A16z Legend and GP Connie Chan
ep 23
COMING SOON
“Through the course of her work, everyone whom we ever connected with Connie — from Ben Keighran, founder/CEO of Caffeine, to Chance the Rapper — came back with the same feedback: “Connie is the best.” Yes, we know.” - Ben Horowitz Founder of A16z
Meet the woman who broke a16z’s “founders-only” GP rule — becoming its first-ever homegrown General Partner. Dubbed “Silicon Valley’s China whisperer,” Connie spotted trends like superapps and live shopping years before they hit the U.S., leading early investments in Pinterest, Lime, and Whatnot.
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Oliver Trevena’s Journey from Hollywood’s Red Carpets to Building a $100M Caliwater Empire
ep 22
COMING SOON
Actor. Investor. Builder. Oliver Trevena is the definition of a modern multihyphenate — moving seamlessly from red carpets to boardrooms. Alongside Vanessa Hudgens, he’s built Caliwater into a $100M brand backed by stars like Demi Lovato, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Glen Powell, with plans to push past $150M by 2025. For Trevena, it’s not just about the spotlight — it’s about creating, scaling, and shaping what’s next.
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From Streaming Pioneer to Modern Renaissance Man: Inside Justin Kan’s Creative Universe
ep 21
COMING SOON
Justin Kan is the cultural trend-setter and artist of our time — founder, artist, pioneer. His voice has encouraged consciousness, community, and creative rebellion. Through founding Twitch, his music as JK the DJ, his work as half of ORSO, his nonalcoholic wine brand Woody’s, his many ventures, and his presence, he’s asked us to consider: What if the real innovation isn’t in what we build — but in how we live? And what if the ultimate product is the self?
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Meet the Treasurer of the 4th Largest Economy in The World: California Treasurer and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Fiona Ma
ep 20
COMING SOON
Exploring where leadership is forged—from service to stewardship.
Fiona is the financial steward of the world’s fourth-largest economy; public servant, trailblazer, bridge-builder. She’s never lost an election. Her voice has championed trust, transparency, and tangible change. Through managing billions as California’s State Treasurer, shaping policy in the Assembly, and advocating for communities across the state, she’s asked us to consider:
What if true power isn’t in the money we manage — but in the futures we shape?
And what if the ultimate investment is in people?
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The AI Crystal Ball: Microsoft VC M12’s Michael Stewart’s Formula for Finding Unicorns Before Anyone Else
ep 19
COMING SOON
"Michael Stewart isn’t just betting on the future — he’s helping build it. As Managing Partner at Microsoft’s M12, he’s backed some of the most exciting AI unicorns of our time. In this episode, Stewart pulls back the curtain on how he spots game-changing founders, why the AI revolution is only just beginning, and the bold bets he believes will define the next decade."
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Lessons from the Dealmaker of the Year: Mark Stevens on the Art of the Deal in Silicon Valley
ep 18
COMING SOON
He is the dealmaker founders trust and investors rely on; partner, strategist, architect of possibility. His voice has guided startups from first term sheet to billion-dollar exits, shaping the journeys of some of Silicon Valley’s most defining companies. Through his work at Fenwick, advising on IPOs, acquisitions, and game-changing financings, he’s asked us to consider:
What if the real power isn’t in the deal we close — but in the vision we help bring to life?
And what if the ultimate legacy is the companies, the people, and the ideas we empower?
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How to Raise $675 million and Disrupt the Medical Industry: Abhinav Shashank’s Innovacer
ep 17
EP. 17
Abhinav Shashank built a $3B healthtech unicorn transforming U.S. healthcare — hear how he did it, and why data could be the cure for a broken system. From sleepless nights to scaling across 1,000+ hospitals, he shares the bold vision and grit it takes to rewire an industry from the inside out.
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Winning in Web 3.0: Zaheer Ebtikar Founder @ Split Capital
ep 16
Coming soon!
How to approach building your own fund with Zaheer and keep winning during downturns. Follow this icon’s journey from Afghanistan to Silicon Valley to world citizen changing the investing landscape wherever he goes.
