Money Moves with Neil Devani
Money Moves is the podcast about fundraising, investing, and building in the world of venture capital and startups. Hosted by Neil Devani, it's perfect for pre-seed founders, venture capitalists, and anyone interested in raising capital, making smart investments in new technologies, and building great businesses.
Each week, Neil and his guests share stories and practical advice from people who’ve successfully pitched ideas, closed investors, and navigated the acquisition process. From raising hundreds of millions of dollars to delivering 10x+ returns to investors, the achievements of our guests speak for themselves.
Join us on Money Moves to hear about their successes and failures in the world of venture capital investing and startups.
Episodes
32 episodes
REPLAY - No Assholes with Tara Roth from the Goldhirsh Foundation and Minnie Ingersoll from TenOneTen
In this episode of Money Moves, we dive into the intricacies of venture capital, honest investing, and the importance of transparency in fundraising. Join Neil Devani, founder of Necessary Ventures, as he engages with Tara Roth and Min...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:30
REPLAY - Raising a $30M Fund 1 to Combat Cancer with Ben Freeberg of Oncology Ventures
This week on Money Moves, Neil chats with Ben Freeberg, the founder of Oncology Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to driving innovation in the oncology space. They discuss Ben’s journey from cancer survivor to founder, exploring his p...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:45
REPLAY - How Mike Dempsey finds 100x+ MOIC Investments for Compound Featuring Kesar Varma from Upfront Ventures
In this episode of "Money Moves," host Neil Devani speaks with Mike Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, and Kesar Varma from Upfront Ventures about the unique strategies and philosophies behind Compound’s investment approach. The discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:36:11
023 Family Office Investing: Evolutions in Real Estate and Venture with Kristina Chang, CEO @ Westlake
In this episode of Money Moves, host Neil Devani speaks with real estate investor and CEO of Westlake, Kristina Chang. Kristina describes her journey from interning at a shopping center REIT to running and expanding her family’s real e...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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42:08
REPLAY - Raising $900 Million to Build a Business in Agtech
REPLAY - Raising $900 Million to Build a Business in Agtech: Want to know how this entrepreneur disrupted agriculture and built a successful business?In this episode of Money Moves, Neil Devani interviews Amol Deshpande, an entrepreneur ...
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REPLAY - How Mitch Lee raised $100M+ to electrify watercraft, featuring Rob Ryan from Dynasty
In this episode of Money Moves, the host is joined by Mitch Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Arc Boats, along with Rob Ryan, to discuss their experiences with startups, product development, and the challenges of raising capital. Mitch reflec...
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Season 1
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022 From Wall Street to Startups with Gene Munster @ Deepwater
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil talks with Gene Munster, co-founder and managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management. Gene shares his path from his 20-year career as a top Wall Street analyst, best known for his coverage of Appl...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:30
REPLAY - Raising Capital and Building a World-Changing Business with Charles Fisher
In this episode of Money Moves, host Neil Devani interviews Charles Fisher, founder of Unlearn, an AI-driven company revolutionizing clinical trials. Charles discusses his recent transition from CEO to Chief Scientific Officer to focus...
