Venture Juice

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[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

On the pod this week, Chris Zhang and I dive into some of the unknowns in our current market. We chat about the Fed's influence over geopolitical unrest, diving into market impacts and what that can mean for our future. https://t.co/y6ms4ufJlZ

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

Today is a big day for @Interplay. I'm thrilled to share that we secured $45M for our third fund.

It means a lot to be at this point & I couldn't ask for a better team to be doing it w/.

BIG thnx to @ChristineMHall at @TechCrunch for covering the story! https://t.co/BE3mdx3enV

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

Over the past year I've spent a lot of time learning about overall health. That's why I'm pumped about this week's pod ep with @zakwilliams. We dive deep on mental hygiene and discuss how his company @youcanpym is making a difference in the space. https://t.co/habhG4UGuD

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

After a little summer hiatus for the podcast, we're back at it!

First, @Mikeyjrog shares post-summer founder tips + an update on the current state of the VC market.

Then Phuong shares a great tool to help startups craft a compelling value proposition. https://t.co/SKYw0JYi17

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

For anyone managing distributed teams, this week's pod is for you.

@adampnathan, Cofounder & CEO of @AlmanacDocs, joins me to share the secrets to making remote work more structured, efficient and effective.

Special thanks to Adam for sharing his wisdom. https://t.co/SLUgcH3tY3

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

Here's what's covered on this week's pod:
- Phuong shares some valuable insights on team construction and making the first hires for your startup.
- @Mikeyjrog and I discuss the current state of #AI, its challenges, and signs of the initial hype subsiding. https://t.co/gpdC1VHVhv

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

We cover two super helpful #startup/#founder topics in this week's pod ep.

1) A step by step guide on how to iterate MVPs.

2) A discussion on the importance of maintaining transparency, trust, and ethical practices in the portfolio/VC relationship. https://t.co/C2LUrGy7rL

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

This week's pod is a deep dive into venture debt w/ @Billy__Libby of @upper__90. Discover a new financing approach for startups that challenges equity focus and learn valuable insights on asset-based lending.

IMHO a must-listen for founders/entrepreneurs. https://t.co/LpOpelSr2m

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

By challenging outdated perceptions and showcasing China's progress, this week's pod episode is meant to highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of China's current status as a global powerhouse.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. https://t.co/LUPetUT3Re

[Interplay @interplay]

We're 10 days out from the next installment of Is This A Thing?! (our virtual #pitchevent).

Pitch your biz in 2mins & get feedback from our panel of experts that includes Phuong Ireland, @brettpalatiello, and Srishti Ellson (President of @ColumbiaVC). https://t.co/H635T497ds

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

🎧 Tune in to this week's ep for a deep dive into the AI horse race and how it might impact the future of search w/ @Mikeyjrog, #Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade w/ @brettpalatiello, tips for validating your startup's MVP, and an update on the inflation battle. https://t.co/rNCIVFNGdE

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

On this week's ep we discuss different places/ways startups can store their cash, like w/ @rhobusiness and implementing strategies like bond laddering. We also chat about the game theory of a bank run and how this current crisis is affecting crypto. https://t.co/2oRGLuuF6P

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

It's been a wild week for startups, crypto & venture capital so this week's pod is our take on what's happening.

We did something a little interesting though. This ep includes a before and after analysis of the SVB situation.

Here's how it came to be... https://t.co/wOphs6M7WO

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

Tax season is upon us 😱 so we decided to bring on a special guest - Kate Kelly of Chelsea Capital - to share some tips to help startups navigate the madness. If taxes stress you out then this is a must listen. Spoiler alert... step one is to breathe!

https://t.co/EeIXy73vAB

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

The power of partnerships for startups is incredibly valuable. On this week's pod ep Phuong breaks that down for us.

I also chat w/ Chris about Q1 tech earnings and Jan jobs data.

Plus, I interview Tomer Biger of @BeNobleHQ about embedded finance. https://t.co/kSI84T41lT

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

And.... we're back. First pod episode of 2023 is live.

Tune in to hear me and my fellow @Interplay partners discuss the big topics of venture capital, startups, global economics and blockchain.

Here's what's covered on this week's ep: https://t.co/XEKeDecd3w

[Interplay @interplay]

As 2022 ends, the time to reflect is upon us. A big s/o to our amazing team, which doubled in size this year! Like a proud parent we're excited to share everyone's accomplishments. Check out our 2022 Year in Review blog post for highlights. Happy Holidays! https://t.co/ZDqozpoZFD

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

For the last pod of the year, we took a look back at some of the notable events and lessons learned in 2022 + discuss our predictions for 2023 and suggest ways founders can navigate the near future.

What do you think is going to happen in the new year??
https://t.co/Z2xKpzo29g

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

.@OpenAI's ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. What does that mean for the work force? For kid's homework? For the arts?

During this week's pod @Mikeyjrog & I chat all about the AI craze and its implications on #VC.

Here's are the other topics covered: https://t.co/itbgfbTV4l

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

The team and I cover a lot during this week's Partner Meeting segments.

@Mikeyjrog and I discuss how though VC deal flow may have slowed recently, there's still a lot of activity happening behind the scenes - including an increase in insider rounds. https://t.co/IEZ9Ya66HQ