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Ventures from the Valley brings you inside the rooms where billion-dollar decisions get made. Hosted by R136 Ventures, each episode features candid conversations with the founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of technology; from AI infrastructure to global fintech to the companies redefining how we build.

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How Uber’s Playbook Shaped Blockchain.com’s Growth Strategy With Lane Kasselman

Jan 08, 2026 1h 4m

Most people think disruption is about technology.In reality, it’s about winning inside chaos, regulation, and imperfect systems — before the rules catch up.In this episode of Ventures from the…

How Uber’s Playbook Shaped Blockchain.com’s Growth Strategy With Lane Kasselman

Jan 08, 2026 1h 4m

Most people think disruption is about technology.In reality, it’s about winning inside chaos, regulation, and imperfect systems — before the rules catch up.In this episode of Ventures from the…

How Smart Founders Raise Capital in 2026 (VC Reality Check)

Dec 10, 2025 1h 9m Transcript

Most founders believe venture capital is a game of who can raise the largest round. But the real game is different: pick the right market, build something defensible, and create a business that…

How Smart Founders Raise Capital in 2026 (VC Reality Check)

Dec 10, 2025 1h 9m Transcript

Most founders believe venture capital is a game of who can raise the largest round. But the real game is different: pick the right market, build something defensible, and create a business that…

How China Actually Builds Tech Giants with Mark Greeven

Nov 05, 2025 53m

What makes China’s innovators and entrepreneurs so relentlessly driven, and how is their ecosystem mindset redefining global innovation, investment, and AI development?In this episode of Ventures…

Victor Orlovski on eToro’s $4B IPO: A Masterclass in Timing and Readiness

Oct 08, 2025 28m

In this special episode of Ventures from the Valley, guest host Austen Legler interviews Victor Orlovski, the show’s usual host, for an insider’s look at eToro’s $4B IPO journey. Victor shares key…

From Startups to Mass Adoption: Blockchain Insights with Aly Madhavji

Sep 03, 2025 1h 5m

What does it take to spot the next big breakthrough in blockchain? In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain…

Lars Markull on Embedded Finance: the Good, the Bad, and What's Next

Aug 06, 2025 59m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with embedded finance expert Lars Markull to explore how non-financial companies can unlock new revenue streams by…

AI, Smart Contracts, and the End of Traditional Banks: Insights from Brett King

Jul 09, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with fintech visionary Brett King to explore how AI, smart contracts, and digital currencies are disrupting global finance.…

Jim Pulcrano Breaks Down the Myths of European VC

Jun 04, 2025 59m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor talks with Jim Pulcrano, IMD Professor and veteran entrepreneur, about the evolving relationship between European and Silicon Valley venture…

Brains, Bold Bets & Big Wins: Inaki Berenguer’s Playbook for Startup Success

May 07, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, hosts Victor and Tom talk with Inaki Berenguer, a three-time founder and managing partner at LifeX Ventures. Inaki shares his journey from small-town…

From University Spin-Off to Success: The NetGuardians Story

Apr 09, 2025 1h 1m

Welcome to this episode of Ventures From The Valley. Join hosts Victor and Tom as they sit down with NetGuardians co-founders, Joël Winteregg and Raffael Maio, to explore their 15+ year journey from…

How Mor Assia Built AI Angels and Transformed Israeli VC

Feb 12, 2025 1h 25m

Welcome to Ventures From The Valley. In this episode, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Mor Assia, Co-founder and Managing Partner of iAngels, to uncover the secrets behind one of Israel’s top…

Why Venture Capital Outperforms Other Investments with Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford

Jan 15, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Ilya Strebulaev, The David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate…

Is AI the New Warren Buffet of Trading? With Damián Scavo of Streetbeat

Dec 04, 2024 1h 16m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Damián Scavo, CEO and CIO of Streetbeat.Together, they discuss: How AI is transforming personal and corporate…

From Knives to SaaS: Building, Scaling, and Exiting with Jim Kolchin of iWallet

Nov 06, 2024 52m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Jim Kolchin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of iWallet.Together, they discuss: Early lessons in entrepreneurship…

AI Integration: The Future of Venture Capital with Dr. Mohammad Rasouli and Philipp Reineke of AIx2

Oct 02, 2024 54m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Dr. Mohammad Rasouli, Founder and CEO at AIx2, and Philipp Reineke, Co-founder and COO at AIx2. Together they…

Neuromarketing is the Intersection of Engineering and Psychology with Spencer Gerrol of SPARK Neuro

Sep 04, 2024 1h 20m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host, Victor Orlovski, is joined by Spencer Gerrol, Founder and CEO of SPARK Neuro, a company on a mission to transform the future of brain health.…

From Teenage Entrepreneur to Serial Founder: Insights from Michael Pechatnikov’s Journey

Aug 07, 2024 59m

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host, Victor Orlovski, is joined by Michael Pechatnikov, Co-Founder and CTO of a Stealth Startup. Together, they touch on the following…

Startup investments in already-crowded markets, with Alex Mashrabov of Higgsfield AI

Jul 03, 2024 1h

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Alex Mashrabov, founder and CEO of Higgsfield AI. Together they ask the big questions including: Can you run a GenAI…

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