Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, (1:58) we start things off with a discussion on REALLY communications, a modern telecommunications company that just raised an $18M seed round. (7:46) Next, we talk about Champions Round, a fantasy league startup that caters to Gen Z through their micro fantasy sports games, and their recent $7M Series A. (14:36) From the...
Mar 16, 2023•29 min
Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we have Doug Donovan, CEO and Founder of Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive simulation-based training for the skilled trades. Tune in to hear about Doug’s entrepreneurial journey, from his early life, to his first job, to eventually co-founding Interplay Learning. From there, Doug shares his perspective...
Mar 09, 2023•55 min
Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we have David Beazley, Managing Partner of Purple Arch Ventures, one of the largest Alumni Ventures funds which is focused on Northwestern University Alumni and friends of the community. Tune in to hear about David’s journey from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism into venture capital. From there, David tells us a...
Mar 02, 2023•27 min
Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we have Michael Fanfant, General Partner at Runa Capital, a global VC firm built by serial entrepreneurs that invests in early stage software startups around the world. After attending Stanford University, Michael began his career at Capital One, where he eventually got the inspiration for his startup, Octane Lending. The...
Feb 23, 2023•32 min
Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose (2:24), we start things off with a discussion on Starling Medical, a startup that’s launching an at-home urine testing device that turns your toilet into a health tracker, and their $3.4M seed round. (7:05) Next, we talk about Fable Foods’ recent $8.5M Series A, and the Australia-based startup’s delectable mushroom-based m...
Feb 16, 2023•22 min
Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now, for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, (2:12) we kick things off with a discussion on Freeform, a disruptive 3D printing company looking to revolutionize large scale production of metal, and their $45M raise out of stealth mode. (7:29) Next, we talk about Lavender's $13M Series A, and how the number one sales email coach is helping salespeople write better ema...
Feb 09, 2023•24 min
On this week’s dose, (2:24) we start things off with a discussion on Zurp, a startup that enables creators to interact with their fans like never before through their innovative credit card, and their recent $5M pre-seed round. (8:31) Next, we talk about Nourish’s $8M Seed round, and how the company hopes to connect more people with registered dietitians. (13:07) After that, we break down Freemodel’s $19.5M Series A, and learn about how the disruptive startup partners with realtors to design, ma...
Feb 02, 2023•27 min
On this week’s dose, we have Sebastian Galindo, CEO and Co-Founder of Maple, the platform that facilitates fun and meaningful first dates. Born in Bolivia, Sebastian’s entrepreneurial journey began as a student at the University of Florida, where he created and sold a laundry startup. He doubled down on his entrepreneurial itch by starting a dating app called Jungle, which he eventually had to wind down. From there, he applied his experiences and lessons learned to create Maple - a dating app th...
Jan 26, 2023•39 min
On this week’s dose, (2:26) we start things off with a discussion on Vint, a startup that allows you to invest in the emerging alternative asset class of fine wine and spirits. (7:45) Next, we talk about Howdy’s $5M Series A extension, and how the Austin-based hybrid workforce platform is connecting top Latin American talent with US tech companies. (11:43) After that, we break down Sublime Systems’ $40M Series A, and learn about how the company is revolutionizing cement production through a prop...
Jan 19, 2023•23 min
On this week’s dose, (1:59) we start things off with a discussion on OneRoof, a hyperlocal social network that connects neighbors and strengthens apartment communities, and their recent $3.2M seed round. (6:35) Next, we talk about Nectar’s $16.5M Series A, and how the startup is leveraging vertical integration and Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy to disrupt the allergy care market. (11:13) After that, we break down Doorstead’s $21.5M Series B, and how the disruptive platform is offering guarant...
Jan 12, 2023•24 min
Mixing things up a bit to start things off in 2023. Tune in to hear Sam break down 2022 and Venture Pill's growth from idea to top 10% podcast on Spotify listened to in over 50 countries. We have definitely learned and grown a lot in 47 episodes, and we are still just getting started. Thanks to all the Pill-grims for your continued support. Let's have a great year! Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton https://www.colebauer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en...
Jan 05, 2023•15 min
On this week’s dose, we have Alexander Pacheco, CEO and Founder of 150, a social media app looking to reimagine the way we interact with our friends online, or as he deems it, a small town with just your friends. Alexander was fed up with existing social media and realized that there must be a more authentic way of connecting with friends while still being able to meet new people. By harnessing the concept of Dunbar’s number, 150, the number of friendships a human can maintain at one time, he la...
