https://simplecast.com Brought you by early-stage venture capital firm Inspired Capital, Inspired in 15 dives into big ideas with the smartest founders and operators we know—all in under 15 minutes. No category of innovation is off-limits, from the future of search to restaurant technology. 2021 Inspired in 15 en Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:15 +0000 https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d37f82e8-0344-47a0-8071-e833f69f008b/8aac489c-8b7c-46e4-8a81-c20ddd6356d5/3000x3000/option-2-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com episodic Brought you by early-stage venture capital firm Inspired Capital, Inspired in 15 dives into big ideas with the smartest founders and operators we know—all in under 15 minutes. No category of innovation is off-limits, from the future of search to restaurant technology. Inspired Capital false https://feeds.simplecast.com/iexfO_ZY Inspired Capital hello@inspiredcapital.com 02491959-c35d-424c-8eaa-c9ff0a01df83 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-the-future-of-open-finance-v4jN0FpT 15 Minutes On...The Future of Open Finance Inspired Capital 00:15:09 As financial technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, how will consumers benefit from new products and services? Jess Turner is the EVP and Global Head of Open Banking & API at Mastercard, enabling a future where consumers and businesses can safely share their financial data in service of accessing innovative financial experiences. In this episode, we cover how alternative uses of data can unlock credit and access to capital, the role of open finance in protecting consumers from fraud, and where fintech infrastructure is headed over the next decade. #MastercardAmbassador As financial technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, how will consumers benefit from new products and services? Jess Turner is the EVP and Global Head of Open Banking & API at Mastercard, enabling a future where consumers and businesses can safely share their financial data in service of accessing innovative financial experiences. In this episode, we cover how alternative uses of data can unlock credit and access to capital, the role of open finance in protecting consumers from fraud, and where fintech infrastructure is headed over the next decade. #MastercardAmbassador technology, digital banking, fintech false full 41 34699659-d4f6-4182-92dd-5e6ce383bdb9 Fri, 1 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-oninspired-fund-iii-QZT9hzjY 15 Minutes On...Inspired III Inspired Capital 00:14:48 On this episode of Inspired in 15, we are joined by our four partners—Alexa von Tobel, Penny Pritzker, Mark Batsyian, and Lucy Deland—for an exciting announcement: introducing Inspired III, a $330M fund committed to backing fearless founders solving the hardest challenges facing humanity. We cover why we founded Inspired Capital five years ago, our view of where venture is headed, and how venture capital—when properly deployed—is the most powerful economic engine on the planet. Inspired III marks a new chapter in our long-term journey to support the most ambitious founders of our generation, and we encourage you to come say hello. On this episode of Inspired in 15, we are joined by our four partners—Alexa von Tobel, Penny Pritzker, Mark Batsyian, and Lucy Deland—for an exciting announcement: introducing Inspired III, a $330M fund committed to backing fearless founders solving the hardest challenges facing humanity. We cover why we founded Inspired Capital five years ago, our view of where venture is headed, and how venture capital—when properly deployed—is the most powerful economic engine on the planet. Inspired III marks a new chapter in our long-term journey to support the most ambitious founders of our generation, and we encourage you to come say hello. future, startup, venture capital, alexa von tobel, fundraising, podcast, funding, founder, venture, inspired capital, finance, marketplace, partners false full 40 3e7f3e08-6dd9-4936-9f66-4b78a7b35620 Fri, 9 Feb 2024 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-aesthetics-with-praveen-ramineni-of-portrait-kFBjf_Af 15 Minutes On… Aesthetics with Praveen Ramineni of Portrait Inspired Capital 00:18:07 What lies ahead for the landscape of aesthetic dermatology in the coming decade? Praveen Ramineni, the Founder and CEO of Portrait, is revolutionizing the field by streamlining back-office operations for individual practitioners, allowing them to dedicate their energy to providing top-notch clinical care. In our discussion, we delve into the pivotal role mid-level providers are poised to play in healthcare, the strategic choice behind Portrait's launch within the aesthetic dermatology vertical, and the evolving partnership dynamics with pharmaceutical companies in the industry. What lies ahead for the landscape of aesthetic dermatology in the coming decade? Praveen Ramineni, the Founder and CEO of Portrait, is revolutionizing the field by streamlining back-office operations for individual practitioners, allowing them to dedicate their energy to providing top-notch clinical care. In our discussion, we delve into the pivotal role mid-level providers are poised to play in healthcare, the strategic choice behind Portrait's launch within the aesthetic dermatology vertical, and the evolving partnership dynamics with pharmaceutical companies in the industry. filler, medical, botox, skincare, venture capital, dermatology, technology, investing, inject, clinic, inspired, software, injectables, skin false full 39 6a71a3e4-9fb0-46df-8fcb-3cd981f4ab5e Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-learning-with-amanda-alexander-of-scholastic-l6PcNAsw 15 Minutes On… Learning with Amanda Alexander of Scholastic Inspired Capital 00:16:48 For many, Scholastic is synonymous with education as the largest publisher and distributor of children’s books with a reach of 54 million students. As Chief Academic Officer, Amanda Alexander leads Scholastic’s research and validation efforts to ensure that their products are impacting learning outcomes positively. We cover the human capital shortages in school districts, how technology will have an outsized impact on assessments, and why teachers are no longer the only educators in the classroom. For many, Scholastic is synonymous with education as the largest publisher and distributor of children’s books with a reach of 54 million students. As Chief Academic Officer, Amanda Alexander leads Scholastic’s research and validation efforts to ensure that their products are impacting learning outcomes positively. We cover the human capital shortages in school districts, how technology will have an outsized impact on assessments, and why teachers are no longer the only educators in the classroom. education, technology, fundraising, inspired, scholastic, elementary education, finance, ed tech, vc false full 38 ca50abd0-161d-4c00-b5e8-9365dbee31f5 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-healthcare-transformation-with-sandra-clarke-of-blue-shield-of-california-73uxIx9P 15 Minutes On… Healthcare Transformation with Sandra Clarke of Blue Shield of California Inspired Capital 00:18:43 Sandra Clarke, the COO of Blue Shield of California, has taken on the ambitious task of overhauling the healthcare system to cater to the needs of everyone involved. Health Reimagined by Blue Shield is revolutionizing every facet of the flawed health system, from