Maelstrom, Adam is driving the firm’s expansion into private equity by identifying and acquiring crypto-infrastructure and data analytics companies that meet specific criteria. Adam’s approach blends traditional buyout expertise with a deep understanding of how digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance are transforming financial infrastructure worldwide. By applying classic private equity frameworks (e.g. rigorous due diligence, operational improvements, and long-term value creation plans) to crypto-enabled businesses, he aims to bridge the gap between conventional finance and the crypto economy.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schlegel-2b5247b/

]]>ec7af784-2789-4c05-bf49-a59581741e50Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:09:07 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAkshat Vaidya – Managing Partner & Co-Founder, MaelstromAkshat Vaidya is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Maelstrom, the family office founded by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. In this role, Akshat leads Maelstrom’s investment strategy...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshatvaidya/

Adam Schlegel – Partner & Head of Private Equity, MaelstromAdam Schlegel is a Partner at Maelstrom, where he leads the firm’s private equity strategy and heads its debut buyout vehicle, Maelstrom Equity Fund I. With over a decade of experience in traditional private equity and cross-border transactions, Adam brings institutional discipline to the evolving crypto-infrastructure space. He joined Maelstrom to expand its reach into buyouts of established crypto-industry companies, applying proven investment frameworks to this emerging sector.In his previous roles, Adam built a strong foundation in global finance. He was an Investor at Haveli Investments – the Austin-based private equity firm founded by Brian Sheth (co-founder of Vista Equity Partners) – focusing on enterprise SaaS buyouts and growth-equity deals. Prior to Haveli, he served as an Associate at Baring Private Equity Asia, executing large cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Adam began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Morgan Stanley’s Global Energy Group, where he gained experience in capital markets and corporate finance. He holds a Master of Arts in International Finance from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (with a minor in Chinese) from Swarthmore College.At Maelstrom, Adam is driving the firm’s expansion into private equity by identifying and acquiring crypto-infrastructure and data analytics companies that meet specific criteria. Adam’s approach blends traditional buyout expertise with a deep understanding of how digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance are transforming financial infrastructure worldwide. By applying classic private equity frameworks (e.g. rigorous due diligence, operational improvements, and long-term value creation plans) to crypto-enabled businesses, he aims to bridge the gap between conventional finance and the crypto economy.

• LinkedIn: 626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-sandbox-to-scale-the-mena-fintech-playbook-with-sonia-gokhale--68494612
• How to navigate sandboxes and licensing in KSA and the UAE
• The go-to-market order that shortens sales cycles with enterprises
• Pricing and unit economics that work for B2B fintech in the Gulf
• Signals from Tabby-style outcomes and what they mean for founders
• Fundraising expectations and how global capital views MENA today
  

Who it’s for
Fintech founders, product leaders, and investors evaluating MENA as a primary or expansion market.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-seth-gokhale-b0906014/
]]>58e7cc3b-b991-44e5-ac18-75d89eec5a25Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:26:29 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySonia Gokhale, Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq, breaks down how founders can build and scale fintech across the Gulf. We unpack why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the first markets to crack, how government sandboxes and clear licensing...

How to navigate sandboxes and licensing in KSA and the UAE

The go-to-market order that shortens sales cycles with enterprises

Pricing and unit economics that work for B2B fintech in the Gulf

Signals from Tabby-style outcomes and what they mean for founders

Fundraising expectations and how global capital views MENA today

Who it’s for
Fintech founders, product leaders, and investors evaluating MENA as a primary or expansion market.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-seth-gokhale-b0906014/
]]>2138false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-the-future-of-sales-how-ai-and-human-relationships-will-redefine-customer-acquisition-with-salesai-s-devin-johnson--68401020In 2018 Johnson and Harvey sketched an idea on a napkin: software to automate LinkedIn outreach.  Frustrated by the hours he spent prospecting, Johnson “founded Kennected out of pure frustration” .  As CEO he grew the Indianapolis‑based SaaS company to more than 15,000 users and over 100 employees , generating more than $15 million in annual sales .  Under his leadership Kennected landed on the Inc. 5000 list at No. 583 with 832 % three‑year revenue growth , a testament to his ability to turn vision into execution.  Employees describe him as an inspirational, empathetic leader who values relationships over profit and fosters a culture of hard work and positivity .  He has been willing to “take massive action” since high school, travelling across the U.S. to conferences simply to network with potential clients .
After stepping away from Kennected, Johnson co‑founded SalesAI, a next‑generation sales enablement platform.  SalesAI uses autonomous AI agents to qualify leads and provide real‑time voice‑ and text‑based sales conversations, reducing average response times from an hour to seconds .  The platform integrates directly into a customer’s CRM to manage outreach via voice, SMS and email, and is scaling revenue more than 20 % month‑over‑month .  Johnson is a four‑time Inc. 500 founder with two successful exits and has been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year .  He is a frequent speaker at AI and SaaS conferences, sharing frameworks on speed‑to‑lead and how to build AI‑first companies .  Through appearances on podcasts such as Dropping Bombs, Sharkpreneur, and The Mind of George Show, he encourages entrepreneurs to harness AI while doubling down on human connection.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-johnson-salesai/

]]>5d719b55-65e1-44e4-8abe-b93f19197b3eMon, 03 Nov 2025 13:31:44 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDevin Johnson is a tech entrepreneur and AI innovator who has built multiple high‑growth SaaS companies by combining an obsessive focus on relationships with cutting‑edge automation.  His entrepreneurial journey began at 16, when a series of family...In 2018 Johnson and Harvey sketched an idea on a napkin: software to automate LinkedIn outreach.  Frustrated by the hours he spent prospecting, Johnson “founded Kennected out of pure frustration” .  As CEO he grew the Indianapolis‑based SaaS company to more than 15,000 users and over 100 employees , generating more than $15 million in annual sales .  Under his leadership Kennected landed on the Inc. 5000 list at No. 583 with 832 % three‑year revenue growth , a testament to his ability to turn vision into execution.  Employees describe him as an inspirational, empathetic leader who values relationships over profit and fosters a culture of hard work and positivity .  He has been willing to “take massive action” since high school, travelling across the U.S. to conferences simply to network with potential clients .
After stepping away from Kennected, Johnson co‑founded SalesAI, a next‑generation sales enablement platform.  SalesAI uses autonomous AI agents to qualify leads and provide real‑time voice‑ and text‑based sales conversations, reducing average response times from an hour to seconds .  The platform integrates directly into a customer’s CRM to manage outreach via voice, SMS and email, and is scaling revenue more than 20 % month‑over‑month .  Johnson is a four‑time Inc. 500 founder with two successful exits and has been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year .  He is a frequent speaker at AI and SaaS conferences, sharing frameworks on speed‑to‑lead and how to build AI‑first companies .  Through appearances on podcasts such as Dropping Bombs, Sharkpreneur, and The Mind of George Show, he encourages entrepreneurs to harness AI while doubling down on human connection.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-johnson-salesai/

]]>1687false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-how-a-saas-marketplace-is-redefining-plastic-waste-recovery-with-pcx-s-sebastian-digrande--68395615Before joining PCX, Sebastian held senior executive roles at Gap Inc., overseeing more than $5 billion in global P&Ls across e-commerce, credit, international franchises, and the Intermix brand. Earlier, he spent nearly two decades at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Senior Partner and Managing Director, where he led major practices in technology, marketing, and pricing, helped launch BCG Digital Ventures, and advised global consumer and retail clients on digital transformation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Big Lots and lectures at leading business schools including Stanford, UCLA Anderson, and Wharton.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-digrande-b34961/ 

]]>83985a68-20d3-49ce-8798-a7f80a75435cMon, 03 Nov 2025 07:30:25 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySebastian DiGrande is the Chief Executive Officer of Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), where he leads the company’s mission to eliminate plastic waste through a technology-driven, market-based platform. Under his leadership, PCX is building a verified...Before joining PCX, Sebastian held senior executive roles at Gap Inc., overseeing more than $5 billion in global P&Ls across e-commerce, credit, international franchises, and the Intermix brand. Earlier, he spent nearly two decades at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Senior Partner and Managing Director, where he led major practices in technology, marketing, and pricing, helped launch BCG Digital Ventures, and advised global consumer and retail clients on digital transformation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Big Lots and lectures at leading business schools including Stanford, UCLA Anderson, and Wharton.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-digrande-b34961/ 

]]>2204false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-bridging-global-innovation-with-enterprise-tech-and-trust-with-sentinel-global-s-sylvester-wee--68383297Before joining Sentinel, Sylvester founded ChrysCard, a U.S.-focused fintech that built alternative credit underwriting and mobile-first financial products to expand access for underserved consumers; ChrysCard was recognized as a winner of the CB Insights FinTech Global Innovation Challenge. Prior to his entrepreneurship, he invested across growth equity and venture at GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, where he participated in deploying over $1B across global technology and financial services companies.Sylvester’s leadership and resilience trace back to competitive sport and military service. He served as an Artillery Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. Lleading battalion operations and more than 200 personnel, and earning the Sword of Merit—and competed internationally as Singapore’s top-ranked tennis player, representing the country in the Davis Cup and Australian Open Juniors. Those experiences inform his founder-first, execution-oriented approach to scaling high-impact enterprise companies.He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterwee
• Website: https://www.sentinelglobal.xyz

]]>0e970cc1-db9c-4e0a-bd61-845cb4224a4cSat, 01 Nov 2025 23:23:43 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySylvester Wee is a Partner at Sentinel Global, a New York–based, Singapore-anchored venture fund that leads a $200M+ vehicle backing frontier enterprise technologies. At Sentinel, he focuses on enterprise AI, fintech, cybersecurity, programmable...Before joining Sentinel, Sylvester founded ChrysCard, a U.S.-focused fintech that built alternative credit underwriting and mobile-first financial products to expand access for underserved consumers; ChrysCard was recognized as a winner of the CB Insights FinTech Global Innovation Challenge. Prior to his entrepreneurship, he invested across growth equity and venture at GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, where he participated in deploying over $1B across global technology and financial services companies.Sylvester’s leadership and resilience trace back to competitive sport and military service. He served as an Artillery Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. Lleading battalion operations and more than 200 personnel, and earning the Sword of Merit—and competed internationally as Singapore’s top-ranked tennis player, representing the country in the Davis Cup and Australian Open Juniors. Those experiences inform his founder-first, execution-oriented approach to scaling high-impact enterprise companies.He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterwee
• Website: https://www.sentinelglobal.xyz

]]>2595false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-the-next-frontier-of-fintech-localized-ai-with-kadan-capital-s-felix-frenzel--67673414Before co-founding Kadan Capital, Felix built his expertise across investment management and strategy consulting. He was an Investment Manager at Antler, a leading global early-stage VC platform, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company, where he advised top-tier clients on transformative growth strategies. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in public equity investing, adding depth to his financial acumen.
Felix’s passion for investing runs deep. At just sixteen, he launched a small fund focused on European equities—a first step that reflects both his entrepreneurial drive and early fascination with capital markets.
He holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in International Finance from HEC Paris, and a BSc in Economics from the University of Bonn.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixfrenzel/

]]>bf820f9d-87df-4343-9a9e-2b811b713e1cMon, 08 Sep 2025 07:34:44 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyFelix Frenzel is the Founding Partner of Kadan Capital, a Singapore-headquartered early-stage venture capital firm backing category-defining startups across Southeast Asia and beyond. At Kadan, he focuses on high-impact companies in fintech and...Before co-founding Kadan Capital, Felix built his expertise across investment management and strategy consulting. He was an Investment Manager at Antler, a leading global early-stage VC platform, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company, where he advised top-tier clients on transformative growth strategies. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in public equity investing, adding depth to his financial acumen.
Felix’s passion for investing runs deep. At just sixteen, he launched a small fund focused on European equities—a first step that reflects both his entrepreneurial drive and early fascination with capital markets.
He holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in International Finance from HEC Paris, and a BSc in Economics from the University of Bonn.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixfrenzel/

]]>1720false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-navigating-embedded-finance-and-web3-s-future-in-emerging-markets-with-saison-capital-s-qin-en-looi--67502130About Qin En Looi: Qin En leads Saison’s early-stage direct investments across fintech, commerce and web3, and he jumpstarted Credit Saison’s digital-asset strategy. He co-founded ONCHAIN (Asia’s first real-world-asset conference) and sits on the boards of Southeast Asian fintechs including Helicap and SkorLife. Prior to VC, Qin En was Co-Founder and COO of Glints, Southeast Asia’s largest talent ecosystem (Series D), and has been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneurs 27 Under 27.

