Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Jeff Berman, CEO of WaitWhat, sits down with Affectiva founder and AI investor Rana el Kaliouby and Oracle SVP Greg Pavlik to discuss the implications of AI in schools, regulations that should be implemented, and ways to bring more transparency to the industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller interviews Menlo Ventures Partner Matt Murphy about the current state of venture, the firm's investment strategy in AI, and the importance of building a framework early on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Sozo Ventures Rob Freelen sits down with Hide Kobayashi of Tokio Marine Innovation Lab and Keisuke Seki of Development Bank of Japan to share insights into raising money from Japanese LPs. They discuss common mistakes they see from GPs, the advice they'd give to those coming to Japan, and their firms' investment priorities for 2024. Recorded Feb 28…

The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath interviews Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano and General Partner Nicole Quinn to talk about the use cases of AI for consumers, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when building. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Amanda Groves of PLUS Capital sits down with Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power to talk about the founding story of their organic wine brand, Avaline. During the interview, they discuss how they've been able to scale the business and bring transparency to the wine industry.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Deborah Benton of Willow Growth Partners interviews Katy Perry and De Soi CEO Scout Brisson about the founding of their sparking non-alcoholic apéritif brand, what made them want to tackle this specific beverage category, and how they've brought the brand's vision to life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Anita Ramaswamy of Reuters sits down with Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder of Polychain Capital to discuss the bull case for crypto, including what he's most excited about, lessons from the recent crypto winter, and where he seems the opportunity as an investor. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Z Fellows Founder Cory Levy interviews Alexandra Debow of swsh, Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries, and Steven Schwartz of Whop to discuss Gen Z's shift in priorities, including how they think about the future of work, defining success, and identifying trends that are in and out. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Kona Media Founder Brian Goldsmith moderates a panel with Amy Levin of Breakthrough Campaigns, Bob Shrum of The Center for the Political Future, and political consultant Mike Murphy to discuss the latest US presidential race and their thoughts on Joe Biden and Donald Trump's performance. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Jason Rapp of Whisper Advisors sits down with Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone to discuss his established career in media and tech, the importance of being a product-first company, and the opportunities he sees in the future of content. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Mortal Media co-founders Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil sit down with Mike Su of Cooler.fm to discuss how their athletic careers led them to the founding of Mortal Media, why they decided to work together, and how their investment in animation studio Swaybox Studios is empowering artists. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal interviews Alan Patricof of Primetime Partners, Howard Morgan of B Capital, and Ray Lane of GreatPoint Ventures about why they're still venture capitalists many decades later, their fundraising experience back in the day compared to today, and what they look forward to in the next decade. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the U…

Interviewed by Fortune reporter Allie Garfinkle, Superhuman Founder & CEO Rahul Vohra shares how AI is changing the way we work, the company's founding story, and his predictions for the way AI agents will play a role in people's lives. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Wall Street Journal reporter Berber Jin interviews Index Ventures Partners Nina Achadjian and Shardul Shah about how the firm has built its track record, what VC Spring means for investors and founders, and the sectors that they're excited about. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Outlander Managing Partner Paige Craig interviews Founders Fund Partner Brian Singerman on how he thinks about strategy as an investor and at the firm, how he thinks about the market, his process for investing in founders. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander interviews author and journalist Dan Senor about Israel's history as well as how its unique community and culture have played a critical role in shaping the tech ecosystem and driving capital to the nation. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Head of Investor Relations Yair Riemer sits down with Founder Collective Co-Founder David Frankel and Allocate Co-Founder Samir Kaji to discuss the tremendous growth in venture firms that now exist and what the increase in competition means for deals in the industry, from both an LP and VC perspective. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront S…

Michael Yanover from the Creative Artists Agency interviews Yummers Pets Co-Founders Jonathan Van Ness and Rebecca Rudisch to discuss the founding of their pet food and lifestyle brand, why they decided to go into this industry, and their mission to empower pet parents to take better care of their pets. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Anduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the government. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures is interviewed by Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad to discuss his thoughts on Miami as a growing tech hub, why he's back at Khosla, his philosophy around company building, and his stylistic approaches to investing. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Co-founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace Sassie Duggleby sits down with Phillip Sarofim of Trousdale Ventures to talk about the inspirations behind her company, the massive breakthroughs the company has made with its aerospace technology, and what she envisions for the future of high-speed travel. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…

Interviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo interviews Novak Djokovic on stage about his record-breaking tennis career, personal highlights, and his entrepreneurial journey.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Bill Gross of IdeaLab shares 7 key takeaways he's learned from 50 years of entrepreneurship, including failures along the way that turned out to be valuable lessons and why it is now the best time for climate and AI to change the world. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

8VC Founder and Managing Partner Joe Lonsdale sits down with FabFitFun Co-founder Michael Broukhim to share his views on the current state and future of America, how it plays into the companies he builds and invests in, and his optimism for the country.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Jeff Berman of WaitWhat to discuss the origin story of her company, PATTERN Beauty, the lessons she's learned starting a business, and how she finds her source of continued positivity and joy.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Melinda French Gates sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to give insights into her investments and venture firm, Pivotal Ventures. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander sits down with institutional LPs Caitlin Fitzmaurice (Selby Lane Capital), Chris Prestigiacamo (State of Wisconsin Investment Board), David York, (Top Tier Capital Partners)and Randy Ojukwu (Morgan Stanley) to discuss today's landscape, how to best work with LPs, and the advice to emerging managers.Reco…

Teddy Schleifer of Puck sits down with Bhu Srinivasan, author of "Americana" to talk about the history of capitalism, and how it's been perceived over time. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

M13 Co-Founder Courtney Reum moderates a panel with Ciara and Christine Day of The House of LR&C to discuss the concept behind their business, the mission behind the brand, and where they are today.Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan sits down with Kenya Barris, who shares his career trajectory and experience as an award-winning writer, producer, and director. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Partner Nick Kim sits down with Dana Settle (Greycroft), John Ruffolo (Maverix Private Equity), Sarah Kunst (Cleo Capital), and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) to discuss where we are in the capital market cycle, fundraising tips for firms, and advice for founders. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.…

Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal sits down with Nick Grossman and Rebecca Kaden of USV to hear the two's journey in venture, how to keep true to their strategy, and the firm's distribution strategy.Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with Renée DiResta of Stanford Internet Observatory, a disinformation expert who shares how today's technological advancements play a role and what we can expect in the future.Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Om Malik interviews Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins to hear how the two of them came together, the learnings they brought to the firm from previous experiences, and the meaning behind "Back to the Future."Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Hamet Watt of Share Ventures sits down with NBA Champion Dwyane Wade to discuss the transition into his entrepreneurial journey and how his basketball career has shaped his life today. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller sits down with Michael D. Ratner of OBB Media and Hailey Bieber of rhode to discuss the intersection of content and commerce, as well as their differentiated approach. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky sits down with Eugene Wei to discuss his journey as a filmmaker and how advancing technology plays a role in the industry.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster chats with Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, co-founders of Once Upon a Farm on why they decided to reinvent the baby food business, what it takes to go from 10 to 100, and their learnings along the way.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad sits down with Benchmark General Partner Sarah Tavel to chat about the firm's differentiation, lessons learned from web3 and how they work with founders.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Michael Johnson interviews Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix on having a mindset of a competitor, her transition from being a full-time athlete to where she is today, and using her platform to fight for the causes she believes in.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo sits down with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers to discuss their journey into venture capital with Mantis VC.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers shares his thoughts on the future outlook of the economy, and the advice he would give to tech companies and founders as a result. He's interviewed by The Economist's Alexandra Suich Bass and joined by special guest Stephane Lintner, co-founder and CEO of Jiko.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summi…

Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang and Founder of Khosla Ventures Vinod Kholsa discuss the firm's themes, reinventing societal infrastructure with technology, and why Vinod has never called himself a venture capitalist. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Katie Couric sits down with Adam Bain and Dick Costolo, co-founders and managing partners of 01 Advisors to discuss the firm's key differentiators, the biggest success and failures, and the system behind working closely with CEOs.بقلم Upfront Ventures

Natasha Mascarenhas of TechCrunch sits down with Kapor Capital's Mitch Kapor, Freada Kapor, Ulili Onovakpuri, and Brian Dixon to talk about the long-term plan for the firm, what leadership changes mean and how to navigate the space as an emerging fund manager today.Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.…

Tom Morello sits down with Stem CEO Milana Lewis to discuss his career trajectory as a musician and as an activist.Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.بقلم Upfront Ventures