rethinking pharmacy care to streamlining real-time claims and integrating electronic health records. In this episode, we dive into the distorted incentives within the healthcare system, why paying for pharmaceutical drugs on a net-price basis is the goal, and how startups and payers can collaborate. Sandra Clarke, the COO of Blue Shield of California, has taken on the ambitious task of overhauling the healthcare system to cater to the needs of everyone involved. Health Reimagined by Blue Shield is revolutionizing every facet of the flawed health system, from rethinking pharmacy care to streamlining real-time claims and integrating electronic health records. In this episode, we dive into the distorted incentives within the healthcare system, why paying for pharmaceutical drugs on a net-price basis is the goal, and how startups and payers can collaborate. health, venture capital, technology, funding, healthtech, inspired, finance, healthcare false full 37 ec9ac585-4aa8-4d18-ad9c-a62d427b2288 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-5g-with-rajeev-shah-of-celona-zy1wSvn2 15 Minutes On… 5G with Rajeev Shah of Celona Inspired Capital 00:18:03 The idea of the fifth generation of mobile technology (or 5G) is familiar to most consumers who own a smartphone. However, how do enterprises benefit from the lightning-fast speed of 5G networks? Rajeev Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Celona, is on a journey to make 5G technology as accessible to enterprises and industrial organizations as Wi-Fi. In this episode, we cover why the unlock for broader 5G adoption arrived in the past year, how 5G is powering enterprise use cases, and why computer vision got lost in the artificial intelligence hype cycle. The idea of the fifth generation of mobile technology (or 5G) is familiar to most consumers who own a smartphone. However, how do enterprises benefit from the lightning-fast speed of 5G networks? Rajeev Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Celona, is on a journey to make 5G technology as accessible to enterprises and industrial organizations as Wi-Fi. In this episode, we cover why the unlock for broader 5G adoption arrived in the past year, how 5G is powering enterprise use cases, and why computer vision got lost in the artificial intelligence hype cycle. connectivity, streaming, phone, venture capital, technology, fundraising, funding, inspired, cellular, 5g, vc false full 36 78aa3eb3-8b99-4401-a4f8-435a1123776d Fri, 1 Dec 2023 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-security-with-dave-selinger-of-deep-sentinel-mPH_oPaL 15 Minutes On… Security with Dave Selinger of Deep Sentinel Inspired Capital 00:20:54 Physical security often goes unnoticed in the tech landscape. Dave Selinger is driven to revolutionize this industry by bringing in cutting-edge technology and innovation. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Deep Sentinel, he combines human capabilities with AI technology to combat crime effectively. In this conversation, we cover the importance of addressing consumers' primary concerns, the crucial role of honesty in decision-making, and strategies for mitigating bias in datasets. Physical security often goes unnoticed in the tech landscape. Dave Selinger is driven to revolutionize this industry by bringing in cutting-edge technology and innovation. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Deep Sentinel, he combines human capabilities with AI technology to combat crime effectively. In this conversation, we cover the importance of addressing consumers' primary concerns, the crucial role of honesty in decision-making, and strategies for mitigating bias in datasets. venture capital, online security, technology, fundraising, crime, security, inspired false full 35 d4097bf5-6afe-4b8a-b4d3-52e64735d160 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-specialty-care-with-liana-douillet-guzman-of-folx-health-g8CHAHZ6 15 Minutes On… Specialty Care with Liana Douillet Guzmán of FOLX Health Inspired Capital 00:18:33 As Chief Executive Officer of Folx Health, Liana Douillet Guzmán is leading the movement to bring a technology-driven, innovative care model tailored specifically to the LGBTQIA+ community's needs. After having been founded a mere two years ago, Folx Health is already at the forefront of serving the LGBTQIA+ community in a variety of ways. We cover the challenges in the regulatory landscape, why Folx opted for a direct-to-consumer business model, and how the incumbent healthcare system isn’t set up to treat the LGBTQIA+ community. As Chief Executive Officer of Folx Health, Liana Douillet Guzmán is leading the movement to bring a technology-driven, innovative care model tailored specifically to the LGBTQIA+ community's needs. After having been founded a mere two years ago, Folx Health is already at the forefront of serving the LGBTQIA+ community in a variety of ways. We cover the challenges in the regulatory landscape, why Folx opted for a direct-to-consumer business model, and how the incumbent healthcare system isn’t set up to treat the LGBTQIA+ community. lgbtqia+, venture capital, technology, fundraising, investing, inspired, demographics, healthcare for all, healthcare, community care, vc false full 34 7eee28cf-5403-45f4-80aa-0596a1c6de3a Fri, 3 Nov 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-robotics-with-saman-farid-of-formic-DENE0pbR 15 Minutes On… Robotics with Saman Farid of Formic Inspired Capital 00:20:11 When Formic emerged in the realm of automation and robotics for manufacturing, the concept of seamlessly integrating cutting-edge robotics technology into small businesses appeared ambitious. However, Formic's Co-Founder and CEO, Saman Farid, has played a pivotal role in democratizing robotics by significantly enhancing accessibility and user-friendliness. We delve into the factors driving the rapid evolution of robotic intelligence, the persistent labor shortages in the manufacturing sector, and where to start if you are building in the industry. When Formic emerged in the realm of automation and robotics for manufacturing, the concept of seamlessly integrating cutting-edge robotics technology into small businesses appeared ambitious. However, Formic's Co-Founder and CEO, Saman Farid, has played a pivotal role in democratizing robotics by significantly enhancing accessibility and user-friendliness. We delve into the factors driving the rapid evolution of robotic intelligence, the persistent labor shortages in the manufacturing sector, and where to start if you are building in the industry. packaging, venture capital, technology, investing, robots, funding, software, engineering, robotics, entrepreneur, engineer, vc false full 33 2c600399-95ba-4eba-9513-8016fe148ff5 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-precision-mental-healthcare-with-paul-appleby-of-spring-health-yFK93h42 15 Minutes On… Precision Mental Healthcare with Paul Appleby of Spring Health Inspired Capital 00:18:00 Paul Appleby, the Chief Revenue Officer of Spring Health, is leading the charge in advancing precision mental healthcare into the mainstream. In this discussion, we delve into strategies for retaining the next generation of workers, the significance of fostering a healthy workforce community, and the initial deployment of generative AI as a tool to access additional therapeutic resources. Paul Appleby, the Chief Revenue Officer of Spring Health, is leading the charge in advancing