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/looiqinen
• Website: saisoncapital.com

]]>6b6e7b04-ab3e-41cd-8650-a84e91dde15dMon, 25 Aug 2025 04:44:40 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn Episode #118 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Qin En Looi, Partner at Saison Capital. Backed by Credit Saison (Tokyo-listed, ~US$30B AUM), Saison has 100+ direct investments and 15+ fund investments across Asia and LATAM.We unpack why...About Qin En Looi: Qin En leads Saison’s early-stage direct investments across fintech, commerce and web3, and he jumpstarted Credit Saison’s digital-asset strategy. He co-founded ONCHAIN (Asia’s first real-world-asset conference) and sits on the boards of Southeast Asian fintechs including Helicap and SkorLife. Prior to VC, Qin En was Co-Founder and COO of Glints, Southeast Asia’s largest talent ecosystem (Series D), and has been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneurs 27 Under 27.

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/looiqinen
• Website: saisoncapital.com

]]>2255false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-navigating-apac-u-s-crypto-frontiers-with-cmt-digital-s-doug-hsu--67412675Doug brings a diverse track record in venture capital and digital asset strategy, having previously worked at Insignia Ventures Partners, played a strategic role at Fireblocks, and led extensive crypto dealmaking efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.
In today’s conversation, Doug will share the story behind CMT Digital’s entry into the crypto space in 2017 and how its mission has evolved over time. He’ll discuss how he evaluates opportunities across token-based protocols versus traditional equity investments in both Asia and the U.S., the macro themes he’s watching — from AI and stablecoins to blockchain infrastructure — and where he sees the ecosystem heading over the next two to five years through the lens of Venture Fund IV, launched in May 2024.
We’ll also explore how Doug leverages CMT Digital’s expansive network — spanning 150+ portfolio companies, founders, LPs, and cross-border partners — to drive portfolio growth, support successful exits, and foster long-term ecosystem development.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglashsujf/

Note: This episode was recorded Pre-Genius Act passing]]>2bbee8b2-d1ad-4a0e-9411-156b67074b61Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:04:06 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDoug Su is an investor at CMT Digital in Asia — a global electronic trading and investment firm specializing in blockchain and digital assets. Founded in 2017, CMT Digital was among the earliest firms to launch a dedicated crypto fund and has since...Doug brings a diverse track record in venture capital and digital asset strategy, having previously worked at Insignia Ventures Partners, played a strategic role at Fireblocks, and led extensive crypto dealmaking efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.
In today’s conversation, Doug will share the story behind CMT Digital’s entry into the crypto space in 2017 and how its mission has evolved over time. He’ll discuss how he evaluates opportunities across token-based protocols versus traditional equity investments in both Asia and the U.S., the macro themes he’s watching — from AI and stablecoins to blockchain infrastructure — and where he sees the ecosystem heading over the next two to five years through the lens of Venture Fund IV, launched in May 2024.
We’ll also explore how Doug leverages CMT Digital’s expansive network — spanning 150+ portfolio companies, founders, LPs, and cross-border partners — to drive portfolio growth, support successful exits, and foster long-term ecosystem development.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglashsujf/

Note: This episode was recorded Pre-Genius Act passing]]>1960false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-scaling-human-centric-brands-through-private-equity-with-monogram-capital-s-jared-stein--6733348637074956-d478-4326-9a59-ef1158bac685Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:51:46 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn Episode #116 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jared Stein, Co-Founder at Monogram Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in scaling high-growth, human-centric consumer brands.Jared walks through Monogram’s investment philosophy...2625false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-how-the-middle-east-s-startup-scene-gulf-swfs-are-reshaping-venture-capital-with-bunat-ventures-khalid-saad--66704092He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Bunat Ventures, a Bahrain-based regulated venture-builder VC focused on nurturing and investing in high-growth startups across the GCC.
Khalid serves on the board of CoinMENA, a Central Bank–regulated crypto-asset exchange, and is a board member of Oqal – Bahrain Chapter, the region’s largest and most active angel investment network  . Additionally, he advises 01 Systems, a leading regional financial technology and digital transformation firm, and contributes to the Finance, Insurance & Tax Committee of the Bahrain Chamber.
Until recently, Khalid was the Founding CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB)—the largest FinTech hub in MENA, recognized by S&P Global Ratings as one of the region’s two most advanced FinTech ecosystems  . Under his leadership, BFB united ~100 public and private stakeholders (regulators, banks, telcos, asset managers, family firms, educational institutions, etc.) and hosted around 50 companies working across payments, blockchain, crypto assets, data analytics, robo-advisory, crowdfunding, and AI  .
Before BFB, Khalid was a Business Development Manager at the Bahrain Economic Development Board, where he promoted the financial services sector and attracted major institutions—from banks and wealth managers to FinTechs and insurers—to Bahrain  . Prior to that, he worked with Ernst & Young, conducting feasibility studies, market research, and implementing a governance, risk & compliance platform in Bahrain, and with SEI Investments in London managing UK and European equity portfolios  .
Khalid holds an MSc from Imperial College London and a First Class BSc from the University of Exeter  .

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidesaad/

]]>a3b9dc54-8bcb-41e6-9fc6-45bf0d5fff1aMon, 23 Jun 2025 05:50:42 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyKhalid Saad is a seasoned venture capitalist and FinTech entrepreneur with a proven track record of launching new ventures and accelerating existing ones. Over the years, he has partnered with startups and established companies on digital strategy,...He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Bunat Ventures, a Bahrain-based regulated venture-builder VC focused on nurturing and investing in high-growth startups across the GCC.
Khalid serves on the board of CoinMENA, a Central Bank–regulated crypto-asset exchange, and is a board member of Oqal – Bahrain Chapter, the region’s largest and most active angel investment network  . Additionally, he advises 01 Systems, a leading regional financial technology and digital transformation firm, and contributes to the Finance, Insurance & Tax Committee of the Bahrain Chamber.
Until recently, Khalid was the Founding CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB)—the largest FinTech hub in MENA, recognized by S&P Global Ratings as one of the region’s two most advanced FinTech ecosystems  . Under his leadership, BFB united ~100 public and private stakeholders (regulators, banks, telcos, asset managers, family firms, educational institutions, etc.) and hosted around 50 companies working across payments, blockchain, crypto assets, data analytics, robo-advisory, crowdfunding, and AI  .
Before BFB, Khalid was a Business Development Manager at the Bahrain Economic Development Board, where he promoted the financial services sector and attracted major institutions—from banks and wealth managers to FinTechs and insurers—to Bahrain  . Prior to that, he worked with Ernst & Young, conducting feasibility studies, market research, and implementing a governance, risk & compliance platform in Bahrain, and with SEI Investments in London managing UK and European equity portfolios  .
Khalid holds an MSc from Imperial College London and a First Class BSc from the University of Exeter  .

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidesaad/

]]>2051false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-research-driven-venture-capital-investing-and-ai-s-cultural-impact-with-lioness-capital-s-jay-zhao-114--66332605As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he’s led or co-led investments in breakthrough businesses including Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), HireVue (NASDAQ: CG), Mixamo (Acquired by ADBE), Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ), and Delhivery (IPO), and serves on multiple boards advising high-growth startups across fintech, enterprise SaaS, robotics and analytics.Prior to Leonis, Jay co-founded T Fund—an early-stage vehicle investing in global SaaS and data-infrastructure ventures—and was a Senior Director/Partner at Walden Venture Capital, one of Silicon Valley’s pioneering firms with a global presence in Asia and Israel. He began his career as a Principal at Granite Ventures (ex-H&Q Venture Group), where he helped manage over $1 billion AUM and advised companies like Lime, MaintainX, and Sleeper.An active contributor to the industry dialogue, Jay’s long-form research essays have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Venture Capital Journal. He shares his expertise as a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Tulane and Wharton, and mentors at Girls Who Code and Habitat for Humanity. He writes the Next Trillion newsletter and hosts a technical-deep-dive Substack on AI’s future.Jay holds dual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of investing, he enjoys advising early-stage founders, exploring emerging Web3 protocols, and building community around research-driven entrepreneurship.

• Website: https://www.leoniscap.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzhaolinkedin

]]>04f9f7cf-89e7-4388-bd87-17598be92c74Thu, 29 May 2025 20:02:29 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn Episode #114 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jay Zhao , Founding Partner at Leonis Capital, a San Francisco–based fund focused on backing technical founders building transformative AI, SaaS, data-infrastructure and decentralized-tech...As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he’s led or co-led investments in breakthrough businesses including Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), HireVue (NASDAQ: CG), Mixamo (Acquired by ADBE), Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ), and Delhivery (IPO), and serves on multiple boards advising high-growth startups across fintech, enterprise SaaS, robotics and analytics.Prior to Leonis, Jay co-founded T Fund—an early-stage vehicle investing in global SaaS and data-infrastructure ventures—and was a Senior Director/Partner at Walden Venture Capital, one of Silicon Valley’s pioneering firms with a global presence in Asia and Israel. He began his career as a Principal at Granite Ventures (ex-H&Q Venture Group), where he helped manage over $1 billion AUM and advised companies like Lime, MaintainX, and Sleeper.An active contributor to the industry dialogue, Jay’s long-form research essays have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Venture Capital Journal. He shares his expertise as a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Tulane and Wharton, and mentors at Girls Who Code and Habitat for Humanity. He writes the Next Trillion newsletter and hosts a technical-deep-dive Substack on AI’s future.Jay holds dual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of investing, he enjoys advising early-stage founders, exploring emerging Web3 protocols, and building community around research-driven entrepreneurship.

