Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers

Episodes

• Oren Zeev on why to stay small and solo, and the nature of AI investing today.

  Oct 14, 2026

  Private-market valuations are being driven by scarcity, FOMO, and fund-size requirements, while public-company multiples often remain more rational.

• Wins Above Replacement: The New Way to Judge Founders

  Sep 9, 2026

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• From the early days of Facebook and learning from Zuck to building a $2B+ VC franchise w/South Park Commons

  Aug 11, 2026

  Successful venture investing begins with clear, differentiated theses rooted in deep understanding of frontier technologies and founder traits.

• Has venture capital lost the plot?

  Jul 28, 2026

  Smaller funds, like Founder Collective's under $100 million approach, can outperform larger funds by focusing on quality deal sourcing, founder relationships, and capital efficiency.

• Deep Tech Gold Rush: Smart Boom or Future Bust?

  Jun 4, 2026

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• Betting on Founders Who Build the Real World

  Dec 3, 2025

  Eclipse’s physical-world thesis began with the belief that approximately 85% of the world’s $120 trillion GDP consists of industries where technology must connect “bits and atoms.”

• Unpacking "A Crisis Moment In Seed"

  Nov 12, 2025

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• Platform Shifts, AI, and the Future of Consumer Investing

  Sep 24, 2025

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• The GP of 2030: AI, Automation, and the Future of Capital Formation

  Aug 20, 2025

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• Jack Altman on the transition going from building a Unicorn with Lattice to starting a venture firm

  Jul 30, 2025

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• How to win in seed stage investing today

  Jul 16, 2025

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• What is happening in VC today and the role of wealth management in growing the private markets?

  Jul 13, 2025

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• Navigating growth stage investing in today's AI driven market with Logan Bartlett of Redpoint

  Jun 18, 2025

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• The New World of VC and Building a Durable Firm with Category Ventures' Villi Iltchev

  Jun 4, 2025

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• The Benchmark Way: Running of an Iconic firm with Victor Lazarte

  Mar 19, 2025

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• Tomasz Tunguz on where we are in the AI S-Curve and the Evolving Investment Landscape

  Mar 5, 2025

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• The Solo GP Playbook: Zal Bilimoria on Fundraising, Portfolio Strategy, and Founder Relationships

  Feb 19, 2025

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• The Evolution of building a legacy firm at Venrock with Brian Ascher

  Feb 5, 2025

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• Evolving Venture Liquidity Solutions with Gaurav Mathur of Pinegrove Capital Partners

  Jan 22, 2025

  Pinegrove Capital Partners addresses the growing need for liquidity in venture capital through innovative financial solutions.

• The blueprint for starting a new firm with Chemistry Ventures, including the work needed before choosing your partners and non-consensus decision making.

  Oct 30, 2024

  Team chemistry is crucial for forming effective partnerships, and extensive alignment discussions help ensure success.