A corporate venture capital allows investors to directly put corporate funds into external startup companies. Will Fung explains how they do it by sharing his experiences as a Principal at Woven Capital, the growth-stage venture capital fund of Toyota. Together with Scott Kelly, he discusses how they mainly invest on mobility of people, robotics, automation, and AI. Will also explains how a corporate venture capital also comes with the company’s industry influence and network, giving startup founders a bigger chance to achieve significant business success.

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Israeli founders have a particular fondness for frontier tech product-market fit and go-to-market strategy. However, they often fail to address the gap between the market and the customers. Scott Kelly sits down with Aaron Zucker of Sapir Venture Partners, who discusses his journey from being a bridge between the US and Israel in the innovation world to becoming a venture capitalist himself. He talks about his work on helping Israeli founders commercialize deep tech to create positive global impact and build viable businesses. Aaron also emphasizes the importance of creating a strong team and the willingness to accept feedback in the world of venture capital.

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With AI being one of the hottest topics right now, investing in the disruptors in this space is a good decision indeed. Scott Kelly is joined by Jacob Phillips of Tides Ventures, who shares their focus on later-stage technology companies making waves in the current AI landscape. From generative AI to robotics, Jacob talks about their biggest investments and how they navigate the rapid innovation in the tech industry. He also breaks down their investment thesis, how they use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and why being resistant to change hinders companies from unlocking growth.

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Special Purpose Vehicles or SPVs allow direct investing into portfolio companies, unlike other venture capital structures. This is the specialization of Pablo Grodnitzky, who focuses on late seed and Series A construction SPVs at Plus Ultra Capital. Joining Scott Kelly, he breaks down their SPV strategy with a hands-on approach on accelerating revenue growth, managing portfolios efficiently, and improving product-market fit. Pablo also shares how they use an AI-powered metric framework to maximize the accuracy of their due diligence rather than solely relying on unicorns.

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Sports is becoming one of the best places to invest in right now. Find out how to secure huge wins through sports investing with De Anna Guerreiro of Athlon Family Office. She joins Scott Kelly to share her mission to provide the right financial literacy to professional athletes and how to invest in high-growth sports-related companies. De Anna also discusses why sports investment must always be approached with utmost caution and stresses why joining bandwagon assets is not always a good idea.

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India is one of the hotspots of entrepreneurship. Their diverse community, growing economy, and hardworking mindset serve as the foundations of a promising market. Ashutosh Kumar, the new CEO of Expert Dojo, joins Scott Kelly to share how he leads their new Indian fund and unlocks promising global investments through strong entrepreneurial spirit. He details their plans for a decentralized fund structure with offices across various Indian states while tapping into a broader pool of talent. Ashutosh also underscores Expert Dojo’s commitment to continuous portfolio support and highlights some success stories they have encountered in this Asian nation.

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Venture capital is evolving fast, and Andrew Romans of 7BC Venture Capital reveals how his global “seven continents” approach is reshaping the game. From his roots in telecom and enterprise software to founding companies and raising capital, Andrew shares the journey that led him to building 7BC’s unique dual strategy: investing both directly in startups and in other high-performing VC funds. He unpacks what makes a disruptive founder, why emerging managers matter, and how cherry-picking direct investments from fund portfolios creates outsized returns. With insights on AI-native companies, the Superhuman-to-Grammarly success story, and the power of curated demo days, this conversation is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs and investors navigating today’s VC landscape.

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Some of the most exciting investment opportunities right now can be found in the realm of science and technology. Jenna Aronson, Partner at Two Bear Capital, joins Scott Kelly to discuss how they invest in technical founders at the forefront of today’s cutting-edge and disruptive innovations. She explains how technology, particularly AI, is driving capital efficiency and accelerating the discovery of new biotech frontiers. If you are curious about the gold to be found in the intersection of health and technology, this episode is a must-listen.

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