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 note ...
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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. As a person with visible and invisible disabilities stemming from a car crash, Tiffany has built a career on disability solidarity. Now that she has found success, she works to expand a network of people with disabilities and their allies to decrease stigmas around disability and create opportunities for disabled people in America. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:26 When do we choose to share our disability stories? 4:12 Jay’s disability story 8:35 Visible and invisible disabilities 13:10 What does an ally to the disability community look like? 16:34 NoBodyIsDisposable and 14(c) 21:26 How does Tiffany’s investment banking background shape her advocacy? 27:47 Goodbye and outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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1 Robinhood Drops a Nuke, Republic Reinvents The Forward Contract, and Rocket Dollar Founder Henry Yoshida On Self-Directed Private Investing 47:32
In this episode of The Scott Show, Scott sits down with Henry Yoshida, founder of Rocket Dollar and now head of Retired.com, to talk about the massive wave of innovation coming to the $18 trillion retirement market. From launching Rocket Dollar to help everyday investors use their IRAs to invest in real estate, startups, and crypto — to now running Retired.com with a vision for a fully self-directed retirement future — Henry breaks down how we’re on the verge of a generational unlock in private market access. Scott and Henry dive deep into the rise of private equity for retail investors, the shrinking public markets, and why the 401(k)-only model is bleeding out. Bonus: Scott unpacks the implications of Robinhood’s tokenized stock announcement and Republic’s tokenized forward contract product “Mirrors”, and debate whether tokenization is a feature or the product. What You’ll Learn: - Why your IRA is the smartest way to invest in alternatives - How Rocket Dollar lets you deploy dormant dollars into private equity, real estate, and crypto - What Robinhood’s tokenized stock move really means - Why Republic’s “Mirror” might be the most innovative product in fintech right now - The real future of tokenization: stablecoin rails, 24/7 trading, and AI-powered portfolios. Support the show by creating a free account at Kingscrowd.com Follow Henry at Retired.com Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @Kitun…
In this episode of The Scott Show, Scott sits down with Acquire.com founder and CEO Andrew Gazdecki to explore the fast-growing world of micro acquisitions. From his early Twitter rise to landing the premium domain Acquire.com, Andrew shares how he built a breakout marketplace where anyone—from side hustlers to solopreneurs—can buy or sell profitable businesses with ease. Scott and Andrew dive into the future of entrepreneurship in a post-AI economy, where owning digital assets like newsletters, SaaS products, or niche content brands may be the new path to self-employment. They break down how Acquire.com works, why niche is the new scale, and how the platform unlocks liquidity for founders who might otherwise have no path to exit. Plus, Andrew shares his brand-building playbook: bootstrapped growth, the art of founder-led marketing, and how a he bought an entire category for $200K. What You’ll Learn: - Why micro acquisitions are the future of entrepreneurship - How Acquire.com is changing the game for bootstrapped founders - The power of premium domains and founder-led branding - Why the “dream” phase of a startup often beats early revenue - What solopreneurs should build, buy, or sell in a post-AI world Support the show by creating a free account at Kingscrowd.com. Follow Andrew on Twitter @agazdecki Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @Kitun…
Scott’s back with golf betting consigliere Joe Koziol to preview the 2025 US Open at Oakmont, the hardest test in golf—and the most honest major to bet. The guys break down who can survive the brick-wall greens, brutal rough, and USGA sadism, then roll through their top plays, longshots, and the unofficial return of their flagship segment: Guy Stuff. What You’ll Learn: Why Oakmont rewards discipline, not dopamine Scott’s favorite Top 10 prop that’s free money (he swears) Joe’s sleeper pick who’s either missing the cut or finishing T-3 The one LIV player neither of them will touch Why betting the cut line might be more fun than betting the winner Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @kitun…
Scott's back with his golf wagering pal Joe Koziol to break down this week's PGA Championship and whether or not Quail Hollow is just "Rory McIlroy Country Club". The two discuss a few emerging storylines such as; will Jordan Spieth sneak into the elite Grand Slam club? Who has the tastiest odds coming into the weekend, and whether or not the PGA made the right call moving its championship to May. 📓 What You’ll Learn: - Top bets, longshots, and DraftKings pool plays from $7,500–$9,500 - Why Scottie Scheffler might run away with it—and why Rory still gives pause - The problem with Rahm - Why 4-times per year Bryson, is the perfect amount of Bryson 🔥 Featured Picks: - Keegan Bradley (110:1): The degenerate’s dream and Ryder Cup chaos agent. - Victor Hovland (50:1): High ceiling, high variance—he’s one swing from elite. - Patrick Cantlay: Secretly cool IRL? Scott thinks so. Support the show by creating a free account at kingscrow.com. Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @kitun…
