Season 2
![[REPLAY] Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Ōura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4292a12a-a271-11ef-8d33-c3888c24a377/image/3710bc6046969d31670652c62ef15cfc.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "[REPLAY] Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Ōura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström")
Nov. 15, 2024
[REPLAY] Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Ōura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström
In this replay episode, we’re thrilled to spotlight Jyri Engeström, a serial entrepreneur whose early ventures led to successful exits to Google and Groupon. Now a General Partner at Yes VC, the fund he co-founded with Cater…
Nov. 14, 2024
Women, Wealth, & Legacy: Purposeful Investing in AI w/ Jack Selby, Thiel Capital
In this episode, we're diving into an engaging, power-packed conversation with Jack Selby, an investment leader of "PayPal Mafia" fame. Joining us from Beyond The Billion family office event in Singapore earlier this year, J…
Nov. 7, 2024
“I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business—and Then Got Fired” w/ Mary Seats ' Mz Skittlez"
Get ready for a story that redefines resilience. This week, we're sitting down with Mary Seats, aka Mz Skittlez, the unstoppable entrepreneur who transformed a $300 hustle into the multimillion-dollar fashion brand, Cupcake …
Oct. 31, 2024
Unicorns, Legacy, and The Billion-Dollar Boom: Inside Australia’s Venture Revolution
In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an inspiring panel discussion from The Billion Dollar Series by Beyond The Billion, in partnership with Dell Technologies. On this global tour to fuel women-led innovation, we div…
Oct. 24, 2024
CEO Series: Julia Hartz, Eventbrite
This CEO leads the world’s largest ticketing platform, powering millions of events globally and driving substantial revenue—$326.1 million in 2023 alone. Julia Hartz, as the co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, she took Eventbr…
Oct. 17, 2024
The Power of Influence & The Art of Partnerships w/ Glenda McNeal, American Express
Last month at INBOUND 2024 in Boston, we took the main stage with Glenda McNeal, Chief Partner Officer at American Express, to explore how partnerships are transforming innovation and driving sustained business growth. In th…
Oct. 10, 2024
Data & Disruption: From MySQL to Truecaller w/ Tom Henrikkson, OpenOcean
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Henriksson, General Partner at OpenOcean, to dive into the world of venture capital and scaling groundbreaking software companies. From his pivotal role in growing MySQL into a billion-d…
Oct. 3, 2024
CEO Series: Julie Wainwright, The RealReal
In today’s episode, we are amplifying the story of a resilient and visionary entrepreneur, Julie Wainwright. Known for her dramatic turnaround from overseeing the epic failure of Pets.com during the dot-com bust to creating …
Sept. 26, 2024
Unveiling the Power Shift: Private Wealth’s Impact on Venture Capital
This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive panel discussion from the Arctic15 LP Summit 2024. Moderated by Sarah Chen-Spellings, this conversation dives deep into the evolving venture capital landscape, driven by the influx …
Sept. 19, 2024
Building Billion Dollar Unicorns: How To Pitch, Overcome Rejection, & Succeed As A Modern Entrepreneur w/ Sarah Chen-Spellings | iDigress Podcast
This week, our host Sarah Chen-Spellings, venture capitalist, strategist, and co-founder of Beyond the Billion, takes the hot seat on the iDigress podcast, hosted by Troy Sandige! Sarah shares her insights on what it truly t…
![[BITE] $5Bn Supply Chain Giant Building Under the Radar w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e0860b44-7060-11ef-8001-af2e8961cf59/image/2d2b2b774fa9f318716b1c1627fe6ad9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "[BITE] $5Bn Supply Chain Giant Building Under the Radar w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions")
Sept. 12, 2024
[BITE] $5Bn Supply Chain Giant Building Under the Radar w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions
This week, we are resurfacing our conversation with Johanna Småros, co-founder of RELEX Solutions, one of Finland's leading unicorns. In our conversation, we delve into the unique path of RELEX Solutions, which was bootstrap…
Sept. 5, 2024
Inside Intel Capital: How a Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio Sets the Standard for CVCs w/ Nick Washburn, Intel Capital
This week’s episode features Nick Washburn, Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital. If you're an investor—or aspire to be—this conversation is a masterclass you won't want to miss. For those who might not be familiar, Int…