precision mental healthcare into the mainstream. In this discussion, we delve into strategies for retaining the next generation of workers, the significance of fostering a healthy workforce community, and the initial deployment of generative AI as a tool to access additional therapeutic resources. mental health, startup, health tech, technology, fundraising, therapy, hr, benefits, finance, work, healthcare, precision, fintech, vc false full 32 f2b864d9-cf20-4956-a130-3e661d8d1f07 Fri, 6 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-surgical-training-with-justin-barad-of-osso-vr-kUAcvmw2 15 Minutes On… Surgical Training with Justin Barad of Osso VR Inspired Capital 00:18:25 Justin Barad, the CEO and Founder of Osso VR, stands at the forefront of integrating virtual reality into the healthcare industry. He embarked on his journey as a video game developer before pursuing a degree in Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA Medical School. Following his medical education, he founded Osso VR with the mission of enhancing surgical training. In this discussion, we explore the various applications of virtual reality in healthcare, the pivotal role of robotics in shaping the industry's future, and strategies for establishing trust in new healthcare technologies. Justin Barad, the CEO and Founder of Osso VR, stands at the forefront of integrating virtual reality into the healthcare industry. He embarked on his journey as a video game developer before pursuing a degree in Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA Medical School. Following his medical education, he founded Osso VR with the mission of enhancing surgical training. In this discussion, we explore the various applications of virtual reality in healthcare, the pivotal role of robotics in shaping the industry's future, and strategies for establishing trust in new healthcare technologies. education, streaming, venture capital, training, technology, fundraising, vr, video games, inspired, tech, medicine, finance, ai, teaching false full 31 a3408bb7-978b-4448-9cff-12fee28204ed Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-copyright-law-with-kristin-leavy-of-cooley-K3jjQP10 15 Minutes on... Copyright Law with Kristin Leavy of Cooley Inspired Capital 00:18:17 Every company building generative artificial intelligence today shares a major question: what data can be used to train these models? Kristin Leavy has unique expertise in this topic as Special Counsel and copyright law expert at Cooley, the #1 most active law firm representing VC-backed companies since 2005. We cover who should be responsible for generative artificial intelligence model outputs, what future potential regulation might look like, and why the four factors of fair use matter. Every company building generative artificial intelligence today shares a major question: what data can be used to train these models? Kristin Leavy has unique expertise in this topic as Special Counsel and copyright law expert at Cooley, the #1 most active law firm representing VC-backed companies since 2005. We cover who should be responsible for generative artificial intelligence model outputs, what future potential regulation might look like, and why the four factors of fair use matter. technology, open ai, investing, law, legal, artificial intelligence, finance, copyright, fintech, ai, vc false full 30 5de683cf-cca5-4241-bd21-5e564ecda486 Fri, 8 Sep 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onretail-with-andrew-blackmon-of-the-black-tux-dKezAoVa 15 Minutes on...Retail with Andrew Blackmon of The Black Tux Inspired Capital 00:19:25 What does the next decade hold for retail? Andrew Blackmon has been at the forefront of bringing technology to the antiquated formalwear industry as the visionary behind The Black Tux, an online provider of men's tuxedo and formalwear rentals. We cover why weddings are recession-proof, what successful experiential retail looks like, and how to build distribution through partnerships. What does the next decade hold for retail? Andrew Blackmon has been at the forefront of bringing technology to the antiquated formalwear industry as the visionary behind The Black Tux, an online provider of men's tuxedo and formalwear rentals. We cover why weddings are recession-proof, what successful experiential retail looks like, and how to build distribution through partnerships. bride, groom, tuxedo, formalwear, venture capital, shopping, technology, fundraising, nordstrom, inspired, brick and mortar, black tux, wedding, retail, partnerships, ecommerce, vc false full 29 a2ebff46-48fb-4519-846d-25096c598061 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-oncustomer-data-with-michael-katz-of-mparticle-tdVedKQq 15 Minutes on...Customer Data with Michael Katz of mParticle Inspired Capital 00:17:50 How do you organize all of the different customer data across multi channel brands? Meet mParticle. Michael Katz has spent the past twenty years problem-solving in all things mar-tech, and he co-founded mParticle to integrate and orchestrate customer data for businesses. We cover the future of SEO in a generative AI-driven world, why influencers are the future of social media marketing, and how to build categorical dominance. How do you organize all of the different customer data across multi channel brands? Meet mParticle. Michael Katz has spent the past twenty years problem-solving in all things mar-tech, and he co-founded mParticle to integrate and orchestrate customer data for businesses. We cover the future of SEO in a generative AI-driven world, why influencers are the future of social media marketing, and how to build categorical dominance. placement, project management, cookies, advertising, technology, ad tech, investing, wealth, inspired, server, founder, capital, entrepreneurship, finance, partners false full 28 1813e223-7e29-43fe-95c7-c188237b0a52 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-electric-vehicle-charging-with-enric-asuncion-of-wallbox-O1zIgl_R 15 Minutes on… Electric Vehicle Charging with Enric Asuncion of Wallbox Inspired Capital 00:19:00 The US energy market is changing, with more and more electric vehicles on the road each year. Enter Wallbox, where Enric Asuncion is propelling this change to electric vehicles and supporting the industry. We cover how your car can power your home for four days, the place for software systems in the energy ecosystem, and why people will be far more aware of their energy usage going forward. The US energy market is changing, with more and more electric vehicles on the road each year. Enter Wallbox, where Enric Asuncion is propelling this change to electric vehicles and supporting the industry. We cover how your car can power your home for four days, the place for software systems in the energy ecosystem, and why people will be far more aware of their energy usage going forward. vehicle, crisis, venture capital, technology, electricity, electric vehicle, funding, ev, power, grid, inspired, energy, finance, charging port, charging false full 27 e3a87599-b1eb-4362-a1de-ee03743d0472 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-company-building-with-claire-hughes-johnson-of-stripe-F3u_RBme 15 Minutes on… Company Building with Claire Hughes Johnson of Stripe Inspired Capital 00:18:56 How do you scale people? Claire has spent the past two decades problem-solving in all things management and company building. Previously, she was a core member of Stripe's