This week, something seismic happened in private markets. Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell, and Coatue’s Philippe Laffont announced a $1B tech fund that’s now accessible to individual investors — with minimums starting at just $50K. Let that sink in. The floodgates are opening. What used to require millions and insider access is now coming to retail. First Hamilton Lane launched the first truly retail private fund exclusively on Repubic with a $500 minimum and now Coatue offering access to its own unique offering at $50k (funds like these typically have minimums in the millions). In this episode, Scott is joined by KingsCrowd's Head of Product, Brian Belley, to unpack the real impact of this new "public-private" trend — and how everyday investors (and fintech bros) can take advantage of this radically evolving market. What they discussed: - Why this marks the official arrival of the retail private equity era - The pros, cons, and potential traps for new investors - How to build a modern portfolio without getting wrecked by fees, hype, or fine print - Why the next generation of private investing will blur the lines between public and private assets Support the show (and your wallet) by creating a free account at Kingscrowd.com. Follow Brian @ Linkedin.com/in/brianbelley Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @Kitun…
Scott sits down with venture capitalist, essayist, and Slow Ventures GP Sam Lessin for a candid, high-signal conversation about the state of venture capital—and why the old playbook is officially dead. Sam unpacks the ideas behind his viral VC25 manifesto, including why the startup conveyor belt model is broken, how today’s founders are flying blind, and what it really takes to build something worth betting on in a post-factory era. Together, Scott and Sam dive deep into the evolving role of seed investors, the myth of the “10x engineer,” and why most unicorns are now zombified corpses soaking up capital and talent. They riff on founder delusion, LP dysfunction, the commoditization of software, and how a new generation of operators must be built for long-term reality—not short-term hype. It’s a provocative, honest, and sometimes brutal look at how we fund, build, and believe in companies today—and why SFD (Straight F*cking Down) might be the new north star for modern venture. What You’ll Learn: -- Why the “VC Factory” model is gone for good -- How to survive as a seed fund in the mega-fund era -- Why great companies must now be built for forever, not acquisition -- What matters more than tech: story, founder, deal Support the show (and your wallet) by creating a free account at Kingscrowd.com Follow Sam Lessin on Twitter @lessin Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @Kitun…
Scott sits down with longtime friend, journalist, and cultural critic John McDermott for a no-holds-barred conversation on the rise of the grift economy. John and Scott re-trace the evolution of modern hustle culture to unpack the cult of tech founders, the blurred lines between personal branding and deception, and why irrational self-confidence is both a feature and a bug of startup life. Along the way, the duo riff on everything from J.R. Smith’s delusional greatness to Mark Zuckerberg's masculinity arc, fake wellness routines, and the eerie emergence of AI-driven misinformation. John shares what it was like to go toe-to-toe with Jay Shetty, the media’s retreat from accountability, and how we're all becoming lone agents in a broken information ecosystem. It’s a sharp, funny, and sobering look at an era where everything is a grift—and everyone’s a brand. What You’ll Learn: -- Why the “rise and grind” founder archetype is built on delusion -- How fake personas thrive in a media landscape with no referees -- Why we’re only at the beginning of the grift era—and how AI will amplify it -- What snake oil salesmen of the 1900s can teach us about today’s digital hucksters Support the show (and your wallet) by creating a free account at Kingscrowd.com Follow John McDermott on Twitter @McDermott Follow Scott on IG/Twitter @Kitun…

1 Craig Kilborn's Gorgeous Life, All-Time Sandwich Rankings, and Scott's Masters Weekend Recap 42:30
In this episode, Scott sits down with legendary host and comedic trailblazer Craig Kilborn for a wide-ranging conversation on life after late night, creative independence, and what it really means to stay above the fray. From his iconic runs at ESPN, The Daily Show, and The Late Late Show, Craig reflects on the highs of fame, why he walked away, and how he found peace (and punchlines) off-camera. Scott and Craig share their philosophies on aging gracefully, drinking in moderation, and never chasing the night. They riff on Frasier, Scotch, the Reuben sandwich, and their favorite rewatchable movies—from Predator to North by Northwest. Plus, Craig shares what he’s up to now with his podcast The Life Gorgeous, his love for California road trips, and why leadership and attitude matter more than ever. Lessons Learned: - Why Craig Kilborn left late night at the top—and doesn’t regret it. - How to craft a creative life without burnout or bitterness. - Why being genuinely happy is a competitive advantage. - What makes a sandwich truly great. Support the show by signing up for a free account at KingsCrowd.com Subscribe to Craig’s podcast: The Life Gorgeous Follow Craig on Instagram: @mrcraigkilborn Follow Scott: @kitun…
