Ventures from The Valley
How Mor Assia Built AI Angels and Transformed Israeli VC
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 venture capital success stories. From managing $500M in assets to reshaping Israeli VC, Mor shares her journey of balancing innovation, family, and the future of AI in investing. Tune in for insider insights on building a thriving investment platform and navigating the Israeli startup ecosystem like a pro.
Why Venture Capital Outperforms Other Investments with Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford
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 School of Business, to explore the fascinating world of venture capital. They discuss the concept of alpha in venture capital, the critical factors that have made Silicon Valley the epicenter of venture capital, the impact of AI on investment trends, and the future of venture capital.
Is AI the New Warren Buffet of Trading? With Damián Scavo of Streetbeat
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Damián Scavo, CEO and CIO of Streetbeat. They delve into the future of fintech, the rise of AI in trading, and the importance of having a "Warren Buffett in your pocket." Damián also shares insights into his mission to democratize artificial financial intelligence, why tokenization is the next big thing in FinTech, and how AGI will transform our world in the near future.
From Knives to SaaS: Building, Scaling, and Exiting with Jim Kolchin of iWallet
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Jim Kolchin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of iWallet. From a Soviet childhood to his successes in Silicon Valley, Jim shares his entrepreneurial journey, including the bootstrapping story behind iWallet. They explore the hard-learned lessons of launching hardware products, the advantage of a solid market entry strategy, and Jim’s insights into building scalable ventures without outside capital.
AI Integration: The Future of Venture Capital with Dr. Mohammad Rasouli and Philipp Reineke of AIx2
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 discuss the competitive landscape of AI research, the evolving role of AI in venture capital, and future trends in AI.
Neuromarketing is the Intersection of Engineering and Psychology with Spencer Gerrol of SPARK Neuro
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. Spencer has dedicated his career to translating theoretical science into real-world applications using biometric technologies. Join us as we dive into Spencer's career journey as a businessman, his passion for understanding the human brain, and the exciting advancements in brain-related technologies. Discover the fascinating world of neuromarketing, brain-computer interfaces, and the potential to enhance human capabilities. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that explores the mysteries of the human brain and its impact on our lives.
From Teenage Entrepreneur to Serial Founder: Insights from Michael Pechatnikov’s Journey
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. Michael has been a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits behind him. Join us as we dive into Michael's journey as a serial entrepreneur. From starting and selling companies at a young age to managing his wealth and exploring investment opportunities, Michael shares his experiences and passion for building and investing in impactful ventures. Discover his latest disruptive venture in geothermal energy that has the potential to revolutionize the energy sector and provide cheap, renewable power worldwide.
Startup investments in already-crowded markets, with Alex Mashrabov of Higgsfield AI
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Alex Mashrabov, founder and CEO of Higgsfield AI and Angel Investor of more than fifteen businesses. Together they discuss the challenges of building an AI startup from scratch, transitioning to large tech businesses, and what the future may hold for the sector.
Hybrid Cloud Environments: the Past, Present, and Future - with Alex Freedland, CEO of Mirantis
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Alex Freedland, co-founder and CEO of Mirantis. Together, they discuss Alex’s business enterprise journey, what he learned along the way, and today’s major leaps in open source software, crypto, and cloud technology.
Once an investor, always an entrepreneur - with Liad Agmon of Insight Partners
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by serial entrepreneur-turned-investor Liad Agmon. Together, they discuss Liad’s journey through founding various businesses, how he sold them to some of the biggest corporations in the world, and how he now sees his role as an Investor.
How to manage your stakeholders in good times and bad - with Shahar Fogel
In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Shahar Fogel, the former CEO of Rookout - a live data collection and debugging platform that helped engineers speed up their processes. They discuss Shahar’s responsibilities as a CEO for building a sales machine, as well as building trusting relationships with shareholders and employees.
How to lead a team, a board, and a business with Mark Gazit from ThetaRay
In this first episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Mark Gazit: the co-founder, former CEO, and current senior advisor at ThetaRay. Together, they discuss Mark’s business ThetaRay, how he personally motivates a team to success, and the eventual impact of AI in business.
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