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281 From Pivot to Unicorn: How Hussein Fazal Scaled Super.com

In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we’re joined by Hussein Fazal, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the visionary behind Super.com (formerly SnapCommerce). With a track record that includes founding AdParlor (acquired by AdKnowledge), Hussein brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build, pivot, and scale tech companies to massive success. Over […]

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Ep 280 The Future of Finance & Blockchain with Matthew Le Merle

Guest: Matthew Le Merle, CEO & Managing Partner, Blockchain Coinvestors About the Guest: Matthew Le Merle is a leading figure in early-stage venture capital, having previously managed Keiretsu, the world’s largest angel network. In 2014, he made a strategic pivot into the digital asset space, co-founding Blockchain Coinvestors. The firm is now dedicated to the

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Ep 279 Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Content Productivity with AI Workflows with Dan Fineberg

Guest: Dan Fineberg, CTO and Co-founder, The Fusion Syndicate About the Guest: Dan Fineberg is a veteran technologist with over 40 years of experience working at the intersection of technology and marketing, including leadership roles at Intel Corp. and FEI Co. As CTO of The Fusion Syndicate, Dan now specializes in leveraging emerging technologies, particularly

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Ep 278 Robotics Startup Survival Guide: From Prototype to Profit with Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch)

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Alex Dantas (Circuit Launch & Mechlabs) Guest: Alex Dantas, CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrfdantas/ About the Guest & Companies Alex Dantas is the CEO of two organizations that define the hardware and robotics ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area: Episode Highlights & Discussion Points Robotics Today

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Ep 277 AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership: with Doug Merritt

Podcast Show Notes Guest: Doug Merritt – CEO of Aviatrix, former CEO of Splunk Host: Shawn Flynn- Managing Director os SVH Capital 🔹 Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Doug Merritt, one of the most respected leaders in enterprise technology. Doug discusses the emotional journey of stepping down from a CEO role,

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Ep 276 Building Better Funds & Partnerships with Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani

Guest: Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, Founder of ArthAum Group Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani is a global leader in venture capital, strategic partnerships, and capital formation. As the Founder of ArthAum Group, she has built a firm that helps funds and companies scale smarter—through tailored launch strategies, operational excellence, and global investor networks. In this episode,

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Ep 275 Measuring & Managing Value with Tim Koller, Co-Author of McKinsey’s Valuation

Guest: Tim Koller, Partner at McKinsey & Company and Co-Author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies For over three decades, Valuation has been the definitive guide to corporate value creation. Called “the best practitioners’ guide to valuation” by the Financial Times and one of “the most influential contemporary books about the world

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Ep 274 What Makes Entrepreneurs Unstoppable? With Lori Rosenkopf

Guest: Lori Rosenkopf – Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, Wharton School Bio Lori Rosenkopf is the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Wharton’s Faculty Director for Venture Lab, she supports student entrepreneurs across the university. She previously served as Vice Dean

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Ep 273  How AI is Changing Deals & Global Development with Jeff Kafka and Brian Rogers

Jeff Kafka Bay Area entrepreneur, cybersecurity startup founder, and medical device/supply chain import partner. Internationally renowned professional kiteboarder and big wave safety expert. Brian Rogers Design and business thinker, expert in AI/ML, IoT, big data, fintech, and platform development. Author of patents, guest lecturer, and industry leader in blockchain. Episode Summary In this episode, we

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Ep 272 Startup Founder Pay, AI’s Impact, and Bootstrapping Trends with Pilot CEO Waseem Daher

Guest: Waseem Daher – Founder & Executive Chairman of PilotLinkedIn: Waseem Daher Pilot: pilot.com | Founder Salary Report 2025  Bio Waseem Daher is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Pilot, a modern finance team offering bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for startups, e-commerce businesses, and professional services firms. Backed by Sequoia Capital and Bezos Expeditions,

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