A different tradition unlike any other... Gambling on golf. Welcome to Scott Show: Masters Week Edition. Scott is joined by local legend and friend Joe Koziol to dive deep into one of the year’s most beautiful, chaotic, and bank-breaking sports weekends, The Masters 🏌️♂️ A few highlights: - Why the Masters is our Super Bowl - Intruiging bets, props, and pools - The case for Maverick McNeely at +750 - Angel Cabrera… yes, that Angel Cabrera - Golf psychology - Masters Pool Draft: top picks to win, best old guys, young studs and who's to lose This episode has rare degenerate energy with just enough stats to sound smart. Unoffical Sponsor of this week is Montucky Cold Snacks -- please drink (and gamble) responsibly. Follow Scott: @kitun…

1 Markets Tank, Stop Listening to Noise, “Private Equitification” of Venture and the New Media Universe with Eric Newcomer 47:05
In this episode, Scott sits down with journalist-turned-operator Eric Newcomer for a wide-ranging conversation about building in public, the evolution of venture capital, and what it’s really like to run a media business. Eric shares the backstory of launching Newcomer, from a solo Substack to a $2M+ revenue business with marquee events like Cerebral Valley. The two reflect on the blurred lines between media and entrepreneurship, how trust and access shape great reporting, and the surprisingly human side of building a company. Then, Scott and Eric dive deep into the state of venture capital: the private-equity-ification of mega-funds, the uncertain future for emerging managers, and why it’s getting harder to find the next generation of category-defining companies. Eric offers sharp takes on AI, fundraising hype, and what LPs really want. It’s a thoughtful, honest, and often funny look at what happens when a journalist steps behind the curtain and becomes a founder himself. What You’ll Learn: - Why Newcomer leaned into events—and how it became a real business. - The unspoken truth about founder glorification (and how hard building really is). - How venture capital is shifting—and why SaaS may have spoiled the party. - What separates good journalism from performative puff pieces. - What it feels like to lead a small team and be responsible for real livelihoods. Bonus: Invest with your eyes not your ears. Markets tank following Trump tariffs. Support the show by signing up for a free account @ Kingscrowd.com Subscribe to Eric’s newsletter and podcast: Newcomer.co Follow Eric: @ericnewcomer Follow Scott: @kitun…
In this episode, Scott sits down with Darren Marble — the creator of Going Public and founder of Issuance — for a wide-ranging conversation on the rise of retail investors, the evolution of equity crowdfunding, and why he believes the best days of this industry are still ahead. Darren shares the inside story of launching Going Public, a groundbreaking series now partnered with X (formerly Twitter), where everyday people can invest in startups while watching. He opens up about the challenges of getting mainstream media to understand the vision, the value of showmanship in a complex industry, and how they’re landing major talent like Baron Davis, Floyd Mayweather, and Steve Aoki to bring visibility to private investing. Scott and Darren go deep into the early days of crowdfunding, the Elio Motors deal that kicked it all off, the philosophy behind Issuance’s white-label platform, and why building a frictionless checkout for investing (complete with Apple Pay and USDC) was always the obvious play. This episode is full of gems on what it really takes to build trust, media attention, and infrastructure in a space often ignored by institutions — until now. Support the show by signing up for a free account @ Kingscrowd.com Learn more about Darren's work @ goingpublic.com, issuance.com Follow Darren: @darrenmarble Follow Scott: @kitun…

1 Scott Has a New Show, Republic Launches "True Retail" Private Equity Fund w/ Hamilton Lane and Why Tokenize Private Equity w/ Republic Founder Kendrick Nguyen 44:32
In the inaugural episode of The Scott Show, host Scott Kitun welcomes his good friend and Founder of Republic, Kendrick Nguyen, to break some BIG news and to discuss the game-changing shift towards retail happening across private markets. Key Takeaways: → Republic’s Major Announcement – A new partnership with Hamilton Lane, bringing institutional-grade private equity to retail investors via blockchain tokenization. → The Power of Private Equity – Unlike volatile public markets, private equity has outperformed 19 of the last 20 years. Retail investors now have access to previously exclusive assets. → Why Tokenization Matters – It enables greater accessibility, easier tracking, and future liquidity, potentially allowing private investments to trade more like public stocks. → Republic’s Vision – To become the go-to platform for investing in private assets that power the world—whether infrastructure, AI, sports ownership, or alternative funds. → Scott and Kendrick dive into how the financial landscape is evolving, why retail investors have been historically locked out of high-performing assets, and what the future holds for tokenized investments and online private markets. 🔗 Learn more at https://republic.com/private-equity or https://republic.com/hlpif…
