Chelsea Stoner, general partner of Battery Ventures, has long been focused on the ways in which software is transforming a variety of industries. In a discussion with Goldman Sachs’ Michael Brandmeyer, Stoner discusses her path to Silicon Valley, Battery's longevity as a tech-focused investment firm, and her unique outlook on the venture capital and private ... Show More
Oct 8
The Shutdown’s Economic Impact
How long could the US government shutdown last — and what will that ultimately mean for the US economy? Goldman Sachs Research’s Alec Phillips, chief US political economist, explores the potential impact on economies and markets. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025. The ... Show More
19m 17s
Sep 30
AI Exchanges: The Role of Data
Goldman Sachs’ Neema Raphael, the firm’s chief data officer and head of data engineering, discusses the role of data in enabling or possibly stalling AI’s progress with George Lee, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, and Allison Nathan, senior strategist in Goldman Sac ... Show More
17m 27s
Sep 25
How Reliable is Economic Data?
Are concerns about the quality and reliability of economic data — as well as its vulnerabilities to political influences — warranted? Former BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen, who served from 2013 to 2017, Laffer Associates’ Arthur Laffer, Harvard Business School’s Alberto Cavallo, ... Show More
26m 19s
Aug 2024
E88: Lessons from Investing in 81 Venture Capital Funds - Dave Neumann
Dave Neumann, investor at Molten Ventures, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss fund of funds deployment strategies, how GPs should approach fund size and interesting power law data derived from Molten’s 2,500 underlying portfolio companies.
(2:08) Identifying successful mana ... Show More
14m 17s
Jan 2025
VC React Podcast (E23): DeepSeek Moment! New Growth Funds In MENA, New Sector Focus For MENA VCs!
VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations! Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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52m 33s
Sep 2024
Private Equity Spotlight: Susan Soh on Building with Data and Innovation
In this episode of Private Equity Spotlight, Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, engages in a dynamic conversation with Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital. Susan shares her unique journey from law to the forefront of private e ... Show More
44m 43s
Feb 2024
Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital on Venture Capital Innovation In Europe And Breaking Barriers
In this episode, Hiten interviews Rana Yared, a general partner at leading venture capital firm Balderton Capital. Rana shares her career journey, detailing her move from Goldman Sachs to Balderton Capital where she launched their growth fund. She discusses the role of venture ca ... Show More
27m 25s
Jan 2023
Investing in transformative tech: EQT Ventures’ long view
On today’s episode of McKinsey on Startups, we talk to Gautam Nadella, an operating partner at EQT Ventures in the Bay Area, where he drives M&A, fundraising, and partnership efforts within their portfolio of more than 100 companies. EQT invests in a wide range of companies in bo ... Show More
22m 49s
Mar 2024
Graham Weaver - Founder & CEO, Alpine Investors - On Finding Purpose & Exceptional Investing
In today's episode, Wesley Aster and Djavaneh Bierwirth host Graham Weaver, the founder and managing partner of Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services businesses.
Tune in to hear about:
- Graham's journey from starting Alpine i ... Show More
54m 53s
Oct 2024
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic: Transforming an Iconic Brand, Pioneering Energy Transition, and Leading Strategic Initiatives
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen is joined by Tufan Erginbilgic, the CEO of Rolls-Royce, to discuss the transformation journey of this iconic company. With over 20 years at BP, where he led the downstream business to double underlying earnings and triple returns, Tufan brings a we ... Show More
43m 2s
Sep 24
589: CEO of FCLT Global and Former Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company on Turning Investor Dialogue into Strategy
Sarah Keohane Williamson, CEO of FCLT Global and coauthor of The CEO’s Guide to the Investment Galaxy, offers a disciplined primer for executives operating at the intersection of corporate strategy and capital markets. Drawing from her background in investment banking, government ... Show More
50m 55s