New to Venture
Episodes
Ep 050 - Molly Cantillon, Founder at NOX
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“This is the last time you’re going to see me graduate” Molly Cantillon stated these words to her parents at her HIGH SCHOOL graduation. They w...
Ep 049 - Nate Leung, Partner at Sapphire Partners
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do VCs get money from?Welcome to LP land. The mysterious world where people who fund VCs live. Nate Leung, Partner at Sapphire Partners and Co-...
Ep 048 - Chauncey Kerr Hamilton, Partner at XYZ Venture Capital
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VC is a young person’s game.More time. More energy. Stronger pulse on what’s next. It’s one of the few industries where being young is actually ...
Ep 047 - Bryan "BK" Kim, Partner at a16z
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My first in-person podcast. Ever. I kept thinking about it. A LinkedIn lurker who’d never posted. A kid with a computer and too many questions abou...
Ep 046 - Grace Ge, Partner at Amplify Partners
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you have to ask someone to be your mentor, they are not your mentor.”Meet Grace, a partner at Amplify Partners and the person that dropped tha...
Ep 045 - Manu Kumar, Founder of K9 Ventures & HiHello
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When everyone said it was too early to invest, Manu Kumar, founder of K9 Ventures and HiHello, said it was too late. Meet the man who coined the phras...
Ep 044 - Natan Reddy, Principal at Ironspring Ventures
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎯 Why Specializing as a VC Is a Game Changer 🎯Natan Reddy, Principal at Ironspring Ventures, unpacks the hidden edge of being a specialist inves...
Ep 043 - Jonathan Lehr, Co-Founder/General Partner at Work-Bench
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥The Blood, Sweat & Capital Behind a VC Firm 🔥Jonathan Lehr, co-founder and General Partner at Work-Bench, brings a rare mix of enterprise G...
Ep 042 - Bo Ren, Managing Director at SVB (Silicon Valley Bank)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌱Lessons from a career crafted through serendipity 🌱Bo Ren, Managing Director at SVB, has truly mastered the art of serendipity! In episode 042 ...
Ep 041 - Crissy Costa Behrens, Principal at Insight Partners
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Tips from a “full-stack” VC investor! 🚀Crissy Costa Behrens, Principal at the powerhouse Insight Partners, has done it all. From being an ...
Ep 040 - Peter Boyce II, Founder and Managing Partner at Stellation Capital
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of my venture friends have raved about Peter, Founder at Stellation Capital, and now I completely understand why. From founding Rough Draft Ventu...
Ep 039 - Charley Ma, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Pathlight Ventures
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the hidden truth about product growth & venture capital!Episodes like this are why I started the show. Charley Ma, Co-Founder and Managing...
Ep 038 - Megan Kelly, Partner at Threshold
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VC relationships aren’t built in term sheets - they’re built over time 🤝⏳In venture, the long game matters. Both in supporting companies from...
Ep 037 - Derek Chu, Principal at FirstMark
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The mentee knows the rules, but the mentor knows the exceptions” Derek Chu, Principal at FirstMark, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to sta...
Ep 036 - Yoni Rechtman, Principal at Slow Ventures
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation forced me to rethink my understanding of venture. 🤯 Yoni Rechtman, Principal at Slow Ventures, brings a keen eye and deep insight...
Ep 035 - Hadley Harris, Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How pizza helped me land a legendary VC for my podcast?!?! 🍕 In late 2024, a once in a lifetime opportunity to work at the phenomenal Eniac Venture...
Ep 034 - Christine Choi, Partner at M13
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There truly is no single right path into VC! Christine Choi, Partner at M13, is one of the most interesting and introspective people I’ve ever met...
Ep 033 - Rebecca Kaden, General Partner at Union Square Ventures
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the ultimate masterclass for building relationships with VCs! In my many episodes of New to Venture, no one has been applauded as much as the ...
Ep 032 - Ross Fubini, Managing Partner at XYZ Venture Capital
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn these 7 important things about VC from a legendary Midas List investor! We’re starting 2025 with a bang on New to Venture! Nerd out with Ross ...
Ep 031 - Grace Gong, Host at Smart Venture Podcast
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a VC podcaster interviews another VC podcaster? 🗣️🗣️ It was such an honor to sit down with one of the biggest VC content c...
Ep 030 - Paige Finn Doherty, Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Didn’t make the Forbes 30 list this year? Learn from a previous Forbes 30 under 30 Venture Capital Standout on Ep 030 of “New to Venture” and ...
Ep 029 - Manish Patel, Founder at Nava Ventures
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into creating a VC firm? As an aspiring fund manager, this conversation was exactly what I needed! I sat down with Manish Patel, founder o...
Ep 028 - Lucy Deland, General Partner at Inspired Capital
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is some advice from one of the best operators turned VC! 🔧👩🏼💻💸 I had a blast sitting down with Lucy Deland, General Partner at ...
Ep 027 - Jordan Nof, Managing Partner at Tusk Venture Partners
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If people want to regulate you, you’re the real deal! 🧑⚖️🏛⚖️ With every large innovative company, regulation comes knocking. Think ...
Ep 026 - Katie Jacobs Stanton, General Partner at Moxxie Ventures
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t be a know-it-all, be a learn-it-all! 🧠📖 Katie Jacobs Stanton is one of the most amazing people I’ve spoken to. I’ve learned so much ...