In this episode of the Technori podcast, host Scott Kitun interviews Jeff Annison, the co-founder and president of Legion M. They discuss Annison's journey from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship, highlighting his experiences in various startups, including a streaming mobile television venture and a music-related startup. Annison shares insights into his career transitions, the challenges he faced, and the evolution of his ventures. Key Highlights: Quibi chat: despite failures, a quick look at its innovative content creation and distribution model. (5:52) Legion M proposition as a fan-owned movie studio. (9:09) Hollywood strikes and the future of entertainment. (15:11) Hollywood's shift to streaming and Legion M's fan-owned model. (24:12) Using fan funding for Hollywood movies. (28:09) Investing in fan-funded content. (37:59)…
Scott Kitun sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Taylor Lorenz to set the record straight regarding internet history, the premise of her book, "Extremely Online," ( available now ). She discusses the evolving landscape of the tech world, the importance of strong social safety nets, the impact of AI on content creation, and Lorenz's thoughts on various social platforms. Key Highlights: The impact of social media on fame and celebrity. (2:51) The fundamental issues creators face including the challenges of accessing healthcare and unions' potential role (and over-reliance) in addressing these concerns. (3:12) The evolution of influencer culture and the impact of social media platforms. (7:50) Creator unions and collective bargaining in the digital media industry. (15:19) The discussion shifts to the influence of AI, with Scott highlighting how it might disrupt the middle class and alter traditional career paths. (20:41) Taylor provides a balanced view on AI's potential, noting that while there are concerns, AI also offers various creative tools. She also mentions using ChatGPT and its current limitations are not scary. (22:18) Scott dives into the human element in content creation, emphasizing that human-driven competition and creativity remain irreplaceable. (24:14) The conversation concludes with Lorenz's thoughts on the best platforms to follow her work, her move away from Twitter (X) for tech commentary. (27:54)…
Scott Kitun talks to StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks. The conversation starts with Kitun's curiosity about Marks' early involvement in crowdfunding, despite having been an entrepreneur (founder of Activision) for a long time. Marks recounts his journey from investing in entrepreneurs in Los Angeles to eventually building StartEngine. He reflects on entrepreneurs' difficulties when raising capital, especially those who don't fit the traditional "Stanford-educated, white male" profile. Marks shares his experience with the initial skepticism and resistance faced, emphasizing the potential opportunity when the general consensus is against a new idea. He also highlights the success of StartEngine so far, its future prospects, and the company's recent launch of a secondary marketplace for trading alternative assets. Highlights include: Howard Marks reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, the origin of StartEngine, and the difficulty entrepreneurs face in raising follow-on investments, particularly those from diverse backgrounds (1:58). Marks expresses his frustration with the traditional investment model and discusses how the Jobs Act of 2012 sparked his interest in crowdfunding as a potentially revolutionary opportunity (12:39). Marks discusses the growth and success of StartEngine, the launch of its marketplace for trading, and the future prospects of the platform (14:02).…
Scott Lynn, founder and CEO of Masterworks, joins Scott Kitun on the show. As a long time art collector and enthusiast, Lynn saw a massive space in the market for fine art - which includes many pieces that are valued in the millions of dollars - to be invested in fractionally but art lovers and investors worldwide. In this episode, Scott Lynn shares his foray into entrepreneurship, developing the Masterworks platform and the promise of the art + internet to make incredible opportunities. The two Scotts digs into the markets, expressing confidence the markets will swing back for alts. Lynn also dives into the Masterworks platform and how to think about artwork as a part of a diverse portfolio and how to build your own portfolio. Check out Masterworks here .…
Bored Elon Musk, a pseudonymous influencer, joins Scott Kitun on the pod. Bored has built his following over most of the past decade on Twitter. What started out as a joke account gradually - alongside the growing notoriety of Elon Musk - into an influencer account with over a million followers. Bored shares how he built his following and monetized his account, including his Bored Box. Scott and Bored talk about the idea of playing a character as a business, performing in good faith and best use cases for crypto and NFTs. Bored also talks about distancing his brand separate from Elon and shares a few thoughts on the latest Twitter company news.…