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Building Generational Wealth: Peter Lai - 8x Unicorn Investor, Ruentex Development Heir
ep 15
COMING SOON!
How do you continue on your family legacy as a nepo baby and build on it? Listen to unicorn investor and heir to the Taiwanese empire Ruentex, Peter on his challenging journey overcoming near paralyzation and adversity.
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How to Negotiate Billion Dollar Deals: Fenwick & West’s Andrew Klungness
ep 14
COMING SOON!
Andrew Klungness, partner at Fenwick and West, is the legal architect behind some of tech’s biggest deals. In this episode, he unpacks the high-stakes world of tech law, deal-making under pressure, and what founders must know before stepping into the negotiation room.
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Rocky Yu: Inside the $68 Million Dollar Exclusive Mansion Powering the Future of AGI
ep 13
COMING SOON!
Meet the founder who turned a San Francisco mansion into an AI think tank backed by Eric Schmidt, Marc Andreessen, Rich Miner, Adam D'Angelo, and more. — and the VC building what's next in AGI.
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Perfectionism and Discipline are essential: John Wilson - SF Symphony Pianist Virtuoso
ep 12
COMING SOON!
How do you become the best of the best in the whole world? The odds of becoming a pianist at a world renowned symphony are lower than becoming a billionaire. How do you channel discipline and perfectionism to live your dream? Virtuoso John Wilson shares his story.
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How to Become a Super Connector- Galvanize Hollywood and Finance: Gold House’s Bing Chen
ep 11
Coming soon
Ex-YouTube exec. Hollywood powerbroker. Architect behind “Crazy Rich Asians” going mainstream. Bing is rallying Asian American icons and LPs into one unstoppable force.
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Josh Constine: The TechCrunch Legend Turned Investor on Startup Storytelling and the Future of Connection
ep 10
COMING SOON!
Josh Constine (Former Editor-at-Large, TechCrunch; Investor, SignalFire)
The man who broke Facebook news before Zuckerberg did. Josh turned startup storytelling into an art — now he’s backing the future of human connection at SignalFire.
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Pioneer in monetizing your personal brand: Nicole Quinn - General Partner @ Lightspeed Venture Partners
ep 9
COMING SOON!
Iconic investor and superwoman Nicole Quinn discusses how to monetize your personal brand, working with celebrity brands such as Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, all while raising amazing kids. Nicole defines what having it all really means!
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Inventing the Hashtag: how do you create trends ft. Chris Messina
ep 8
COMING SOON!
Listen to Chris’ inspiring story on how to galvanize change, create movements and lifestyles. From the hashtag, open source, co-working, and AI, hear his trendsetting visions.
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Kevin Jiang: From the Founding Team of SoftBank’s $100 Billion Vision Fund to Founding Mangusta Capital
ep 7
EP. 07
Kevin Jiang, a founding team member of SoftBank's $100B Vision Fund, played a pivotal role in leading investments in high-profile companies like Flexport, ShipBob, and Wiz. Now, as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Mangusta Capital, he's channeling his expertise into backing transformative AI and consumer startups poised to redefine industries
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Erin Harkless Moore (Pivotal Ventures): Melinda French Gates’ Top Investor
ep 6
EP. 6
Melinda French Gates’ right hand in venture. Erin is rewriting who gets funded — and why — as she deploys capital into bold, diverse visionaries reshaping society.
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Thriving in Early Stage Investing ft. Carter Reum- Co-founder and General Parter at M13 Ventures
ep 5
EP 5.
Visionary entrepreneur and investor, husband to Paris Hilton, writer of Shortcut Your Startup shares his guide on how to maximize your potential.
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Breaking into VC from Unconventional Paths: Mantis Ventures (Chainsmokers’ VC) General Partner Jeffrey Evans
ep 4
EP. 4
How to build your own VC from an unconventional path. An icon before becoming a VC, Jeffrey shares his story on how to carve your own path with your indomitable will.
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