![[REPLAY] Faith, Finance, & Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/694a33de-654d-11ef-9394-fb62b97470f9/image/ec36ac693128c95466af7a8c6bddbbb9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "[REPLAY] Faith, Finance, & Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia")
Aug. 29, 2024
[REPLAY] Faith, Finance, & Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia
Muslims are projected to constitute more than 25% of the world's total population this year. To many in the industry, this isn't just a statistic; it represents a vast array of opportunities for the markets. This week, we ar…
Aug. 22, 2024
Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Ōura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström
We’re thrilled to feature Jyri Engeström, a serial entrepreneur who found early success with exits to Google and Groupon. Now an investor, Jyri continues to shape the startup landscape as a General Partner at Yes VC, the fun…
Aug. 15, 2024
Journey after YouTube w/ Steve Chen, Draco Evolution
This week's episode is proudly brought to you by Tatler Gen.T. On July 12th, we celebrated the groundbreaking launch of Draco Evolution Corp’s AI-driven ETF, now trading on the NYSE. We had the privilege to speak with the vi…
Aug. 8, 2024
CEO Series: Adi Tatarko, Houzz
This week, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Adi Tatarko, Co-Founder and CEO of Houzz, a story that epitomizes resilience, innovation, and the strength of community. Adi and her husband, Alon Cohen, turned their pe…
Aug. 1, 2024
Building Legacy & The Future of Finance w/ Steve Chen & Jack Fu, Draco Evolution
This week's episode is proudly presented by Tatler Gen.T. Join us for an exclusive conversation recorded live at the New York Stock Exchange with Jack and Steve, the visionary co-founders of Draco Evolution Corp. On July 12t…
July 25, 2024
Liquidity Crunch Fuels $100Bn Secondary Market: Here's What You Need To Know
"Secondaries are just deals with a discount?" Think again. In this episode, we explore how the secondary market has surged to a staggering $100 billion in transaction volume, driven by the pressing need for liquidity. Featur…
July 18, 2024
From Bootstrapped Startup to Finnish Tech Unicorn: RELEX Solutions' Rise w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions
This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Johanna Småros, co-founder of RELEX Solutions, one of Finland's leading unicorns. In our conversation, we delve into the unique path of RELEX Solutions, which was bootstrapped…
July 11, 2024
The Power of Multigenerational Female Leadership w/ Ida Liu, Global Head, Citi Private Bank
This week’s episode comes to you from the Wharton Women in Investing Conference 2024 . On January 26, Wharton Women in Investing held its third annual conference at Convene in New York City. The conference theme was growth a…
![[REPLAY] The Power of Making Big Bets with Dr. Rajiv Shah, Rockefeller](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4c3b24b4-3a6a-11ef-a34e-e78885efe673/image/c328568ef72fc2bbb37ed13d69976019.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "[REPLAY] The Power of Making Big Bets with Dr. Rajiv Shah, Rockefeller")
July 4, 2024
[REPLAY] The Power of Making Big Bets with Dr. Rajiv Shah, Rockefeller
Dr. Raj Shah's journey comprises numerous transformative endeavors, spanning his roles at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, to his current position as President of the Rockefeller Foundation. In his publication, …
June 27, 2024
Beyond ChatGPT: AI Insights and Impact w/ OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Trill Impact
This week’s episode is fresh out of the oven! The Family Office Alliance Stockholm Symposium took place about a week ago. In one of the panels titled "Purposeful Investing in AI," Sarah Chen-Spellings moderated a discussion …
![[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06130032-2e59-11ef-9f4b-2f8803f246cd/image/2d24e51e3c18d19b0166ef53a08f4d50.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital")
June 20, 2024
[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital
What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who aren’t? "𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞." Currently serving as the Partner Emeritus at Top Tier Capital…
June 13, 2024
From Idea to Impact: Creating a $20 Million Fund During Crisis w/ Mike Moradi, Cortado Ventures
𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟐𝟎𝐌 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 - how did this happen? This week’s episode features Mike Moradi, one of the GPs of Cortado Ventures, also the co-founder and also a portfolio company CEO, the C…