• Website: https://www.leoniscap.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzhaolinkedin

]]>2551false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-wall-street-to-web3-decoding-crypto-mergers-and-aquisitions-with-dragonfly-s--66075035

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadick

Website: https://www.dragonfly.xyz

]]>a26580db-ef2f-4c24-9b8a-bfacea8ec6f7Tue, 13 May 2025 16:20:21 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn Episode #113 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly, a leading $2.5bn crypto-focused global investment firm. We explore the seismic shifts in the VC ecosystem, from the rise of trade-sale exits to the...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadick

Website: https://www.dragonfly.xyz

]]>2393false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-luxury-hospitality-in-southeast-asia-with-aryduta-s-ivan-casdevall--656742851f762f55-6ee7-426c-9eea-7be53b313496Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:23:59 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn Episode #112 of Geeks of the Valley, we sit down with Ivan Casadevall, the CEO of Aryaduta Hotel Group, which operates 8+ upscale hotels. Explore how Indonesia’s most iconic hospitality brand is evolving in a post-pandemic world. With nearly three...2558false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-transparency-in-venture-capital-building-a-web3-ethos-with-blockchain-founders-fund-s-aly-madhavji--65578403

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji

Website: https://www.blockchainff.com/

]]>494d84bd-d592-4d83-a7a6-b1e726e51073Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:33 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJoin us for an insightful conversation with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, as we explore the significance of transparency in venture capital and its impact on Web3 ecosystems. Aly, recognized globally as a leader in...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji

Website: https://www.blockchainff.com/

]]>2690false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-building-stablecoin-rails-with-82m-in-funding-featuring-mesh-s-bam-azizi--65236751

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bam-azizi-54117310a

Mesh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshconnectapi/

Website: https://www.meshconnect.com/

]]>2c7e2099-5442-4e89-96bf-0d5192fa7286Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:05:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBamizi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mesh, a fintech infrastructure company revolutionizing how businesses and users interact with financial systems through embedded crypto and stablecoin solutions. With over 300 integrations across exchanges, wallets,...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bam-azizi-54117310a

Mesh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshconnectapi/

Website: https://www.meshconnect.com/

]]>2047false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-the-overlooked-side-of-wellness-the-future-of-physiotherapy-with-joint-dynamics-colin-symmonds--65076106With a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, an MHS in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, and a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science, Colin’s expertise in movement therapy has shaped his innovative approach to care. He advocates for combining manual therapy with personalized exercise strategies to achieve long-lasting results.
Join us as we dive into Colin’s philosophy, his integration of the nervous system in rehabilitation, and how he’s redefining recovery and wellness in modern healthcare.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-symmonds-416a3a14/]]>d36ed03f-cd9e-45f2-a8c0-67ee899f221cMon, 24 Mar 2025 07:26:47 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyToday, we’re excited to welcome Colin, a seasoned clinician with 27 years of experience revolutionizing physiotherapy through personalized treatment plans. Guided by the belief that “every body is unique, therefore every physio treatment plan should...With a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, an MHS in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, and a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science, Colin’s expertise in movement therapy has shaped his innovative approach to care. He advocates for combining manual therapy with personalized exercise strategies to achieve long-lasting results.
Join us as we dive into Colin’s philosophy, his integration of the nervous system in rehabilitation, and how he’s redefining recovery and wellness in modern healthcare.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-symmonds-416a3a14/]]>2329false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-decoding-venture-capital-through-data-driven-insights-with-hatcher-s-john-sharp--64785903Previously, John served as CEO of Authentium, where he co-authored three U.S. patents and developed cybersecurity solutions for global organizations like NASA, Google, and Microsoft. His leadership experience also includes serving as Managing Director, Asia, at WorldSpace and as CEO of Hatcher, the predecessor to Hatcher+.
An accomplished entrepreneur and technologist, John has successfully raised capital worldwide, driven innovation, and developed advanced investment platforms. As CTO at Hatcher+, he continues to shape the future of venture investing. In addition to his executive roles, he has been a board member and advisor to pioneering companies like Telr and ThoughtRiver, contributing his expertise to their growth and success.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsharp1/?originalSubdomain=sg

]]>52635585-06bc-4dbd-b1de-3a0f3119b49dMon, 10 Mar 2025 07:30:24 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJohn Sharp is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hatcher+, a venture firm pioneering data-driven investment strategies. With a distinguished career spanning leadership, technology, and venture capital, he has played a pivotal role in transforming...Previously, John served as CEO of Authentium, where he co-authored three U.S. patents and developed cybersecurity solutions for global organizations like NASA, Google, and Microsoft. His leadership experience also includes serving as Managing Director, Asia, at WorldSpace and as CEO of Hatcher, the predecessor to Hatcher+.
An accomplished entrepreneur and technologist, John has successfully raised capital worldwide, driven innovation, and developed advanced investment platforms. As CTO at Hatcher+, he continues to shape the future of venture investing. In addition to his executive roles, he has been a board member and advisor to pioneering companies like Telr and ThoughtRiver, contributing his expertise to their growth and success.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsharp1/?originalSubdomain=sg

]]>2389false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-investing-without-borders-building-differentiation-in-a-crowded-market-with-optimist-ventures-teddy-himler--64538202

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-himler-84674719/

]]>398cebb3-42d8-4704-a44c-53c33d13ba6dMon, 24 Feb 2025 06:34:35 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyTeddy Himler brings over 15 years of global experience at leading institutions, including Goldman Sachs, SoftBank, Comcast Ventures, and Antler, to his role at Optimist Ventures.Throughout his career, Teddy has cultivated deep expertise in global...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-himler-84674719/

]]>1696false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-revolutionizing-global-healthcare-through-ai-from-opyl-s-saurabh-jain--64217588 Saurabh Jain is a seasoned leader in technology and healthcare, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of Opyl (ASX: OPL), a company pioneering AI-driven solutions for clinical trials. Appointed to this role on April 30, 2024, Saurabh spearheads Opyl's mission to transform clinical trials through advanced AI technologies. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering innovation and accelerating the global adoption of AI solutions in the healthcare sector. Throughout his extensive 25-year career, Saurabh has held various senior executive positions, including CEO and Executive Director roles. His experience includes founding Netpro Express, an internet service provider later acquired by Telstra, and serving on multiple ASX boards and private companies. Known for his entrepreneurial acumen and vision, Saurabh has consistently driven transformative change and fostered business growth across industries. His current focus is on expanding Opyl’s global footprint while enhancing the commercialization of its innovative AI solutions.
Saurabh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering), an Executive Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Business Technology from the Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW. Under his guidance, Opyl has engaged in strategic partnerships, participated in high-profile industry events, and expanded its influence in both the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10 Website: ⁠https://opyl.ai Twitter: https://x.com/OpylAI
]]>578474c1-2571-45e8-83dc-cee40916704fWed, 05 Feb 2025 22:35:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn this engaging episode we welcome Saurabh Jain, Executive Chairman of Opyl Ltd, to delve into how artificial intelligence is driving transformative changes in the healthcare and biotech sectors. With a career marked by pioneering tech startups and... Saurabh Jain is a seasoned leader in technology and healthcare, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of Opyl (ASX: OPL), a company pioneering AI-driven solutions for clinical trials. Appointed to this role on April 30, 2024, Saurabh spearheads Opyl's mission to transform clinical trials through advanced AI technologies. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering innovation and accelerating the global adoption of AI solutions in the healthcare sector. Throughout his extensive 25-year career, Saurabh has held various senior executive positions, including CEO and Executive Director roles. His experience includes founding Netpro Express, an internet service provider later acquired by Telstra, and serving on multiple ASX boards and private companies. Known for his entrepreneurial acumen and vision, Saurabh has consistently driven transformative change and fostered business growth across industries. His current focus is on expanding Opyl’s global footprint while enhancing the commercialization of its innovative AI solutions.
Saurabh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering), an Executive Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Business Technology from the Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW. Under his guidance, Opyl has engaged in strategic partnerships, participated in high-profile industry events, and expanded its influence in both the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10 Website: ⁠https://opyl.ai Twitter: https://x.com/OpylAI
]]>2346false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-decoding-recruitment-in-the-digital-age-with-madison-pearl-s-warwick-pearmund--63299295

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwick-pearmund-7023a377/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>4c9bc81d-5e66-496f-99a8-9cb4efc8caf6Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:58:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyWarwick Pearmund leads Madison Pearl's Hong Kong operations, specializing in sourcing top-tier talent across a wide array of disciplines, including financial technology, quantitative and systematic finance, payments, digital strategy, insurtech, data...

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwick-pearmund-7023a377/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1058false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-saurabh-jain--63074207https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>9c31bdd3-55c8-434a-90d6-b8dc266288e6Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySaurabh Jain is a seasoned leader in technology and healthcare, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of Opyl (ASX: OPL), a company pioneering AI-driven solutions for clinical trials. Appointed to this role on April 30, 2024, Saurabh spearheads...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2395false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-generational-wealth-management-beyond-balance-sheets-with-clearwater-capital-partners-john-sleeting--62811438 John Sleeting is an Executive Partner at Clearwater Capital Partners (CCP) and Managing Partner of Clearwater Capital's Family Office Practice. With over thirty years of finance and capital markets experience, John is uniquely positioned to serve a select group of successful ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families in the development and integration of estate and financial planning strategies, investment portfolio management, estate and wealth transfer strategies, strategic philanthropy and administration, cash-flow planning, risk management insurance solution structuring, as well as family governance and education.    John strives to serve as a client’s “Family Chief Financial Officer” to facilitate inter-generational wealth management strategy creation and implementation. John received his Certificate in Financial Management for the Family Office (CFMFO) through Pepperdine University, was a Charter Member of the Family Office Club, and is Clearwater Capital's Leader within the nationally recognized Family Office organization the Family Wealth Alliance (FWA).   John holds a B.S. in Management with Honors from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. His professional development includes programs at Yale University and GE’s Executive Management and Advanced Financial Management courses.  John serves as Chairman of a Family Holding Company Board, Director for two Private Grant-making Family Foundations, a Private Operating Foundation, Clearwater Capital Partners Board of Directors, and the Clearwater Capital Foundation.   Clearwater Capital Partners is an independent wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the U.S. With a focus on professionalism and sophisticated advice, the firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of financial decisions in an ever-changing world.  
Learn more about John W. Sleeting here  Connect with John W. Sleeting on LinkedIn  Learn more about Clearwater Capital Partners here  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. John Sleeting is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by participants are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>3f5a8278-026f-4765-ab65-b17d94061fe4Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:26:44 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn this episode, we welcome John Sleeting, Executive Partner at Clearwater Capital Partners and host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Legacies. We dive deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to entrepreneurial families, exploring topics such... John Sleeting is an Executive Partner at Clearwater Capital Partners (CCP) and Managing Partner of Clearwater Capital's Family Office Practice. With over thirty years of finance and capital markets experience, John is uniquely positioned to serve a select group of successful ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families in the development and integration of estate and financial planning strategies, investment portfolio management, estate and wealth transfer strategies, strategic philanthropy and administration, cash-flow planning, risk management insurance solution structuring, as well as family governance and education.    John strives to serve as a client’s “Family Chief Financial Officer” to facilitate inter-generational wealth management strategy creation and implementation. John received his Certificate in Financial Management for the Family Office (CFMFO) through Pepperdine University, was a Charter Member of the Family Office Club, and is Clearwater Capital's Leader within the nationally recognized Family Office organization the Family Wealth Alliance (FWA).   John holds a B.S. in Management with Honors from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. His professional development includes programs at Yale University and GE’s Executive Management and Advanced Financial Management courses.  John serves as Chairman of a Family Holding Company Board, Director for two Private Grant-making Family Foundations, a Private Operating Foundation, Clearwater Capital Partners Board of Directors, and the Clearwater Capital Foundation.   Clearwater Capital Partners is an independent wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the U.S. With a focus on professionalism and sophisticated advice, the firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of financial decisions in an ever-changing world.  
Learn more about John W. Sleeting here  Connect with John W. Sleeting on LinkedIn  Learn more about Clearwater Capital Partners here  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. John Sleeting is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by participants are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2320false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-indie-dreams-gaming-insights-with-nocturne-games-jason-della-rocca--62691988 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondellarocca/ Website: https://www.executionlabs.com/ Website: https://www.nocturne.games/
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>a9242e2c-7d08-4d3e-adcf-0009d6769347Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyEver wondered how small indie studios become global game changers? Jason Della Rocca—game industry entrepreneur, funding advisor, partner at Nocturne Games, and co-founder of Execution Labs—shares his extensive experience in transforming the game... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondellarocca/ Website: https://www.executionlabs.com/ Website: https://www.nocturne.games/
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2424false6103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-pioneering-fintech-in-latin-america-with-mercado-pago-s-osvaldo-gimenez--62480509

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osvaldogimenez/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercadolibre

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>9fe7fcab-afc5-4e88-83ce-3ed330c29defWed, 23 Oct 2024 20:58:25 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyOsvaldo Giménez serves as the President of Fintech at Mercado Libre, and is also the CEO of Mercado Pago, its financial services division. Osvaldo shares his journey, the challenges of building fintech solutions for diverse markets, and the strategies...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osvaldogimenez/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercadolibre

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2629false6102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-generative-ai-for-filmmakers-and-creatives-with-cyberfilm-ai-s-russell-palmer--62294468⁠WriteOnSaga.com⁠). We explore how Generative AI is transforming the world of filmmaking. Russell shares his journey from his engineering and product management roots at Microsoft and JPMorgan to co-creating the first AI app tailored for screenwriters and filmmakers. He has a background in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and has worked for the last 15 years as a Product Manager at companies like Microsoft, Samsung’s AI Lab “Viv Labs”, and JPMorgan’s Palo Alto AI Lab. He founded the company with his brother Andrew, an accomplished Hollywood filmmaker and indie writer / screenwriter / actor / director / producer, who has worked on shows including “Suits” and “The Boys” out of Toronto where he also runs an award-winning Production Company “Synapz Productions”.  Russell and Andrew have been building SAGA since 2021 to democratize Hollywood film production, enabling people to make more of their best work faster, and break in to Hollywood career with a portfolio of films they can create on indie budgets with small teams that look like Hollywood productions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>3e8af5d3-e7d0-438c-99fa-445b404386cbWed, 09 Oct 2024 04:17:11 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyIn this episode, we sit down with Russell Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder of CyberFilm AI and the co-creator of the first and leading Generative AI app for screenwriters and filmmakers called SAGA (https://writeonsaga.com/). We explore how Generative AI...⁠WriteOnSaga.com⁠). We explore how Generative AI is transforming the world of filmmaking. Russell shares his journey from his engineering and product management roots at Microsoft and JPMorgan to co-creating the first AI app tailored for screenwriters and filmmakers. He has a background in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and has worked for the last 15 years as a Product Manager at companies like Microsoft, Samsung’s AI Lab “Viv Labs”, and JPMorgan’s Palo Alto AI Lab. He founded the company with his brother Andrew, an accomplished Hollywood filmmaker and indie writer / screenwriter / actor / director / producer, who has worked on shows including “Suits” and “The Boys” out of Toronto where he also runs an award-winning Production Company “Synapz Productions”.  Russell and Andrew have been building SAGA since 2021 to democratize Hollywood film production, enabling people to make more of their best work faster, and break in to Hollywood career with a portfolio of films they can create on indie budgets with small teams that look like Hollywood productions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2682false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-blueprint-for-success-strategies-and-lessons-with-illumination-international-s-rick-li--62152042

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyang-li-3b54a9a0/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>b01b461f-e037-4689-9643-c2b783f8a7dfMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:11:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyRick is the CEO of Illumination International, a family office based between the US and Asia. He is a seasoned investor specializing in distressed consumer assets, with an impressive track record of managing a diversified portfolio of over six...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyang-li-3b54a9a0/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2031false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-navigating-china-s-media-landscape-to-neural-networks-with-ex-new-york-times-china-s-craig-smith--61729969 In 2002, Smith moved to Paris and reported from over forty countries, including Iraq, Israel, and Kyrgyzstan. He covered significant conflicts such as the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the 2003 Iraq War, and the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese War, as well as the 2005 unrest in the French banlieues.
In 2008, he became the executive editor of a financial news venture by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li Tzar Kai and later served as senior vice president of Li's Pacific Century Group. Smith returned to The New York Times in late 2011 as China managing director, where he founded and ran their first foreign language site, cn.nytimes.com.
In late 2016, he came back to the U.S. as a writer at large for the Times, focusing on Canadian stories, before retiring in 2018. He now writes about artificial intelligence for the Times and other publications. Additionally, he served as a special government employee for the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and hosts the podcast "Eye on AI," which is ranked number 2 among AI-related podcasts by Feedspot.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-s-smith-58680010/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>766b508e-c211-44cb-bc20-9dafd6c84452Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:23:08 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyCraig S. Smith, born on October 13, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, is an American journalist and former executive at The New York Times. Until January 2000, he wrote for The Wall Street Journal, notably covering the rise of the Falun Gong movement in... In 2002, Smith moved to Paris and reported from over forty countries, including Iraq, Israel, and Kyrgyzstan. He covered significant conflicts such as the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the 2003 Iraq War, and the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese War, as well as the 2005 unrest in the French banlieues.
In 2008, he became the executive editor of a financial news venture by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li Tzar Kai and later served as senior vice president of Li's Pacific Century Group. Smith returned to The New York Times in late 2011 as China managing director, where he founded and ran their first foreign language site, cn.nytimes.com.
In late 2016, he came back to the U.S. as a writer at large for the Times, focusing on Canadian stories, before retiring in 2018. He now writes about artificial intelligence for the Times and other publications. Additionally, he served as a special government employee for the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and hosts the podcast "Eye on AI," which is ranked number 2 among AI-related podcasts by Feedspot.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-s-smith-58680010/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2187false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-future-of-ai-innovation-safety-with-qantm-ai-s-seth-dobrin--61294633

Website: https://qantm.consulting/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdobrin/

Substack: https://siliconsandstudio.substack.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>faf96e55-4d46-4fa3-8615-8b9559870e29Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDr. Seth Dobrin is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with over two decades of experience driving innovation in the tech space. Formerly IBM’s inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, Dr. Dobrin has made significant...

Website: https://qantm.consulting/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdobrin/

Substack: https://siliconsandstudio.substack.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2136false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-revolutionizing-meditation-shaping-wellness-with-jammy-s-eric-davich--60985929

Website: http://jammy.chat

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdavich/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>15c5d94b-5695-4675-9145-8fcaf86c92e4Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:23:15 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyEric Davich is the Founder and CEO of Jammy, a mental health coaching app with music committed to enhancing the emotional well-being of young adults. Prior to Jammy, he co-founded Songza, later acquired by Google, and was an early team member of Amie...

Website: http://jammy.chat

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdavich/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2641false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-real-world-assets-token-valuations-with-mantra-s-john-patrick-mullin--60088404https://twitter.com/jp_mullin888.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-patrick-mullin/
• Twitter: https://x.com/jp_mullin888

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>0ce4baf9-7470-4f51-9037-bbe98dba7c90Sun, 19 May 2024 09:41:33 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJohn Patrick Mullin is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and builder, specializing in DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3. He is the CEO and co-founder of MANTRA and SOMA.finance, with over 10 years of experience in crypto and digital...https://twitter.com/jp_mullin888.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-patrick-mullin/
• Twitter: https://x.com/jp_mullin888

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1864false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-spotting-patterns-managing-remote-multi-market-companies-with-88-ventures-nitin-mahajan--59988980 Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Nitin is passionate about ensuring its widespread adoption in a way that positively impacts lives and maximizes its reach to the masses.
88 Ventures serves as the culmination of Nitin's unwavering dedication, extensive knowledge, and far-reaching vision. Through this venture, he envisions unlocking new opportunities and fostering meaningful connections in the professional world by embracing the potential of technology.
In addition to his role at 88 Ventures, Nitin has also embraced the role of an Angel Investor, supporting individuals with grand ambitions and empowering them to bring their unique visions to life. His mission is to uplift those whose aspirations may go unnoticed by others.
If you share Nitin's values and are driven to build profitable bootstrap businesses while making a positive impact, he is here to guide you on your journey. Reach out to Nitin, and rest assured that you will connect with someone who understands your vision and is committed to helping you succeed. Just drop him a text, and a world of possibilities awaits!

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinmahajan2/
• Website: https://88ventures.org/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>cd988b6c-4ca0-4117-95a9-2a66907843b5Sun, 12 May 2024 09:41:27 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyNitin Mahajan, a visionary in the tech industry, is actively transforming the tech universe one company at a time while currently building 88 Ventures to achieve unprecedented success. Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Nitin is passionate... Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Nitin is passionate about ensuring its widespread adoption in a way that positively impacts lives and maximizes its reach to the masses.
88 Ventures serves as the culmination of Nitin's unwavering dedication, extensive knowledge, and far-reaching vision. Through this venture, he envisions unlocking new opportunities and fostering meaningful connections in the professional world by embracing the potential of technology.
In addition to his role at 88 Ventures, Nitin has also embraced the role of an Angel Investor, supporting individuals with grand ambitions and empowering them to bring their unique visions to life. His mission is to uplift those whose aspirations may go unnoticed by others.
If you share Nitin's values and are driven to build profitable bootstrap businesses while making a positive impact, he is here to guide you on your journey. Reach out to Nitin, and rest assured that you will connect with someone who understands your vision and is committed to helping you succeed. Just drop him a text, and a world of possibilities awaits!

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinmahajan2/
• Website: https://88ventures.org/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2108false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-venturing-into-indonesia-building-future-trends-with-intudo-ventures-eddy-chan--58931672

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddychan/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>d3d0f513-4a6e-4380-8bbb-59711641fa6eTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:58:27 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyEddy Chan is a founding partner of Intudo Ventures, an independent venture capital firm exclusively focused on investing in Indonesia. With approximately US$300 million in committed capital, Intudo Ventures serves as the "Indonesia-beachhead" strategy...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddychan/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2170false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-unveiling-india-s-macro-trends-providing-valuable-insights-for-foreign-investors-with-2am-vc-s-brendan-rogers--58724025

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanprogers/
• Website: https://www.2amvc.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>80805f1d-2e85-4753-81ed-e1501e90f63dSun, 18 Feb 2024 15:52:09 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBrendan Rogers is the Co-Founder of 2am [VC], an early-stage India Fund. Previously, he co-founded Wag! (NASDAQ) PET, the largest pet platform in the US. Brendan is a respected advisor and mentor to numerous companies, accelerators, and universities...

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanprogers/
• Website: https://www.2amvc.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1661false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-revolutionizing-silicon-valley-s-future-through-fresh-leadership-bold-action-with-joby-bernstein--58429941

Website: https://www.jobyforcongress.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joby-bernstein/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>94717173-ad62-4886-a998-67163b15ed27Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:12:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJoby Bernstein and is running for Congress (CA-16) because it’s time for fresh leadership in Silicon Valley. He is deeply committed to addressing the pressing issues his district faces, from climate change to education and immigration. Palo Alto is...

