In this episode, Nardo Manaloto of Qbits Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to explore the quantum technology landscape and the creation of Qubits Ventures. They discuss quantum sensors, photonics, and Nardo's journey from Kaiser Permanente to venture capital. Nardo offers advice for new fund managers, insights on deal sourcing, and evaluating quantum startups. The conversation touches on quantum's impact on Neuralink, cryptography, and AI, alongside audience questions on NLP in healthcare. They also discuss deep tech team dynamics, business challenges, patents, fundraising, VC relationships, and the academic business mindset, concluding with quantum technology verticals and mentorship.

(0:00) Introduction to quantum technology and guest Nardo's background

(5:13) Quantum ecosystem and the inception of Qubits Ventures

(7:41) Exploring quantum sensors and photonics

(11:03) Nardo's role at Kaiser Permanente and venture transition

(12:12) Guidance for new fund managers and deal sourcing

(17:26) Evaluating quantum startups and the future of the technology

(21:05) Quantum's influence on Neuralink, cryptography, and AI

(27:04) Audience Q&A: Applications of NLP in healthcare

(29:13) Deep tech team dynamics and the value of academic backgrounds

(31:27) Business challenges and the role of patents in startups

(33:08) Fundraising and emerging manager insights

(35:24) VC relationships and supporting deep tech ventures

(38:29) Academia's business mindset and quantum company exits

(41:47) Quantum technology verticals and adoption timeline

(44:13) Amazon Braket and quantum computing resources

(48:19) Mentorship and starting your own fund

(52:32) Support networks for venture capitalists

(52:53) Closing remarks and appreciation

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Shambhavi Asuri of ZX Ventures to delve into the nuances of corporate and traditional venture capital, with a focus on ZX Ventures' strategy. Shambhavi shares insights on data analytics in corporate VC and explores innovation trends, including biotech applications in the beverage industry. The conversation covers transitioning into venture capital from other fields, evaluating investments, and the importance of KPIs. They discuss standardizing KPIs, setting benchmarks, and brand incubation processes. The episode also highlights future trends in deep tech for beverages and offers resources for industry trends and professional growth.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode

(0:31) Overview of the podcast and private vs. public markets

(1:49) Guest introduction: Shambhavi Shivamakrishnan's background

(5:54) Corporate VC vs. Traditional VC and ZX Ventures' strategy

(9:32) Data analytics in corporate venture capital

(11:54) Innovation trends and biotech in the beverage industry

(14:59) Breaking into venture capital from other fields

(17:41) Evaluating investments and the role of KPIs

(22:51) Standardizing KPIs and cultural considerations

(27:21) Setting benchmarks and brand incubation processes

(30:01) Brand awareness, PR effectiveness, and strategy adjustments

(35:01) Future trends in deep tech for beverages

(37:29) Resources for beverage industry trends and professional advice

(41:06) Contact information and closing remarks

In this episode, Sasha Datta from GE Vernova joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss her journey from a personal background to a successful career in finance. Sasha shares insights into balancing personal life with a demanding career and her experiences during the financial crisis while at EY and GM. She talks about overcoming personal challenges, her return to GE, and her roles in cash and risk management at GE Capital Americas and Synchrony Financial. The conversation delves into GE's corporate culture, the significance of honesty and empathy in venture-backed companies, and strategies for handling conflicts. Sasha also discusses GE Vernova's formation, risk management, M&A advice, pension fund management, and the importance of continuous learning.

(0:00) Introduction to Sasha Dutta and personal background

(2:29) Sasha's career journey and transition to finance

(11:09) Balancing personal life with a career in finance

(12:00) Insights into the financial crisis and roles at EY and GM

(14:37) Overcoming personal challenges and returning to GE

(15:18) Cash and risk management at GE Capital Americas and Synchrony Financial

(21:19) GE's corporate culture, values, and kindness in the workplace

(25:34) Venture-backed companies and the importance of honesty and empathy

(29:00) Handling conflicts and personal motivations at GE

(30:48) GE Vernova's formation and treasurer fundamentals

(35:11) Risk and cash management strategies at GE Capital

(43:14) M&A advice and integration challenges

(50:14) Strategies for divesting assets and asset allocation advice

(53:36) Pension fund management and evaluating fund managers

(57:04) Roles in pension management and handling illiquid investments

(1:00:17) Efficient use of excess pension funds and career advice

(1:04:36) Overcoming challenges and the importance of continuous learning

Join Mark Yde of Hector Ventures and Joel Palathinkal as they explore Mark's venture capital journey. Mark discusses his family influences, initial interest in law, and the role of intellectual property and technology in healthcare. They also explore the potential of psychedelics in neuroscience and PTSD treatment. Mark highlights how sales skills translate to venture capital, emphasizing networks, partnerships, and sales tactics. He addresses imposter syndrome, the impact of travel, and building credibility across sectors. The episode wraps up with audience questions on favorite investments, storytelling, and advice for aspiring LPs.

