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Ep 257 How VCs Think: Insights from Keshia Theobald-van Gent

In this episode, we sit down with Keshia Theobald-van Gent, a seasoned venture capital investor with deep expertise in fund economics, portfolio strategy, and founder alignment. Keshia shares her...

Behind the Curtain of Venture Capital with Mohamed Ahmed Ep 256

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mohamed Ahmed—engineer-turned-founder, investor, and author—to explore the real mechanics of venture capital, startup life, and personal growth. Mo brings...

Inside the PE Playbook: Post-Acquisition Strategy with John Bisack

In this episode, Shawn sits down with John Bisack, an experienced operational strategist and advisor who specializes in helping private equity-backed companies navigate the critical post-acquisition...

Ep 254 How to Win in the Federal Government Market with Paul Adler

In this episode, Shawn sits down with Paul Adler, a veteran strategist in global revenue growth and a trusted advisor for companies entering the complex world of Federal Government markets. With...

Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Stan Christensen Ep 253

In this episode, we’re joined by Stan Christensen, a veteran dealmaker, negotiation expert, and founder of Arbor Advisors. With over two decades of experience teaching negotiation at Stanford...

Ep 252 Leading with Vision — Inside the Mind of a Public Company CEO with Shalabh Gupta

📌 Episode Overview Today’s guest is Shalabh Gupta, a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of a publicly traded company. With deep experience in both public and private markets, Shalabh brings a...

Ep 251 Startup Exit to AI Innovation: A Conversation with Rahul Pangam

🎧 Episode Overview: In this episode, we’re joined by Rahul Pangam, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI leader who successfully built and exited a company during its Series B round. Rahul takes us through...

250 Technology Venture & Leadership with Manish Patel

In this episode, we sit down with Manish Patel, whose career has spanned Google, venture investing, and product innovation. From playing a pivotal role in scaling transformative products like AdWords...

Ep 249 The Future of AI Agents, M&A Strategy, and Innovation with Tom Eggemeier

Episode Overview: In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Tom Eggemeier, CEO of Zendesk, to discuss the transformative power of AI Agents, the evolving landscape of M&A...

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