Harper Reed, founder and CEO of Galactic , joins the show with Scott Kitun. Reed, the former Head of Commerce at Braintree and President Obama's CTO during his re-election campaign, is a longtime tech entrepreneur (and Technori supporter) working to make technology work better for everyone. Like many founders experienced early on in the pandemic, Reed had to make a major pivot. He shares his latest entrepreneurial journey moving Galactic from health/medtech-centered company into one focused on building fintech products native to Web3. Scott and Harper dig into the utter lack of accessibility for regular people to use crypto in their everyday lives, and how to build products with the user in mind. Reed makes an actionable use case for Bitcoin, and ways of thinking about crypto and blockchain in a way that touch people's lives. They also touch on their Chicago roots, finding funding amidst the pandemic for veteran and rookie entrepreneurs.…
Milan Kordestani, founder and CEO of Audo, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Audo is a career building platform that combines e-learning and job opportunities that fit the skills you learn. Scott and Milan dig into the changes coming to education, the value of college and avoiding debt. They also touch on just how gamification could and should play into the ways we learn, and building curriculum around engagement. Milan dives into his own college experience and not finding value in curriculum options given to him in college, which ultimately was the first kernel of his idea for Audo.…
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Lorel Scott, co-founder and COO of StartupStarter, joins the show with Scott Kitun. StartupStarter is launching the first ever in-person Equity Crowdfunding Week (ECW), a showcase and awards show for equity crowdfunding startups and investors to come together for a 3 day celebration of a growing crowdfunding community. Lorel shares how he and his co-founder came up with StartupStarter in the height of the pandemic and have been working the past two years to put together a showcase that shines a bright light on the equity crowdfunding sector. They talk about the faults of the industry, how to grow awareness for crowdfunding and why the lack of volatility in private markets is such a heavy factor. They also dive into ECW (which Scott will be keynoting the awards show), the focus on music and inclusivity and special events happening in LA from 11/9-11/11. You can register here for the conference .…
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Brittany Davis and Christie Pitts, general partners at Backstage Capital, join the show with Scott Kitun. Brittany and Christie talk about the present day investing landscape and why the future of VC will trend towards inclusiveness (or lose). The group shares their thoughts and experiences with the top VC firms, why so many are resistant to change and where the next generation of founders and investors is primed to shape who and what gets funded differently from their predecessors. We also talk about Backstage's new Flex Fund II, which KingsCrowd (Technori's parent company) will provide data and ratings on promising online deals that have underrepresented founders. You can learn more here.…
Mike Mercier, founder and CEO of VonMercier , joins the show with Scott Kitun. They talk about how changing what we can do with vehicles, starting with the idea of VonMercier's electric hovercraft Arosa. Mike dives into his 10-year founding journey with late nights and weekends dedicated to coming up with the concept, finding the right materials and creating something from just an idea to a full-fledged company. Scott and Mike also dig into the building a business model for small-scale vs mass market. VonMercier is currently raising a CF round on Republic .…
Justin Miller, founder and CEO of Showplace , joins the show with Scott Kitun. Showplace aims to be a one-stop shop for people looking to rent out their properties with the supplies, design, furnishings and everything else you need to set up a short-term rental. Justin shares the company's hefty aim to be the modern infrastructure for short-term rentals, and filling a space opened up by the past decade's surge of companies like AirBnB and VRBO. As a three-time founder, Justin also dives into his decades long journey as an entrepreneur, including his first company Notehall which was the first company on Shark Tank to receive an offer from the Sharks. Scott and Justin talk about becoming repeat founders, working with longtime colleagues and capitalizing on the startup mindset. For any founders listening to this, it's a must listen for turning ideas into businesses and how to move your company forward.…
Ashik Ahmed, co-founder and CEO of Deputy , joins the show with Scott Kitun. Deputy is a company focused around simplifying work life for the shift worker. As an employee management platform, Deputy specializes in timesheets, scheduling, tasks and workplace communication. Ashik shares the founding story starting with his own childhood growing up around shift workers in the family to working on the initial concept with his cofounder who ran an aviation ground handling business at the time. Seeing how many people airlines didn't employ themselves, but were in fact shift workers, sparked the idea of creating a platform that better serves the tens of millions of gig workers across the globe. Scott and Ashik dissect the concept of the gig economy, its pros and cons, and how to empower shift workers besides lip service.…