early executive team as COO and went on to write the book "Scaling People". We cover the mindset to approach reading her book, why smart operating is more important now than ever, and why early structural decisions are so important. How do you scale people? Claire has spent the past two decades problem-solving in all things management and company building. Previously, she was a core member of Stripe's early executive team as COO and went on to write the book "Scaling People". We cover the mindset to approach reading her book, why smart operating is more important now than ever, and why early structural decisions are so important. management, structure, business, feminism, stripe, technology, book, investing, women, funding, inspired, capital, venture, entrepreneur, finance, payments, vc false full 26 0e0adb20-922e-493a-bf05-e12761d108fd Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-higher-education-with-tade-oyerinde-of-campus-bd2n9cMR 15 Minutes on… Higher Education with Tade Oyerinde of Campus Inspired Capital 00:20:55 From a $1.8 trillion student debt load to significant decreases in college enrollment, there are tailwinds behind new models of higher education. Tade Oyerinde, the Founder & Chancellor at Campus, believes that community college is moving online. His company, Campus, powers an online-first community college experience where young people can complete the first two years of college. We cover why 'earn while you learn' will become the holy grail, how he thoughtfully picked student outcome-focused investors, and why he's bullish on the power of college degrees. From a $1.8 trillion student debt load to significant decreases in college enrollment, there are tailwinds behind new models of higher education. Tade Oyerinde, the Founder & Chancellor at Campus, believes that community college is moving online. His company, Campus, powers an online-first community college experience where young people can complete the first two years of college. We cover why 'earn while you learn' will become the holy grail, how he thoughtfully picked student outcome-focused investors, and why he's bullish on the power of college degrees. education, college, student, community college, technology, fundraising, investing, funding, faculty, research, student debt, inspired, capital, university, online, entrepreneur, finance, knowledge, higher education false full 25 1852bb33-71e6-41c7-90aa-205f8adb98a4 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-reinforcement-learning-with-vijay-karunamurthy-of-scale-K7UELtXI 15 Minutes on… Reinforcement Learning with Vijay Karunamurthy of Scale Inspired Capital 00:19:49 Why is prompt engineering undoubtedly the career of the future? Vijay Karunamurthy, the Field CTO at Scale, is at the center of a groundbreaking company that assists organizations in transforming their raw data into exceptional training data. We cover example applications of reinforcement learning through human feedback, advice for today's computer science students, and what the future of search will look like. Why is prompt engineering undoubtedly the career of the future? Vijay Karunamurthy, the Field CTO at Scale, is at the center of a groundbreaking company that assists organizations in transforming their raw data into exceptional training data. We cover example applications of reinforcement learning through human feedback, advice for today's computer science students, and what the future of search will look like. invest, startup, venture capital, technology, funding, inspired, seed, engineering, build, entrepreneur, ai, vc false full 24 b419d235-219d-47b5-96c1-70c6a79c838a Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-restaurant-tech-with-george-jacobs-of-acelerate-Tbt2t_oF 15 Minutes on… Restaurant Tech with George Jacobs of Acelerate Inspired Capital 00:15:18 Overnight, the pandemic dramatically reshaped people's relationships with restaurants, leading to a surge in the utilization of delivery technologies like Doordash. George Jacobs, whose upbringing revolved around his father's pizzeria, has dedicated his entire career to contemplating the essence of restaurants. We cover the profound challenges confronting the industry, the enduring significance of restaurants in fostering community, and the compelling case for a third-party delivery experience to enhance first-party ordering. Overnight, the pandemic dramatically reshaped people's relationships with restaurants, leading to a surge in the utilization of delivery technologies like Doordash. George Jacobs, whose upbringing revolved around his father's pizzeria, has dedicated his entire career to contemplating the essence of restaurants. We cover the profound challenges confronting the industry, the enduring significance of restaurants in fostering community, and the compelling case for a third-party delivery experience to enhance first-party ordering. venture capital, technology, restaurant, insights, inspired, capital, food, first-party, entrepreneurship, data, finance, vc false full 23 5c1c6e5a-f813-4d84-b3ae-2236ffbf3ef9 Fri, 2 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-home-renovation-with-julie-kheyfets-of-block-renovation-waqOumYK 15 Minutes on… Home Renovation with Julie Kheyfets of Block Renovation Inspired Capital 00:15:56 What if renovating your home could be a seamless experience? Julie Kheyfets, the Chief Operating Officer at Block Renovation, works to help homeowners and contractors collaborate and renovate better together. With housing supply at a 25-year low, people's investment in their current homes has only increased. We delve into why software can’t fix everything, why the Joint Center for Housing Studies publishes required reading, and what role AI and automation will play in the future. What if renovating your home could be a seamless experience? Julie Kheyfets, the Chief Operating Officer at Block Renovation, works to help homeowners and contractors collaborate and renovate better together. With housing supply at a 25-year low, people's investment in their current homes has only increased. We delve into why software can’t fix everything, why the Joint Center for Housing Studies publishes required reading, and what role AI and automation will play in the future. remodeling, labor, contractor, block rennovation, technology, investing, inspired, block, entrepreneur, rennovation, finance, ai, home ownership false full 22 69b07d74-4147-4900-86f1-649437690951 Fri, 19 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-ai-governance-and-regulation-with-navrina-singh-of-credo-ai-VVeuOFVF 15 Minutes on… AI Governance and Regulation with Navrina Singh of Credo AI Inspired Capital 00:19:16 How can one develop AI responsibly? Navrina shares her expertise from her extensive experience in tackling various aspects of artificial intelligence governance and regulation. She led Qualcomm Innovation for an extended period, played a significant role in the advancement of Microsoft AI's virtual agents, and presently holds a position on Biden's National AI Advisory Committee. Our discussion delves into debunking common misconceptions surrounding AI governance, exploring the government's regulatory approach to generative AI, addressing emerging copyright concerns, and much more. How can one develop AI responsibly? Navrina shares her expertise from her extensive experience in tackling various aspects of artificial intelligence governance and regulation. She led Qualcomm Innovation for an