Dec 29, 2022•35 min
On this week’s dose, we have Josh Cliffords, Founder and CEO of FreeWater, the world’s first negatively priced physical product. It’s free, it donates to charity, and they still make money. With over 800,000 followers on social media, the revolutionary concept is garnering noteworthy early traction and is poised to reimagine the way that companies advertise. Tune in to hear about the unconventional path that inspired Josh to found FreeWater and his roadmap to achieve the startup’s ambitious miss...
Dec 22, 2022•43 min
On this week’s dose, we have Jonah Fialkow, CEO and Co-Founder of Bracketology, the first centralized fantasy gaming platform for reality television. With games for popular shows like the Bachelor, Survivor, and Big Brother, Bracketology boasts over 600,000 lifetime users and counting. Jonah has always been a fantasy sports junkie, and after meeting the founders of what was then called Bach Bracket, he saw a massive opportunity to engage reality TV fans like fantasy sports do for sports fans. Ha...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min
On this week’s dose, (2:02) we start things off with a discussion on Pylon, an API-first embedded mortgage infrastructure platform looking to disrupt the mortgage lending industry, hot off their recent $8.5M seed round. (6:31) Next, we talk about Wander’s $100M debt raise, reminisce on covering the startup on the (7:06) our very dose, and (15:14) discuss their new REIT, as well as other exciting developments. (19:42) Then, we break down Smoodi’s $5M Series A, and how the startup’s healthy smooth...
Dec 09, 2022•29 min
On this week’s dose, (1:56) we kick things off with a discussion on Impulse, a startup that’s helping homes cut out fossil fuels through their battery-integrated electric appliances, hot off a $20M Series A. (6:22) Next, we talk about Saltbox’s recent $35M Series B, and how the company is pioneering the ‘co-warehousing’ space to help small businesses. (10:13) Then, we dive into a discussion on Descript, an AI platform that’s making editing audio and video easier than ever, and their $50M Series ...
Dec 01, 2022•20 min
On this week’s dose, we interview Destin Bell, CEO and Co-Founder of Card.io. Tune in to hear about Destin’s entrepreneurial upbringing, from selling candy, toys, and shoes at a young age to starting several businesses during and after college, to founding Card.io. Keep listening to hear more about the backstory of Card.io, and the numerous challenges Destin conquered while building the business. From there, Destin discussed how he got connected with a remarkable list of advisors, including high...
Nov 24, 2022•34 min
On this week’s dose, (1:36) we start things off with a discussion on Way, an Austin-based brand activation platform that helps hotels provide memorable experiences for guests, fresh off their $20M Series A. (6:00) Next, we talk about Equals’ recent $16M Series A, and how the ambitious startup is looking to challenge Microsoft Excel’s spreadsheet dominance. (10:15) Then, we dive into a discourse Kyte, a company that is reinventing the mobility market by pioneering the concept of rental car delive...
Nov 17, 2022•19 min
On this week’s dose, (2:07) we kick things off with a discussion on Emerge Career, a startup looking to help incarcerated people build skills to land high-paying, high-demand jobs, fresh off their $3.2M seed round. (5:44) Next, we dive into a discourse on Meez’s $11.5M Series A, and how the company helps chefs and mixologists turn their recipes into interactive tools that enable greater efficiency. (11:09) Then, we talk about Manscaped’s recent Series B, and how the company has established itsel...
Nov 10, 2022•19 min
On this week’s dose, we interview Charlie Greene, CEO and Co-Founder of Remento. Tune in to hear about Charlie’s passion for storytelling and how he channeled that passion into founding Remento. Keep listening to hear more about the backstory of Remento, and how Charlie knew the idea was worth going all-in for. From there, Charlie discusses the fundraising experience for Remento’s seed round led by Upfront Ventures, as well as what’s in store for the startup moving forward. Then, Charlie informs...
Nov 03, 2022•29 min
On this week’s dose, (1:52) we kick things off with a discussion on Axoft, a company that aims to create a safe brain implant that can be used to treat neurological conditions like cerebral palsy, and their recent $8M seed round. (6:24) Next, we dive into a discourse on Vincere Health’s $1.75M seed round, and how the platform is helping hard to reach healthcare populations quit smoking. (10:47) Then, we talk about Jasper’s massive $125M Series A, and how the AI platform is helping people and com...
