Category: Rising Stars

From a North Dakota childhood to a $100M exit, Anne Mahlum’s story is a masterclass in conviction, resilience, and ownership.
From living in motels and battling recurring infections to leading one of the fastest-growing feminine care brands in America, Beatrice Dixon’s story is as unlikely as it is inspiring.
In this episode, we go beyond the hype with Taryn Southern—early YouTube pioneer, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and now a leading voice in neurotechnology and AI.
With 25 years across engineering, operating, and venture capital, Itamar Novick knows what it takes to build billion-dollar companies—because he’s done it. From betting his life savings on Life360 (now $4.5B public) to helping 60+ startups raise Series A, Itamar shares the unfiltered playbook on solo capital, Pre-Seed power moves, and why he’s staying small in a mega-fund world. 
At just 26, Laurel Mintz stepped in to run her father’s Bassett Furniture business. From there, she launched ⁠Elevate My Brand. Today, she’s rewriting the VC playbook with ⁠Fabric VC⁠.
We dive into France's bold €54 billion climate investment plan with Raphaele Leyendecker, Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris. 
From shaping France’s digital transformation as a government minister to leading a €750 million investment fund, Fleur Pellerin is a force to be reckoned with.
With over $500 million raised in equity and debt financing, and a customer base of 30,000 drivers across global markets, Moove, the African-born fintech tackling financial inclusion through innovative mobility solutions, is redefining vehicle ownership and creating pathways to economic empowerment.
Fishburners is Australia's largest and longest-standing startup community. Since 2011, Fishburners has supported over 45,000 entrepreneurs and facilitated more than $2 billion in capital raised. 
Sarah and Brian sit down with Shruti Shibulal, the visionary CEO of Tamara Leisure Experiences. From her roots in the Infosys legacy to building a trailblazing hospitality brand, Shruti shares her insights on scaling a purpose-driven business, leading with impact, and redefining sustainability in the luxury travel sector.

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