extended period, played a significant role in the advancement of Microsoft AI's virtual agents, and presently holds a position on Biden's National AI Advisory Committee. Our discussion delves into debunking common misconceptions surrounding AI governance, exploring the government's regulatory approach to generative AI, addressing emerging copyright concerns, and much more. business, regulation, hardware, federal, microsoft, funding, inspired, software, capital, compliance, artificial intelligence, entrepreneur, finance, ai, government false full 21 6b7c4d96-bac3-438d-80c1-f4e80b62433f Fri, 5 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-on-digital-fashion-with-mishi-mcduff-of-house-of-blueberry-24HJV4Vx 15 Minutes on… Digital Fashion with Mishi McDuff of House of Blueberry Inspired Capital 00:18:51 Have you ever considered the impact of digital fashion on virtual communities? Platforms like Roblox have demonstrated the importance of expressing oneself in a digital environment. Mishi McDuff recognized this opportunity and established House of Blueberry to introduce fashion and design into virtual spaces. Our discussion delves into the dynamic relationship between creators, brands, and platforms, how creators build communities around their designs, and the future of digital fashion. Have you ever considered the impact of digital fashion on virtual communities? Platforms like Roblox have demonstrated the importance of expressing oneself in a digital environment. Mishi McDuff recognized this opportunity and established House of Blueberry to introduce fashion and design into virtual spaces. Our discussion delves into the dynamic relationship between creators, brands, and platforms, how creators build communities around their designs, and the future of digital fashion. virtual reality, business, meta, fashion, clothing, venture capital, technology, fundraising, investing, funding, metaverse, entrepreneurship, accessories, finance, digital fashion, ai, vc false full 20 cccb9225-03a4-47fd-8d0d-14d3fc209d6a Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onfertility-healthcare-with-tammy-sun-of-carrot-fertility-ODzD2uCA 15 Minutes on...Fertility Healthcare with Tammy Sun of Carrot Fertility Inspired Capital 00:16:50 Historically, medical infertility has had a specific and limited definition. But today's definition of fertility healthcare has expanded to include everything from egg freezing to surrogacy to IVF. Tammy Sun started Carrot in 2016 to make fertility care accessible to all as part of the core healthcare stack offered by employers. We cover how fertility care varies in the 120 countries Carrot serves, why surrogacy usage has seen a recent spike, and how the pandemic impacted patient demand. Historically, medical infertility has had a specific and limited definition. But today's definition of fertility healthcare has expanded to include everything from egg freezing to surrogacy to IVF. Tammy Sun started Carrot in 2016 to make fertility care accessible to all as part of the core healthcare stack offered by employers. We cover how fertility care varies in the 120 countries Carrot serves, why surrogacy usage has seen a recent spike, and how the pandemic impacted patient demand. invest, fertile, venture capital, surrogacy, technology, fundraising, fertility, family planning, inspired, traditional, lgbt+, menopause, pregnancy, surrogate, vc false full 19 a6f43c3e-448e-47f3-ae3d-a24c6f78a5c6 Fri, 2 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onai-infrastructure-with-robert-nishihara-of-anyscale-xbeVIR3l 15 Minutes on...AI Infrastructure with Robert Nishihara of Anyscale Inspired Capital 00:16:42 While most companies today want to implement AI, scaling is historically complex and costly. As a result, 85% of AI projects fail to make it to production. As a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, Robert Nishihara set out to solve that problem and has since started Anyscale to help companies reduce compute costs and accelerate time to market. We cover why machine learning is so computationally intensive and why better infrastructure systems will unlock AI's full potential. While most companies today want to implement AI, scaling is historically complex and costly. As a result, 85% of AI projects fail to make it to production. As a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, Robert Nishihara set out to solve that problem and has since started Anyscale to help companies reduce compute costs and accelerate time to market. We cover why machine learning is so computationally intensive and why better infrastructure systems will unlock AI's full potential. internet, machine learning, venture capital, growth, technology, inspired, tech, founder, software, fundraise, engineering, finance, ai, vc false full 18 5eccfcfa-bc9f-49fb-aa9d-ed01f1357dca Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onfood-science-with-laura-katz-of-helaina-BDe6nLKG 15 Minutes on...Food Science with Laura Katz of Helaina Inspired Capital 00:14:33 If you've ever tried an Impossible or Beyond burger and wondered what's next for food science, the answer may be found in precision fermentation. Laura Katz is a food scientist and entrepreneur who started Helaina to create human proteins that provide the same immunity benefits of breast milk. We cover how technology can create food as medicine and why fermentation can be a powerful tool in combating future formula shortages. If you've ever tried an Impossible or Beyond burger and wondered what's next for food science, the answer may be found in precision fermentation. Laura Katz is a food scientist and entrepreneur who started Helaina to create human proteins that provide the same immunity benefits of breast milk. We cover how technology can create food as medicine and why fermentation can be a powerful tool in combating future formula shortages. baby, nutrition, health tech, infant care, venture capital, elderly care, technology, protein, fundraising, founder, food science, entrepreneurship, vc false full 17 525e0160-04a5-4fdb-af89-10113db1049b Fri, 4 Nov 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-oninternet-infrastructure-with-anil-varanasi-of-meter-NG_xzRHM 15 Minutes on...Internet Infrastructure with Anil Varanasi of Meter Inspired Capital 00:17:46 What if setting up internet for your business could be as easy as switching on electricity? Anil Varanasi and his brother Sunil started Meter in 2015 to bring a full-stack approach to internet infrastructure. As people return to the office, our shared dependence on the internet has only increased. We cover where 5G and Starlink fit in, why Nicole Starosielski's The Undersea Network is required reading, and what role automation will play in the future. What if setting up internet for your business could be as easy as switching on electricity? Anil Varanasi and his brother Sunil started Meter in 2015 to bring a full-stack approach to internet infrastructure. As people return to the office, our shared dependence on the internet has only increased. We cover where 5G and Starlink fit in, why Nicole Starosielski's The Undersea Network is required reading, and what role automation will play in the future. internet, business, startup, venture capital, hardwire, technology, access, founder, fiber, entrepreneur, finance, fintech false full 16 64328fed-1e33-48a0-97e8-c5c05c7189af Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onidentity-verification-with-alain-meier-of-plaid-WClJcBb2 