In this episode, we dive into how Carta is transforming venture capital through data-driven insights and smarter decision-making. Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights, shares his journey and reveals how the platform helps founders and fund managers navigate complex private market challenges — from dilution and follow-on rounds to portfolio strategy and secondary markets.

Peter breaks down common myths about early-stage investing, explains the power of storytelling with data, and explores the rise of solo GPs in today’s VC landscape. Plus, learn how tools like Tactyc are enabling fund managers to model scenarios and plan with precision.

If you want to understand the future of venture capital and how data can give you an edge, this episode is a must-listen.

In this insightful episode of AdvancingVC, we sit down with Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures and one of the most thoughtful voices in early-stage investing. From his remarkable journey as a refugee from South Africa to building a career at the forefront of Silicon Valley, Kanyi shares how his unique background shapes his investment philosophy and commitment to backing founders who are tackling society’s biggest challenges.

Tune in as Kanyi discusses:
- His path from Soweto to Stanford and beyond
- Lessons learned from working on President Obama’s 2008 campaign
- The importance of empathy, diversity, and storytelling in venture capital
- How Kindred Ventures finds and supports mission-driven entrepreneurs
- The future of technology, inclusion, and impact investing

Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the human side of venture capital, this conversation offers actionable insights and inspiring stories from one of the industry’s leading minds.

Listen now and discover how Kanyi Maqubela is helping to advance the future of VC-one founder at a time.

In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia sits down with Megan Ruan, a General Partner at Gold House Ventures, to explore how venture capital can power cultural change. Megan shares her journey from managing a $2B VC portfolio at the Johnson & Johnson family office to co-founding Gold House Ventures — a firm innovating at the intersection of identity, media, and market-first social impact.

We dive into how Gold House is reshaping narratives through storytelling and capital, the unique accelerator model behind their fund, and how their tight-knit network across tech and entertainment gives their portfolio companies an unfair edge. Megan also reflects on the importance of representation in venture, why Gold House backs the API founder community, and how their nonprofit-VC hybrid model is creating a regenerative ecosystem for impact and returns.

Whether you’re an emerging manager, founder, or someone passionate about inclusive innovation, this episode offers a fascinating look at the future of mission-driven venture capital.

In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia speaks with Francisco Gomez, Partner at Vault Fund, a fund of funds dedicated exclusively to investing in venture studios — or as Vault calls them, company creators. Founded in 2021, Vault is at the forefront of a fast-evolving space that’s redefining early-stage investing.

🧠 Whether you're an emerging manager, LP, founder, or just venture-curious, this episode delivers deep insight into a model poised to become a central pillar of the next venture wave.

📈 With over a decade of financial experience and 8+ years in private equity, Francisco shares candid reflections on what makes a venture studio work, what to watch for as the model evolves, and why LPs are increasingly taking notice.

🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives with leading voices in venture: VCs, LPs, founders, and fund builders shaping the future of startups.

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In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Jenny Fielding, partner at Everywhere Ventures and author of Venture Everywhere. Jenny shares her journey from law and finance to founding startups, and how she’s reshaping the venture capital landscape with a truly global approach. She dives deep into the importance of the "Everywhere Mindset," a philosophy that helps her and her team invest in innovation worldwide, from New York to Africa and beyond.

Jenny discusses the unique model of Everywhere Ventures, which leverages a global network of LPs and founders to support early-stage startups in an increasingly interconnected world. Tune in for insights on the future of venture capital, the evolution of the pre-seed stage, and the impact of building a diverse, worldwide community of entrepreneurs.

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In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of venture capital and endowment investing, with a focus on emerging managers and early-stage opportunities. Our guests, Grace Brown and Ethan Sun of Vanderbilt University, share insights into how their investment strategy has shifted over time, especially in the context of the VC sector, and how they are navigating the dynamic market. Key topics discussed include:

The importance of grace and patience in venture capital, and why early-stage investments often require a long-term outlook for success.
How Vanderbilt's endowment strategically balances private equity, public markets, and venture investments to optimize returns, with a keen focus on emerging managers and pre-seed/seed stages.

The role of emerging managers in venture capital and the team's criteria for selecting these managers, from fund size to specialized sector knowledge.
How culture, succession planning, and team dynamics play a critical role in the success of top-performing venture funds like Sequoia and Altos Ventures.

Insights into the active community-building efforts within the venture space, including the Emerging Allocators Association (EAA), designed to foster collaboration and drive value for both LPs and GPs.

If you're interested in LP investing, emerging managers, venture capital, or portfolio construction, this episode offers valuable insights from experienced investors.

In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we sit down with Lyon Wong, a Partner at V0, to dive deep into the evolving world of venture capital. Lyon shares his insights on the rise of emerging managers, the changing dynamics between general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs), and how new funds are reshaping the VC landscape. We explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by emerging managers as they look to carve out their place in a competitive market, as well as the evolving role of LPs in identifying and backing the next wave of successful ventures. Whether you're an investor, a founder, or simply curious about the future of venture capital, Lyon’s expertise offers a fascinating look into the forces driving change in the investment world.

Tune in for a candid conversation on building trust, navigating early-stage investing, and the evolving landscape of funds and partnerships.

In this episode of AdvancingVC, we’re joined by Renata Aráuz-DeStefano, an investor at Pivotal Ventures, where she leads efforts to invest in women-led and mission-driven funds. Renata shares her unique journey—from investment banking to startup founder, microfinance, and climate investing—and dives into the work being done at Pivotal Ventures to drive social change through venture capital.

Renata discusses her role in backing emerging women-led managers and the impact this has on diversifying the startup ecosystem. She also explores the evolving landscape of venture capital, the growing importance of allocators, and the exciting changes happening in the VC space. Plus, Renata shares her thoughts on what success looks like in a fund, and why the focus on LP-GP partnerships and long-term vision is crucial.

In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia and Lenore sit down with Ned McGuire, Managing Director at Wilshire Associates, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital and institutional investment. Ned shares his unique journey from actuarial science to leading asset allocation strategies for large institutional clients. He discusses the intersection of private equity, venture capital, and asset management, shedding light on how these sectors are changing and how institutional investors approach emerging asset classes like venture.

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In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we sit down with Henry Ward, the visionary founder of Carta, to dive deep into the changing landscape of venture capital and the cap table industry. From the early days of building Carta to its pivotal role in transforming how venture funds and companies manage ownership and equity, Henry shares his journey, insights, and lessons learned along the way.

We discuss how the industry has evolved, the challenges of navigating complex cap tables, and how technology is making the process more transparent and accessible. Henry provides his perspective on what the future holds for venture funds, startups, and equity management.