Website: https://www.jobyforcongress.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joby-bernstein/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2483false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-the-future-of-biotech-investing-in-cutting-edge-technologies-with-valhalla-ventures-matthew-king--58222699Currently Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Valhalla Ventures, a venture capital firm backing visionary founders at the forefront of social and technological breakthroughs.
Inveterate connector of extraordinary human beings who frequently colors outside the lines and thrives on helping founders accomplish legendary outcomes while helping investors produce stellar returns & impact.
Valhalla Ventures backs visionaries building enduring moats.
Today, the most enduring moats exist in physical technology (think industrials, space, chips, biology, defense, energy, etc) and media IP (think games).
Valhalla manages $200M+ in assets with $150M in committed capital across all vehicles to date. Our primary focus currently is deploying $35M in dry powder in Seed and Series A financings (and in between), investing $1M to $3M per company with a 5% minimum ownership target.
Valhalla's Limited Partner community includes:
1) C-suites/Managing Partners (current and former) of: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citadel, Bridgewater Associates, Oaktree Capital, Apollo Global, Point72, PayPal, Alibaba, Hillhouse Capital, NBC Universal, General Motors, Swiss Re, Discover, PizzaHut, DoorDash, DocuSign, Sandoz, Gusto, Guinness, Bitmain, Thomson Reuters, Yahoo, Zynga, the Dallas Cowboys, BlockTower Capital, and TopGolf; and
2) Board Members (current and former) of: BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, MasterCard, MIO Partners, Fortress, BNY Mellon, RBC, Altria, ARM Semiconductor, SoFi, Warburg Pincus, Kraft, SABMiller, Cognizant, Western Union, Raine Group, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Stanford's Graduate School of Business, Wharton, and Johns Hopkins University.
Outside of work what energizes me is travel (40+ countries visited or lived in), electronic music, nature, and Burning Man (12x). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>a7738936-ec51-4f43-a585-8bbfd4cca545Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:31:01 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyMatthew King is an Entrepreneurial Investor passionate about venture investing & building, deeptech, sustainability, mental health, wellness, automotive, luxury goods, and hospitality. Currently Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Valhalla...Currently Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Valhalla Ventures, a venture capital firm backing visionary founders at the forefront of social and technological breakthroughs.
Inveterate connector of extraordinary human beings who frequently colors outside the lines and thrives on helping founders accomplish legendary outcomes while helping investors produce stellar returns & impact.
Valhalla Ventures backs visionaries building enduring moats.
Today, the most enduring moats exist in physical technology (think industrials, space, chips, biology, defense, energy, etc) and media IP (think games).
Valhalla manages $200M+ in assets with $150M in committed capital across all vehicles to date. Our primary focus currently is deploying $35M in dry powder in Seed and Series A financings (and in between), investing $1M to $3M per company with a 5% minimum ownership target.
Valhalla's Limited Partner community includes:
1) C-suites/Managing Partners (current and former) of: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citadel, Bridgewater Associates, Oaktree Capital, Apollo Global, Point72, PayPal, Alibaba, Hillhouse Capital, NBC Universal, General Motors, Swiss Re, Discover, PizzaHut, DoorDash, DocuSign, Sandoz, Gusto, Guinness, Bitmain, Thomson Reuters, Yahoo, Zynga, the Dallas Cowboys, BlockTower Capital, and TopGolf; and
2) Board Members (current and former) of: BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, MasterCard, MIO Partners, Fortress, BNY Mellon, RBC, Altria, ARM Semiconductor, SoFi, Warburg Pincus, Kraft, SABMiller, Cognizant, Western Union, Raine Group, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Stanford's Graduate School of Business, Wharton, and Johns Hopkins University.
Outside of work what energizes me is travel (40+ countries visited or lived in), electronic music, nature, and Burning Man (12x). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2949false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-navigating-the-gaming-revolution-with-konvoy-ventures-josh-chapman--58103796Josh Chapman is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Konvoy, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology, infrastructure, and platforms in the gaming industry. Prior to founding Konvoy, Josh worked at Blackrock and Morgan Stanley in New York City. 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchapmanb/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1d39ae86-428b-49d6-b561-fa96f7dd03b4Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:55:00 +0000Geeks Of The Valleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchapmanb/ is a co-founder and Managing Partner at https://www.konvoy.vc/, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology,...Josh Chapman is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Konvoy, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology, infrastructure, and platforms in the gaming industry. Prior to founding Konvoy, Josh worked at Blackrock and Morgan Stanley in New York City. 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchapmanb/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1327false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-unraveling-the-japanese-venture-capital-market-with-global-brain-corporation-s-ken-kajii--57810386

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkajii/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>c0cbc747-b432-4688-9131-975b0398fa58Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:04:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyKen joined GB in 2021. As General Partner, he oversees the entire fund activities including strategy development, investment in Japanese and overseas startups, post-investment support, support for collaboration with corporations, fundraising, and...

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkajii/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1853false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-bain-company-s-acquisition-of-rainmaking-apac-with-coo-virginie-hello--57341669 While the task of building corporate ventures may appear daunting, Rainmaking APAC has thrived due to two key differentiators that set it apart from others in the industry. Firstly, their unique risk-sharing model enables them to invest capital alongside corporate partners, aligning incentives and fostering collaborative growth. Secondly, the organization's teams consist of accomplished founders and investors who bring an authentic entrepreneurial approach to their work.
In her current role, Virginie Hello is dedicated to ensuring that each venture is led by exceptional talent and that the ideas and outcomes delivered not only meet but exceed expectations. Her focus lies in creating value for both corporate partners and the customers who benefit from the ventures. With a united team, Virginie strives to cultivate an environment where shared values of Entrepreneurship, Impact, and Kindness serve as the guiding principles in building exceptional ventures.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginie-hello/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>9e87414b-c94e-4b0a-b2b8-c36f9feb0005Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:06:59 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyVirginie Hello is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Rainmaking APAC, a globally recognized venture builder established in Denmark over 15 years ago. Rainmaking APAC has achieved remarkable success,... While the task of building corporate ventures may appear daunting, Rainmaking APAC has thrived due to two key differentiators that set it apart from others in the industry. Firstly, their unique risk-sharing model enables them to invest capital alongside corporate partners, aligning incentives and fostering collaborative growth. Secondly, the organization's teams consist of accomplished founders and investors who bring an authentic entrepreneurial approach to their work.
In her current role, Virginie Hello is dedicated to ensuring that each venture is led by exceptional talent and that the ideas and outcomes delivered not only meet but exceed expectations. Her focus lies in creating value for both corporate partners and the customers who benefit from the ventures. With a united team, Virginie strives to cultivate an environment where shared values of Entrepreneurship, Impact, and Kindness serve as the guiding principles in building exceptional ventures.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginie-hello/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1620false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-web3-payments-for-the-next-one-billion-users-across-asia-with-transfi-s-raj-kamal--56750845

Ex CEO, OYO Vacation Homes, a top 3 specialist vacation rental business (fully owned sub of OYO).

Ex Global Head of Investments and M&A for PayU, a Prosus Company (Prosus is a leading listed global technology investment company). Made investments globally across fintech companies including in Payments, Credit, Remittances and Crypto / Blockchain.

Ex McKinsey Partner serving banks, insurance companies, payments players and asset managers across the Asia Pacific. Leader of McKinsey’s Payments practice across the Asia Pacific.

Raj's Social Media

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-kamal-488a908/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneRajkamal

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>287116f2-4200-4e83-917d-a2e75afb2b35Sun, 10 Sep 2023 06:21:46 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyRaj comes with a deep background across payments, tech and Web3 in a multitude of roles - operator, investor and consultant. Raj's Past Experience: - Ex CEO, OYO Vacation Homes, a top 3 specialist vacation rental business (fully owned sub of OYO). -...

Ex CEO, OYO Vacation Homes, a top 3 specialist vacation rental business (fully owned sub of OYO).

Ex Global Head of Investments and M&A for PayU, a Prosus Company (Prosus is a leading listed global technology investment company). Made investments globally across fintech companies including in Payments, Credit, Remittances and Crypto / Blockchain.

Ex McKinsey Partner serving banks, insurance companies, payments players and asset managers across the Asia Pacific. Leader of McKinsey’s Payments practice across the Asia Pacific.

Raj's Social Media

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-kamal-488a908/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneRajkamal

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1751false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-unveiling-compelling-investments-in-emerging-markets-with-etohum-s-burak-buyukdemir--56543717

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burakbuyukdemir/

Pitch Burak: https://airtable.com/shr8X5VdR7JTJ7X3q

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>4ac57831-db66-49cd-9610-0b991655917bMon, 21 Aug 2023 12:59:18 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBurak Büyükdemir is a well-known investor, startup ecosystem builder, author, and founder. He is the founder of Etohum, a leading accelerator and seed investor organization in Turkey, as well as the founder of Startup Istanbul and Startup Turkey....

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burakbuyukdemir/

Pitch Burak: https://airtable.com/shr8X5VdR7JTJ7X3q

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1471kdemirfalse413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-building-the-future-of-japan-s-startup-ecosystem-with-antler-s-rio-umezawa--56318942

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryoumezawa/

ロング： 10年間のフィリピン滞在を経て、2007年上智大学・比較文化学部卒業。在学中の2005年からインターンとしてジェイ・シードに参画し、複数の投資先企業で事業立ち上げやマーケティング業務に携わる。2008年から株式会社トラフィックゲート（現リンクシェア・ジャパン株式会社）にてiPhoneのアドネットワーク事業やアプリプロデュースを経験したあと起業。その後スタートアップや上場企業の顧問や株主として累計30社＋に携わり、グローバルスタートアップタクシー配車アプリの日本法人HAILO株式会社の代表取締役社長、バケーションレンタル事業を展開しているNASDAQ上場企業HomeAwayの日本支社長、ソーシャルマッチングアプリ最大手のTinder日本支社長、East Ventures株式会社にてPrincipalを務め、現在はグローバル投資ファンドAntlerのパートナー・Antler株式会社の代表取締役、クリエイターニンジャ株式会社の代表取締役社長、株式会社nommocの取締役。 ライフワークとしては2010年及び2014年にSt. Gallen SymposiumにLeaders of Tomorrowに選出、続く2011年には世界経済フォーラム（World Economic Forum：通称ダボス会議）グローバルシェイパーズコミュニティ（Global Shapers Community）日本の若手リーダーに選出され活動。 ショート： 10年間のフィリピン滞在を経て、2007年上智大学・比較文化学部卒業。在学中の2005年からインターンとしてジェイ・シードで事業立ち上げやマーケティング業務に携わる。2008年から株式会社トラフィックゲート（現リンクシェア・ジャパン株式会社）にてアドネットワーク事業やアプリプロデュースを経験後に起業。タクシー配車アプリの日本法人HAILO株式会社代表取締役社長、バケーションレンタル事業HomeAway日本支社長、マッチングアプリTinder日本支社長、投資ファンドEast VenturesのPrincipalを経て、2022年グローバル投資ファンドAntlerのパートナーに就任。 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>0db6f739-b00e-4555-a444-ebab640bd96bMon, 31 Jul 2023 09:43:36 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyRyo Umezawa is a Partner leading Antler’s expansion into Japan. Prior to Antler, Ryo was a Principal at East Ventures, Japan, an early stage venture capital firm. As a serial entrepreneur, Ryo founded two companies, including AllCoupon Japan...

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryoumezawa/

ロング： 10年間のフィリピン滞在を経て、2007年上智大学・比較文化学部卒業。在学中の2005年からインターンとしてジェイ・シードに参画し、複数の投資先企業で事業立ち上げやマーケティング業務に携わる。2008年から株式会社トラフィックゲート（現リンクシェア・ジャパン株式会社）にてiPhoneのアドネットワーク事業やアプリプロデュースを経験したあと起業。その後スタートアップや上場企業の顧問や株主として累計30社＋に携わり、グローバルスタートアップタクシー配車アプリの日本法人HAILO株式会社の代表取締役社長、バケーションレンタル事業を展開しているNASDAQ上場企業HomeAwayの日本支社長、ソーシャルマッチングアプリ最大手のTinder日本支社長、East Ventures株式会社にてPrincipalを務め、現在はグローバル投資ファンドAntlerのパートナー・Antler株式会社の代表取締役、クリエイターニンジャ株式会社の代表取締役社長、株式会社nommocの取締役。 ライフワークとしては2010年及び2014年にSt. Gallen SymposiumにLeaders of Tomorrowに選出、続く2011年には世界経済フォーラム（World Economic Forum：通称ダボス会議）グローバルシェイパーズコミュニティ（Global Shapers Community）日本の若手リーダーに選出され活動。 ショート： 10年間のフィリピン滞在を経て、2007年上智大学・比較文化学部卒業。在学中の2005年からインターンとしてジェイ・シードで事業立ち上げやマーケティング業務に携わる。2008年から株式会社トラフィックゲート（現リンクシェア・ジャパン株式会社）にてアドネットワーク事業やアプリプロデュースを経験後に起業。タクシー配車アプリの日本法人HAILO株式会社代表取締役社長、バケーションレンタル事業HomeAway日本支社長、マッチングアプリTinder日本支社長、投資ファンドEast VenturesのPrincipalを経て、2022年グローバル投資ファンドAntlerのパートナーに就任。 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1535false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-geopolitics-and-pakistan-s-economy-what-investors-should-consider-with-zayn-venture-capital-s-faisal-aftab--56127592

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-aftab-93a8b3129/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>456fa3f9-c3e3-498a-93d5-0e6d31508c40Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:31:01 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyFaisal is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder & General Partner of Zayn Venture Capital (Formally Zayn Capital), a leading US & Cayman domiciled venture capital fund, investing in early-stage tech ventures in...

