DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital

DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital


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Richard Schenkel On Selling A Company With A 900% Return To Shareholders And Now Creating A $100 Million Fund To Support Growth Companies
August 31, 2024

Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclu

John Clendening On Helping Scale Schwab Bank And Raising $225 Million To Build Earned Wealth, A Tech-Driven Financial Services Firm For Doctors
August 30, 2024

In a captivating conversation with John Clendening, we delve into his incredible journey from the beaches of Florida to leading multi-billion-dollar companies and venturing into the startup world. Joh

Mark Swanson On Helping Build A Company To $2+ Billion Valuation And Now Building The World’s First Virtual Studio Network
August 29, 2024

In the world of startups, where every decision can lead to success or failure, the stories of resilience, innovation, and purpose often stand out the most. Mark Swanson, an entrepreneur with a journey

Michael Marks On Scaling A Company To $25 Billion In Revenues And Creating A $1.1 Billion AUM Deep Tech Venture Fund
August 27, 2024

In the business world, some stories stand out not just for their success but for the bold decisions and risks that paved the way. Michael Marks, founding partner at Celesta Capital, is one such figure

Steve Magami On Raising $500 Million To Build A Superfruit Platform To Provide Customers With Healthier Snacking Options
August 26, 2024

Steve Magami was born in Tehran and raised in the sunny suburbs of Southern California. His journey is about determination, adaptability, and the spirit of innovation. In this exclusive interview, Ste

Bhavin Shah On Raising $315 Million To Build An AI Platform To Automate And Streamline Enterprise Workplace Support
August 25, 2024

For Bhavin Shah, a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable career, the paradox of Silicon Valley was his playground. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his experiences meeting Steve Wozniak in

Rob Bearden On Building Billion-Dollar Companies And Raising $30 Million To Co-Create A Platform That Leverages AI Agents To Transform How People Work
August 24, 2024

Rob Bearden's journey is one of innovation, leadership, and relentless pursuit of growth. From his early days at Oracle to his most recent venture, Sema4.ai, Rob has been at the forefront of technolog

Arjun Pillai On Selling A Company To Zoom.info And Raising $20 Million To Build An AI Sales Engineer To Maximize Go-To-Market Efficiency
August 23, 2024

Arjun Pillai's journey from a small village in Kerala, India, to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley is nothing short of remarkable. With a deep passion for problem-solving and

Lawrence Lin Murata On Raising $77 Million To Provide Businesses With Easy Access To Capital And Favorable Point-Of-Purchase Terms
August 09, 2024

Lawrence Lin Murata's journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in So Paulo, he ventured into the tech world without prior experience, eventually leadin

Amitai Ratzon On Leading A $1 Billion Cybersecurity Company Redefining The Way Entreprises Defend Against Cyber Criminals
August 08, 2024

Leadership in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity requires more than just technical expertise. It demands resilience, a strong vision, and the ability to inspire a team towards a common goal. Amitai