(0:00) Making commitments in venture capital and introduction to the show

(1:09) Guest introduction: Mark Yudai from Hector Ventures

(1:50) Mark Yudai's background, family influences, and interest in law

(7:07) Intellectual property and technology in healthcare

(13:12) Psychedelics in neuroscience and PTSD treatment

(19:04) Mark Yudai's venture capital career journey and motivations

(27:16) Sales skills and their translation to venture capital

(31:22) The role of networks and partnerships in venture capital

(34:31) Sales tactics and value propositions in venture capital

(44:13) Organizational navigation and product knowledge in sales

(46:39) Dealing with imposter syndrome and career impact of travel

(48:43) Establishing credibility in investment sectors and cultural differences

(51:31) Audience question on favorite investments and storytelling

(54:23) Team growth, co-founder search, and advice for aspiring LPs

(58:12) Qualitative fund analysis and closing networking advice

Join Romain Diaz of Satgana and Joel Palathinkal as they explore the world of venture studios. Romain discusses his background, investment strategies, and operational resources. They examine venture studio models in France and Belgium, equity considerations, and development. Learn about investment screening, scorecard pillars, and identifying impactful teams. The episode covers trends in long-term impact investment, regional venture ecosystem variations, and co-investment opportunities. Romain shares insights on climate change sectors, technology, and nuclear fusion, along with career advice and thoughts on the future of venture studios.

(0:00) Introduction to The Investor with Joel Palathinkal

(1:26) Romaine Diaz: Background and Venture Studio Overview

(3:38) Investment Strategy and Operational Resources

(7:23) Exploring Different Venture Studio Models

(9:41) Venture Studio Dynamics in France and Belgium

(11:08) Equity and Development in Venture Studios

(13:07) Investment Screening and Scorecard Pillars

(16:01) Identifying Successful Teams and Impact Considerations

(20:46) Trends in Long-term Impact Investment

(21:23) Venture Ecosystem: Regional Variations and Co-investment Opportunities

(23:15) Romaine Diaz: Career Journey and Insights

(27:26) Climate Change: Sectors and Investment Trends

(30:00) Focus on Technology and Software Solutions for Climate

(32:05) The Role of Nuclear Fusion in Climate Solutions

(40:04) Career Lessons from Romaine Diaz

(43:44) Career Change Advice for Entering Venture Studios

(45:26) Audience Engagement and Closing Remarks

(46:45) Impact Investing: Quantifying Impact and Scaling Challenges

(51:47) Benchmarking and Competition Evaluation for Startups

(54:11) Venture Studios: Public Awareness and Future Outlook

In this episode, Eugenio Gonzalez from Plug and Play Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss his journey from law to venture capital and his role at Plug and Play's unique platform. Eugenio shares insights on key attributes and strategies for VC candidates, emphasizing the importance of branding and culture in the industry. The conversation covers career transitions for legal professionals and explores trends in tech, entrepreneurship, and Insurtech. Eugenio discusses assessing risk in startups, traits of successful founders, and the impact of new technologies on insurance. The episode concludes with audience Q&A on VC career paths, advice on developing an investment thesis, and guidance for aspiring venture capital analysts.

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and welcoming Eugenio Gonzalez

(2:20) Eugenio's transition from law to venture capital

(6:00) Plug and Play's unique platform and network

(8:47) Key attributes and strategies for VC candidates

(14:30) Branding and culture in the VC industry

(19:38) Career transitions for legal professionals

(23:30) Trends in tech, entrepreneurship, and Insurtech

(28:26) Assessing risk in startups and traits of successful founders

(32:37) Audience Q&A on VC career paths

(36:22) The impact of new technologies on insurance

(43:34) Investment thesis development and life advice

(46:25) Guidance for aspiring venture capital analysts

(50:02) Closing remarks and contact information

In this episode, Kofi Ampadu of Sku'd Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss his journey from Kraft Foods to entrepreneurship and venture capital. Kofi shares his decision to raise a fund for pre-seed CPG companies and highlights the importance of networking in VC. He reflects on his experiences at General Mills and launching a beverage company, covering market entry strategies and distributor partnerships. The conversation also touches on marketing for DTC companies, QR code impact, and beverage industry trends. Kofi discusses CPG investments, health and wellness innovations, and the merging of hardware and software in consumer goods, concluding with insights on fitness tracking devices.

