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Village Global Podcast

Village Global
Entrepreneurship
Oral Communication
Venture Capital
Hiring Practices
Go-To-Market Strategy
Airbase
Servant Leadership
Business Scaling
Customer Acquisition
Public Speaking
Audience Engagement
Superplastic
Team Dynamics
Product Market Fit
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Microsoft
Private Equity
Investment Strategies
Secondary Markets
Social Media

The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.

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This is an excerpt from our full conversation with Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly).

Shishir discusses why Grammarly is one of the most underestimated companies in Silicon Valley, how it's transforming from a grammar tool int... more

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This is a short excerpt from our full conversation with Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly).

Shishir discusses the fundamental differences between working at big tech companies versus startups, why skills at large companies are ... more

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Henry Shi, founder of Super.com (scaled to $200M+ annual revenue, 50 million users, profitable), joins Village Global GP Anne Dwane to discuss his unconventional path from founder to Anthropic.

Henry shares why he stepped back from his company at it... more

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This is a short excerpt from our full conversation with Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan and LinkedIn co-founder / Village Global Chairman Reid Hoffman.

Eric and Reid discuss what separates companies that last from those that flame out, why hypergrowt... more

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Hosts

Ben Casnocha
Co-founder and partner at Village Global.
Ben Kesnoka
Co-founder and partner at Village Global.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • High-caliber guests and their stories of innovation

    The Village Global team and their diverse range of experts truly illuminate the world of venture capital and tech. You'll get loads of practical advice and concrete tips, plus tons of inspiration from these incredible individuals who are making a real impact and changing the world. Hats off to the whole Village Global team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Fascinating

    I really enjoy your podcast Village Global's Venture Stories, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. I just listened to Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author of The Decadent Society. Thank you for the invaluable takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Learn something new every listen!

    It is not every day that I get to learn from individuals of this caliber! Venture Stories has quickly become a favorite in my feed. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • The best walk companion and source of inspiration

    I love Village Stories as not only do they bring great speakers but they are excellent interviewers who bring out the most interesting elements of every topic. I find that the episodes are structured in a way that anyone who is not an expert in a topic finds value in understanding the theme’s key insights. And they are super fun to listen to on my daily walks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SO***q
    United States4 years ago
  • Phenomenal guests and topics 🌟

    Venture Stories has quickly become a must-listen in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago

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Audience finds the content enlightening and valuable, frequently noting the actionable insights offered by the guests.
Listeners are impressed by the high caliber of guests and their insightful stories of innovation in the tech and venture capital space.
There are concerns about occasional commercial content overshadowing the core discussions, though the overall feedback remains positive regarding guest quality and interview depth.
The discussions often illuminate key strategies and practical advice, making it a recommended listen for those in the industry.

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From $200 Million Revenue Founder to Frontier Lab with Henry Shi
Q: What key insights do you have about new funding models like seed-strapping?
Shi describes seed-strapping as allowing early-stage companies to use initial seed capital more flexibly without the pressures of losing control to traditional VC rounds.
From $200 Million Revenue Founder to Frontier Lab with Henry Shi
Q: What made you step back after your success with super.com?
He recognized the potential of AI and wanted to explore it further, taking a break to learn and document his findings.
From $200 Million Revenue Founder to Frontier Lab with Henry Shi
Q: Can you share the origin story of super.com?
Henry Shi explains how he left Google to start a company in 2015, focusing on creating a savings app without unnecessary features like chat that weren't aligned with what users wanted.
The Future of Work with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Reid Hoffman
Q: What advice would you give to a startup CEO when pitching an AI application?
Be patient and ensure you create unique data that competitors cannot replicate.
The Future of Work with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Reid Hoffman
Q: When you think about building AI features internally versus relying upon external apps to provide functionality, how do you approach that?
We focus on our core competencies and also talk to customers to understand their pain points to leverage AI effectively.

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Focuses on the intersection of venture capital and technology, featuring insightful conversations with a range of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Episodes explore various aspects of startup culture, M&A, AI advancements, operational excellence in venture capital, and strategies for technical hiring, among other relevant topics. Noteworthy for its blend of high-caliber guests and practical wisdom, this podcast aims to inform and inspire those interested in the rapidly evolving landscape of business and technology. Its diverse range of discussions is likely to appeal to listeners seeking actionable insights from top figures within the startup ecosystem.

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Recent guests on Village Global Podcast include:

1. Shishir Mehrotra
2. Henry Shi
3. Matt Hamill
4. Sherwood Calloway
5. Amjad Masad
6. Yohei Nakajima
7. Kristen Ostro
8. Ezra Roizen

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