DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital

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Eric Chen On Raising ~$56 Million To Build The Web3 Blockchain Infrastructure To Facilitate Smart Contracts
June 18, 2024

Eric Chen, the visionary behind Injective, has a remarkable story that spans continents and industries. From his early years in China and Colorado to his ventures in the crypto world, Erics journey i

Matthew Fleissig On Building A $100 Billion Firm To Provide Asset Planning And Other End-To-End Services To Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families
June 08, 2024

Imagine a startup that doesnt fit the usual moldone that manages over $100B in assets with a team of nearly 600 employees. This is the incredible story of Matthew Fleissig and Pathstone, a company that has experienced tremendous growth and continues to

Matt Luongo On Raising $120 Million To Build The Infrastructure For Bitcoin Projects
June 03, 2024

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Dealmakers Show, where we delve into the stories of entrepreneurs shaping the future. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Matt Luongo, a visionary in the realm of Bitcoin and freedom technology.

Federico Malek On Selling An E-Commerce Company To Groupon And Now Building A $100 Million Revenue Brand In LatAm
June 02, 2024

Federico Malek, a seasoned entrepreneur from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has navigated the complex waters of startups and acquisitions, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the business world. His journey, marked by strategic decisions and keen insi

Wayne Slavin On Raising $123 Million To Build The Rails That Connect Consumers To Digital Insurance
June 01, 2024

From a humble beginning in South Africa to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the United States, Wayne Slavin's story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of innovation. As a young immigrant in Southern California during the late 80

Steven Zhao On Raising $100 Million To Build An Immersive Virtual Reality World For In-Person Interactions
May 28, 2024

Steven Zhao has had an inspiring entrepreneurial journey that started from humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovations in the world of virtual reality. He is the dynamic founder behind Sandbox VR. His story is a testament to resilience, innovation, an

Sami Inkinen On Building Two Billion-Dollar Companies, Raising $360 Million For The Second To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
May 26, 2024

When it comes to building a billion-dollar company, doing it once might be considered luck, but doing it twice is a testament to skill and perseverance. Sami Inkinen, the entrepreneur behind two successful ventures, shares his journey from humble beginnin

Shahar Alster On Selling A Company To WeWork And Now Helping Companies Harvest Retail Consumer Behavior Data
May 25, 2024

Shahar Alster's career is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking in the tech industry. As a multiple-time founder, Shahar has navigated the complex landscape of startups, scaled businesses, and led successful exits.

Maciej Zawadzinski On Building A $13 Million ARR Company With Minimal External Funding & Now Supporting Aspiring Founders
May 21, 2024

Poland's entrepreneurial landscape is not for the faint-hearted, but Maciej Zawadzinski's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and innovation. Born at the tail end of Poland's socialist era, Maciej experienced firsthand the seismic shift from

Guy Willner On Selling A Company For $555 Million And Now Advising PE Firms As A Board Member
May 17, 2024

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is like diving into a vast ocean of uncertainties, challenges, and opportunities. In a recent interview with Guy Willner, an experienced entrepreneur with a string of ventures spanning decades, we gleaned invaluabl

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