15 Minutes on...Identity Verification with Alain Meier of Plaid Inspired Capital 00:18:16 How do you verify someone's identity online? Alain has spent the past decade problem-solving in all things digital identity. He was a founding member of the Stanford Bitcoin Group and went on to start identity verification company Cognito, which was acquired by Plaid. We cover how identity is shifting as we move toward web3, why the DMV is central to verification in the US, and how the globalization of fintech increases the risk of identity fraud. How do you verify someone's identity online? Alain has spent the past decade problem-solving in all things digital identity. He was a founding member of the Stanford Bitcoin Group and went on to start identity verification company Cognito, which was acquired by Plaid. We cover how identity is shifting as we move toward web3, why the DMV is central to verification in the US, and how the globalization of fintech increases the risk of identity fraud. business, venture capital, digital wallet, technology, identity, data tracking, funding, security, inspired, money, nft, cybersecurity, venture, entrepreneurship, data, finance, digital banking, fintech, keys false full 15 b31094e0-8c32-43de-b566-cb1c447e4006 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onreal-estate-technology-with-nate-baker-of-qualia-2p8RpBg_ 15 Minutes on...Real Estate Technology with Nate Baker of Qualia Inspired Capital 00:13:23 The US housing market has seen sky-high demand, with a record number of homes being sold last year. At Qualia, Nate Baker has created a vertical SaaS business to support the industry. Qualia is now the default closing platform used by over half a million real estate and mortgage professionals in all 50 states. We cover why real estate technology is a "sneaky big market," how the next chapter of digital transformation in real estate will unfold, and why he's keeping an eye on whether Zillow expands to own the full purchase transaction. The US housing market has seen sky-high demand, with a record number of homes being sold last year. At Qualia, Nate Baker has created a vertical SaaS business to support the industry. Qualia is now the default closing platform used by over half a million real estate and mortgage professionals in all 50 states. We cover why real estate technology is a "sneaky big market," how the next chapter of digital transformation in real estate will unfold, and why he's keeping an eye on whether Zillow expands to own the full purchase transaction. venture capital, technology, transaction, real estate, realty, homes, inspired, sass, cloud, corporate, finance, home buyer, fintech false full 14 2d746310-ab33-438a-8077-adfb8a2f0378 Fri, 27 May 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-ondata-with-matthew-scullion-of-matillion-2vNyg3Vu 15 Minutes on...Data with Matthew Scullion of Matillion Inspired Capital 00:21:53 Every aspect of how we work and live is being changed for the better with data. So what does the next decade hold for the data tech stack? Matthew Scullion has been at the forefront of bringing data analytics to the cloud at the helm of Matillion, a data integration and transformation platform. We cover why data is the new currency, the shift toward every business person becoming a data person, and why we are still in the early innings of making data useful. Every aspect of how we work and live is being changed for the better with data. So what does the next decade hold for the data tech stack? Matthew Scullion has been at the forefront of bringing data analytics to the cloud at the helm of Matillion, a data integration and transformation platform. We cover why data is the new currency, the shift toward every business person becoming a data person, and why we are still in the early innings of making data useful. cloud computing, venture capital, analytics, technology, software, computer, cloud, data, finance, enterprise, fintech, vc false full 13 f99f86f6-27ad-4560-8532-a703838d8405 Fri, 13 May 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onrecommerce-with-andy-ruben-of-trove-sQKHHQU9 15 Minutes on...Recommerce with Andy Ruben of Trove Inspired Capital 00:15:43 From a consumer commitment to sustainability, to the supply chain crisis, there are tailwinds behind new models of commerce. Andy Ruben, who served as Walmart's first Chief Sustainability Officer, believes recommerce is the future. His company, Trove, powers circular shopping for leading brands from Patagonia to Levi's. We cover why consumer consumption is becoming less sustainable at an alarming pace, how tech enables the best brands to sell their items multiple times, and why he's bullish on web3's future as an authentication tool in resale markets. From a consumer commitment to sustainability, to the supply chain crisis, there are tailwinds behind new models of commerce. Andy Ruben, who served as Walmart's first Chief Sustainability Officer, believes recommerce is the future. His company, Trove, powers circular shopping for leading brands from Patagonia to Levi's. We cover why consumer consumption is becoming less sustainable at an alarming pace, how tech enables the best brands to sell their items multiple times, and why he's bullish on web3's future as an authentication tool in resale markets. recommerce, thrift, used, venture capital, technology, sustainability, investing, fin tech, green, carbon, tech, carbon footprint, finance, ecommerce, marketplace, investor, vintage false full 12 608e0d49-0e3f-4a7e-9fe9-60c73c279a39 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onhealthcare-delivery-with-dr-thomas-lee-of-galileo-A1ib8XeU 15 Minutes on...Healthcare Delivery with Dr. Thomas Lee of Galileo Inspired Capital 00:16:39 Overnight, the pandemic shifted modes of healthcare delivery across the United States, with telemedicine suddenly spiking in usage. Dr. Thomas Lee has spent over a decade thinking about healthcare delivery. Before smartphones were ubiquitous, he launched One Medical with a brick and mortar-centric model of delivering primary care. Now he's shifted his focus to last-mile healthcare and bringing care to the most complex populations across the country. We cover why the core challenge is how to facilitate better clinical decisions, why payers are a critical participant in the healthcare system, and why he's hopeful that American healthcare will improve over the next decade. Overnight, the pandemic shifted modes of healthcare delivery across the United States, with telemedicine suddenly spiking in usage. Dr. Thomas Lee has spent over a decade thinking about healthcare delivery. Before smartphones were ubiquitous, he launched One Medical with a brick and mortar-centric model of delivering primary care. Now he's shifted his focus to last-mile healthcare and bringing care to the most complex populations across the country. We cover why the core challenge is how to facilitate better clinical decisions, why payers are a critical participant in the healthcare system, and why he's hopeful that American healthcare will improve over the next decade. early stage, venture capital, technology, investing, 15, podcast, inspired, tech, finance false full 11 191b7d5d-c302-43fd-89a8-8385ff5d1e50 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onnft-regulation-with-alison-kutler-of-dapper-labs-uQMffq4L 15 Minutes on...NFT Regulation with Alison Kutler of Dapper Labs Inspired Capital 00:16:54 Dapper Labs has