20VC with Harry Stebbings

Zach Perret: Why ‘Founder Mode’ is the Most Dangerous Blog Post for Founders | E1215

David Frankel, MP @Founder Collective: Investing Lessons from Seeding Coupang, Pillpack & Suno|E1214

In this podcast episode, we explore the complex world of venture capital and the need for both disciplined and flexible investment strategies, especially in an unpredictable market and with varying founder dynamics. Speaker 1 underscores the importance of spotting unique opportunities, valuing the insights of seasoned ...

Eoghan McCabe, CEO @Intercom: Freedom of Speech, Censorship and Government Control | E1213

Jeff Wang: Sequoia Capital's $9BN Global Equities Fund on The Future for NVIDIA, Google & Meta|E1212

In this podcast episode, Speaker 1 takes us on a fascinating journey through the investment landscape, sharing insights from his time at Sequoia Capital Global Equities. He discusses how their long-short investment strategy has evolved, underscores the critical role of data-driven decision-making, and highlights the di...

Eiso Kant, CTO @Poolside: Raising $600M To Compete in the Race for AGI | E1211

Maria Angelidou:Product Lessons Leading Facebook App Monetisation Team to Billions in Revenue |E1210

Bret Taylor: Why Pre-Training is for Morons & Companies Will Build Their Own Software | E1209

Donald Tang: How SHEIN Got So Big So Fast - The Fastest Growing Company in History | E1208

Jeetu Mahtani, Sales Leader @Hubspot: How and When to Go International and Crush It | E1207

Eric Vishria: Where is the Value in AI - Chips, Models or Apps? | E1206

In this podcast episode, Speaker 1 shares his personal journey from CEO to venture capitalist, exploring the fast-changing world of AI. He reflects on the decline of foundational AI models, the unpredictability of startup success, and the vital importance of distribution and entrepreneurial adaptability. The discussion...

Dmitry Gurski: From Potato Farm to $200M in Revenue: The Never-Before-Told Story of Flo Health|E1205

Phil Carter: Growth Loops, CAC + LTV Benchmarks, Pricing, Discounts, Paywalls... | E1204

This podcast explores the challenges and strategies for growing consumer subscription apps. It begins by defining what "growth" means and the importance of assembling a dedicated growth team, stressing the need to understand your business's unique growth drivers before making hiring decisions. The conversation highligh...

Akshay Kothari: How Notion Has More Money Than Ever & Why Startup Fundraising is Broken | E1203

This podcast episode delves into Notion's innovative approach to scaling through "founder mode," emphasizing the importance of lean teams, strategic hiring, and effective go-to-market strategies for sustained growth. Guest Akshay shares invaluable insights into how first principles thinking and a focus on cash flow pos...

Shardul Shah: How Index Makes Decisions & Why Benchmarks & Averages in VC are BS | E1202

In this interview, Shardul Shah discusses venture capital with Harry Stebbings, sharing lessons he's learned over his 20-year career at Index Ventures. They explore the importance of being authentic, not assimilating into firm culture, and focusing on fund-returning investments rather than playing promotion games. Shar...

Mike Hudack: How Facebook, Monzo and Deliveroo Build Great Products | E1201

David Schneider: Why the Worst VCs are "Seagull VCs" & VC Value Add - Is it Real? | E1200

This podcast episode features David Schneider, a seasoned operator with over three decades in tech, sharing his wisdom on sales, leadership, and investing. Schneider delves into the intricacies of building successful companies, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs, instilling urgency in sales, and...

Sean Rad: Lessons Scaling Tinder to the Fastest Growing Consumer Social App in History | E1199

Nicholas Chirls: Why Big VCs Ruin Startups, VC is a Ponzi Scheme Today & Most VCs are Bankers |E1198

Zico Kolter: OpenAI's Newest Board Member on The Biggest Questions and Concerns in AI Safety | E1197

Scott Gorlick: How Uber Acquired 1M Drivers & The Uber’s Expansion Playbook | E1196