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Welcome to Silicon Valley Impact, where insight meets innovation in the world of business. Join hosts Brian Sparkes and Brian Bernasconi as they delve into the stories of local and global businesses that are making a real impact. Whether you’re a startup founder, a small business owner, or someone looking to navigate the dynamic business ecosystem, this show is your guide to success. Tune in to gain valuable insights, discover new strategies, and stay ahead of the curve in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. Get ready to be inspired and informed on Silicon Valley Impact!

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  • The Future Is Built, Then Funded - S3 E19

    The Future Is Built, Then Funded - S3 E19
    2026/08/04

    On this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we're joined by Ben Stein, Founder and General Partner at Cartography Capital, and Zach Betts, General Partner at Zandia Ventures.

    Benjamin Stein is the Founder and General Partner of Cartography Capital, a deep tech venture firm investing in founders building at the intersection of infrastructure, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Before launching the firm, Ben was an operator, joining Square around employee #120 through its IPO and helping scale Opendoor from three to more than 20 markets. An active angel investor since 2017, he made one of the earliest investments in Teamshares, the employee ownership platform now publicly traded on Nasdaq (TMS). Ben lives and invests in San Francisco and is based out of Oakland.

    Zach Betts is the General Partner at Zandia Ventures, a Bay Area-based investor-operator focused on accelerating startups across technology and life sciences. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Zach advises founders, investors, and innovation ecosystems on commercial strategy, partnerships, capital planning, and operational growth. His work centers on helping breakthrough healthcare, medical device, and AI companies transform innovative ideas into scalable, market-ready businesses.

    This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact.

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    🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-valley-impact/id1776876823

    📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact

    Silicon Valley Venture, LLC, the parent company of Silicon Valley Impact, is proud to partner with MoralesHR, STAK Ventures, and 1900 Broadway Tower in Oakland.

    Visit https://moraleshr.com/ and https://stakspace.com/ to learn more about one of the world's largest full-stack venture ecosystems—more than 1.5 million square feet of Live, Work, Play, and Go. Designed for innovators, investors, senior executives, institutional partners, and global talent, it's built to provide the access, alignment, and acceleration needed to grow world-changing ventures.

    Event Partnerships

    📍 STEP San Francisco — August 27, 2026 Use promo code SVV20 and register here: https://lnkd.in/gTuYJPeA

    📍 One Way Summit 2026 — October 28, 2026 Join the waitlist on Luma: https://lnkd.in/gVsa23gj

    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the host and guests of Silicon Valley Impact are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial or business decisions.
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  • The Art of Investing and Building in Silicon Valley

    The Art of Investing and Building in Silicon Valley
    2026/07/07

    On this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact we are talking with Kirby Harris, Co-Founder at Base Ventures; and Scott Swanson, Founder & CEO of Bonder about The Art of Investing and Building in Silicon Valley.

    Kirby is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Base Ventures, a Berkeley, CA based early-stage venture firm investing in 120+ companies including unicorns 6sense, Gecko Robotics, and Genies, with a portfolio valued over $11 billion. A Morehouse College graduate and Kauffman Fellow, Kirby brings over two decades of venture capital and private equity experience, including leadership roles in Community aligned investing and project finance. Kirby excels at identifying and supporting founders to scale transformative ideas into enduring companies.

    Scott is the Founder and CEO of Bonder, the world’s first patented connection engine for the physical world. Bonder is a connective layer for everywhere you go. A store, a venue, a social space. It links the people, staff, departments, offers, and commerce within, in real time, with precision and purpose. Venues reach their guests directly. People get VIP treatment everywhere they go, with instant access to the right people, the right offers, the right moment. What Google built for searching, Bonder is building for connection. Scott spent two decades immersed in Global Infrastructure and Technology within Silicon Valley before founding Bonder. He also trained for over 20 years under Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi, the same teacher who guided and was a mentor to Steve Jobs. Bonder’s mission is to build the most advanced and accurate connection engine in the world, and restore the human experience to healthy interaction beyond data collection, ads or intrusive behavior.

    This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact!

