Demo Day Podcast
Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
Podcasting since 2019 • 127 episodes
Demo Day Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why You Must Build to Survive the AI Cambrian Explosion with Adam Struck
If you aren't elbow-deep in the code, you're flying blind. We are currently witnessing a "Cambrian explosion" of AI, and most investors are watching from the sidelines without a clue of what’s actually happening under the hood.In this ep...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:04:48
Alex Rubalcava on the Financial Red Flags VCs See Instantly
Think your 75% EBITDA margins look impressive? Unless you’re running a drug cartel, Alex Rubalcava says you’re probably just showing a lack of financial sophistication.In this episode of the Demo Day podcast, we sit down with ...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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49:17
Why Brian Garrett Says Most Founders Focus on the Wrong Things
"Strip out the bullsh*t." Brian Garrett reveals the hard-won lessons from 18+ years in venture capital and how he survived his most devastating year yet.Discover why one of LA’s most seasoned investors is pivoting away from generalist VC...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:09:20
The One Truth Every CEO Needs to Hear with Brian Lee
Most startup advice tells you how to grow, but Brian Lee is here to tell you how to survive. In this episode, the legendary founder of LegalZoom and The Honest Company reveals the "one truth" that separates elite CEOs from those who run out of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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52:04
How VCs Predict Startup Success with Ben Savage
What is the single most powerful indicator that a founder will succeed? According to Ben Savage, it isn’t just a great product or a massive market—it’s the "Compete Test". When a seasoned investor looks at a founder and realizes, “That’s not so...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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53:35
