SmartMoney Ventures Podcast
The SmartMoney Ventures Podcast highlights leaders in the global ecosystem of venture capital, entrepreneurship and innovation across all industries. We give you access to insights from top investors and innovators that most people can’t access, and the only reason they take my calls is because I’ve been in the trenches with them for over 25 years.
Episodes
12 episodes
SMV12: Ry Walker: From College Dropout to Unicorn Success in Cincinnati Ohio.
In this episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast, Ry Walker tells the story of his entrepreneurial journey from college dropout to Unicorn success in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, you will learn:How to bu...
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56:20
SMV11: Branch Insurance Co-Founder Joe Emison shares how less software code drives speed to market.
In this episode, you will learn:Why you should do 50 customer interviews before building your product.Why Joe recommends only building software code that is differentiating.How less code & less employees...
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49:58
SMV10: Chris Heivly’s entrepreneurial journey from Mapquest to ecosystem builder.
In this episode, you will learn:How MapQuest became a Unicorn in 1999.Channeling your inner 10 year old: The 5 Principles of Building a Fort.The one mistake that all 1st time founders make.
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55:24
SMV9: Sue Tyler on growing from zero to $300 Million of revenues in 4 years, and why people and culture matter.
In this episode, you will learn:What its like to grow from Zero to $300 Million of revenues in 4 years. Why surrounding yourself with the right mentors is crucial to success.Why most startups are a seri...
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50:21
SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.In this episode, you will learn:...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:21
SMV7: Hugh Cathey is a serial entrepreneur with multiple IPOs who gives back to the community and invests in educating other entrepreneurs.
In this episode, you will learn:How Hugh built and sold his first company at 25 years oldWhy Hugh provides equity compensation to all team members.Why continuing education is a lifelong pursuit for CEOs.
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Episode 7
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59:40
SMV6: Tim Schigel on how he found Lightning in a Bottle with ShareThis.
SMV6: Refinery Ventures Managing Partner Tim Schigel shares how he found “Lightning in a Bottle” and hit $50M in revenues in 4 years at ShareThis.This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Tim Schigel, Founder and Managing...
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Episode 6
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54:58
SMV5: Dr. Michael Triplett, CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics on its sale to Sarepta
This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Dr. Michael Triplett, CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics who, along with co-founder Dr. Louise Rodino-Klapac, successfully completed a 9 figure exit event before securing Series A financing.&nb...
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Episode 5
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51:15
SMV4: Ketos' Meena Sankaran - From Engineer to CEO raising $30 Million
SMV4: Ketos CEO Meena Sankaran shares how she raised $30 Million to solve water quality, an issue she experienced as a child in India.Meena Sankaran is the Founder and CEO of Ketos, where they are saving lives with innovative wate...
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Episode 4
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1:01:21
SMV3: Parker MacDonell on building Unicorns in the Heartland
Rev1 Ventures’ Parker MacDonell shares how venture ecosystems in the heartland are birthing Unicorns and more! Rev1 Ventures has invested close to $100 Million into 210 companies and completed 15 exit events - all in the Heartland.&nbs...
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Episode 3
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55:02
SMV2: Richard Sudek from The Cove at UCI Beall Innovation
Episode 2 features Richard Sudek who pushes the envelope when it comes to building ecosystems & opening doors for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. He unpacks the keys to his success with Tech Coast Angels, the Angel Syndication Network ...
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Episode 2
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53:49
SMV1: David Chang of Paypal, with 40+ Angel Investments
Episode 1 features former PayPal Executive & Angel Investor David Chang on why it is critical to get the right investors in your company at the right time. He unpacks the art & science of fundraising and company building from b...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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