    Follow us on and listen to all our episodes on:

    🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68L4RPfMizjxnKBsmcFb1J

    🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-valley-impact/id1776876823

    📺 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact

    Silicon Valley Venture, LLC, the parent company of Silicon Valley Impact, is a proud global venture partner to great companies, MoralesHR and STAK Ventures, and 1900 Broadway Tower - Oakland. Check out https://moraleshr.com/ and https://stakspace.com/ to gain access to the worlds largest full stack venture ecosystem. It's over 1.2 million square feet of Live, Work, Play, Go; everything innovators, investors, ecosystem influencers, institutional partners, and global talent needs to gain a global advantage, access, alignment, and accelerate your venture.

    Event Partnerships:

    Join us in San Francisco on August 27th, 2026 for Step. Use promo code SVV20 and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gTuYJPeA
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  • AI is changing how we work—but who is building the systems, communities, and infrastructure that will shape what's next?

    AI is changing how we work—but who is building the systems, communities, and infrastructure that will shape what's next?
    2026/06/30
    100 episodes. Hundreds of conversations. Countless lessons from the entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future. Thank you for being part of the Silicon Valley Impact journey. AI is changing how we work—but who is building the systems, communities, and infrastructure that will shape what's next? To celebrate our 100th episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we sit down with two remarkable leaders driving innovation from different angles: Dr. Anna Zakowska, Managing Partner at Dragons and Angels Fund and a nine-time founder, and Qi Diaz, Executive Director of Hacker Dojo. Dr. Anna Zakowska is an AI executive, entrepreneur, and enterprise technology leader specializing in building production-grade AI systems for some of the world's largest organizations. Over the past five years, she has architected and deployed more than 1,000 enterprise AI solutions—including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent systems—across financial services, healthcare, and retail, helping organizations automate complex workflows, reduce manual review by up to 90%, and make real-time decisions at scale. As a founder and executive, Anna has scaled AI organizations from the ground up, growing engineering teams to more than 55 people, raising $149 million in capital, and managing more than $1 billion in assets. She holds a Ph.D. in Data Science, an MBA from Pepperdine University, completed executive education at Harvard, and is a sought-after keynote speaker on AI, innovation, and enterprise transformation. Today, she is building the next generation of enterprise AI infrastructure through autonomous multi-agent systems designed for real-world deployment and competitive advantage. Joining her is Qi Diaz, a community builder, nonprofit leader, and education innovator dedicated to empowering people through technology, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning. As Executive Director of Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, Qi leads one of Silicon Valley's most recognized maker and innovation communities, connecting entrepreneurs, engineers, students, and creators to collaborate and build. A founding member of Enkeyai, Qi develops technology-driven programs that support teachers, students, and educational communities. Previously, as Executive Director of The Institute for Applied Tinkering, she championed project-based learning and innovation in education. At DreamCatchers, Inc., her leadership in strategic partnerships and grant writing increased funding by 60%, expanding access to transformative programs. Her commitment to educational opportunity and community impact has earned both the prestigious Tall Tree Award and congressional recognition. Join us as we explore the future of enterprise AI, the power of community-driven innovation, and what it takes to build technologies—and ecosystems—that create lasting impact. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact! Follow us on and listen to all our episodes on: 🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68L4RPfMizjxnKBsmcFb1J 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-valley-impact/id1776876823 📺 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact Silicon Valley Venture, LLC, the parent company of Silicon Valley Impact, is a proud global venture partner to great companies, MoralesHR and STAK Ventures, and 1900 Broadway Tower - Oakland. Check out https://moraleshr.com/ and https://stakspace.com/ to gain access to the worlds largest full stack venture ecosystem. It's over 1.2 million square feet of Live, Work, Play, Go; everything innovators, investors, ecosystem influencers, institutional partners, and global talent needs to gain a global advantage, access, alignment, and accelerate your venture. Event Partnerships: Join us in San Francisco on August 27th, 2026 for Step. Use promo code SVV20 and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gTuYJPeA Join us in San Francisco on October 28th, 2026 for One Way Summit 2026. Go to Luma to learn more and get on the waitlist before tickets are released: https://lnkd.in/gVsa23gj Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the host and guests on Silicon Valley Impact are for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or a solicitation. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a professional before making any financial or business decisions.
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