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Rory Rubin, co-founder and CEO of S.I. Container Builds , joins Scott Kitun on the show. S.I. Container Builds offer customizable ADUs (accessory dwelling units) using shipping containers that are affordable, simple and environmentally conscious. Rory shares with Scott the origin story for starting S.I. Container Builds. According to Rory, there are more than 23 million shipping containers that can be recycled as potential ADUs that are low-cost to build and be built quickly. Rory talks mission to address the housing crisis, why this opportunity left her switching careers and entering the construction space she grew up around with her family. They share stories about the various use-cases for ADUs, getting seed investment from Hyde Park Angels (and from previous guest Pete Wilkins ) and starting a company from scratch.…
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John Wu, CEO of Gryphon , joins the pod with Scott Kitun. Gryphon is a wireless router built around online safety, privacy and protecting the central point of your digital life at home. John first starting thinking about the idea for the router after watching his young daughter access the internet and come across NSFW (or children) content. Scott and John catch up about the essential role of data in our lives, why we should care where it goes and treating children's digital lives with equivalent protections and safeguards we use in the physical world. John also shares new features coming to Gryphon including password manager functionalities, VPN and other privacy protections using blockchain technology that transfer control away from third parties and into the hands of the user. Gryphon is currently raising a CF round on Republic .…
Cody Barbo, founder and CEO of Trust & Will , comes back on the show with Scott Kitun. Cody catches up with Scott after three years of growing the Trust & Will business from a seed round CF raise on Republic to a $15 million Series B and recent venture round led by UBS. They talk about the journey Trust & Will has been on, how Cody first got the idea after trying to work through finances with his wife and identifying a very clear need for simple, easy to set up estate plans and wills. Scott and Cody lament on the state of fundraising and its challenges. They dig into the different type of rounds Trust & Will has endured, the highs and lows of their equity crowdfunding campaign, why venture is still best suited for later rounds and touching on the evolving mindset of the retail investor.…
Alex Giannikoulis, founder of Ivee , joins the show with Scott Kitun. Ivee is a "mobility as a service (MaaS)" platform that adds a suite of apps and experiences that elevate your time as a passenger in commute. The Ivee dashboard connects your phone to a 10" tablet in the backseat to access services like Netflix, Spotify, Calm as well as physical experiences like surround sound and in-chair massage functionality. Alex and Scott go into the state of the auto industry, improving the in-car experience and why Tesla - despite its flaws - raised the bar by changing customer expectations. Ivee is currently raising on a CF round on Republic .…
Vijay Kedar, co-founder and CEO of Tomorrow Health , joins Scott Kitun on the show. Tomorrow Health is a health tech company that aims to restore at-home care as the primary & preferred destination for patients of all ages. Vijay dives into how Tomorrow Health streamlines healthcare processes and at-home service to enable patients to go home and spend less time at the hospital. He shares his founding story of taking time off from his job at Oscar Health to help his mom through her cancer treatments and noticing all the deficiencies from insurance to point of care. Scott and Vijay also talk about the problems of health care, how patients fall through the cracks, and creating businesses that serve providers, patients and companies equally well.…
Ana Mahony, founder and CEO of Addition Wealth , joins the show with Scott Kitun. Addition Wealth is a fintech platform that offers a suite of tools, resources and financial advisors to help employees make better financial decisions. Ana shares how she decided to jump into entrepreneurship after struggling to help her mom figure out her finances and the complications she faced. Scott and Ana go back and forth over the lack of financial literacy employees have with their own contracts, how to understand their equity compensation and why that understanding doesn't exist across the wealth gap. They also talk about the inherent risks of joining a startup and why early employees carry the of that risk burden. They touch on Addition's B2B2C business model, how to offer personalized financial advice at scale and why learning about your money early makes many decisions down the road that much easier.…
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