All the press right now is about the energy business. With the unprecedented demand for all kinds of technological innovations, securing enough power to keep them alive and running is a must these days. Neal Dikeman of Energy Transition Ventures is focusing on this particular industry, which is one of the hottest and most promising spaces in this modern era. Joining Scott Kelly, he shares how disruptive technologies move beyond policy-driven investments to create the most exciting advancement in the energy sector.

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Having capital is great in starting your own venture, and garnering the right expertise is even better. But with the studio model, you can certainly have both. Scott Kelly delves into this concept with Travis Priest and Will Dolan of Suncoast Venture Studio. Together, they explain how this particular approach focuses on turning great ideas into reality, building teams internally, and bringing in experienced individuals to boost their growth. They also discuss their venture formation process, which ensures they are doing the right thing and making the most out of the investors’ money.

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DGV is particularly interested in consumer tech marketplaces and identifying global opportunities based on successful models from other regions. In this episode, Scott Kelly sits down with their founder, Justin Caldbeck, whose wealth of experience working with major venture capital firms allows him to provide the right support to high-net-worth individuals. He talks about providing not only capital but also recruitment guidance, strategic advice, and mentorship to their portfolio companies. Justin also shares valuable insights about using AI tools and monolithic funds, especially right now when the venture is in a bit of a transition mode.

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The future of venture capital is being shaped by forward-thinking managers and strategic partnerships, especially as new opportunities arise within the emerging Canadian capital market. In this episode, we have a compelling conversation with Angela Lee, a veteran entrepreneur, former McKinsey consultant, and Columbia Business School professor, who shares her insights on the strategies of successful venture capital fund managers. Angela, who built 37 Angels, discusses the core criteria for evaluating new funds, the need for agility and adaptability in today’s market, and shares examples of impactful investments like Owlet and Sweetgreen. We discuss the rising importance of AI as an enabler across sectors and examine the growing ecosystem of venture capital in new geographical hubs beyond traditional hotspots. Whether you’re an aspiring VC manager, a seasoned investor, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of venture capital, this conversation with Angela Lee is essential.

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In this highly digital and interconnected world, a VC focused on gaming, sports tech, and FinTech has a good chance to thrive and grow rapidly. Scott Kelly interviews Eric Minnick of Versus VC, whose fund is focused on these particular industries and startups. He discusses why keeping a high level of user engagement is needed in these spaces, which are further elevated by artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). Eric also shares how he plans to handle the exciting growth potential of gaming and his goals to transform Versus VC into a brand-name fund.

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Ready to swing for the fences in the world of venture capital? This episode dives deep into the high-risk, high-reward realm of early-stage VC investing, where home runs, not singles, are the ultimate goal. In this engaging conversation, Scott Kelly welcomes Ed Lafferty of Saturn Partners, a seasoned investor with a wealth of experience in private equity and institutional capital. Ed shares his firm's unique approach to funding Green Tech, FinTech, and MedTech startups, emphasizing their co-investment model and focus on backing seasoned entrepreneurs. Discover how Saturn Partners seeks alpha by targeting innovative companies in their seed and series A rounds, while also providing investors with the opportunity to participate in later-stage deals. Tune in to hear Ed’s candid insights on salesmanship in startups, the impact of AI on drug development, and why swinging for the fences is the key to creating oversized returns.

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Online betting had been in the micro market for a very short period of time. But now, it has finally exploded and has been a gold mine of many investing opportunities. Jake Kleiner is seizing the most exciting things this space has to offer through Bettor Capital. In this conversation with Scott Kelly, he shares their expertise in real money online gaming, sports betting, and online gambling, raising millions of money in investments. Jake also offers insights on the potential future of the liquidity landscape and what they are looking for in an ideal limited partner.

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There has been a huge generational transfer happening in the market these days. It is not only capital being transferred from one generation to the next, but values are being passed down as well. This has led to a major shift where capital is now going to certain innovations, particularly women-oriented ones. La Keisha Landrum Pierre of Emmeline Ventures joins Scott Kelly to share how they navigate this market shift where women-led innovations are taking a huge portion of capital and driving a large chunk of consumer decisions. She also discusses the advantage of investing in untapped markets and trends that will persist regardless of market volatility.

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