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Trailblazers

Erica Wenger
Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
E-Commerce
Community Engagement
Wayup
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Motherhood
Childcare
College Education
Angel Investing
Business School
Fundraising
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Trailblazers is your favorite tech + VC podcast, hosted by Erica Wenger, GP at Park Rangers Capital. Each week, Erica sits down with founders, operators, and investors who’ve found conventional success in unconventional ways.

From billion-dollar exits to scrappy early pivots, Trailblazers brings you unfiltered stories of how the next generation of companies are really built. Guests share the harde... more

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Latest Episodes

This week we chat with Paige Finn Doherty!

Paige is the Founding Partner of Behind Genius Ventures, an early-stage venture firm managing nearly $14 million in AUM. Behind Genius makes concentrated investments in pre-seed and seed-stage companies led... more

This week we chat with Claire Hughes Johnson!

Claire is the former COO of Stripe, where she played a critical role in scaling the company from 160 employees to more than 7,000 during its period of rapid global expansion. Before Stripe, she spent ove... more

Welcome back to Trailblazers by Park Rangers Capital!

In this week’s solo episode, host Erica Wenger breaks down 7 things she wishes every founder knew before raising their first check. The honest, unfiltered truths that can dramatically change the ... more

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This week, we chat with Nikhil Basu Trivedi!

Nikhil is Co-Founder & General Partner at Footwork, an early-stage focused venture firm in San Francisco. Footwork leads Seed and Series A rounds in companies with early signs of product-market fit, acros... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Bussgang
Co-founder of Flybridge Capital Partners and educator at Harvard Business School
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Episode: Jeffrey Bussgang: GP and Co-Founder of Flybridge Capital Partners
Ankur Nagpal
Founder of Carry, serial entrepreneur, and investor
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Episode: Ankur Nagpal: Founder of Carry
Amber Atherton
A British entrepreneur and investor based in San Francisco, partner at Patron and founder of the Atherton Award.
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Episode: Amber Atherton: Partner at Patron
Amanda Goetz
Two-time founder, CEO, inspirational writer and content creator
House of Wise
Episode: Amanda Goetz: Exited Founder and Author of "Toxic Grit"
Rex Woodbury
Founder and managing partner of Daybreak, an early-stage venture capital firm
Daybreak
Episode: Rex Woodbury: Founder and Managing Partner of Daybreak!
Avni Barman
CEO and founder of Gen She, a media company and fund empowering women.
Gen She
Episode: Avni Barman: Founder of Gen She!
Maya Bakhai
Founder of Spice Capital
Spice Capital
Episode: Maya Bakhai: Founder of Spice Capital!
Katie Stanton
Founder and General Partner of Moxie Ventures
Moxie Ventures
Episode: Katie Stanton: The Woman Behind Moxxie VC!
Ali Kriegsman
Writer, entrepreneur, and business strategist
Episode: Ali Kriegsman: 8-Figure Exited Founder and Author of "The Raise"

Host

Erica Wenger
Host of the podcast and founding general partner of Park Rangers Capital. Erica brings her insights from the tech and investment world while focusing on empowering voices in entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Late stage capitalism under the guise of girl bossing

    Boring. Tired. We’ve heard it all before. You’re such a girl boss, girlfriend!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    no_thank_yew
    United States2 months ago
  • Genius!

    Absolutely loved the season 2 recap! Makes so much sense to summarize and get people interested in episodes they might have missed. A great starting point if you’re new to the podcast! Can’t wait for a more biz focused season 3!

    -EJ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend this to any twenty-something’s

    As an ambitious twenty-something, I regularly listen to this pod for inspo, wisdom & encouragement !! Erica brings on the best guests and is so great at getting guests to open up and be vulnerable. Thank you Erica!!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Add 44
    United States3 years ago
  • all the entrepreneurial inspo i need!

    thank you erica! love your show :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saradoane
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Navigating your 20’s is such an important (and yet often overlooked) topic. Such an inspiring and motivating show. HIGHLY recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kirstennnn123
    United States4 years ago

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The show is regarded as a source of inspiration, with listeners appreciating the practical advice and insights shared by the host and guests.
Listeners consistently praise the authenticity of guests and their engaging stories. Many highlight the relevance of the discussions for young professionals navigating their careers.
Some feedback indicates a desire for broader themes and variety in topics, although the majority find the content relatable and motivating.

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Talking Points

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Claire Hughes Johnson: Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe
Q: If someone in here wants to write a Working With Me doc, what's your advice?
Claire suggests focusing on self-awareness and writing authentically about how one communicates and makes decisions, rather than just mimicking others' styles.
Claire Hughes Johnson: Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe
Q: Why choose to write this book?
Claire explains that initially, she didn't want to write the book but was persuaded by the founders of Stripe and the need for practical resources in management and company building.
Claire Hughes Johnson: Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe
Q: What is the day to day look like and what's been life these days post-Stripe?
Claire discusses her continued involvement with Stripe, describing her shift to a portfolio mode, engaging with founders and the executive team while also managing various projects.
Nikhil Basu Trivedi: Co-Founder & General Partner at Footwork
Q: Why the name Footwork?
Footwork reflects foundational skills in various activities, emphasizing adroit responses to opportunities.
Nikhil Basu Trivedi: Co-Founder & General Partner at Footwork
Q: What is the hardest part and has been the hardest part of your journey so far?
The hardest part was when partners left Shasta Ventures, leading to misalignment on core values and ultimately prompting Nikhil to start Footwork.

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The content across episodes features a wide array of discussions with founders, investors, and entrepreneurs, focusing on their unconventional paths to success within the tech and venture capital sectors. The overarching themes include personal journeys through challenges, innovative startups, insights into the venture capital landscape, and candid conversations about both triumphs and failures that are often omitted in mainstream narratives. This podcast is especially valuable for young professionals, particularly in their 20s and 30s, seeking inspiration, practical advice, and authentic stories from leading figures forging their paths in business and technology.

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Trailblazers launched 5 years ago and published 152 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Trailblazers include:

1. Jeff Bussgang
2. Ankur Nagpal
3. Amber Atherton
4. Amanda Goetz
5. Rex Woodbury
6. Avni Barman
7. Maya Bakhai
8. Katie Stanton

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