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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show notes, resources and more.

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20VC Alain De Botton on Why Companies Are Not Families | Why Status is Making You Miserable | Why Parents Want Their Kids to Fail | Why We Are Richer Yet More Anxious Than Ever & Why You Should Not Always "Be Yourself"

18 Nov 2024
1h 12m
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In this episode of the 20VC podcast, Alain de Botton delves into the complexities of status, ambition, and the anxieties that come with modern life, as well as what it means to find meaningful work. He suggests that our constant chase for status is rooted in a fundamental need for love and respect, often misguidedly pu...

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20Growth: Inside Perplexity's Growth Machine: What Worked, What Did Not Work | Why Paid Acquisition is a Drug and Brand Marketing is BS | The Good, Bad and Ugly of A/B Tests and Why Micro-Optimisations are Under-Rated with Raman Malik

15 Nov 2024
59m
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In this podcast episode, Raman Malik, Head of Growth at Perplexity AI, shares his insights on effective growth strategies. He underscores the significance of both small-scale optimizations, like boosting retention rates, and bold initiatives, such as launching new features and major marketing campaigns. Raman stresses ...

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20VC: Bolt; The Most Insane Story in Startups | Turning a $5K Loan into an $8BN Company | Why Every VC Turned Down One of Europe's Biggest Winners | Competing with Uber & The Future of Micromobility and Self-Driving

13 Nov 2024
1h 29m
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In this episode of the 20VC podcast, Markus Villig, the founder of Bolt, shares the inspiring story of his ride-hailing company, which reached a remarkable $2 billion annual recurring revenue despite facing initial rejection from leading European venture capitalists. Villig discusses the hurdles of bootstrapping a mark...

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20VC: Anduril Co-Founder on How a Trump Administration Changes the Defence Industry | What Happens Between China vs Taiwan, Israel vs Palestine, Russia vs Ukraine | How Software Changes War & Why TikTok Should Be Banned with Matt Grimm

11 Nov 2024
1h 23m
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In this episode of Twenty Minute VC, co-founder and COO of Anduril Industries, Matt Grimm, shares insights on pressing geopolitical challenges, such as the growing threat from China, the risks of conflict in Taiwan and Ukraine, and the ongoing Israel-Gaza situation. He highlights Anduril's innovative approach to defens...

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20VC: Sam Altman on The Trajectory of Model Capability Improvements: Will Scaling Laws Continue | Semi-Conductor Supply Chains | What Startups Will be Steamrolled by OpenAI and Where is Opportunity

04 Nov 2024
39m
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In this podcast episode, Sam Altman shares OpenAI's vision for the future, focusing on the creation of no-code tools designed to empower non-technical founders. He discusses the transformative economic impact of AI and underscores the value of open-source collaboration. The conversation also explores the changing role ...

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20VC: Robinhood's Vlad Tenev on Founder Mode | Building 8x $100M Revenue Lines | Lessons from Raising $5BN and the Gamestop Saga | The Future of Artificial Intelligence, Wealth Management and Home Ownership

01 Nov 2024
52m
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In this podcast episode, Tenev explores the changing world of entrepreneurship and leadership in America, highlighting the country’s ongoing potential for innovation. He shares key insights from the challenging Gamestop situation, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and preserving company culture during r...

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20VC: Linear's Karri Saarinen How to be Grow Capital Efficiently in a World of BS Growth | How to Fundraise with Leverage | How to Select Investors and How to Give Them Homework in the Raise Process & Growth Lessons from Airbnb and Coinbase

30 Oct 2024
47m
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In this podcast episode, the discussion centers on the unique challenges and strategies that founders encounter when trying to balance sustainable growth with the demands of rapid funding. Karri highlights the importance of embracing "Founder Mode" and advocates for a thoughtful approach to scaling businesses, prioriti...

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20VC: Why SaaS is Dead | Why AI First Companies Will Win | We are in the Middle of a Cold War for AI Talent | Why Europe is F******* and We Need to Stop Whining with Daniel Khachab, Co-Founder @ Choco

28 Oct 2024
1h 13m
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In this podcast episode, the host explores Choco's exciting transition from a SaaS model to an AI-focused approach. The discussion highlights the implications of this strategic shift, including competitive advantages, changes in job roles, and the evolving landscape of software. Daniel Khachab sheds light on the challe...

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20VC: The Truth About Multi-Stage Firms; Why Portfolio Services are for VCs not Founders | Why Politics is Rife & Decision-Making is Broken in Large VCs | Why Reserves are Bad for Founders & How Boutique Firms Will Win with Mark Goldberg @ Chemistry

25 Oct 2024
56m
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In this podcast episode, we dive into Chemistry's fresh approach to venture capital, highlighting the vital connections between fund size, alignment with founders, and the necessity of engaging directly with entrepreneurs. The conversation challenges conventional VC practices, advocating for a shift towards a more pers...

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20Sales: Biggest Lessons Scaling Slack from $6M to $1BN in ARR | How to Build a Customer Success Machine and Where Most Go Wrong | The Framework to Hire All Sales Reps: Take-Home Assignments, Hiring Panels and more with AJ Tennant @ Glean

23 Oct 2024
1h 0m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the dynamic world of sales, highlighting that anyone can develop effective sales skills rather than relying solely on innate talent. Tennant shares valuable experiences and practical tips, addressing the hurdles young sales reps face, the significance of strategic outreach and teamwo...

