20VC with Harry Stebbings

Zachary Bookman: Why Valuations and Fundraising are BS | E1235

George Arison, Grindr CEO: How Grindr Built a Free Flow Cash Machine | E1234

Nik Storonsky, Revolut Founder: What Revolut Needs to Do to Hit $100BN Valuation | E1233

Guy Podjarny: The Future of AI Software Development - What is Real & What is BS | E1232

In this podcast, Harry Stebbings and Guy Podjarny dive into the current landscape and future of AI, especially its effects on software development and SaaS companies. Podjarny shares his doubts about the swift emergence of AGI, arguing that we need significant societal and infrastructural shifts to keep pace with techn...

Klaus Hommels: Why "Portfolios are Merely a Construct to Make LPs Happy"? | E1231

Jason Citron, Co-Founder/CEO @Discord: The Untold Story Behind Scaling to 200M Users | E1230

In this interview, Jason Citron, the CEO of Discord, discusses his journey as a founder, reflecting on the skills he gained from gaming and how they translate to leadership. He shares insights on the challenges of scaling a company, particularly the transition from 200 to 1,000 employees, and the management mistakes he...

Dan Fougere, CRO @Datadog: Why Discounting is Dangerous and Contract Sizes are Misleading | E1229

Cem Sertoglu: Lessons from the Greatest Venture Investment in European History | E1228

Alain De Botton: Why Status is Making You Miserable & Why Parents Want Their Kids to Fail

Raman Malik: Inside Perplexity’s Growth Machine: What Worked, What Did Not Work | E1226

In this podcast, Raman Malik, the Head of Growth at Perplexity AI, shares his career journey and insights on creating a successful growth team. He underscores the significance of prioritizing retention over acquisition, especially in a company's early days. Raman discusses the power of organic growth and strategic part...

Markus Villig, Founder @Bolt: The Most Insane Story in Startups & The Future of Self-Driving| E1225

Matt Grimm, Co-Founder @Anduril: How a Trump Administration Changes the Defence Industry | E1224

In this podcast, Matt Grimm, co-founder of Anduril, shares his insights on geopolitics, the defense sector, and how Anduril fosters innovation and growth. He voices serious concerns about China's human rights violations and its global ambitions, calling for a stronger response from the West and the reshoring of essenti...

Sam Altman: What Startups Will be Steamrolled by OpenAI? Where is Opportunity?

In his interview at OpenAI Dev Day, Sam Altman discusses the exciting future of AI, highlighting the swift progress in reasoning models and their potential to transform various industries. He underscores OpenAI's dedication to significantly enhancing these models and encourages startups to focus on this forward momentu...

Vlad Tenev, Co-Founder & CEO @Robinhood: The GameStop Saga & The Future of AI | E1222

Karri Saarinen: How to Grow Capital Efficiently in a World of BS Growth | E1221

Daniel Khachab: "We Are in the Middle of a Cold War for AI Talent" | E1220

Mark Goldberg: Why Politics is Rife & Decision-Making is Broken in Large VCs | E1219

In this podcast episode, Mark Goldberg explores the nuances of multi-stage investing and introduces Chemistry, his innovative venture fund. He highlights the flaws in traditional venture capital, particularly how bureaucratic processes often prioritize the needs of VCs over those of founders. Goldberg emphasizes the im...

AJ Tennant: How to Build a Sales Machine and Where Most Go Wrong | E2118

Mamoon Hamid: AI - Where Value Accrues, Startups vs Incumbents & Scaling Laws | E1217

In this podcast episode, we explore the game-changing impact of market-creating products and the ongoing AI supercycle, likening it to the internet boom. Listeners will uncover insights into smart AI investments, highlighting the significance of the application layer, while also addressing challenges like soaring valua...

Antoine Le Nel, CGO @Revolut: How Revolut Launch and Grow Products & Why CAC is a BS Metric | E1216