Connie & Alex span the globe to bring you the latest in tech news and then talk to Brynn Putnam, Founder and CEO of Mirror , which makes an elegant in-home exercise mirror, on the company's recent sale to athleisure giant Lululemon for $500 million in cash. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incomp...
Nov 07, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Connie & Alex go over the week's top tech stories and then talk to Steve Case , former Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of AOL and now Chairman and CEO of Revolution, a Washington, DC-based investment firm that backs entrepreneurs from seed to growth stages. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompete...
Oct 31, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Connie & Alex review the week's top tech stories and then talk with former Pinterest President Tim Kendall about his participation in "The Social Dilemma" and his startup, Moment, an app that aims to make users more aware of their dependence on their phones. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incom...
Oct 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Connie & Alex review the week in tech news and then chat with political veteran and venture capitalist Bradley Tusk of Tusk Ventures about his new SPAC and his sponsorship of mobile voting as a means of broadening the pool of eligible voters. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic...
Oct 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Connie & Alex go over this week's news in tech and then talk to Amish Jani of FirstMark Capital about his firm's new $300 million SPAC. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamg...
Oct 10, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Connie & Alex review this week's tech news and then talk to Jessica Alter , co-founder of Tech for Campaigns , a non-profit dedicated to helping Democrats up their digital game against their Republican foes. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pa...
Oct 03, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Connie & Alex go over this week's top stories in tech news and then chat with Anand Giridharadas , a former columnist for The New York Times and the author of Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World , an unsparing look at the global elite and how they use their wealth to stunt social progress. Check out Anand's great site and newsletter called The Ink - it's a great read. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream C...
Sep 26, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Connie & Alex talk about Tik Tok, tech IPOs, SPACs, and ... Conan O'Brien?! Next, they interview DJ duo The Chainsmokers about Mantis, their new $35 million VC fund. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompete...
Sep 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Connie & Alex review this week's tech news and then chat with Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital about SPACs, direct listings, rolling funds, and all things venture. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompe...
Sep 12, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Connie & Alex opine on the week's tech news and then talk to Lise Buyer, founder of Class V Group, about all of the different ways companies are going public these days. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incom...
Aug 29, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Connie & Alex review the week's events in tech and then talk to Kevin Hartz and Troy Steckenrider III, two of the co-founders of One, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) that has raised $200 million to pursue a reverse merger in the tech space. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetec...
Aug 22, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Connie & Alex go over the week's top tech stories and then talk to Karan Wadhera , Managing Partner at Casa Verde Capital , a venture capital firm focusing exclusively on the cannabis industry. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevi...
Jul 25, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Connie & Alex pore over the week's big tech stories and then chat with Foundry Group's Brad Feld , a longtime entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author of The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , a new book he has written that will be released on July 28th. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by ...
Jul 18, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Connie & Alex go over the week's top tech stories and then talk to a social media influencer ( Pierson Wodzynski ) and the co-founder of a social media incubator ( Max Levine ) about the fast-changing social media landscape, including reports that Tik Tok might be banned in the U.S. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kev...
Jul 11, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Connie & Alex review the week's top tech stories and then talk to Morgan DeBaun , CEO and founder of Blavity , a media tech company "serving black millennials through original content, video and unique experiences." Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance...
Jul 04, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Connie & Alex go over the week's news and then talk to Michael Kim of Cendana Capital , a fund-of-funds focusing on seed and pre-seed VC firms. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4...
Jun 27, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Connie & Alex cover the week's top stories and then talk to Tim O'Reilly , founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media and a partner at early stage venture firm O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures (OATV). Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLe...
Jun 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Connie & Alex review some of this week's top tech news and then talk to Lo Toney of Plexo Capital about why it pays to back a more diverse set of venture capital investors and entrepreneurs. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin M...
Jun 13, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Connie & Alex discuss the week in tech news and then talk to Amy Errett about Madison Reed , the hair color company she founded that has seen sales explode during the coronavirus pandemic, as women look for new ways to color their hair. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/so...
Jun 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Connie & Alex review the week's tech news and then talk to Jeff Cavins, CEO of Outdoorsy , a marketplace for RV owners and renters that has taken off thanks in part to the spread of Covid-19. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin ...
May 30, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Connie & Alex parse the week's top tech stories and then talk to e-commerce veteran Julie Bornstein about The Yes , a company that she claims will fundamentally change the way we shop online. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin ...
May 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Connie & Alex try to make sense of this week's tech news and then chat with Kevin Rose , co-founder of Digg, partner at True Ventures, and serial entrepreneur. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.fil...
May 16, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Connie & Alex try to make sense of this week's tech news and then chat with two top recruiters - Teri McFadden , Vice President of Talent at Norwest Venture Partners; and Sam Wholley , Managing Director with Rivera Partners - about what Covid-19 has meant for hiring and salaries and when they think things might return to normal. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son...
May 09, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Connie & Alex go over the week's news and then talk to Jon McNeill , a former Tesla President, Lyft COO, and serial entrepreneur who has founded a holding company called DeltaV to spin out multiple startups from one platform. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-bli...
May 02, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Connie & Alex pore through this week's news and then talk to IVP's Todd Chaffee about his new fund to fight Covid-19 and his thoughts on the future of the venture industry. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://in...
Apr 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Connie & Alex run through the week's top news stories and then quiz VC Matt Ocko of Data Collective about his early fears about Covid-19 and how startups in his firm's portfolio are attacking the pandemic head-on. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) ...
Apr 18, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Connie & Alex go over this week's news and then talk to Marty Pichinson of Sherwood Partners about the business of selling off startups. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pam...
Apr 11, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Connie and Alex review the week's news and then talk to Neil Sequeira of Defy Partners about pulling the investment trigger in a Covid-19 world. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193...
Apr 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Connie and Alex dissect the week's news and then interview Maurice Werdegar , CEO of Western Technology Investment (WTI), about how startups should think about managing debt in these crazy times. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin ...
Mar 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Connie and Alex review the week's top stories and then talk to Chris Douvos of Ahoy Capital about how institutional money views the venture capital market, especially in light of COVID-19. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod...
Mar 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