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20VC: Kleiner Perkins' Mamoon Hamid on Investing Lessons from Leading Rounds in Figma, Slack and Rippling | Lessons Building a Generational Defining Firm with Kleiner Perkins | AI: Where Value Accrues, Startups vs Incumbents & Scaling Laws

21 Oct 2024
59m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the changing world of AI venture capital, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that come with current spending trends and the focus on application-layer companies. We stress the importance of keeping valuations sensible, the potential of customized AI solutions, and dis...

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20Growth: Revolut's Chief Growth Officer on The Growth Playbook Revolut Used to Scale to $2.2BN in Revenue | How Revolut Launch and Grow Products | Why the Best PMs Don't Need A/B Tests & Why CAC is a BS Metric with Antoine Le Nel

18 Oct 2024
56m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the differing growth strategies of King's and Revolut, revealing how too much reliance on data can compromise product quality and user experience. Antoine stresses the importance of balancing creativity with analytical approaches in product-driven growth. He highlights Revolut’s quic...

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20VC: Why Founder Mode is Dangerous & Could Encourage Bad Behaviour | Why Fundraising is a Waste of Time & OKRs are BS | Why Angel Investing is Bad for Founders to Do and the VC Model is on it's Last Legs with Zach Perret @ Plaid

16 Oct 2024
50m
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In this podcast episode, Zach delves into the complexities of managing and growing a startup. He highlights the importance of strategic resource allocation for product launches and addresses the ongoing "grinder problem," all while dispelling common myths in the startup world. Zach's hiring approach focuses on unique s...

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20VC: Investing Lessons from Seeding Uber, Airtable and Coupang | Why Pro Rata is the Original Sin in VC | Why Liquidity Has Died in 2024 | Why LPs are Pissed with VCs | The Hard Truth About Seed Fund Economics with David Frankel @ Founder Collective

14 Oct 2024
1h 27m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the intricacies of venture capital. They discuss crucial topics like the essential alignment between investors and founders, the need to grasp market dynamics, and the impact of recent trends in AI and SaaS. Through engaging stories and insights, the speakers unveil the comple...

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20VC: Why Most AI Investments Will Do Worse than the S&P 500 | Why Early Stage VC is F******* | The Danger of Kamala Harris and Why Trump and Vance are Best | Freedom of Speech, Censorship and Government Control with Eoghan McCabe @ Intercom

11 Oct 2024
46m
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In this podcast episode, the discussion delves into the AI technology landscape, highlighting both exaggerated expectations and the real challenges companies face in harnessing AI for sustainable success. Speaker 1 emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between short-lived trends and lasting growth, cautioning aga...

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20VC: Sequoia Capital's $9BN Global Equities Fund on The Future for NVIDIA, Google & Meta | How to Play AI in the Public Markets | China & Europe: Is the Future Bleak | The Opportunity for Crossover Funds with Jeff Wang, Managing Partner @ SCGE

09 Oct 2024
1h 12m
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In this podcast episode, Jeff Wang shares his journey at Sequoia Capital Global Equities, shedding light on the firm's development and distinctive long-short investment strategy. He highlights the importance of long-term thinking and disciplined risk management, especially during market shifts, and underscores the role...

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20VC: Raising $500M To Compete in the Race for AGI | Will Scaling Laws Continue: Is Access to Compute Everything | Will Nvidia Continue To Dominate | The Biggest Bottlenecks in the Race for AGI with Eiso Kant, CTO @ Poolside

07 Oct 2024
1h 10m
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In this podcast episode, the discussion explores the complexities of AI development, highlighting the vital need for real-world data and the significant challenges faced in model training, such as computational power, data availability, and algorithm efficiency. The speaker examines scaling laws, cost considerations, a...

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20Product: How the Best Teams Do Product Reviews | What Everyone Gets Wrong in Hiring Product Teams | Product Lessons Leading Facebook App Monetisation Team to Billions in Revenue with Maria Angelidou, CPO @ Personio

04 Oct 2024
50m
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In this podcast episode, Maria shares her inspiring journey from an individual contributor to a manager at Meta. She highlights the value of exploring diverse career paths beyond typical managerial positions and discusses how to effectively lead teams. Maria also addresses the crucial balance between speed and quality ...

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20VC: Bret Taylor: The AI Bubble and What Happens Now | How the Cost of Chips and Models Will Change in AI | Will Companies Build Their Own Software | Why Pre-Training is for Morons | Leaderships Lessons from Mark Zuckerberg

02 Oct 2024
1h 10m
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In this podcast episode, the discussion explores how AI has the potential to transform various industries, drawing comparisons to the progression of cloud computing. Bret highlights the movement toward AI-driven SaaS solutions instead of custom development, stressing the importance of change management in successfully ...

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20VC: How SHEIN Got So Big So Fast: Behind the Scenes at One of the Fastest Growing Companies in History with Donald Tang, Executive Chairman @ SHEIN

30 Sep 2024
55m
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This podcast episode chronicles Donald Tang's remarkable journey from a busboy to the Executive Chairman of SHEIN, illustrating the multifaceted nature of success and resilience. Through candid insights into SHEIN's innovative on-demand fashion model, Tang highlights the importance of customer-centric strategies, effic...

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