Trailblazers
By Erica Wenger
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Description
Trailblazers is your favorite tech + VC podcast, hosted by Erica Wenger, GP at Park Rangers Capital. Each week, Erica sits down with founders, operators, and investors who’ve found conventional success in unconventional ways.
From billion-dollar exits to scrappy early pivots, Trailblazers brings you unfiltered stories of how the next generation of companies are really built. Guests share the hardest moments, the surprising wins, and the lessons that don’t make it onto LinkedIn.
This podcast is presented by Brex. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Claire Hughes Johnson: Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: 7 Things I Wish Founders Knew Before Raising Their First Check!
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Nikhil Basu Trivedi: Co-Founder & General Partner at Footwork
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Jeffrey Bussgang: GP and Co-Founder of Flybridge Capital Partners
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Starting a VC Fund 101
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Ankur Nagpal: Founder of Carry
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Amber Atherton: Partner at Patron
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Des Traynor: Co-Founder of Intercom
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Amanda Goetz: Exited Founder and Author of "Toxic Grit"
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Rex Woodbury: Founder and Managing Partner of Daybreak!
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Hot Takes on Venture Capital
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Avni Barman: Founder of Gen She!
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Why Every Founder Needs to Write a Manifesto
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Maya Bakhai: Founder of Spice Capital!
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Katie Stanton: The Woman Behind Moxxie VC!
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Ali Kriegsman: 8-Figure Exited Founder and Author of "The Raise"
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Trailblazers Official Launch!
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Season 4 Recap
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May 06, 2025 |
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Melanie Strong: Founding Partner at NEXT VENTURES
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Lauren Berson-Sugarman: Founder and CEO at Conceive
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Tips for Navigating Career in Your 20s
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Courtney Powell: COO & Managing Partner at 500 Global
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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TJ Taylor: Founding General Partner at Hobart Ventures
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Fundraising 101 for Early Stage Founders
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Siqi Chen: Founder of Runway
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Troy Osinoff: Co-Founder of JUICE
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: My "Getting Off The Alphabet Train" Essay Deep Dive
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Jacqueline Blackburn: Principal at Decisive Point
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Tips for Throwing a Curated Tech Event
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Grace Clarke: Founder of GGC Consulting
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Eli Weiss: VP Retention Advocacy at Yotpo
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Brett Perlmutter: Founder of Bulletpitch
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Nihal Mehta: Founding General Partner of Eniac Ventures
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Solo Episode: Reflections from 2024 & Hopes for 2025
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Dennis Hegstad: Co-Founder of Vigilance and Internet Research Unit
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Lisa Mayer: Founder and CEO of Boss Beauties
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Mac Reddin: Founder and CEO of Commsor
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Ben Lang: Founder of next play
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Nik Sharma: CEO of Sharma Brands
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Sieva Kozinsky: Founder at Enduring Ventures
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Liz Wessel: Partner at First Round Capital
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Casey Lewis: Youth Trends Expert and Brand Consultant
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Solo Episode: My "Elephants in the Wild" Essay Deep Dive
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Jason Yeh: Founder of Adamant
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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April Underwood: Co-founder and Managing Director of Adverb Ventures
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Andrew Gazdecki: Founder and CEO of Acquire.com
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Sara Mauskopf: CEO and Co-Founder of Winnie
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Steve Schlafman: Founder of Downshift
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Rachael Horwitz: Chief Marketing Officer of Haun Ventures
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Solo Episode: Welcome to Season 4!
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Welcome to Season 4 of Dear Twentysomething!
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Solo Episode: Season 3 Recap and Season 4 Sneak Peek
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Annie Reardon: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Ludo
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: My Elephant DNA Essay Deep Dive
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Tara Bosch: Founder of SmartSweets
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Niven McCall-Mazza: Editor-in-Chief of theSkimm
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Kimmy Scotti: Founder of 8VC & Fig.1 Beauty
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Halloween Episode: Scary Myths about Fundraising
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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B. Pagels-Minor: Founding GP at DVRGNT Ventures
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Mike Jones: Founder of Science Inc. & Fmr CEO of Myspace
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Angel Investing EXPLAINED ft. Brian Nichols: Active Angel Investor & Founder of Hustle Fund's Angel Squad
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Community Design EXPLAINED ft. Gina Bianchini: Founder of Mighty Networks
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Membership Economy EXPLAINED ft. Robbie Kellman Baxter: Author of The Membership Economy and The Forever Transaction
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Lee Anne Grant: Chief Growth Officer at Babylist
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Fundraising EXPLAINED ft. Robbie Crabtree: Founder of Competitive Storytelling
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Breaking into Venture Capital
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Ali Partovi: CEO of Neo, Co-Founder of Code.org, Angel Investor
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Egg Freezing EXPLAINED ft. Lauren Makler: Founder of Co-Fertility
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Why I Moved to NYC!
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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VC/Founder PR 101 EXPLAINED ft. Jenna Birch: Founder of Sisu Brand & PR
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Miri Buckland: Founder of LANDING
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: My Fund Thesis - Backing Elephants, Not Unicorns
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Christie Pitts: Co-Founder of VCs for Repro & VP of Ops at Mahmee
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Steph Mui: Founder of PIN
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Robbie Shattuck: Founder of ATHOS Wealth (Multi-Family Office)
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Dr. Catherine Chang: Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon & Founder of NakedBeautyMD
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: My CRM Walkthrough
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Dr. Shereene Idriss: Dermatologist, Content Creator, & Founder of PillowTalkDerm
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Sobriety EXPLAINED ft. Brooke LeBlanc: Founder of Edge
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: 2023 Broadway Shows Recap!
