Apr 2020
Shawn Carolan, Managing Partner at Menlo Ventures shares insights on his early investments in Uber, Roku, Siri & JUMP Bikes, adjusting his approach in response to hundreds of new venture funds with bi
0:01 Jason thanks the sponsors, guests, listeners & the team for Angel Season 4! 4:38 Jason intros Menlo Ventures' Shawn Carolan 7:26 Thoughts on the market's reaction to COVID-19, when will it get back to normal? 11:51 What advice is Shawn giving to his portfolio founders? 19:07 ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 2024
One Reason Celebrities Launch Beauty Brands That Isn't Widely Discussed (With Investor Maggie Sellers)
Is it possible to be hot, smart, and rich? According to angel investor and entrepreneur Maggie Sellers, it is. And she’s teaching everyone how on her viral TikTok, sharing tips on how to start investing to what your budget breakdown should look like. On today’s ep, Maggie shares ... Show More
55m 22s
Mar 2022
Do you want to be a judge for High Times?
Goop founder, Gwyneth Paltrow has invested in the seed round for Cann, the cannabis-infused beverage brand backed by Darren Criss, Rebel Wilson, Nina Dobrev, Kate Hudson and others in support of the THC- and CBD-infused flavored drinks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/ ... Show More
35m 1s
Oct 2024
An Nvidia Challenger Files For An IPO + Can A New CEO Turn Nike Around?
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Tesla’s quarterly deliveries, a potential CVS breakup, and a venture capital firm’s decision to return money to investors. Then Scott explains the biggest red flag he sees in chipmaker Cerebras Systems as it prepares to go public, but brea ... Show More
53m 5s
May 2025
Aspire with Gwyneth Paltrow: Why Being Early Is Better Than Being Liked
Emma sits down with Gwyneth Paltrow for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, evolution, and the emotional toll of leadership. Gwyneth opens up about her radical pivot from Academy Award-winning actress to founder and CEO of Goop, the challenges of scaling a brand born from ... Show More
1h 15m
0:53 Jason intros Nicole Quinn 1:59 Nicole & Jason describe their separate Calm investments, will it be the first mental health IPO? 8:00 Calm's I.C.E. celebrity engagement method & how it got them LeBron James 8:54 Investing in Sophia Amoruso & Girlboss: what is it about "Force of Nature" product people that attracts Nicole to invest? 16:03 Investing in Gwy ... Show More