Join us on this episode of Tech Scenes as we go for a ride in Costa Mesa, California, with Carey Ransom. Carey is a well-known leader in the tech and venture capital landscape. As the Managing Director at BankTech Ventures and the Founder of Operate, Carey is at the forefront of driving and funding innovation.

In this episode, we talk about the lessons learned from managing Operate and their 30 portfolio companies. We also dive deep into the world of BankTech Ventures, a strategic investment fund spearheading the future of community banking through its support of early-stage tech companies. 

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In this episode we meet up with Andrew Blackmon Co-Founder and Co-CEO and talk about The Black Tux, why entrepreneurship, building a company from a personal experience, Los Angeles over New York, and the challenge of logistics and technology.

The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017. You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

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In this solo episode we meet up with Leura Fine and talk about Laurel & Wolf, recruiting, interior design, industry diversity, and the advantages of being in tech in Los Angeles. The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017.

You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Laurel & Wolf launched in 2014 with a disruptive business model, bringing affordable interior design services to a wide audience via the efficiency of the internet.

In this episode we meet up with Royce Disini and talk about Mobcrush, mobile gaming, live streaming, and content creator entertainment in Los Angeles.

The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017. You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Mobcrush is a technology and entertainment company at the epicenter of gaming, live streaming, and the creator-driven media revolution. Visit: www.mobcrush.com

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On this episode we meet up with Nick Co-Founder and Co-CEO and talk about Thrive Market, affordable healthy living, learning how to mange 'insane' growth, giving back, providing engineers a good reason to migrate south to Los Angeles, and as an entrepreneur solving a problem you care about.

The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017. You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Thrive Market is an American e-commerce membership-based retailer offering natural and organic food products at reduced costs. It was founded by Nick Green, Gunnar Lovelace, Kate Mulling, and Sasha Siddhartha. By 2016 they had raised $141 million across three rounds of funding following their launch in November 2014. Visit: www.thrivemarket.com

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In this episode we meet up with Brew Johnson of Peer Street and talk about the advantage of being in Manhattan Beach, giving everyone access to investments that were previously available to the select few, unlocking an the entire ecosystem of investors, borrowers and lenders, and transforming an industry through innovation.

The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017. You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

PeerStreet is an award-winning investment platform that democratizes access to real estate debt investments. The company’s unique technology-driven marketplace enables accredited investors to diversify their capital in a fixed-income asset class that had previously been difficult for individuals to access. Residential and commercial property loans are sourced from vetted private lenders throughout the United States who have regional real estate expertise and long-term borrower relationships. Backed by noted venture capital firms including Andreessen Horowitz, PeerStreet was founded in 2013 and has had over $2 billion transacted on the platform as of March 2019. Visit: www.peerstreet.com

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On this episode we meet up with Greg Bettinelli and talk about Upfront Ventures, investing in Los Angeles, high performance cultures, building legacy, helping/funding/nurturing entrepreneurs and the future of the Los Angeles tech scene

The episode was originally filmed and aired in 2017. You can find the video format of the episode at www.collective-genius.com or on youtube by searching Tech Scenes Los Angeles.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Executive Search and Recruiting delivers recruiting of leadership, management and highly sought after individual contributor roles. Build your team with us by leveraging our decades of experience, knowledge and network.

For more information visit www.Collective-Genius.com

About Upfront Ventures

Some VCs have great networks. Some have great megaphones. Some VCs offer great counsel. We value all of those but most strongly believe in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work alongside you in your moments of need. When your company goes immediately up-and-to-the-right, everybody is your friend. When your company hits a bump in the road we’re there - even if that means telling you the tough messages others may not.

Upfront Ventures, formerly known as GRP Partners, is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. It is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds.

More Information at: www.upfront.com

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Business is moving faster than ever, in tech it is moving even faster. In order to stay ahead we need to be constantly learning. This is Driving Change, where we go for a ride with tech leaders to gain insights on their beliefs, habits, routines and influences.

Today we go for a ride with Don Smithmier of GoKart Labs and talk about Sophia Learning, Bring Me The News, The Big Know, brands delivering online learning, and focus.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Business is moving faster than ever, in tech it is moving even faster. In order to stay ahead we need to be constantly learning. This is Driving Change, where we go for a ride with tech leaders to gain insights on their beliefs, habits, routines and influences.

Today we go for a ride with Ryan Broshar founder and managing director of Match Stick Ventures. On the ride we talk about Techstars Retail, investing, and the emerging tech ecosystem.

Tech Scenes is brought to you by our partner Collective Genius. Collective Genius builds unstoppable teams for venture backed growth companies.

Get Rucksack the Peak Planning System, OKR methodology, tools, and resources specifically for venture backed growth companies. Uplift your team with Rucksack: https://rucksack.collective-genius.com/

Business is moving faster than ever, in tech it is moving even faster. In order to stay ahead we need to be constantly learning. This is Driving Change, where we go for a ride with tech leaders to gain insights on their beliefs, habits, routines and influences.

Today we go for a ride with Jamie Thingelstad Chief Technology Officer of SPS Commerce. On the ride we talk about trusting your intuition, connecting your passion with what you do, and solving problems that matter.

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