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[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

On the podcast this week, I dive into the lackluster IPO market with @Mikeyjrog and what that means for the venture ecosystem. We also dig into the changing VC landscape... take a listen and share your thoughts.

https://t.co/9p2witQOZg

[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]

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]

Exciting pod ep this week w/ @sether of @FoundryVC. We dive into the importance of clear intentions for venture firms and the need for a business-building mindset in VC. Seth shares valuable insights that I think all up and coming VC managers should hear. https://t.co/NqgWVpzQOL

[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]

Important topics covered in this week's pod ep:
1) Bootstrapping a startup. This might not seem like something a VC would encourage, but anyone who's read my book knows it's one of the first things I cover b/c it's an important strategy to take seriously. https://t.co/7llYtFy83S

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By challenging outdated perceptions and showcasing China's progress, this week's pod episode is meant to highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of China's current status as a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

[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]

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]

This week's pod is all about how to build & develop a venture capital firm.

To dissect this topic we had to bring in one of the best in the game, @peterjhebert of @Lux_Capital.

As usual, Peter shares FANTASTIC insights. I hope you all enjoy. https://t.co/aP7AQIUwZi

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

Is the VC pace picking back up or is the momentum just a January bump? It's probably too early to say there's a trend, but it's starting to feel like we're back in 4th/5th gear. @Mikeyjrog & I discuss on this week's pod ep.
https://t.co/b4f0KAsR9Z

[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

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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]

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

[Mark Peter Davis @mpd]

This week’s pod ep is another Partner Meeting + guest interview combo.

The guest is @jehan_luth of @Get_Banyan, a global infrastructure company for item-level receipt data that allows its partners to enrich transactions. https://t.co/QTqeeqZGDm