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Venture Everywhere
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Venture Everywhere is a podcast exploring the trials and tribulations of building a startup from zero to one. Hosted by Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund supported by 500+ founders and operators who serve as the hosts and guests for this unique podcast experience. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for updates and news.
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Ground Rules: Kat Garcia with Scott Hartley
Jan 2700:38:02Tap to summarizeIn episode 104 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Kat Garcia, co-founder and co-CEO of Ground, a startup building the AI revenue system for autonomous revenue generation and retention. Kat shares how she left BCG Digital Ventures to work for free with B2C companies, uncovering that operators didn't need more productivity tools—they needed technology that could autonomously generate revenue on their behalf. She discusses how Ground's AI ontology transforms static metrics into actions that drive up to 10% more top-line revenue, moving companies from dashboards to agentic commerce.In this episode, you will hear:Unlocking unrealized revenue potential in fragmented tech stacks.Autonomous revenue generation beyond productivity tools.Real-time commerce ontology that learns and acts.Proving autonomous systems in high-churn e-commerce.Democratizing enterprise capabilities for mid-size brands.Learn more about Kat Garcia | GroundLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-garcia-online/Website: https://joinground.com/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zuhbqKwF34X0wqDXa1Lsx?si=91da32c586844f1aLearn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/Website: https://everywhere.vc
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The Flychain Flywheel: Ethan Schwarzbach with Jenny Fielding
Jan 2000:30:33Tap to summarizeIn episode 103 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Ethan Schwarzbach, co-founder of Flychain, a startup building the financial operating system for small to medium-sized healthcare providers. Ethan shares his journey from investment banking to fintech at Orchard, where insights from Square's merchant processing data inspired Flychain's initial product. He discusses how underwriting healthcare businesses revealed a critical gap in financial infrastructure, leading Flychain to build a specialized platform that replaces QuickBooks and delivers AI-powered financial insights for practices.In this episode, you will hear:Bridging cashflow gaps of healthcare providers.Addressing financial infrastructure crisis in healthcare practices.Leveraging accurate EMR data for AI-driven decision-making.Partnering with healthcare networks to reach underserved practices.Positioning for value-based care and consolidation landscape shifts.Learn more about Ethan Schwarzbach | FlychainLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-schwarzbach-baa09571/Website: https://www.flychain.us/Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/Website: https://everywhere.vc
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Conceive with Support: Lauren Berson Sugarman with Lauren Makler
Jan 1300:30:37Tap to summarizeIn episode 102 of Venture Everywhere, the host is Lauren Makler, CEO and co-founder of Cofertility, where women freeze their eggs for free when donating half of the eggs retrieved to intended parents who need the help of an egg donor to have a baby. She chats with Lauren Berson Sugarman, CEO and co-founder of Conceive, an AI-powered full-stack support platform for women navigating fertility and pregnancy. She shares how her experience investing in digital health and building community-based wellness models led her to found Conceive after her own three-year infertility journey. She discusses how Conceive transforms fertility care by delivering the continuous emotional and informational support that time-strapped providers cannot offer, helping patients feel empowered and less alone during one of life’s most challenging journeys.In this episode, you will hear:Combining AI and human coaching for personalized fertility support.Using a B2B2C clinic partnership model for seamless patient care.Measuring impact through anxiety reduction and babies born.Creating community-based support for the emotional fertility journey.Addressing the three-leg stool of fertility: physical, financial, and emotional support.Learn more about Lauren Berson-Sugarman | ConceiveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbersonWebsite: https://weconceive.comLearn more about Lauren Makler | CofertilityLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmaklerWebsite: https://www.cofertility.com
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Join the Cleancult: Ryan Lupberger with Jenny Fielding
Jan 600:30:11Tap to summarizeIn episode 101 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Ryan Lupberger, founder and CEO of Cleancult, a sustainable cleaning products company revolutionizing the household cleaning category with innovative paper-based packaging that eliminates plastic waste. Ryan shares his unconventional journey from working on organic farms to discovering the largely unregulated world of cleaning product ingredients. He discusses the realities of building a sustainable CPG brand that can compete with industry giants without compromising on price or performance.In this episode, you will hear:Building custom manufacturing infrastructure for liquid soap in paper cartons from scratch.Scaling from D2C to nationwide distribution across major retailers.Achieving price parity with legacy brands through volume, partnerships, and operational discipline.Expanding the product portfolio with innovative plastic-free formats across cleaning categories.Learn more about Ryan Lupberger | CleancultLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlupbergerWebsite: https://www.cleancult.comLearn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc
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Follow the Fiber with Flume: Prashanth Vijay with Scott Hartley
Dec 1600:32:05Tap to summarizeIn episode 100 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Prashanth Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Flume, a New York-based internet service provider revolutionizing last-mile fiber connectivity across urban America. Prashanth shares his journey from nuclear engineering and traditional telecom to recognizing a massive infrastructure gap where many households still rely on outdated coaxial cable from 25 years ago. He discusses how Flume is leveraging unused dark fiber assets to bridge the digital divide and bring modern internet infrastructure to underserved communities across the country.In this episode, you will hear:Leveraging unused dark fiber to deliver modern internet without costly overbuilding.Bridging the digital divide where 85% of U.S. homes still lack fiber connectivity.Building intelligent network operations for the explosion of connected home devices.Securing government contracts to deploy fiber in underserved urban areas.Positioning as infrastructure for AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicle bandwidth demands.Learn more about Prashanth Vijay | FlumeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashanthvijay Website: https://www.flumeinternet.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley Website: https://everywhere.vc
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Hire Calling: Madhav Krishna with Shafiq Khartabil
