The GoingVC Podcast

By GoingVC

The GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Asad Ali, and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

The GoingVC Podcast episodes:

November 16, 2021Episode 18 - VCs as Creators | Becoming TikTok's @VentureCapitalGuy
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jonathan Chang (twitter: @thechangj /TikTok:@venturecapitalguy). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Jonathan’s Favourite VC/Startup TikToker’s:
@turnernovak

@trilliondollartam

@joinentre

@indexventures

@rexwoodbury
Episode Chapters:
Introduction - 0:00

VCs as Creators and Becoming @VentureCapitalGuy on TikTok - 04:55

Founding Gen-Z Scouts - 10:05

Gen-Z Enterprise Investors? - 18:17

Celebrity Investors - 19:53

Learning’s From His First Year - 24:07

2022 and Beyond - 25:35
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31min
October 08, 2021Episode 17 - Finding That One Thing with David Rosenthal
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with David Rosenthal (@djrosent). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!

Episode Chapters
Introduction - 0:00

David's Origin Story - 01:19

The Unstructured Path - 10:11

Luck - 15:18

Junior vs. Senior POV - 19:26

In It For The Long Haul? - 22:04

Competitive vs. Cooperate - 24:50

The Future - 30:08
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42min
August 30, 2021Episode 16 - Diligence Is A Two Way Street with Dylan Itzikowitz
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today the first episode of a three-part conversation with Dylan Itzikowitz (@ditzikow). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

Dylan’s (Canadian) Origin Story— 1:17

Putting On The Founder Hat — 8:56

Levelling Up (How Does One Even Do It?) — 12:26

Day In The Life At Expa — 18:23

Picking An Accelerator, Diligence Is A Two Way Street — 24:09

Looking To The Future & Closing Thoughts — 29:26
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35min
August 11, 2021Episode 15 - What's Good for the LP is Good for the GP, first of a three-part miniseries with Cai Greeff
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today the first episode of a three-part conversation with Cai Greeff (@CaiGreeff). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!

Editor's Note: Cai is going to be writing a series of blog posts that will go along with each episode to dive more deeply into the topics discussed, be sure to check it out!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

Cai's Origin Story — 2:21

He'd Never Even Heard Of It | Is a CFA Relevant in VC? — 5:36

One Asset Class Of Many — 9:56

Manager Allocations — 18:20

The GP, LP Relationship — 29:12
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36min
July 21, 2021Episode 14 - The Importance Of Having Fun, and Why All Experience Is Valuable - a Conversation with Julia Kahky
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Julia Kahky (@JuliaKahky). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

Keeping It All In Perspective - Julia’s Origin Story — 1:12

From GM to VC, Modern Lessons From A Century Old Company — 8:57

All Experience Is Great Experience — 20:26

2021 and Beyond - the Enduring Magic of In-Person Experiences — 24:09

Diversity in the Innovation Ecosystem - Past, Present and Future — 31:07

The Importance of Storytelling and Closing Thoughts — 40:42
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49min
July 12, 2021Episode 13 - Moving the Needle On Gender in the Innovation Ecosystem with Anne Cocquyt
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Anne Cocquyt (@annecocquyt). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction & Anne's Background — 0:00

Founding the Guild — 06:10

What is Diversity? — 12:43

Moving the Needle — 20:27

Tactical Feedback for Founders and Investors — 35:12

Closing Thoughts — 41:20
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45min
May 20, 2021Episode 12 - Building Community And Raising A First Fund All Online with Paige Doherty
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Paige Doherty (@paigefinnn). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

The Intersection of Arts and Technology - Paige's Origin Story — 1:18

Learning in Public — 4:56

Seed to Harvest, a Children's Book (for Adults) about VC — 7:53

It's A Two-Sided Business — 12:17

Introducing Behind Genius Ventures — 17:04

New Year, New Pathways and Delirious Optimism — 24:37

1000 First-Angel Checks, 500 Syndicates and 100 New Managers, Paige's 10-Year Vision— 38:24
Links:
Seed-to-Harvest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578906457
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paigefinnn
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43min
May 03, 2021Episode 11 - Geography, Platform and the Power of Manifestation with Allie Felix
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Allie Felix (@alliemfelix) of Embarc Collective and special guest host Rachel Masterson (@rachmast). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

Manifestation and Allie's Origin Story — 1:50

Density of Opportunity: Moving to New York Without A Job — 7:17

Impact of Geography? — 10:54

The Platform Role — 18:55

Expanding Access to Startup Investing — 23:52

Closing Thoughts — 29:48

Links:
Decoding the VC Platform Role by Stephanie Manning at Lerer Hippeau

Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau

VC Platform Community

Embarc Collective
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34min
April 12, 2021Episode 10 - Founding GoingVC & More with John Gannon
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with John Gannon cofounder of GoingVC. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

John’s Origin Story — 1:30

It All Ends Up Fitting Together — 7:30

Writing For Yourself — 12:04

Founding GoingVC — 19:58

Supporting A Diverse Ecosystem — 24:15

Closing Thoughts — 33:40
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38min
March 01, 2021Episode 9 - Startups, Surprise Meetings & Blockchain with Brittany Laughlin
Episode 9 - Startups, Surprise Meetings & Blockchain with Brittany Laughlin
👋 Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brittany Laughlin (@br_ttany) the Stacks Open Internet Foundation. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]!
Episode Chapters:
Introduction — 0:00

Brittany’s Origin Story — 2:10

A Surprise Meeting with Fred Wilson — 11:04

A Fantastic Learning Experience — 14:45

Founding Lattice Ventures — 21:25

There’s Plenty of Smart People Tinkering Around — 27:55

Diversity in the Ecosystem. Great Strides, Still A Work-in-Progress — 37:41

Closing Thoughts — 43:08
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45min

FAQs about The GoingVC Podcast:

How many episodes does The GoingVC Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.