41 – The Evolution of Venture Capital – 1 of 2
In this episode, we will go in-depth into the evolution of Venture Capital, including its History, the business model, process and operating model, and what its future holds. Navigation: Intro (01:34) Section 1: History of Venture Capital (01:59) Section...
40 – SVB & latest financial crisis
SVB goes down, and the Fed and Treasury react. The latest on the financial crisis: What actually happened? What was done to stave off the crisis? What are the next steps and what’s further on the horizon? As always,...
39 – How to manage, get the most of your Board and how to be a great board member – 2 of 2
In this final episode on Boards of Directors, we will share tips for successful board meetings, how to manage them, how to be a value-add board member and insights on advisors and advisory boards. Navigation: Intro (01:34) Section 1:...
38 – How to manage, get the most of your Board and how to be a great board member – 1 of 2
In this episode, we will explain what a Board of Directors is and is *not*, its roles & responsibilities, and how it should evolve over time. Navigation: Intro (01:34) Section 1: What is a Board of Directors (02:10) Section...
37 – When to talk and when to keep your mouth shut… we sort of predicted the FTX debacle. Really!
We sort of predicted the FTX and SBF debacle… seriously! How much are CEOs’ political and socio-economic views welcome publicly? How about employees’? How much is too much? In this episode of season 3 of Tech Deciphered, we talk...
36 – My Company is in Trouble. What Should I Do? End of our 2 part episode
“I am leading or involved in a company… and we are in trouble. What should I do?” In this episode, we share what do when you are in trouble and what to do if everything else fails. This is...
#35 – Start of Season 3 – My Company is in Trouble. What Should I Do?
“I am leading or involved in a company… and we are in trouble. What should I do?” In this episode, the beginning of season 3 of Tech Deciphered, we firstly share how to know when you are in trouble...
#34 – Winter Has Arrived – Part 2 – End of Season 2 … the Burst of the Bubble and the Crisis Upon Us… What’s next?!
In this episode, the end of our 2nd Season, we close our discussion on the crisis that is upon us and deep dive on what will happen next. We finalize with a brief recap of our season 2 and...
#33 – Winter Has Arrived – Part 1 – the Burst of the Bubble and the Crisis Upon Us
Winter Has Arrived – the Burst of the Bubble and the Crisis Upon Us… AND WE GOT IT RIGHT! In this episode, we share … that we were right, all along. We were in a bubble and the crisis...
#32 – Leadership and Management – Part 2 – How to execute, values systems and our core beliefs
In this episode, we end our discussion on Leadership and Management: we delve into how to execute; explore values systems, including our own; and share our core beliefs. Navigation: Intro (01:34) Section 1: How to Execute (02:08) Section 2:...
#31 – Leadership and Management – Part 1 – Often spoken about, rarely understood
In this episode, we demystify Leadership and Management: we delve into what sets them apart; typify the different styles; explore values systems, including our own and share our core beliefs. As always, we go below the surface and deep...
#30 – The Metaverse Part 2 – Final Episode – Straight talk on the Key Players and what they are up to, and Implications for Entrepreneurs and Investors
In this, the final episode on the Metaverse – or is the Metaverses – we discuss what the Key Players are doing in the space, as well as the so-whats for entrepreneurs and investors. As you, our listeners are...
#29 – The Metaverse Part 1 – What is it? When will we have it?
In this episode, we talk about the Metaverse – or is the metaverses? – specify what it is/will be, debunk myths around it and detail its/their key enablers. Everything you wanted to know and also … that you didn’t...
#28 – Strategic investors – a Mistake or real Value-Add?
In this episode, we talk about Strategic Investors, detail what they are, their underlying realities and structures of operation, and present the case For and Against them. We also share Lessons Learnt that can be of value to you,...
#27 – Start-up and investment landscape in Europe – the good, the bad and … the reasons for optimism
We deep-dive into the nuanced – and somewhat less than stellar – history of Tech in Europe and how start-ups and investors are making up for lost time, leading to an ever maturing ecosystem, with significant reasons for optimism....
#26 – The Bubble we are in and its implications – Part 2
In our second and final episode on the Bubble, we share what is happening in Venture Capital, on the exit – IPO, M&A, etc – front, as well as share clear “so-whats” for entrepreneurs and VCs. For in-depth views...
#25 – The Bubble we are in and its implications – Part 1
Is this a bubble? If so, what type of bubble? Where are we heading? We share our views on where the economy is going, the importance and effect of COVID, several key opinions on both sides of the spectrum...
# 24 – #Exodus or #NoExodus – our most contentious episode, yet
Episode 24 ends our trilogy on Silicon Valley and our “no bs” contextualization: from its history, geography and its most common and core myths. In this episode, we deep dive on our Silicon Valley loves (and hates) and finally...
# 23 – The mythology (and reality) of Silicon Valley
In episode 23, we demystify 7 of the most common and core myths on Silicon Valley, from its laid-backness to “everyone is amazing”. Check out episode 22, where we explain what Silicon Valley actually is, talk about its history...
42 – The Evolution of Venture Capital – 2 of 2
In this episode, we deep dive into the process of Venture Capital – how does it actually all work? – and what the future of VC holds. The end of our 2 part episode on the Evolution of Venture...