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May 30, 2023 |
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My Childhood BFF Lindsay Feder & I on 'Female Friendship'
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May 24, 2023 |
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Katharine Lau: CEO & Co-Founder of Stuf Storage
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May 16, 2023 |
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Margaret Wishingrad: Founder of Three Wishes Cereal
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May 09, 2023 |
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Maika Isogawa: Founder of Webacy
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May 02, 2023 |
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Mady Maio, Host of "36 Questions Later," Interviews Erica
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Christina Wallace: Serial Entrepreneur, TED Speaker, & Author of "The Portfolio Life"
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Bootstrapping vs Raising Venture Capital
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Yasmin Moaven: CMO of Pipe
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Angel vs. LP Investing 101
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Siff Haider: Founder of Arrae
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Welcome to Season 3 & Life Update
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: Season 2 Recap & Season 3 Sneak Peek
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Ashley Summer: Founder of Quilt
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Solo Episode: 2022 Reflections & 2023 Goal Setting
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Shivani Siroya: Founder & CEO of Tala
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Personal Finance EXPLAINED ft. Maia Monell: Founder of Nav.it
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Alexa Von Tobel: Founding Partner At Inspired Capital & Founder of LearnVest
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: Art of Cold Outreach
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Laura Wasser: Celebrity Divorce Attorney & Chief of Divorce Evolution At Divorce.Com
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Enneagram EXPLAINED ft. Leah Elias: Co-founder of the Enneagram Studio
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Emily Ruhl: Founder of Public School Pictures
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: My Personal Finance Journey
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Melissa Ben-Ishay: Founder of "Baked By Melissa"
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) EXPLAINED ft. Mariah Driver: Senior Product Inclusion & Equity Manager At Adobe
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Carolyn Yachanin: Founder & CEO of Copina Co.
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: Launching a Podcast 101
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Helene Servillon: Investor & Founder of JourneyOne Ventures
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Personal Branding EXPLAINED ft. Jessica Zweig: Founder & CEO of Simply Be Agency and Author of "Be"
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Justine Palefsky: Co-Founder of Kindred
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: Social Entrepreneurship 101
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Irene Forte: Founder & CEO of Irene Forte Skincare
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Dating EXPLAINED ft. Ilana Dunn: Dating Expert & Podcast Host
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Karika Patel: CEO & ReFounder of Seed Phytonutrients
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: Navigating Job Transitions
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Erin Sharoni: Biologist & CPO of FOXO Technologies (Longevity Startup)
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Fitness EXPLAINED ft. Megan Roup: Founder of The Sculpt Society
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Sheri Salata: Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show & Founder of The Support System
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: Managing Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Emma Bates: Co-Founder & CEO of Diem
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Community EXPLAINED ft. Kim Johnson: Head of Community At Geneva
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Jessica Wenger McPhaul: Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer & Founder of NAKED REBELLION
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Solo Episode: My TEDx Talk Experience
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Courtney Claghorn: Co-Founder Of Sugared + Bronzed
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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NFTs EXPLAINED ft. Aleyna Dogan: Writer For VaynerNFT And Creator of NFTimes
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Ashley Merrill: Founder of Lunya And Lahgo, Co-Founder of The Deep, And Chairwoman of Outdoor Voices
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May 31, 2022 |
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Season 2 Premiere: What to Expect & Meet the Host
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May 24, 2022 |
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Sarah Moret: Founder & CEO of Curie
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May 10, 2022 |
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Kara Goldin: Founder & CEO Hint, Inc (best known for Hint Water)
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Moj Mahdara: Co-Founder & Former CEO of Beautycon
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Alli Webb: Founder of Drybar, Squeeze, Okay Humans, & Beckett + Quill, President at Canopy
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Melissa Rivers: TV Personality, Host, Producer, & NYT Bestselling Author
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Karen Cahn: Founder & CEO of iFundWomen
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Stacey Stewart: President & CEO of March of Dimes
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Kelly Rutherford: Actress and Founder of Sovereign Collective & Whyzzer
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Taylor Frankel: Founder of NUDESTIX & NUDESKIN
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton: Founder & CEO of Chillhouse
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Erin Levine: Founder & CEO of Hello Divorce
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Ali Kriegsman: Co-Founder & COO of Bulletin
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Sabeena Ladha: Founder & CEO of DEUX
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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GloZell Green: Comedian & YouTube Personality
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Meg Jay: Psychologist and Author of The Defining Decade
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Coach Dar: Mental Edge Coach for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, CEOs, and global leaders
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Poppy Jamie: Co-Founder of Happy Not Perfect & Co-Founder of Pop & Suki
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Shaniqua McClendon: Political Director at Crooked Media & Creator of Vote Save America
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Vanessa Dew: Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Tracy Tutor: Real Estate Agent & Star of Million Dollar Listing LA
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Lavinia Errico: Founder of Equinox
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Beatrice Dixon: Founder & CEO of The Honey Pot Company
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Lara Stein: Founder of TEDx & Co-Founder of Boma Global
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Jaime Schmidt: Founder of Schmidt's Naturals
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Shira Lazar: Founder & CEO of What's Trending
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May 26, 2021 |