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At Context Ventures, our podcast “AdvancingVC” covers all things startup and venture capital – primarily, how venture capital is changing from the emerging manager perspective.
We’ll be talking with venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders who are actively working at the frontiers of our industry and are advancing venture capital.
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Recent Episodes
James Currier: Access, Network Effects, and the Future of Venture Capital
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with James Currier, General Partner at NFX, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential early-stage venture firms. A repeat founder who helped…
Defense Tech Power Laws & Founder Scar Tissue with Jackson Moses
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jackson Moses, Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, a Dallas-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on defense tech…
From Allocator to Advocate: How Screendoor is Reshaping Early-Stage VC
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Rhode, partner at Screendoor, a trailblazing venture capital platform designed to support emerging managers and expand access for…
Zachariah George on Africa’s Startup Boom and What Investors Are Missing
In this compelling episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Zachariah George, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures, to explore the rise of venture capital across the…
Milana Kuzmanovic on World Innovation Lab’s Venture Capital Approach and Cross-Border Expansion
In this insightful episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Milana Kuzmanovic, a key figure at World Innovation Lab (WiL), to explore the dynamic intersection of Japanese corporate…
Inside the Mind of an LP: Morgan Creek’s Frank on Backing Key-node VCs, and Power Laws
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Frank, Director at Morgan Creek Capital, for an expansive and transparent look into one of the most experienced fund-of-funds…
Building Enduring Venture Firms: Trust, Learning, and Inclusivity with Aakar Vachhani
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Aakar Vachhani, Managing Partner at Fairview Capital, as he shares insights from his remarkable 15+ year journey in venture capital.…
Crafting Venture Excellence: Lessons from Ahoy Capital’s Founder - Chris Douvos
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Chris Douvos—one of venture capital’s most thoughtful LPs and the founder of Ahoy Capital—to explore what it really means to build…
Navigating the Evolution of Seed and Pre-Seed Investing: Insights from Jeff Clavier
In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Jeff Clavier, founder of Uncork Capital, a pioneer in seed-stage venture investing with over 21 years of experience backing more than…
The VC Playbook: Navigating Startup Risks, Teams, and Market Resets with Danielle Viappiani
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of venture capital with Danielle from GC1. Discover how grit and curiosity are essential traits for founders and fund…
Speed, Distribution & AI: What Today’s Best Founders Get Right - with Amanda "Robby" Robson
In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Amanda “Robby” Robson, a Solo GP and founder of Modern Technical Fund, to unpack what it really takes to back—and become—a breakout…
Building in Deep Tech: Fundraising, Inflection Points & Energy Innovation with Andrew Rubenstein
In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew from Shorewind Capital, a venture capital firm focused on follow-on investing in deep tech, health, and climate startups. Andrew dives into Shorewind’s unique…
Why Pre-Seed Isn’t Just Small Seed - Charles Hudson’s VC Playbook
In this episode, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, shares how his firm backs 80–100 pre-seed startups per fund—and why that strategy defies traditional venture expectations. He…
Inside Venture – Winter Mead on Launching and Scaling Emerging VC Funds
In this episode, we’re joined by Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital, a platform designed to support the next generation of venture capital managers. With a background as an LP at Sapphire…
Unlocking VC Success Through Data-Driven Insights — Peter Walker of Carta
In this episode, we dive into how Carta is transforming venture capital through data-driven insights and smarter decision-making. Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights, shares his journey and…
Redefining Venture Capital with Kanyi Maqubela
In this insightful episode of AdvancingVC, we sit down with Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures and one of the most thoughtful voices in early-stage investing. From his remarkable…
Investing at the Intersection of Culture & Capital with Megan Ruan of Gold House Ventures
In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia sits down with Megan Ruan, a General Partner at Gold House Ventures, to explore how venture capital can power cultural change. Megan shares her journey…
Francisco Gomez on Vault Fund, Company Creators, and the Future of Venture Studios
In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia speaks with Francisco Gomez, Partner at Vault Fund, a fund of funds dedicated exclusively to investing in venture studios — or as Vault calls them,…
Venture Everywhere: The Global Mindset Shaping Tomorrow's Startups with Jenny Fielding
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Jenny Fielding, partner at Everywhere Ventures and author of Venture Everywhere. Jenny shares her journey from law and finance to…
Revolutionizing Venture Capital: Insights on Emerging Managers, Strategy, and the Future of VC
In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of venture capital and endowment investing, with a focus on emerging managers and early-stage opportunities. Our…
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AdvancingVC has published 27 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Investing.
AdvancingVC is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
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