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Season 1
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55:45
021 Mike Annunziata @ Also Capital on Building and Investing in Deep Tech
In this episode of Money Moves, host Neil Devani sits down with Mike, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from institutional investing to launching his own venture firm, Also Capital. Mike shares his early care...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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020 Ariana Thacker on being a VC founder vs. startup founder and back-to-back $10M+ raises
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil Devani sits down with Ariana Thacker, a venture capitalist turned entrepreneur, to discuss her journey from launching a VC firm to founding MoldCo, a healthcare startup tackling mold-related illness...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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019 Malcolm Robinson on raising $5B+ and pioneering distressed debt in Asia with Avenue Capital
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil talks with Malcolm Robinson, an investor with a remarkable career spanning multiple asset classes, geographies, and market cycles. Malcolm talks about his journey from discovering his passion for in...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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REPLAY - Building and Investing in the Future of Biotech with Shahram Seyedin-Noor
This week’s episode of Money Moves is not to be missed. Host Neil Devani gets to know Shahram Seyedin-Noor, founder of Civilization Ventures. Shahram shares his evolution from a Harvard-trained lawyer to a biotech entrepreneur and succ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:19
018 Jeff Seibert on exiting Crashlytics for $100M in 1.5 years and raising $100M for Digits
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil talks with Jeff Seibert, and a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, to share his incredible journey from building startups to angel investing in over 100 companies. Jeff takes listeners b...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:04:08
017 Shruti Gandhi of Array Ventures on Raising $150M Across 3 Funds and Hitting 15 Exits as a Solo GP
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil talks with Shruti Gandhi, a seasoned venture capitalist with a background in engineering and entrepreneurship. Shruti shares her path beginning with immigrating to the U.S. in 1999 through founding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:40
016 Danielle Strachman of 1517 Fund on going from Educating to Investing in Dropouts and Working with Peter Thiel
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil interviews Danielle Strachman, co-founder of 1517 Fund and a trailblazer in venture capital, to explore her journey from founding a charter school to launching a venture firm rooted in supporting no...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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015 How David Rusenko Built and Sold Weebly to Square for $365M Before Founding Leap Forward Ventures
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil sits down with David Rusenko, the founder of Weebly and seasoned venture investor, to discuss his journey from launching a company in his college dorm to successfully navigating a $365 million acqui...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:38
REPLAY - On Building and Selling Rupa Health with Tara Viswanathan
In this episode of Money Moves, we sit down with Tara Viswanathan, co-founder of Rupa Health, to explore her journey from startup founder to health tech innovator. Tara brings a unique perspective on building a memorable company cultur...
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Episode 16
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1:12:51
REPLAY - How Jay Desai built and sold PatientPing for $550M
In this replay episode of Money Moves, we sit down with Jay Desai, an experienced entrepreneur and investor, to delve into his journey of building PatientPing, a healthcare coordination platform, and navigating the challenges of fundra...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:01
014 Raising a $30M Fund 1 to Combat Cancer with Ben Freeberg of Oncology Ventures
This week on Money Moves, Neil chats with Ben Freeberg, the founder of Oncology Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to driving innovation in the oncology space. They discuss Ben’s journey from cancer survivor to founder, exploring his p...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:45
013 High Volume Investing and 1000x Returns with Jenny Fielding of Everywhere Ventures
In this episode of Money Moves, Neil is joined by Jenny Fielding, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures, a trailblazing fund that’s redefining the venture capital playbook with its community-driven, high-cadence investment approach. Jenny ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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40:40
012 Building and Investing in the Future of Biotech with Shahram Seyedin-Noor
This week’s episode of Money Moves is not to be missed. Host Neil Devani gets to know Shahram Seyedin-Noor, founder of Civilization Ventures. Shahram shares his evolution from a Harvard-trained lawyer to a biotech entrepreneur and succ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:19
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011 Running a Concentrated VC Portfolio with Dan Kimerling at Deciens
In this episode of Money Moves, we dive deep into the world of venture capital with Dan from Deciens Capital. We explore the journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist, discussing the lessons learned, challenges faced, and philoso...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:52
010 Marty.com on Building/Selling 4 Companies Before Agree.com
In this episode of Money Moves, we dive into the journey of startup success, effective fundraising, and entrepreneurial insights with Marty Ringlein, a seasoned founder, and investor. Marty shares his experiences raising capital, build...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:28
009 No Assholes with Tara Roth from the Goldhirsh Foundation and Minnie Ingersoll from TenOneTen
In this episode of Money Moves, we dive into the intricacies of venture capital, honest investing, and the importance of transparency in fundraising. Join Neil Devani, founder of Necessary Ventures, as he engages with Tara Roth and Min...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:30
008 On Building and Selling Rupa Health with Tara Viswanathan
In this episode of Money Moves, we sit down with Tara Viswanathan, co-founder of Rupa Health, to explore her journey from startup founder to health tech innovator. Tara brings a unique perspective on building a memorable company cultur...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:12:51
