DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)
Grab a drink and join Vik (Green Cow Venture Capital) and Bree (Cooley) as they sit down with top venture capitalists to uncover the stories behind the spreadsheets. Each episode blends laughter, quirks, and candid conversation with practical frameworks founders can use to build, grow, and fundraise more successfully.
If you’re a startup founder, VC, or LP, this show helps you get to know the people you may be partnering with for the next 7–10 years. From Tuvan throat singing and mini piano playing to our signature “Fidelity Five” lightning round, you’ll discover surprising sides of the investors shaping the startup ecosystem.
We feature leaders from powerhouse firms like Bessemer, Costanoa, Scale VP, and Lightspeed, as well as emerging funds such as Touring, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Hustle Fund, and Precursor. Expect founder-tested advice, real talk about venture, and plenty of laughs along the way.
New episodes drop monthly. Pour your favorite drink and dive in.
DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)
DWAVC: Tess Hatch | Ep. 7
In episode seven of DrinksWithAVC, Vik and Bree share a post-St. Patrick’s Day glass with Bessemer Venture Partners’ Tess Hatch. From childhood acting to her mission to diversify the startup universe, Tess gives us an intimate look at her stellar journey. They also put Tess's space expertise to the test with quirky challenges that blur the lines between celestial wonders and earthly oddities. Join in for laughs, learning, and a little space trivia!
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