Own the Future. w/ Jesse Lee
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Own the Future. w/ Jesse Lee
Tune in for insight and perspectives from industry leaders and entrepreneurial creatives - covering both timely and timeless subject matters such as the impact of the pandemic, effects of social media, and macro shift in retail/consumer behavior. Season 1 (aka ‘the mixtape’) features 10 episodes/gu...
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17 episodi
Jerry Lu: Investor at Maveron (previously at Advancit Capital and Google/YouTube)
This reunion pod was recorded back on March 22 - and among other things, Jerry shared his thoughts around broader tech/consumer trends, what makes a g...
Rex Woodbury: Principal at Index Ventures and writer/creator of Digital Native (previously at Airtable and TPG)
Recorded last week (May 25), Rex touched on a variety of examples re Metaverse and Web 3 plus the constantly evolving business model(s) around the cre...
Christine Kim: Investor at Greylock Partners (former engineer and PM @UberEats)
Recorded over Zoom exactly two months ago on March 19, Christine shared her unique path to becoming a VC, personal point of view on the future of NFTs...
Gaby Goldberg: Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners (21-year old VC graduating Stanford)
Recorded in Culver City at the end of March, Gaby discusses her journey through becoming an investor during college, moving to NYC post-graduation, in...
Chamath Palihapitiya: Founder/CEO of Social Capital (+ Chairman of Virgin Galactic, co-owner of Golden State Warriors, etc)
Originally recorded on March 23, Chamath shares his point of view on Bitcoin, source of inspiration, filters/biases, VC/early-stage investing, traits...
Season 2 Trailer - Capital Venturists
Season 2 is co-hosted by Truman Sacks and features some of the smartest, most culturally-in-tuned investors. In addition to Chamath Palihapitiya kicki...
Bonus Episode - Sami Miro: Founder of SMV (LA-based, sustainable fashion label)
Sami shares her story behind SMV (Sami Miro Vintage), a unique take on ‘influencer’ IG posts, and creativity around sustainable, circular fashion.
S1E1 - Gregory Boutte: Chief Client & Digital Officer of Kering (home to Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, etc)
Gregory shares his thoughts on how technology helps the overall customer experience and why everyone should be paying more attention to China when it...
S1E2 - Truman Sacks: Co-Founder/CEO of Scout (app to help simplify reselling via data imports and bulk listing)
Truman goes in-depth on the psychology behind reselling and the potential market opportunity as well as how IRL experience is still a very important p...
S1E3 - Emily Oberg: Founder of Sporty & Rich (leading, leisure wear brand centered around health/wellness)
Emily discusses her personal journey, becoming and managing her life as an entrepreneur; why taking personal time to enjoy life and experiences is vit...
S1E4 - Imran Amed: Founder/CEO/editor-in-chief of Business of Fashion (authoritative voice of the global fashion industry)
Imran details how Business of Fashion was founded from an outsider’s point of view, what role(s) media/fashion may have on culture, and why transparen...
S1E5 - February James: Artist (originally from DC, now living in LA)
February explains why she deletes her social media accounts for long periods of time and how her son has influenced her career as an artist.
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S1E6 - Craig Robins: Founder/CEO of Dacra (developer of the Miami Design District)
Craig discusses the short term effects of Covid and why the future of retail has to include a seamless blend of amazing in-store experience and online...
S1E7 - Kamauri Yeh: Vice President, Global Women’s Creative Director at Nike (previously at Twitter)
Kamauri talks about her leadership role within Nike, the importance of focusing on the core consumer, and why a pause sometimes can be a good thing.
S1E8 - Hector Muelas: Global Group Creative Director at Apple (previously at Rimowa, LVMH, CAA, Wieden+Kennedy and Vice)
Hector chronicles his career from Europe to the US, spanning almost two decades working at some of the most influential companies in the world; shares...
S1E9 - Jasmine James: Founder of JJ Vintage (upcycled, vintage label with a retro sports aesthetic)
Jasmine details her love of vintage from her days growing up in Oklahoma and how her passion and hobby quickly became a fast-growing business.
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S1E10 - Samuel Krost: Founder of KROST (mission-driven brand with apparel and collaborations supporting causes)
Sam discusses the inspiration behind launching the brand, and how supporting friends, communities, and future generations of leaders is imperative to...