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- Miniseries - Episode 5: Fred Magnanimi, Founder of Luca and Danni, on embracing the journey through COVID-19Episode Description: In the latest episode of our miniseries, Matt and Rob talk to Fred Magnanimi about how his company, Luca and Danni, has seen massive growth during COVID-19 as well as some of the new challenges he has faced. You’ll learn more on the company’s founding and the inspiration for starting the jewelry line. Other topics include, building a community and brand, the benefits of local manufacturing, and the upsides of having an e-commerce platform during the closing of...17 min
- Miniseries - Episode 4: Matt Hayes (co-host and principal at PJC) talks about his experience having COVID-19In the 4th episode of our miniseries, Rob talks to Matt about his experience battling COVID-19 after testing positive on March 25th. Luckily, his symptoms have been mild and manageable at home. During the episode, Matt discusses the elusiveness of COVID-19 and his biggest takeaways from his experience thus far (as we release this, Matt is still recovering from the virus).Disclaimer: This information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk wit...19 min
- Miniseries - Episode 3: Charlie O'Donnell & Russ Wilcox discuss Covid-19 as it relates to VCIn the latest episode of our miniseries Rob May and Matt Hayes chat with guests, and fellow VCs, Charlie O’Donnell, Partner and Founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures based in NYC, and Russ Wilcox, General Partner at Pillar VC based in Boston. During this raw and uncut conversation Russ and Charlie discuss how they have managed Covid-19 within their own portfolio and what advice they have for startups managing this volatile economic landscape (recorded on March 25th 2020). Topics cove...20 min
- Miniseries - Episode 2: Working remote during Covid-19 PandemicIn Episode 2 of our Covid-19 miniseries, Matt Hayes and Rob May chat with Zac Prince,Founder and CEO of BlockFi, and Vishal Sunak, Co-Founder & CEO of LinkSquares, about the biggest changes they have made since the Coronavirus outbreak, how they are managing remote work, and the strategies they have for dealing with this new climate moving forward. Topics covered include: What has impacted the two companies the most with the recent developments of Covid-19 The challenges of work...21 min
- Miniseries - Episode 1: Navigating Covid-19 as an EntrepreneurIn Episode 1 of our Covid-19 miniseries, Matt Hayes and Rob May discuss the impact that the Coronavirus is having on the venture capital and entrepreneurial landscapes, and the new normal that we can expect moving forward. Topics covered include:Advice for entrepreneurs on cash management, financial planning, and supply chain vulnerabilitiesWhy early-stage companies may be impacted in a different way than growth companiesWhat entrepreneurs can expect going into future funding roundsHow PJC is...19 min
- Episode #7: Amrita Saigal of KudosEpisode Summary: Second-time founder Amrita Saigal joins us on Uncovered to talk about the motivation behind her newest venture, Kudos. Tune in to learn more about Amrita’s passion for building sustainable products, how she applied the lessons learned from her first-startup the second time around, and why her unique experiences at MIT, P&G, Google, and her brother’s startup, Thunkable (also PJC-backed!), have all led her to where she is today. Uncovered in this episode: The stor...28 min
- Episode #3: Sandra Richter of SoofaEpisode Summary: Join us for this episode to learn more about how Sandra Richter, Co-Founder and CEO of Soofa, was inspired by her experiences working on Smart Cities at the MIT Media Lab to start her own business focused on installing digital community news screens in local neighborhoods.Hear about her tips on everything from fundraising to building your board, and get her take on the Boston investment scene and how best to take advantage of Boston’s student ecosystem. ...32 min
- Episode #13: Jana Eggers, Scott Kirsner and Dave Balter discuss Boston vs. Silicon ValleyEpisode Summary: In our final episode we bring together Jana Eggers, CEO of Nara Logics, Scott Kirsner, Boston Globe columnist and CEO of Innovation Leader, and Dave Balter, CEO of Flipside Crypto, to discuss the question on every Boston entrepreneur’s mind: to build in Boston or Silicon Valley? This episode is a fun and enjoyable listen where you’ll get to hear each guest’s opinions and theories.Uncovered in this episode: The biggest differences between the two coasts when it comes to s...33 min
- Episode #8: Vishal Sunak of LinkSquaresEpisode Summary: In this episode, Rob and Matt sit down with Vishal Sunak, one of Rob’s earliest employees at Backupify, to learn more about LinkSquares. Started by Vishal and his co-founder in 2015, LinkSquares was created in response to a pain point that Vishal experienced first-hand at Backupify: the messiness of contract management. Tune in to learn more about why Vishal has loved his new roles as startup founder and CEO and to hear his tips on hiring and navigating the world of fundraisi...29 min
- Episode #6: Peter Mahoney of PlannuhEpisode Summary: In this episode we sit down with Peter Mahoney, CEO of Plannuh, to learn more about his journey from marketing executive with 30 years experience to early stage startup founder. Designed specifically to address the pain points that Peter experienced throughout his career, Plannuh helps marketers simplify their lives with an all-in-one platform that can be used to build and manage marketing budgets, create plans, and track campaign performance. Listen in to learn more about Pe...34 min
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Have you ever wanted to know the real secrets to starting, building, and scaling a company? How do you learn to fail and fail fast? How should you be thinking about financing and exit strategies? The…
entrepreneur’s journey is a long one — full of unknowns, risks, and opportunities at every turn. At PJC we have your back. With our Uncovered podcast, we aim to expose some of these unknowns so you can better understand what to expect and how to prepare. Each season you’ll hear from first time founders to repeat founders, to low and high profile companies, taking you behind the scenes to reveal the secrets and stories previously untold. We hope you’ll join us! Uncovered is presented by PJC, an early-stage venture capital firm committed to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.