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-aftab-93a8b3129/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1660false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-sustainability-and-innovation-in-industrials-with-zeon-ventures-dennis-clark--55113030Dennis currently serves as Investment Director at Zeon Ventures, a newly-formed, early stage venture capital firm investing across materials, sustainability, climate and health. Zeon Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Zeon Corporation, a global leader in elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals. Prior to joining Zeon, Dennis was at Honda for close to a decade spearheading the company's corporate venturing and open innovation activities. While at Honda, Dennis co-founded Honda Xcelerator, one of the first mobility-focused corporate accelerator programs and led these activities on a global scale. Under his direction, Honda's open innovation and venturing activities generated 40+ startup collaborations, numerous strategic investments, one acquisition, and a solid pipeline of deployments in consumer mobility products. Before joining Honda, Dennis worked at DEFTA Partners, a boutique venture capital firm, building bridges between technology upstarts in Silicon Valley and multinational corporations in Asia. Earlier in his career, Dennis spent eight years in Japan working in a variety of sectors including banking and international civil service. While in Japan, he was awarded a Monbusho Scholarship to research social innovation and received his Master's Degree in Development Economics.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisclarkjr/
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>65bf5e7d-88d1-4d3d-9f77-1390163688edSun, 18 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDennis has a 15-year track record working across corporate innovation and technology venturing in Silicon Valley and beyond. Dennis currently serves as Investment Director at Zeon Ventures, a newly-formed, early stage venture capital firm investing...Dennis currently serves as Investment Director at Zeon Ventures, a newly-formed, early stage venture capital firm investing across materials, sustainability, climate and health. Zeon Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Zeon Corporation, a global leader in elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals. Prior to joining Zeon, Dennis was at Honda for close to a decade spearheading the company's corporate venturing and open innovation activities. While at Honda, Dennis co-founded Honda Xcelerator, one of the first mobility-focused corporate accelerator programs and led these activities on a global scale. Under his direction, Honda's open innovation and venturing activities generated 40+ startup collaborations, numerous strategic investments, one acquisition, and a solid pipeline of deployments in consumer mobility products. Before joining Honda, Dennis worked at DEFTA Partners, a boutique venture capital firm, building bridges between technology upstarts in Silicon Valley and multinational corporations in Asia. Earlier in his career, Dennis spent eight years in Japan working in a variety of sectors including banking and international civil service. While in Japan, he was awarded a Monbusho Scholarship to research social innovation and received his Master's Degree in Development Economics.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisclarkjr/
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2935false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-venturing-into-china-insights-from-a-global-investor-on-investment-strategies-geopolitical-landscape-and-cross-cultural-challenges--53954082

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-harburg/
• Website: https://benharburg.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>5a46b01a-dde4-4dd6-942f-37833c855111Mon, 22 May 2023 04:09:35 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBen Harburg is a Managing Partner at MSA Capital, a global investment firm with over $2 billion in assets under management. Mr Harburg also leads MSA Novo, the emerging markets focused franchise of MSA. Ben has significant investment and operations...

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-harburg/
• Website: https://benharburg.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>3567false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-overvalued-web-3-0-startup-multiples-vc-micro-betting-with-lightning-ventures-mike-jarmuz--53418649

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jarmuz-573b5658/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeJarmuz
• Website: https://vida.page/mikejarmuz

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>5d9bcfb8-d42d-4454-a101-97d8dd04c778Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:11:55 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyMike Jarmuz… or Muzz…  is a General Partner at Lightning⚡️Ventures and is focused on investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. He is super passionate about educating...

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jarmuz-573b5658/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeJarmuz
• Website: https://vida.page/mikejarmuz

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1827false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-shifting-from-web-2-0-to-web-3-0-venture-building-with-spartan-labs-shaun-heng--52942989
Follow him for more regular updates on his journey in Web3:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunhengcj
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunheng/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>57559f2b-b395-4ac4-8cef-b7dc83f2a6dbMon, 20 Feb 2023 16:16:37 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyFormer investment banker (@ SCB) turned CorpDev (@ RedMart - acq) turned founder & CEO (@ Eatsy) and VP, Growth & Ops (@ CoinMarketCap - acq). Shaun most recently led Spartan Labs, a $100M Web3 venture-building studio. He is excited about...
Follow him for more regular updates on his journey in Web3:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunhengcj
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunheng/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1657false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-web-3-0-ai-deep-science-investing-with-vibe-capital-s-tim-ryan-and-dave-goldblatt--52943262

Website: https://davegoldblatt.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-goldblatt-40138129/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davegoldblatt

Timothy Ryan is an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor. He most recently was a GP, leading a seed stage Venture Capital fund through AngelList called MLC Ventures, that focused on bringing seed capital to tech founders.He was also responsible for negotiating term sheets with founders and other co-investors that ranged from $100k - $500k+, securing equity for $20M+ valuations.Prior to that his experience as a founder was established with product creation, operations, and go-to-market launches.He founded a health tech startup that was acquired, and was involved in Web3 / cryptography working with Ledger & Trezor and helped to launch an exchange called DCEX that was funded by Ripple Labs.He was also one of the founding team members for Zepp Labs, a sports wearable startup that achieved a peak of $15M ARR, and raised over $40M+ in VC funding.Timothy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from San Francisco State University and an MBA in Global Finance from IAE Nice in France.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpr11/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>652a42f3-d4a8-43aa-8f0a-3656b2886051Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:55:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDave joined Facebook in 2007, and worked on Product and Operations at Facebook until 2017. While there, he learned from world class builders, thinkers, and operators how to scale technologies and businesses to billions of users.More recently, he was...

Website: https://davegoldblatt.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-goldblatt-40138129/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davegoldblatt

Timothy Ryan is an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor. He most recently was a GP, leading a seed stage Venture Capital fund through AngelList called MLC Ventures, that focused on bringing seed capital to tech founders.He was also responsible for negotiating term sheets with founders and other co-investors that ranged from $100k - $500k+, securing equity for $20M+ valuations.Prior to that his experience as a founder was established with product creation, operations, and go-to-market launches.He founded a health tech startup that was acquired, and was involved in Web3 / cryptography working with Ledger & Trezor and helped to launch an exchange called DCEX that was funded by Ripple Labs.He was also one of the founding team members for Zepp Labs, a sports wearable startup that achieved a peak of $15M ARR, and raised over $40M+ in VC funding.Timothy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from San Francisco State University and an MBA in Global Finance from IAE Nice in France.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpr11/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2636false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-6x-startup-founder-binance-acquisiton-yc-w17-soomgo-building-a-team-from-0-1-with-antler-korea-s-jiho-kang--52942823

Website: http://jiho.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibreakshit/

  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1ea1041a-ba6e-4ba3-b0c3-24553094c543Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:33:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJiho built his career working with South Korean tech giant SK Planet and ecommerce unicorn Coupang as lead product manager. Jiho is also well connected to Silicon Valley becoming the first Korean to be accepted into the 500 Startups accelerator...

Website: http://jiho.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibreakshit/

  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>3345false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-dao-s-token-valuations-crypto-ponzy-schemes-with-newman-capital-s-adrian-lai--52942964

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-lai/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melo151962

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>4f5d9c81-b621-4d48-9a4d-8385f1e80461Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:53:39 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAdrian Lai is the founder of Newman Capital, a principal investment firm focused on private equity and venture capital investment with significant presence in Web3. Newman is an investor in influential companies such as Reddit, Epic Games, SpaceX,...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-lai/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melo151962

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1774false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-developer-productivity-technical-challenges-in-machine-learning-with-bain-capital-ventures-rak-garg--52942893

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakgarg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rak_garg

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>a618b386-894f-4154-9eda-fb7f098c0d72Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:33:59 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyRak is a Principal at Bain Capital Ventures, which manages over $6b and was an early investor in companies like LinkedIn, Docusign, Docker, and Redis Labs. Rak leads early-stage investments in cybersecurity and developer infrastructure companies....

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakgarg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rak_garg

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1865false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-overvalued-crypto-startup-multiples-web-3-0-developer-talent-with-evg-s-allen-ng--52942880

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenngg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realAllenNg

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>147628c7-60b5-4a9f-ba47-33c7aa8beabbSun, 09 Oct 2022 16:55:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyVenture veteran turned crypto enthusiast, Allen has participated in the making of over a dozen renowned TMT unicorns, start-ups and blockchain projects across the globe since 2012 and is an investor in 50+ startups globally, including a dozen unicorns...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenngg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realAllenNg

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2250false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-engineering-radical-transparency-decision-making-best-practices-with-meetup-s-david-siegel--52943023Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community David's social handles:

• LinkedIn: @davidmsiegel
• Twitter:  @Davidmeirsiegel

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>00ee989d-f9a1-4870-b904-695bc490c5d5Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:22:52 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDavid Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local communities. He has 25 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue...Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community David's social handles:

• LinkedIn: @davidmsiegel
• Twitter:  @Davidmeirsiegel

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2294false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-second-home-co-ownership-with-pacaso-s-austin-allison--52942824

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinallison/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>4631800f-bb0c-499a-a304-e5e264946d1eSun, 28 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAustin is CEO of Pacaso and co-founded the company to make the dream of second home ownership a reality for more people after experiencing the profound effect it had on his own life. Pacaso is Austin’s second startup. In 2009, he founded dotloop in...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinallison/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1785false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-trusted-verified-connected-documents-on-the-blockchain-with-dedoco-s-daphne-ng--52943079

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ng-dedoco/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>de93b18e-71d9-4c42-8499-f588f8dc0a71Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:18:31 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDaphne is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dedoco– a Digital Document Management-as-a-Service that focuses on protecting data privacy and document security for companies, leveraging on blockchain technology. Set up in 2020, Dedocois now transacting thousands...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ng-dedoco/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1576false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-the-crypto-asset-broker-of-the-future-with-nomura-s-olivier-dang--52942832

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-dang/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2bcb8ff7-831f-47a9-aa06-eac687e070d3Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:52:40 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyOlivier Dang is the Global Chief Operating Officer for the Wholesale Digital Office of Nomura. He supports the development and implementation of the digital strategy of Nomura’s Wholesale business. Olivier has been at Nomura since 2010 and held...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-dang/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1017false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-the-future-of-the-crypto-economy-in-southeast-asia-with-coinbase-s-hassan-ahmed--52943013Coins.ph, the leading crypto brokerage in the Philippines, and Head of Strategy for Gopay in Indonesia. Prior to moving to Singapore, Hassan was based in New York as Director of Finance & Operations at eToro USA, where he was responsible for the launch of their regulated virtual currency social trading platform in the US. He also served as Head of Business Operations at Venmo and Vice President of Strategy at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in prior roles. Hassan obtained his Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanahmed3/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan_ny

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>4daaff22-9032-4c29-b887-44d3c7736a60Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:34:12 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyHassan Ahmed is an experienced operator and investor in web3 and fintech. He is currently the Regional Director of Southeast Asia at Coinbase, the largest crypto platform in theworld. Prior to this, Hassan served a dual role at GoTo Group as Chief...Coins.ph, the leading crypto brokerage in the Philippines, and Head of Strategy for Gopay in Indonesia. Prior to moving to Singapore, Hassan was based in New York as Director of Finance & Operations at eToro USA, where he was responsible for the launch of their regulated virtual currency social trading platform in the US. He also served as Head of Business Operations at Venmo and Vice President of Strategy at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in prior roles. Hassan obtained his Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanahmed3/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan_ny

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2802false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-softbank-group-operator-school-with-laura-gaviria-halaby-operating-lead-softbank-latin-america-funds--52943068
Her current role as Operating Lead for the US$8 billion SoftBank Latin America Funds focuses on delivering operation support to the portfolio companies to accelerate their growth.