quickly become a top player in the NFT craze, responsible for some of the most broadly used applications in the history of crypto. As web3 continues to rise in prominence, all eyes are on regulators at the global, federal, state, and local level. As the head of Government Affairs at Dapper Labs, Alison Kutler is leveraging her expertise (she was formerly Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the FCC) to educate regulators about the future of the internet. We cover why not all NFTs are created equally, why regulation has the potential to make the US a leader in digital assets, and how one of the biggest industry blockers is regulatory inaction. Dapper Labs has quickly become a top player in the NFT craze, responsible for some of the most broadly used applications in the history of crypto. As web3 continues to rise in prominence, all eyes are on regulators at the global, federal, state, and local level. As the head of Government Affairs at Dapper Labs, Alison Kutler is leveraging her expertise (she was formerly Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the FCC) to educate regulators about the future of the internet. We cover why not all NFTs are created equally, why regulation has the potential to make the US a leader in digital assets, and how one of the biggest industry blockers is regulatory inaction. business, web2, regulation, usa, venture capital, web3, art, technology, nft, blockchain, entrepreneurship, finance, fintech, vc, government false full 10 68a0841f-cc39-4ac0-82c9-1688f2f7b668 Fri, 1 Apr 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onfitness-with-tom-cortese-of-peloton-KZQ_D9LH 15 Minutes on...Fitness with Tom Cortese of Peloton Inspired Capital 00:13:33 When Peloton started in 2012, the idea of an at-home fitness experience that was equal parts motivating and social seemed like a wild idea. But over the past decade, Peloton has been at the forefront of building tech-enabled workouts that have redefined the industry. Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Tom Cortese has been there from day one—and has seen the rapid acceleration that Covid brought to the promise of at-home workouts. We cover why the combination of hardware, software, and content works, where the creator economy and fitness industry will intersect, and what fitness will look like in a post-pandemic world. When Peloton started in 2012, the idea of an at-home fitness experience that was equal parts motivating and social seemed like a wild idea. But over the past decade, Peloton has been at the forefront of building tech-enabled workouts that have redefined the industry. Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Tom Cortese has been there from day one—and has seen the rapid acceleration that Covid brought to the promise of at-home workouts. We cover why the combination of hardware, software, and content works, where the creator economy and fitness industry will intersect, and what fitness will look like in a post-pandemic world. business, venture capital, technology, investment, inspiration, inspired, tech, fitness, peleton, group fitness, finance, vc false full 9 0d83d92b-a17b-4640-a6b3-d52386ed8d5c Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onemployee-experience-with-michele-floriani-of-sequoia-CYttRtde 15 Minutes on...Employee Experience with Michele Floriani of Sequoia Inspired Capital 00:17:06 With the Great Resignation top of mind for every employer, creating a people-centric employee experience has never been more important. For two decades, Sequoia has provided benefits, HR, payroll, and risk management solutions for employers across the country. As Sequoia's Principal and CMO, Michele has a front-row seat to the programs that employers are adopting in order to maximize their investment in people. We cover why so many companies are deepening their investment in mental health benefits, how early-stage startups are managing workforces that are suddenly distributed across state lines, and how HR has become an increasingly strategic function within every organization. With the Great Resignation top of mind for every employer, creating a people-centric employee experience has never been more important. For two decades, Sequoia has provided benefits, HR, payroll, and risk management solutions for employers across the country. As Sequoia's Principal and CMO, Michele has a front-row seat to the programs that employers are adopting in order to maximize their investment in people. We cover why so many companies are deepening their investment in mental health benefits, how early-stage startups are managing workforces that are suddenly distributed across state lines, and how HR has become an increasingly strategic function within every organization. health, people, venture capital, technology, hr, tech, benefits, human resources, inspired capital, finance, work, sequoia, vc false full 8 44d1fdb7-41a0-449c-ae18-b1665ce98b61 Fri, 4 Mar 2022 15:09:12 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onvirtual-celebrities-with-paul-budnitz-of-superplastic-H_O8F8fA 15 Minutes on...Virtual Celebrities with Paul Budnitz of Superplastic Inspired Capital 00:16:58 Paul Budnitz is no stranger to the world of art, toys, and fashion. A serial entrepreneur and artist, he founded Kidrobot and has numerous creations in the permanent collection of MoMA. Now, at Superplastic, he's building an entertainment company composed of animated synthetic celebrities—digital characters which boast millions of followers across social media platforms. We cover how virtual celebrities will exist between the metaverse and real life, why Facebook's name change missed the Web3 mark, and how storied art institutions and fashion houses will engage with NFTs. Paul Budnitz is no stranger to the world of art, toys, and fashion. A serial entrepreneur and artist, he founded Kidrobot and has numerous creations in the permanent collection of MoMA. Now, at Superplastic, he's building an entertainment company composed of animated synthetic celebrities—digital characters which boast millions of followers across social media platforms. We cover how virtual celebrities will exist between the metaverse and real life, why Facebook's name change missed the Web3 mark, and how storied art institutions and fashion houses will engage with NFTs. moma, art, investing, crypto, metaverse, tech, nft, superplastic, virtual, cryptocurrency, finance, vc false full 7 4e25f768-a225-4a53-af1a-7279575dca82 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onself-driving-cars-with-oliver-cameron-of-cruise-Jk7HTNUW 15 Minutes on...Self-Driving Cars with Oliver Cameron of Cruise Inspired Capital 00:15:47 For years, the promise of autonomous vehicles has seemed like a distant dream. But Oliver Cameron, VP of Product at Cruise—the $9B autonomous ride-hail subsidiary company of General Motors, says we're at a transitional moment. With the deployment of driverless cars in major cities, we're on the cusp of an exciting future that can redefine how we get around. We cover how AV companies can help build consumer confidence, what it takes for self-driving vehicles to be the more sustainable option, and how the industry's use of machine learning has actually accelerated technology in wholly different fields. For years, the promise of autonomous vehicles has seemed like a distant dream. But Oliver Cameron, VP of Product at Cruise—the $9B autonomous ride-hail subsidiary company of General Motors, says