Oct 29, 202400:32:48Tap to summarizeEpisode 51 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Shafiq Khartabil, Co-founder and CEO of Ogram, an on-demand staffing platform in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Greece, matching qualified workers to jobs in hospitality, retail, and logistics. He chats with Madhav Krishna, Founder and CEO of Vahan.ai, an AI-powered recruitment platform for India's blue-collar workforce. Madhav shares how Vahan.ai is transforming the hiring process for India's 300 million blue-collar workers by using AI to connect job seekers with employment opportunities. Shafiq and Madhave discuss the $670 billion global temp staffing challenge and explore how platforms like Vahan and Ogram are reshaping employment dynamics worldwide. In this episode, you will hear:Vahan.ai's AI solutions match workers to roles, verify qualifications, and expedite hiring.Staffing hurdles in high-demand sectors like hospitality, logistics, retail and the blue-collar workforce.Vahan's strategies to leverage community networks for trust-building.Shift towards flexible staffing from traditional outsourcing in various industries.Benefits of voice-based AI in expanding access to job-seeking platforms.The similarities and differences of on-demand staffing across India, the UAE, Europe, and beyond. Learn more about Madhav Krishna | VahanLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/madhavkrishna Website: https://vahan.co/ Learn more about Shafiq Khartabil | OgramLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/shafiq-khartabil-ba592a20 Website: https://www.ogram.co/uae/en/
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Cloud Cover: Matt Biringer with Jenny Fielding
Oct 22, 202400:32:45Tap to summarizeEpisode 50 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere Ventures. She chats with Matt Biringer, co-founder and CEO of North, a cloud optimization platform designed to democratize cost efficiency for businesses of all sizes. Matt shares his transition from a career in sales to founding North and how it empowers businesses to optimize and reduce cloud costs, especially on AWS. Matt discussed his vision for cloud-based finance management, aiming to transform operations by leveraging AI and innovative automation solutions. In this episode, you will hear:The complexities of cloud licensing and why North started with AWS.How North prioritizes customer experience to differentiate from competitors.Streamlining cloud management with innovative dashboards to eliminate inefficient manual processes.Addressing misconceptions about the cloud finance market.Security considerations in product development for tech companies.Distinction between one-time services and ongoing cloud optimization processes.Recognizing potential and intangibles in people.Learn more about Matt Biringer | NorthLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbiringer/Website: https://www.north.cloud/Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/Website: https://everywhere.vc/
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Staying on Radar
Oct 16, 202400:30:23Tap to summarizeEpisode 49 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and managing director of Everywhere VC. He chats with Amanda Jacobson, CRO of Radar, an enterprise-focused CFO suite offering treasury management services that specialize in payment reconciliation, disbursement, and collections in LatAm. Amanda shares her journey as a startup leader and experiences in social enterprise, fintech, and operations across markets in Mexico and Chile. Amanda also discussed fintech's evolution in LatAm and how Radar is solving complex financial reconciliation issues for enterprises.In this episode, you will hear:Radar’s suite of products focused on treasury management and financial operations.Success with clients like GNP and challenges of complex data reconciliation.Regulatory and systemic risks in emerging markets like Mexico and ChileAchieving product-market fit and adapting to market differences.Listening to clients and adapting Radar’s offerings for specific reconciliation needs.Collaboration with established financial institutions to manage risk and drive innovation in fintech.Learn more about Amanda Jacobson | RadarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjacobson/Website: https://www.somosradar.com/Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/
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Trash Talk: Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli with Becky Yang
Oct 7, 202400:33:19Tap to summarizeEpisode 48 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Becky Yang, venture partner at Everywhere Ventures, previously an operator in high-growth startups, with 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and climate investing and consulting. She chats with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, co-founder and CEO of WATS, a waste data management company driving cost savings and waste diversion for multi-site businesses. Meredith shares her journey in co-founding WATS and its innovative solutions to create more sustainable systems. Meredith also discusses the future of waste management, promoting best practices for zero-waste operations while supporting sustainability and local economies.In this episode, you will hear:WATS' mission to drive cost savings and waste diversion using data.The complexities of zero-waste operations in urban environments like New York City.Utilizing AI and automation to enhance recycling processes and boost operational efficiency.Challenges in the waste management sector such as time constraints and insufficient incentives.Measuring the impact of waste management on carbon emissions and sustainability.Learn more about Becky Yang | Everywhere VenturesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyyangprofile/Website: https://everywhere.vc/Learn more about Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | WATSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdf/Website: https://www.getwats.com/
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Access Granted: Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan with Ari Newman
Oct 1, 202400:24:09Tap to summarizeEpisode 47 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Ari Newman, an LP of Everywhere Ventures and Partner in The Fund Rockies and also the co-founder and managing director at Massive, a multi-stage venture firm that invests in deep tech, enterprise, and climate.He chats with Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan, Founder and CEO of Dapple Security, a cybersecurity company protecting companies against phishing and ransomware by securing their workforce logins. Gadalia shares how Dapple’s biometric login solution is transforming security, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Gadalia also discusses the future of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the impact of quantum computing in the cybersecurity landscape.In this episode, you will hear:Key difference between traditional MFA (such as SMS-based) and phishing-resistant technology.Evolution of cryptographic standards in the face of growing computational power.How Dapple’s biometric solution eliminates shared secrets.Balancing security with ease of use to drive higher adoption rates for MFA solutions.Dapple’s aim to enhance user experience and security with low-friction solutions for greater adoption.Learn more about Ari Newman | Everywhere Ventures | The Fund Rockies | Massive Capital PartnersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arinewman/Websites: https://everywhere.vc/ https://thefund.vc/community/rockies/ https://www.massive.vc/Learn more about Gadalia O'Bryan | Dapple SecurityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gadalia-o-bryan/Website: https://dapplesecurity.com/
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