She also leads scalable knowledge programs for SoftBank such as the SoftBank Group Operator School (SBOS), which has upskilled over 8000 professionals in over 50 countries around the world. Internally SBOS for Founders and Leaders bring industry experts to share best practices on how to solve needle moving challenges on areas such as Strategy, People, Marketing, Web3, Cybersecurity, among others.

Laura is also a member of the Fintech / Crypto Action Board for the City of Miami; is an investor and active mentor for early and growth stage startups and serves in the Board of Banco Sol in Bolivia.

Prior to joining SoftBank, she was the Global Head of Fintech Acceleration for Citibank where she accelerated the implementation and launch of new digital products. Leading programs included Citi Mobile Challenge, Citi Tech for Integrity Challenge and Data Science Challenge. Her work at Citi gave her exposure to global fintech landscape working across Asia, EMEA and LatAm.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgh/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lalisgaviria

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>e4c03182-7c6b-49a4-8fad-3b1fdc21682dMon, 13 Jun 2022 15:29:23 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyLaura Gaviria Halaby is a scale-up and business development expert with entrepreneurial background and ample experience in leadership roles in venture capital and tech. Her current role as Operating Lead for the US$8 billion SoftBank Latin America...
Her current role as Operating Lead for the US$8 billion SoftBank Latin America Funds focuses on delivering operation support to the portfolio companies to accelerate their growth.

She also leads scalable knowledge programs for SoftBank such as the SoftBank Group Operator School (SBOS), which has upskilled over 8000 professionals in over 50 countries around the world. Internally SBOS for Founders and Leaders bring industry experts to share best practices on how to solve needle moving challenges on areas such as Strategy, People, Marketing, Web3, Cybersecurity, among others.

Laura is also a member of the Fintech / Crypto Action Board for the City of Miami; is an investor and active mentor for early and growth stage startups and serves in the Board of Banco Sol in Bolivia.

Prior to joining SoftBank, she was the Global Head of Fintech Acceleration for Citibank where she accelerated the implementation and launch of new digital products. Leading programs included Citi Mobile Challenge, Citi Tech for Integrity Challenge and Data Science Challenge. Her work at Citi gave her exposure to global fintech landscape working across Asia, EMEA and LatAm.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgh/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lalisgaviria

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2106false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-winning-customers-hearts-through-big-data-realization-with-google-s-chief-measurement-strategist-neil-hoyne--52943337

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilhoyne/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>7befd968-5563-4559-ac82-7623c5239d84Sun, 01 May 2022 16:01:32 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyNeil has served as an analyst, researcher, inventor, lecturer and, in his words, the father of many forgettable slides of glossy funnels and Venn diagrams. A witness to and participant in billion-dollar successes, and instructive failures, all in the...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilhoyne/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2131false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-the-new-era-of-the-creator-economy-with-bemyfriends-steve-seo--52943054Steve Seo has established himself as one of the leading authorities in the global fandom business. A serial entrepreneur, Seo joined bemyfriends in January of 2022 after serving as the CEO of beNX (now known as Weverse Company) and as a technical advisor for HYBE Corporation. It was in those roles that Seo oversaw the launches of Weverse, the official fan community of K-pop supergroup BTS, and its e-commerce platform, Weverse Shop. The platform that Seo developed led to cross-border e-commerce in 220 countries. After contributing greatly to the globalization of the music fan economy, Seo is ready to help creators around the world strengthen their fanbase and earn more from their content. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Seo will help bemyfriends lead the global creator economy by shaping its business strategy and overseeing the global expansion of its new bespoke platform builder, b.stage.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooseokseo/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>cd2e0abb-8724-4548-8347-2234934542a0Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:09:06 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyOver the last few years, bemyfriends co-CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooseokseo/ has established himself as one of the leading authorities in the global fandom business. A serial entrepreneur, Seo joined bemyfriends in January of 2022 after serving...Steve Seo has established himself as one of the leading authorities in the global fandom business. A serial entrepreneur, Seo joined bemyfriends in January of 2022 after serving as the CEO of beNX (now known as Weverse Company) and as a technical advisor for HYBE Corporation. It was in those roles that Seo oversaw the launches of Weverse, the official fan community of K-pop supergroup BTS, and its e-commerce platform, Weverse Shop. The platform that Seo developed led to cross-border e-commerce in 220 countries. After contributing greatly to the globalization of the music fan economy, Seo is ready to help creators around the world strengthen their fanbase and earn more from their content. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Seo will help bemyfriends lead the global creator economy by shaping its business strategy and overseeing the global expansion of its new bespoke platform builder, b.stage.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooseokseo/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>864false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-vietnam-s-future-of-home-ownership-ibuyers-with-homebase-s-phillip-an--52942898www.homebase.com.vn) provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world (YC, Goodwater Capital, Partech Ventures, etc), with the most recent $30M round of equity and debt funding announced in 2021. Prior to starting Homebase, Phillip has w had experiences across Investment banking at Goldman Sachs, Management Consulting at McKinsey and in Venture Capital. He holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Caltech, and was admitted to the MBA program at Harvard Business School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipan/
• Website: https://www.homebase.com.vn/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>dc8cd180-a7da-488b-bd24-b39ec4f4c88cSun, 20 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyPhillip An is the Co-founder and COO of Homebase, one of Southeast Asia’s leading Proptech companies. Homebase (http://www.homebase.com.vn/) provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways...www.homebase.com.vn) provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world (YC, Goodwater Capital, Partech Ventures, etc), with the most recent $30M round of equity and debt funding announced in 2021. Prior to starting Homebase, Phillip has w had experiences across Investment banking at Goldman Sachs, Management Consulting at McKinsey and in Venture Capital. He holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Caltech, and was admitted to the MBA program at Harvard Business School.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipan/
• Website: https://www.homebase.com.vn/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1492false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-high-impact-entrepreneurship-through-underserved-markets-with-endeavor-s-adrian-garcia-aranyos--52943008
Since 2004, Mr. Garcia-Aranyos serves as board member at Thune Eureka, an industrial engineering firm specializing in capital goods and focused on deep-sea energy components, paper industry parts and defense mechanisms. Additionally he is also an advisor at Bankuish, Cermer, Creditas, CodeOp, Founder Nest, Legal Army, Microwd, and Valiu, among others.

He obtained his BA in Political Science from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and has an MA in Trade & Commerce from CECO-ICEX. Plus a series of certificates from IEB, Kellogg, IESE & Harvard.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-garcia-aranyos-32871b3/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>74b55deb-f60f-48e2-8730-080d33ffb7cdMon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAdrian Garcia-Aranyos is the President of Endeavor, a global community of high-impact entrepreneurs present in ~40 markets with a rules-based venture arm, Endeavor Catalyst, which is a leading VC investor in most emerging markets. he joined Endeavor...
Since 2004, Mr. Garcia-Aranyos serves as board member at Thune Eureka, an industrial engineering firm specializing in capital goods and focused on deep-sea energy components, paper industry parts and defense mechanisms. Additionally he is also an advisor at Bankuish, Cermer, Creditas, CodeOp, Founder Nest, Legal Army, Microwd, and Valiu, among others.

He obtained his BA in Political Science from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and has an MA in Trade & Commerce from CECO-ICEX. Plus a series of certificates from IEB, Kellogg, IESE & Harvard.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-garcia-aranyos-32871b3/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1220false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-ai-enabled-technologies-economic-equity-with-fika-ventures-eva-ho--52943379

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evaho1/

Twitter: eva_ho

Website: fika.vc

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>9be01875-1313-41b7-ba9a-70fa17e7f8e1Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:23:45 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyEva is a General Partner at Fika Ventures, an early stage fund investing in companies that leverage the power of data as a core component of their business model. Prior to Fika, Eva was a founding GP at Susa Ventures. She is a serial entrepreneur and...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evaho1/

Twitter: eva_ho

Website: fika.vc

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2195false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-how-to-start-a-fund-with-investment-fund-secrets-bridger-pennington--52943036

Free course on funds: https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com/freegift

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridger-pennington-670035127/

Instagram @bridger_pennington

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>5336e60b-2b07-49a3-a094-beef02e8651dSun, 09 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. He has started helping others launch their own funds through Investment Fund Secrets, an online program with over 4,000 students designed to...

Free course on funds: https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com/freegift

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridger-pennington-670035127/

Instagram @bridger_pennington

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2706false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-the-future-of-blockchain-convergence-with-kenetic-capital-s-jehan-chu--52943024

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehanchu/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2c770bc4-98b0-40c4-ba85-641700701595Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:26:10 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJehan Chu is co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kenetic, a blockchain Venture Capital and cryptocurrency trading firm based in Hong Kong. A former front-end developer, he started investing in cryptocurrency in 2013 and has invested and supported over...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehanchu/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2037false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-game-studio-venture-investing-with-execution-labs-jason-della-rocca--52942858

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondellarocca/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>0182e599-e905-457d-8b7c-cfb0bf698558Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:30:59 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyJason Della Rocca is a game industry entrepreneur, funding advisor, and cluster expert. He specializes in business/partnership development, pitching/funding, and ecosystem/cluster development. As the co-founder of Executions Labs, he was a hands-on...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondellarocca/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1955false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-negotiating-an-acquisition-deal-acqui-hiring-with-lyft-media-s-kenan-saleh-faizan-bhatty--52943265

Faizan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizanbhatty/

Kenan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenansaleh/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>a9bc4b91-9000-4401-825b-e1f9782ecf29Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:53:50 +0000Geeks Of The Valley- Faizan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizanbhatty/ - Kenan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenansaleh/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support

Faizan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizanbhatty/

Kenan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenansaleh/

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1440false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-corporate-venturing-open-innovation-with-honda-innovations-dennis-clark--52943104

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisclarkjr/

Auto News: https://www.autonews.com/commentary/next-step-mobility-startups

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>5c3d017a-39e5-4e79-bb48-87a9137c0aefSat, 09 Oct 2021 09:37:30 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAs the Managing Director of Strategic Venture Partnerships at Honda Innovations, Dennis leads Honda’s global open innovation initiatives and strategic partnerships with startups. Before joining Honda, he worked in early-stage venture capital building...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisclarkjr/

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--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>1701false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-the-anti-pitch-playbook-successful-post-investment-traits-with-1517-s-danielle-strachman--52943373

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellestrachman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DStrachman

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>6f96c1fe-0d90-48d3-8a7f-655b9888d71bSun, 19 Sep 2021 11:56:35 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDanielle is a cofounder and general partner of 1517. She has worked with young entrepreneurs for about a decade. In 2010, during the founding of the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle joined to lead the design and operations. She's worked with some of the...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellestrachman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DStrachman

--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>3042false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-raising-a-venture-capital-fund-with-tenacity-venture-capital-s-ben-narasin--46394485Narasin is a 25-year entrepreneur and 10-year early-stage investor. His knack for spotting emerging trends led him to make seed investments in companies like Dropcam, Lending Club, TellApart, Kabbage and Zenefits. Before NEA, Narasin served as a General Partner at Canvas Ventures, and was prior to that was President of TriplePoint Ventures, the equity arm of TriplePoint Capital, where he oversaw the firm’s seed funding investment activities.
Narasin’s path to investing is rooted in entrepreneurship. He founded several consumer companies before launching his investing career, including Fashionmall.com, one of the first e-commerce companies, which he founded in 1993 and led to a successful IPO in 1999. Narasin frequently writes and speaks about technology and investing, as well as food and wine, a lifelong passion. He holds a B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennarasin/
Website: https://pitch-ben.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNarasin


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Narasin’s path to investing is rooted in entrepreneurship. He founded several consumer companies before launching his investing career, including Fashionmall.com, one of the first e-commerce companies, which he founded in 1993 and led to a successful IPO in 1999. Narasin frequently writes and speaks about technology and investing, as well as food and wine, a lifelong passion. He holds a B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennarasin/
Website: https://pitch-ben.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNarasin


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenyi-cai-5a99876/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wenyi_cai?lang=en
Website: https://polymathv.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE9zw-FF_6k&feature=emb_logo



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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>0b5e191b-3619-44ae-b404-c9884b189582Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:41:11 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyGraduated Cum Laude from Harvard College, Wenyi Cai is the Founder & CEO of Polymath Ventures, a company builder that serves the underserved middle-class of Latin America. Prior to founding Polymath she helped build a quantitative trading hedge fund,...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenyi-cai-5a99876/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wenyi_cai?lang=en
Website: https://polymathv.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE9zw-FF_6k&feature=emb_logo



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmanningcurtis/
Website: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmanningcurtis/
Website: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabeel-warraich-572a5714
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabeelwarraich


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>40a4ae15-7c0c-431b-bdda-4e8d884a4c22Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:26:42 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyRabeel is the Founder and CEO of Sarmayacar, the leading VC firm in Pakistan, and a Kauffman Fellow. He currently serves on the boards of Bykea, Dawaai, ProCheck and Patari. Prior to his return to Pakistan in 2018, Rabeel spent a decade in London,...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabeel-warraich-572a5714
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabeelwarraich


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support]]>2191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-the-billion-dollar-fund-for-women-with-beyond-the-billion-s-sarah-chen--43822047Sarah currently sits on multiple boards including 131 & counting, a bipartisan effort backed by Bloomberg Government and Holland & Knight to fete the unprecedented number of women serving in the House and Senate in the US and encourage more qualified women to run for office; and Lean In Malaysia, which she co-founded, a platform accelerating women into leadership, recognized as the voice of credibility for professional women issues in Muslim- majority Malaysia. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws, LL.B (Hons.) from King’s College London.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal/

Website: http://www.sarah-chen.com/

Company Website: https://beyondthebillion.com/]]>b997137c-32ed-4aff-a8e5-0eed8e4b718cSun, 07 Mar 2021 23:49:15 +0000Geeks Of The ValleySarah Chen’s career spans across venture capital (VC) and innovation, in Asia and the US. She is Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women and Beyond The Billion. Previously, she pioneered a corporate venture capital unit within $13Bn publicly...Sarah currently sits on multiple boards including 131 & counting, a bipartisan effort backed by Bloomberg Government and Holland & Knight to fete the unprecedented number of women serving in the House and Senate in the US and encourage more qualified women to run for office; and Lean In Malaysia, which she co-founded, a platform accelerating women into leadership, recognized as the voice of credibility for professional women issues in Muslim- majority Malaysia. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws, LL.B (Hons.) from King’s College London.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal/

Website: http://www.sarah-chen.com/

Company Website: https://beyondthebillion.com/]]>2274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-venture-investing-wisdom-with-nea-s-ben-narasin--43595775Narasin is a 25-year entrepreneur and 10-year early-stage investor. His knack for spotting emerging trends led him to make seed investments in companies like Dropcam, Lending Club, TellApart, Kabbage and Zenefits. Before NEA, Narasin most recently served as a General Partner at Canvas Ventures, and was previously with TriplePoint Capital, where he oversaw the firm’s seed funding investment activities.
Like many of NEA’s partners, Narasin’s path to investing is rooted in entrepreneurship. He founded several consumer companies before launching his investing career, including Fashionmall.com, one of the first e-commerce companies, which he founded in 1993 and led to a successful IPO in 1999. Narasin frequently writes and speaks about technology and investing, as well as food and wine, a lifelong passion. He holds a B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennarasin/
Website: https://pitch-ben.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNarasin]]>e47bfac0-9399-477b-8ae8-0ad1e60b25d7Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:42:10 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyBen Narasin is a Venture Partner at NEA. A prolific entrepreneur and highly regarded early-stage investor with three decades of company-building expertise, Narasin has focused on emerging technologies and new markets throughout his investment career....Narasin is a 25-year entrepreneur and 10-year early-stage investor. His knack for spotting emerging trends led him to make seed investments in companies like Dropcam, Lending Club, TellApart, Kabbage and Zenefits. Before NEA, Narasin most recently served as a General Partner at Canvas Ventures, and was previously with TriplePoint Capital, where he oversaw the firm’s seed funding investment activities.
Like many of NEA’s partners, Narasin’s path to investing is rooted in entrepreneurship. He founded several consumer companies before launching his investing career, including Fashionmall.com, one of the first e-commerce companies, which he founded in 1993 and led to a successful IPO in 1999. Narasin frequently writes and speaks about technology and investing, as well as food and wine, a lifelong passion. He holds a B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennarasin/
Website: https://pitch-ben.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNarasin]]>2186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-investing-along-the-z-axis-with-airbus-ventures-lewis-pinault--43342493Lewis earned his Bachelor of Science degree at MIT, completed an MSc at London School of Economics as a Fulbright Scholar, and was a NASA Space Grant Fellow at the University of Hawaii, where he completed his juris doctorate in international law and planetary geophysics.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewispinault/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lewispinault
Astra's Launch: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/02/rocket-startup-astra-to-go-public-astr-via-spac-at-2point1b-valuation.html]]>04e6a983-38ee-4021-90cf-8e11f42d53a1Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:46:08 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyDr. Lewis Pinault is an Airbus Ventures Partner based in Tokyo, managing Airbus Ventures’ activities in the Asia Pacific region. Advising and supporting Airbus innovation projects for over a decade, Lewis also designed and led incubator and innovation...Lewis earned his Bachelor of Science degree at MIT, completed an MSc at London School of Economics as a Fulbright Scholar, and was a NASA Space Grant Fellow at the University of Hawaii, where he completed his juris doctorate in international law and planetary geophysics.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewispinault/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lewispinault
Astra's Launch: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/02/rocket-startup-astra-to-go-public-astr-via-spac-at-2point1b-valuation.html]]>2573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-special-situation-funds-venture-investing-with-vulpes-investment-management-s-field-pickering--43342492He joined Vulpes in 2015 and in addition to his investing responsibilities, he has served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of the fund manager licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Field serves on the Board of Patamar Capital, the largest impact investment fund in South East Asia, and is the founding partner of Seed Myanmar, both of which are managed by Vulpes. Field is also a Board member of PactSafe, an Indianapolis based SaaS business and the global leading platform for clickwrap agreement management and e-signatures.
Field graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder and the University of San Francisco School of Law.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/field-pickering-2767b34/]]>e99cd4b7-2e46-4269-894e-f79a2ed6a82cSun, 24 Jan 2021 22:28:27 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyField has spent over a decade in Singapore investing across South East Asia. Field is the Head of Venture and Impact Investing at Vulpes Investment Management. In April 2020, in the heart of the ‘first wave’ of COVID-19, Field quickly raised a Special...He joined Vulpes in 2015 and in addition to his investing responsibilities, he has served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of the fund manager licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Field serves on the Board of Patamar Capital, the largest impact investment fund in South East Asia, and is the founding partner of Seed Myanmar, both of which are managed by Vulpes. Field is also a Board member of PactSafe, an Indianapolis based SaaS business and the global leading platform for clickwrap agreement management and e-signatures.
Field graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder and the University of San Francisco School of Law.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/field-pickering-2767b34/]]>1547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-vc-investing-in-blockchain-crypto-cbdc-s-with-electric-capital-s-avichal-garg--43088926Electric Capital is a venture firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, blockchain based businesses, fintech companies, and marketplaces. Electric Capital and its founders have invested in crypto companies such as Anchorage, Bitwise, Celo, Coda, Coinbase, Derivadex, Mobilecoin, Oasis, and NEAR.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avichalgarg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/avichal
Website: https://avichal.com]]>7809f516-3537-4c40-a036-d0feac4b38a7Sun, 10 Jan 2021 23:54:32 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyAvichal is a successful serial entrepreneur with executive experience at Google and Facebook, which acquired his previous company. At Facebook he was Director of Product Management for the Local product group. Avichal is an investor in companies such...Electric Capital is a venture firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, blockchain based businesses, fintech companies, and marketplaces. Electric Capital and its founders have invested in crypto companies such as Anchorage, Bitwise, Celo, Coda, Coinbase, Derivadex, Mobilecoin, Oasis, and NEAR.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avichalgarg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/avichal
Website: https://avichal.com]]>2660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mikobits-show-01-defi-lending-with-aave-lend-ceo-stani--42853336Miko ignited his passion for open source software 25 years ago as chief Evangelist for the Java Language and Platform at Sun Microsystems. Since then he has been building open source software startups in Silicon Valley including raising over $50 million in venture capital for developer platform companies such as Gradle and financial infrastructure companies like Hazelcast and has participated in multiple exits including INFRAVIO, webMethods, and Db4O. He is an advisor in successful startups like Celsius (CeFi Lending), Idle Finance (DeFi Yield Aggregator), Pundi X (Payments), and KEYLESS (ID infrastructure). He has been an investor with Focus Ventures, a firm with over $800M under management, 9 IPOs and 44 exits and blockchain firm Pantera Capital. He holds an Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Yale University where he worked on abstract computational neural networks. Miko’s mission is to promote increased transparency, equality, inclusion, innovation and lower cost financial infrastructure through open source.

Website: https://www.mikobits.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikoBits
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikomatsumura/ ]]>9cee6cbf-89d1-4d37-a6c9-0232b9986bd4Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:00:08 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyMiko is a General Partner with Gumi Ventures, a US $30M investment fund focused early stage blockchain startups and a cofounder of crypto exchange Evercoin. Miko ignited his passion for open source software 25 years ago as chief Evangelist for the...Miko ignited his passion for open source software 25 years ago as chief Evangelist for the Java Language and Platform at Sun Microsystems. Since then he has been building open source software startups in Silicon Valley including raising over $50 million in venture capital for developer platform companies such as Gradle and financial infrastructure companies like Hazelcast and has participated in multiple exits including INFRAVIO, webMethods, and Db4O. He is an advisor in successful startups like Celsius (CeFi Lending), Idle Finance (DeFi Yield Aggregator), Pundi X (Payments), and KEYLESS (ID infrastructure). He has been an investor with Focus Ventures, a firm with over $800M under management, 9 IPOs and 44 exits and blockchain firm Pantera Capital. He holds an Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Yale University where he worked on abstract computational neural networks. Miko’s mission is to promote increased transparency, equality, inclusion, innovation and lower cost financial infrastructure through open source.

Website: https://www.mikobits.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikoBits
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikomatsumura/ ]]>3318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-10-life-principles-with-pwc-crypto-s-henri-arslanian--42839745Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong.
He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university.
With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series.
Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world.
Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award.
Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/
Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com
Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules
FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules
10 Life Principles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WssJOlrRDxM]]>7ad459fb-2eb7-4928-92d1-ca6f1361cf78Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:35:36 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyHenri Arslanian is the PwC Global Crypto Leader, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia. Henri advises many of...Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong.
He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university.
With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series.
Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world.
Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award.
Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/
Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com
Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules
FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules
10 Life Principles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WssJOlrRDxM]]>577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-2021-crypto-predictions-with-pwc-crypto-s-henri-arslanian--42839746Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong.
He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university.
With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series.
Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world.
Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award.
Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/
Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com
Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules
FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules
2021 Predictions: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-money-10-crypto-predictions-2021-henri-arslanian/?trackingId=6Xz3eudG5ET9cJK%2B8gWZBw%3D%3D]]>c5af82c0-299e-44ab-88ff-a2d159e1d808Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:39:04 +0000Geeks Of The ValleyHenri Arslanian is the PwC Global Crypto Leader, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia. Henri advises many of...Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong.
He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university.
With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series.
Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world.
Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award.
Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/
Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com
Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules
FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules
2021 Predictions: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-money-10-crypto-predictions-2021-henri-arslanian/?trackingId=6Xz3eudG5ET9cJK%2B8gWZBw%3D%3D]]>438falsefull