Ep 025 - Kevin Jiang, Managing Partner at Mangusta Capital
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of the ultimate finance resume! 💰💼📈 From Harvard to Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs to investing at a PE Megafund...
Ep 024 - Melody Hahm, Director of Platform & Community at Harlem Capital
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is what you learn from talking to the hyper-elite! 🤯 From interviewing the all-time greats like Stephen Curry, Will Smith, and Ray Dalio to le...
Ep 023 - Heston Berkman, Founder and Partner at Banter Capital
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venture capital and ROI are inextricably linked. But what about ROR? 🤝 This was one of my favorite episodes to record so far. I sat down with Hesto...
Ep 022 - Jonny Zhang, Investor at General Catalyst
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video Games Meets Venture Capital?! 🎮 I sat down with my good friend Jonny Zhang, who may have the best job on the planet. Jonny invests in games a...
Ep 021 - Taiki Chung, Host of New to Venture
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the secret to making a top 1% podcast. Be stubborn. Episode 21 of “New to Venture” marks a special milestone in my life. “If you make ...
Ep 020 - Brian Smiga, Founding Partner at Alpha Partners
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of one of the great VCs of NYC🗽 I sat down with Brian Smiga, serial entrepreneur and co-founding partner of Alpha Partners, to ta...
Ep 019 - Alex Pattis, General Partner at Riverside Ventures
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How you can become a Venture Capitalist … without ANY money! 🤯 I sat down with Alex Pattis, the King of SPVs and the General Partner of Riverside...
Ep 018 - Chelsea Zhang, Principal at Equal Ventures
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Imposter Syndrome actually a good thing? I sat down with the amazing Chelsea Zhang, Principal at Equal Ventures to share stories and lessons for th...
Ep 017 - Matt Hawes, Investor at 645 Ventures
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard → Consulting → Growth Equity → Venture? I sat down with Matt Hawes, an investor at 645 ventures, to talk about all things venture. Wha...
Ep 016 - Julia Maltby, Principal at Flybridge Capital Partners
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Honesty is the best policy! I sat down with Julia Maltby, the Principal at Flybridge Capital Partners to have an honest conversation about the hardest...
Ep 015 - Michael Ma, Founding Partner at Liquid 2 Ventures
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Football Player 🏈 + Elite Startup Founder🚀 = Top VC Firm!?! Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: - In the world of start...
Ep 014 - Lily Lyman, General Partner at Underscore VC
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of VC, people are everything! I sat down with the legendary Lily Lyman, General Partner at Underscore.vc to talk about all things people....
Ep 013 - Katie Mulligan, Director of Platform at Pillar VC
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is SO much more to VC than writing checks❗ In episode 013 of “New to Venture”, I sat down with Katie Mulligan, the Director of Platform at...
Ep 012 - Kasey Zhang, VC Investor at Audacious Ventures
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pro-gamer turned entrepreneur turned VC investor? 🤯 In episode 012 of “New to Venture”, I sat down with a friend and fellow Northeastern Alumni...
Ep 011 - Helene Servillon, Founding Partner at JourneyOne Ventures
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how this VC is lifting stigmas in frontier wellness! Misunderstood markets and non-traditional verticals hold so much unrealized value! From b...
Ep 010 - Jane Chen, Principal at Blue 9 Capital
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So this is venture capital, but even cooler? 🤔 In episode 010 of “New to Venture”, I had the pleasure of speaking to Jane Chen, Principal at Bl...
Ep 009 - Patrick Chung, General Partner at Xfund
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to hear some of the best VC stories? 🤯 This episode of “New to Venture” perfectly encapsulates the very reason I created this podcast. In...
Ep 008 - Aidan Kittredge, Startup and VC Community Builder
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to break into venture capital and startups?🦄💸 In episode 008 of “New to Venture”, I had a blast sharing stories with Aidan Kittredge, P...
Ep 007 - Robin Li, Operating Partner at GGV Capital
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What changes as VCs gain more experience? 🌱📈 In episode 007 of “New to Venture”, I sat down with the amazing Robin Li, Partner at GGV Capita...
Ep 006 - Jason Shuman, General Partner at Primary Venture Partners
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between great VCs and the best ones? 🔝😎 If you’re going to listen to any episodes of “New to Venture”, make sure y...
Ep 005 - Shai Goldman, Head of Brex XIR
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to in-person networking? 🤝📈👥 I sat down with a staple of the New York City venture ecosystem and super-connector, Shai Go...
Ep 004 - Brenda O'Connor Juanas, Senior Vice President at UBS
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Venture Capital fit within the finance ecosystem?🏦 On this episode of “New to Venture”, I sat down with Senior Vice President at UBS...
Ep 003 - Jonathan Chang, Founder of Daydream Ventures
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you differentiate yourself when applying to roles in Venture Capital? 🗣 On this episode of “New to Venture”, I caught up with one of the...
Ep 002 - Giuseppe Stuto, Managing Partner at 186 Ventures
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to create and build a VC firm?🧐 I talked to the wonderful Gisuseppe Stuto about his journey creating 186 Ventures, one of top ...
Ep 001 - David Kidder, CEO of Bionic
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I couldn’t have asked for a better first guest than the one and only David Kidder. I remember my dad used to read David's books to me every nigh...