we're at a transitional moment. With the deployment of driverless cars in major cities, we're on the cusp of an exciting future that can redefine how we get around. We cover how AV companies can help build consumer confidence, what it takes for self-driving vehicles to be the more sustainable option, and how the industry's use of machine learning has actually accelerated technology in wholly different fields. business, self driving, technology, sustainability, electric vehicles, 15, motor vehicles, inspired, clean energy, assisted technology, finance, vc false full 6 6e303f48-ac99-4665-89a0-e7cdc48ff651 Fri, 4 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onengineering-talent-with-prashanth-chandrasekar-of-stack-overflow-bjdSByUU 15 Minutes on...Engineering Talent with Prashanth Chandrasekar of Stack Overflow Inspired Capital 00:18:58 Every tech company today shares a major pain point: the search for engineering talent. Prashanth Chandrasekar has a unique viewpoint on the topic as CEO of Stack Overflow, the world’s largest online developer community with over 100 million monthly visitors. We cover what developers care about most (spoiler: flexibility and learning opportunities rank high), why more engineers are embracing the gig economy, and why asynchronous work is inevitable. Every tech company today shares a major pain point: the search for engineering talent. Prashanth Chandrasekar has a unique viewpoint on the topic as CEO of Stack Overflow, the world’s largest online developer community with over 100 million monthly visitors. We cover what developers care about most (spoiler: flexibility and learning opportunities rank high), why more engineers are embracing the gig economy, and why asynchronous work is inevitable. business, startup, technology, investing, software, capital, engineering, finance, vc false full 5 5d4b0c35-9ac5-41d6-9506-8b7117e7ed75 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onsecurity-monitoring-with-christina-cacioppo-of-vanta-BnKmVv42 15 Minutes on...Security Monitoring with Christina Cacioppo of Vanta Inspired Capital 00:12:53 In a world where both data breaches and regulatory requirements are on the rise, a new wave of companies are helping businesses stay compliant and monitor risks. Christina Cacioppo is the Founder and CEO of Vanta, an industry leader in SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR compliance, and more. We cover why B2B companies are pursuing certifications as early as the seed stage, where the "alphabet soup" of new regulations is trending, and how to safeguard company data in a remote environment. In a world where both data breaches and regulatory requirements are on the rise, a new wave of companies are helping businesses stay compliant and monitor risks. Christina Cacioppo is the Founder and CEO of Vanta, an industry leader in SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR compliance, and more. We cover why B2B companies are pursuing certifications as early as the seed stage, where the "alphabet soup" of new regulations is trending, and how to safeguard company data in a remote environment. business, future, technology, investing, security, vc false full 4 42f5cdd0-c29e-4b7f-9a6b-989038530bc7 Fri, 7 Jan 2022 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onsearch-with-sridhar-ramaswamy-of-neeva-r7Mium3y 15 Minutes on...Search with Sridhar Ramaswamy of Neeva Inspired Capital 00:15:36 For over twenty years, Google has been synonymous with search, and they hold 92% of the market. Few know Google’s market dominance better than Sridhar Ramaswamy, who was SVP of their $100B ads and commerce business. Now, he’s building Neeva, the world’s first ad-free, private subscription search engine. We cover what it means to bring search back to the basics, how Web3 will impact the relationship between search engines and publishers, the limitations of voice search, and more. For over twenty years, Google has been synonymous with search, and they hold 92% of the market. Few know Google’s market dominance better than Sridhar Ramaswamy, who was SVP of their $100B ads and commerce business. Now, he’s building Neeva, the world’s first ad-free, private subscription search engine. We cover what it means to bring search back to the basics, how Web3 will impact the relationship between search engines and publishers, the limitations of voice search, and more. search, business, technology, investing, finance, vc false full 3 134560dd-1fe1-410b-a938-fa2fdb5a2972 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onvertical-saas-with-songe-laron-of-squire-TX4Rmizs 15 Minutes on...Vertical SaaS with Songe LaRon of Squire Inspired Capital 00:15:48 When the Squire cofounders started fundraising for their barbershop tech platform, they got pushback on the vertical SaaS model. Would the market be large enough? But the business vision—and their granular focus—has paid off, with 2,000+ partners in over 40 major markets. We cover why payments must be the centerpiece of a vertical SaaS strategy, why SMB customers are more similar to consumers than enterprise, how Covid encouraged digital adoption, and more. When the Squire cofounders started fundraising for their barbershop tech platform, they got pushback on the vertical SaaS model. Would the market be large enough? But the business vision—and their granular focus—has paid off, with 2,000+ partners in over 40 major markets. We cover why payments must be the centerpiece of a vertical SaaS strategy, why SMB customers are more similar to consumers than enterprise, how Covid encouraged digital adoption, and more. innovation, von tobel, technology, investing, funding, barber, inspired, vc false full 2 18bae6d9-54a0-4854-8c5a-08b3b2d925a2 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:05:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/15-minutes-onrestaurant-technology-with-ilir-sela-of-slice-p6N88s3r 15 Minutes on...Restaurant Technology with Ilir Sela of Slice Inspired Capital 00:14:46 How will restaurant technology evolve over the next decade? We sit down with the founder of Slice, which supports 17,000 independent pizzerias across all 50 states. We cover the shift toward mobile transactions, why ordering delivery over the phone is bad for restaurants, what place robotics will have in the kitchen, and more. How will restaurant technology evolve over the next decade? We sit down with the founder of Slice, which supports 17,000 independent pizzerias across all 50 states. We cover the shift toward mobile transactions, why ordering delivery over the phone is bad for restaurants, what place robotics will have in the kitchen, and more. slice, business, pizza, technology, food technology, robots, funding, restaurant, vc false full 1 a737a77c-3472-4c54-8e2e-253ddd3e7c69 Thu, 9 Dec 2021 01:50:00 +0000 hello@inspiredcapital.com (Inspired Capital) https://inspired-in-15.simplecast.com/episodes/inspired-in-15-trailer-vSU_aHuh Inspired in 15 : TRAILER Inspired Capital 00:01:20 A taste of Inspired in 15, the new podcast from early-stage venture capital firm Inspired Capital. Each episode features an expert founder or operator, sharing their insights on the future in just 15 minutes. A taste of Inspired in 15, the new podcast from early-stage venture capital firm Inspired Capital. Each episode features an expert founder or operator, sharing their insights on the future in just 15 minutes. business, innovation, alexa von tobel, technology, funding, vc false trailer