Pour your favorite champagne and join us in toasting Touring Capital's co-founder and GP, Priya Saiprasad! Learn how Priya's nomadic childhood created her superpower, how she took the leap from established firms like M12 and Softbank Vision to start her own fund, and how she weighs team dynamics when evaluating growth-stage startups. The former Forbes 30 under 30 venture capitalist gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes at what it's like to work for Jack Dorsey from her time at Square and doesn't hold back when answering our Fidelity Five Questions. Links: www.touringcapital.com www.dw ..read more

Settle in with a Sazerac for the latest installment of DrinksWithAVC, brought to you by Fidelity for Startups! Vik and Bree cover it all with St. Louis-based globe trotter, low-key adrenalin junkie, and venture capitalist Dan Conner. Dan relives harrowing moments on the slopes, talks about the books and quantamental approach that influenced his investment thesis, and shares his story from field engineer to building Ascend Venture Capital. Links:www.ascendstl.com Dan's article on how startups can standout: Entrepreneur Magazine How to make your own sazerac Sponsors: Fidelity for Startups Cap ..read more

Bree and Vik dive into a captivating conversation with Howie Diamond of Pure Ventures. From his early days in Chicago reminiscent of a John Hughes film to his rockstar nights drumming for Low v. Diamond on shows like Letterman and Leno, Howie's journey is anything but ordinary. Now, his focus on consumer packaged goods (CPG) investments and prioritizing founder mental health through his platform, Pilea, showcases a unique blend of life experiences shaping his approach to venture capital. Links:www.pureventuresvc.com www.joinpilea.com Low v. Diamond on Spotify!  Ravix Wind-Down Playbook ..read more

Bree and Vik dive into a captivating conversation with Howie Diamond of Pure Ventures. From his early days in Chicago reminiscent of a John Hughes film to his rockstar nights drumming for Low v. Diamond on shows like Letterman and Leno, Howie's journey is anything but ordinary. Now, his focus on consumer packaged goods (CPG) investments and prioritizing founder mental health through his platform, Pilea, showcases a unique blend of life experiences shaping his approach to venture capital. Links:www.pureventuresvc.com www.joinpilea.com Low v. Diamond on Spotify!  Ravix Wind-Down Playbook ..read more

Discover the profound depths of venture capitalism in this week's DWAVC with guest Manan Mehta of Unshackled Ventures. Vik and Bree explore Manan's adoption of 'curious acceptance,' his admiration for ancient and modern stoicism, and his insights on the pivotal role of immigrants in revolutionizing the startup arena and the VC landscape. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrinksWithAVC Grab yourself a copy of Ryan Holiday's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Destiny-Power-Self-Control-Virtues-ebook/dp/B09PB1SB ..read more

Join DWAVC's latest episode for an intriguing mix of intellect and stamina, featuring Dan Rubin from Alloy Ventures. This episode delves into Dan's voracious reading habits, the relentless spirit he brings from the athletic world, and his keenness for engaging conversations, providing a deep dive into the life of a venture capitalist with a penchant for the micro scale. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrinksWithAVC Read about Dan's expansive library and see the wonderful pictures of it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303901504577460770904124192 Intro Music: Dawn ..read more

Toast to St. Patrick's Day weekend with the latest DWAVC episode featuring Crosslink Capital's Matt Bigge, a decorated Army Ranger, Georgetown and Harvard Business School alumnus, and doting dad. Dive into our 'Shots with a VC' special as we explore Matt's journey into investing, the military tools that have sharpened his venture prowess, and the transformative impact of The Honor Foundation on the business world. Follow us on twitter and instagram: https://twitter.com/bigge https://twitter.com/DrinksWithAVC​​​​ Learn more about The Honor Foundation: https://honor.org Donate to The Honor Fo ..read more

Gear up for the weekend with DWAVC's latest episode featuring Rishi Tiparia from Garuda Ventures. Bree and Vik sit down with Vik's old friend and venture capital colleague to dissect the nuances of Seed investing and what Garuda Ventures looks for before taking the investment plunge. Plus, get a glimpse into the charming 'meet-cute' tale that bestowed Rishi with the playful moniker 'Sir Texts Alot'. Follow us on twitter and instagram: https://twitter.com/taps https://twitter.com/DrinksWithAVC​​​​ Subscribe to Rishi's Tippets: https://taps.substack.com/ Intro Music: Dawn by Markvard ..read more

Drinks With A VC welcomes Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures, merging the worlds of athletic excellence and venture capital. Bree and producer Reyn delve into Kobie's history as a record-setting athlete and explore how the competitive spirit and discipline from sports translate into savvy investing. Stay tuned to learn about Kobie's current SaaS metric of choice and his anticipated guests at the Upfront Summit in LA. This year's summit is at capacity but you can still stream from home! https://summit.upfront.com/livestream Join the Valence Community and help grow the black community inside of ..read more

Drinks With A VC swings into the new year spotlighting Anoushka Vaswani of Lightspeed Venture Partners, the 'OG of PLG'. With accolades spanning from her lauded academic journey at Columbia and Harvard to shaping strategies at McKinsey and Matrix Partners, Anoushka brings a wealth of experience to the table. Settle in with your preferred vintage as she dissects her favorite SaaS metrics, discusses the impact of her global upbringing on investment perspectives, and debates the growth vs. profit paradigm for SaaS startups in economic downturns. A toast to insights and intellect in this much-anti ..read more