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and today's guest, Kofi

(1:12) Kofi's background and journey into venture capital

(3:08) Kofi's transition from Kraft Foods to entrepreneurship

(6:12) Decision to transition into venture capital

(7:45) Raising a fund for pre-seed CPG companies

(8:42) The value of networking in the VC space

(10:29) Reflections on experience at General Mills

(12:12) Launching a beverage company: challenges and learnings

(19:01) Market entry strategies for new CPG products

(22:36) Working with distributors and securing shelf space

(29:29) Marketing strategies for DTC companies

(32:53) The impact of QR codes on CPG products and trends in the beverage industry

(37:04) Key focus areas in CPG investments

(43:32) Innovations in health and wellness CPG products

(47:58) Combining hardware and software in CPG products

(50:39) Technological innovations and the future of interconnected devices in consumer products

(54:11) CPG outsourcing and strategies for international expansion

(56:49) Evaluating pre-revenue companies and their valuations

(1:01:23) The effectiveness of fitness tracking devices

(1:03:42) Closing remarks and gratitude

In this episode, David Yakobovitch from Data Power Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss the evolution of big data players going public and his career journey, including his current role at SingleStore. David shares insights into investment strategies and industry experience in data startups, highlighting the data science investment landscape and exciting segments. The conversation explores the future of quantum computing and offers advice for aspiring investors. David emphasizes the importance of partnering with accelerators, LP relationships, and trends in DevOps and cloud strategies. The episode also covers advances in data storage, biopharmaceutical research, breaking into venture capital, and building a strong community, concluding with mentorship insights.

(0:00) Introduction and Big Data Players Going Public

(0:49) Welcoming Guest David: Background and Focus on Niche Funds

(2:13) David's Career Journey and Current Role at SingleStore

(7:13) Investment Strategy and Industry Experience in Data Startups

(10:34) Data Science Investment Landscape and Exciting Segments

(15:22) Future of Quantum Computing and Advice for Aspiring Investors

(18:09) Partnering with Accelerators and Importance of LP Relationships

(22:13) Trends in DevOps, Cloud Strategies, and Future Applications in Various Sectors

(26:11) Advances in Data Storage and Biopharmaceutical Research

(29:08) Breaking into Venture Capital and Building a Strong Community

(34:02) Mentorship Insights and Closing Remarks

In this episode, Andrew Cleland who is the Chief Investment Officer of Techstars, shares his journey from early career interests to significant roles at Techstars and Time Warner. He discusses his entrepreneurial beginnings and the transition to Time Warner post-9/11, emphasizing talent attraction and retention strategies. Andrew reflects on his experiences at Comcast Ventures, offering career advice on upskilling and distinguishing between venture capital and private equity skills. The conversation delves into Techstars' role in the venture market, investing in deep tech, AI's impact, and accelerator acceptance criteria. Andrew concludes with insights on knowing your business, focusing on early-stage startups, and the importance of giving back.

(0:00) Introduction and early career story including podcast and guest introduction

(2:24) Guest's early life, career interests, and background at Techstars

(7:31) Entrepreneurial beginnings and transition to Time Warner post-9/11

(17:45) Talent attraction and retention strategies

(22:58) Lessons from Comcast Ventures and career advice on upskilling

(31:35) Investor characteristics and venture capital vs. private equity skills

(37:58) Learnings from Comcast and transition to Techstars role

(47:36) Techstars' role in the venture market and investing strategies

(54:20) Investing in deep tech, AI impact, and accelerator acceptance criteria

(59:49) Knowing your business and focus in early-stage startups

(1:01:49) Final advice on giving back and closing remarks

In this episode of The Investor podcast, Gregory Kammerer joins Joel Palathinkal to explore first and second-generation family investors. Gregory shares his journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital, law, and private equity. The discussion covers educating family offices, generational investment differences, and expanding roles. Gregory highlights tax strategies, public money management, and restructuring family office investments. They also discuss "Die With Zero," focusing on wealth transfer planning. The episode concludes with advice on starting early and debunking the myth of overnight success.

(0:00) Understanding first and second gen family investors

(0:54) Introduction to The Investor podcast with Joel Palathinkal

(1:29) Guest introduction and early entrepreneurial experiences

(5:40) Transition to venture capital, law degree, and private equity

(10:28) Educating family offices on industry specifics and challenges

(16:29) Differences between generations of family investors

(21:01) Expanding the role of family offices in investments

(23:34) Career progression and focus in private equity

(26:11) Innovative tax strategies and managing public money for family offices

(30:42) Workout and restructuring processes in family office investments

(33:26) Persona examples of family office structures

(42:21) Book discussion: Die With Zero and wealth transfer planning

(49:01) Final piece of advice and the importance of starting early

(50:23) Dispelling the myth of overnight success