Oct 27, 2022•22 min
On this week’s dose, (2:39) we start things off with a discussion on Nova Credit’s $10M funding round from HSBC Ventures, and how the platform’s Credit Passport helps immigrants transfer credit scores from country to country, instead of starting from scratch. (6:07) Next, we dive into a discussion about Equi, and how the Austin-based investment tech startup is helping people invest like billionaires, fresh off their $15M Series A. (9:29) From there, we talk about Revelio’s $15M Series A, and how...
Oct 20, 2022•20 min
On this week’s dose, we interview Jon Hung, seasoned angel investor, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Tune in to learn about Jon’s journey into the world of startups and venture capital. Keep listening to hear Jon break down his experience at Unicorn Venture Partners and give us a glimpse into some compelling portfolio companies like Coinbase and Lime. From there, Jon tells us about his new VC firm, Grudge Ventures, and a few more projects on his loaded docket. Then, Jon breaks down what he ...
Oct 13, 2022•36 min
On this week’s dose, (1:42) we kick things off with a breakdown on Rippl, a Seattle-based startup focused on the mental health of senior citizens, hot off their $32M seed round. (5:11) Next, we discuss EverestLabs, an AI platform that helps recycling facilities recover more waste than ever before and their recent $16.1M Series A. (9:12) From there, we dive into a discussion on Messari Crypto’s $35M Series B, and how the platform is helping people leverage data insights to make sense of the emerg...
Oct 06, 2022•19 min
On this week’s dose, we interview Charlie Plauche, General Partner at S3 Ventures. Tune in to hear about Charlie’s journey from working in banking and private equity into the world of venture capital. From there, Charlie tells us about his role at S3, and graces us with some perspective on how the startup and VC landscape in Austin has evolved over the past decade. We’ll then hear about what differentiates S3 from the competition, as well as some compelling companies in the portfolio. After that...
Sep 29, 2022•37 min
On this week’s dose, we interview Brett Martin, Co-Founder of Kumospace and Charge Ventures. Tune in to hear about Brett’s entrepreneurial instincts and how he got into the world of startups and VC. From there, Brett tells us about his experiences and key takeaways from founding Sonar Media and Switch, and how these guided him to his current roles with Kumospace and Charge Ventures. Next, Brett walks us through his evaluation criteria and strategic process for finding optimal investors, and disc...
Sep 22, 2022•46 min
On this week’s dose, (1:58) we kick things off with a breakdown on Remento, a startup that helps families preserve precious stories through their new app, hot off a recent $3M seed round. (5:12) Then, we discuss Albedo’s recent $48M Series A, and how the Austin-based startup plans to disrupt the satellite imagery industry with its low-orbit satellites. (9:01) Next, we dive into a discourse about Muck Rack, a rapidly growing Public Relations Management platform that just closed on a $180M Series ...
Sep 15, 2022•20 min
On this week’s dose (1:56) we start things off with a discussion on Internet Game, a “squid games” style web3 competition where players need to mint an NFT to participate, and its recent $7M seed round. (7:11) Next, we dive into a discourse about Landa, which just announced a $25M Series A, and how the platform enables investors to access the lucrative real estate market via fractional ownership. (13:31) From there, we spark up a conversation about SparkCharge, the world’s first mobile charging ...
Sep 08, 2022•24 min
On this week’s dose, (2:03) we begin with a breakdown on UpKid, a gig economy startup that matches daycares and preschools with child care professionals looking for schedule flexibility, fresh off its $1.7M seed round. (6:58) Then, we jump into Pogo, which just announced $14.8M in funding, and discuss how the platform empowers people to earn money by tapping into the value of their data. (11:49) Next, we talk about Clarity, a startup that’s combating air pollution and climate change through thei...
Sep 01, 2022•20 min
On this week’s dose, (1:57) we start with a discussion on Venus Williams’ Happy Viking, a plant-based superfood startup fresh off a $2M round of funding. (6:00) Next, we dive into Regression Games’ $4.2M seed round and how the startup aims to make AI-powered competitive gaming more accessible to all. (10:01) Then, we talk about ConverseNow’s recent $10M ‘Series A1’, and how the company plans on expanding its drive-thru ordering AI technology. (15:43) We conclude this week’s dose with a breakdown...
Aug 25, 2022•22 min
