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The Liberty Ventures podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy.
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In this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Sue Zoldak & Dana Cichon, co-founders of Wolfram Labs, a new kind of accelerator that helps tech companies break into the political space. Sue Zoldak and Dana Cichon are doing some incredible things at Wolfram Labs to elevate the political discourse and make it easier for constituents to share their voices. One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing about how tech with integrity can actually help democracy...
Michael Gibson is a philosophy dropout, one of the initial creators of the Thiel Fellowship, and now the founder of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm backing dropouts, renegade students, and deep tech scientists.Michael was a founding advisor to Liberty Ventures and in this episode shares his unconventional path and approach to picking and supporting founders. Including:- Why Applications Aren't Good Predictors of Success in Entrepreneurship- Why Experience Matters More than Algorithms in Pic...
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Bailey, the President/CEO of the Original Pancake House.What has impressed me most about Mark is the incredibly strong company culture he has built amongst his businesses. One that has led to greater growth and employee happiness in an industry famous for high turnover rates and employee dissatisfaction.He also has had a fascinating entrepreneurial path, that has taken a number of very surprising turns!So...
I have to say, I'm thrilled to have our guest, Heath Dieckert, on the podcast today. Heath is an amazing individual, Executive Coach, and Founder of The Dieckert Group who was my coach for a while. During that time, he helped me solve several business and life challenges.I'm so glad that we get the chance to share some of his wisdom with the entire Liberty Ventures community.This episode is packed with value for entrepreneurs and business leaders.We discuss: - His Unconventional Journey Into ...
I had a great discussion with David Yakobovitch from DataPower Ventures for the Liberty Ventures podcast this week.We discussed just how critical data is for venture capital and the most common mistakes founders make when using (or failing to use) data. This is a great episode for any founder on how to use data effectively to build and scale your company.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https:/...
This was a fascinating conversation. In this episode, I speak with Nick Linck, the founder of The Residency, a residential startup accelerator for college age entrepreneurs. We discuss the transformative potential of using AI to redefine learning, whether college is really an efficient use of time and energy, and much more while at the Principled Business Summit on Richard Branson's private island.If you or someone you know is heading off to college soon, you won't want to miss these insights...
I had a great time speaking with Michael Bird, CEO of Gladius International, at Necker Island (Richard Branson’s private island) during the Principled Business Summit. Gladius International is an intelligence driven, full service concierge risk management firm, offering everything from physical security, investigations, and cybersecurity.In this episode we cover some critical topics, including:- Developing your why to keep you motivated- A kidnapping at the age of three- Risk management ...
It was fantastic sitting down with John Cochrane, the CEO of HumanGood at our Principled Business Summit at Necker Island. John is a remarkable example of a purpose-driven business leader, who is doing some incredible stuff in the retirement space. Challenging the traditional concept of retirement to bring purpose and passion for life to the "third-half of life."I highly recommend this episode for anyone who feels like the work that they're currently doing isn't having the kind of impact that...
I had a great time talking to John Glushik of HG Ventures on the latest episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast.He shares some great insights from the VC side on the KEY MISTAKES that founders make when pitching investors.This conversation with John is a must-watch for anyone looking to secure investment for their startup.** Note that HG Ventures was founded in 2018, instead of 2008 as mentioned in the podcast.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 Twitter...
Welcome everyone to this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast! I'm Alexander McCobin, founder and CEO of Liberty Ventures, coming to you live from Richard Branson's private island, Necker Island, here in the Virgin Islands. I'm thrilled to have Colin Greenspon, founder of Narya Ventures, joining us today.In this conversation, Colin shares his journey into the world of venture capital, his philosophy behind starting Narya Ventures, and the ideas driving his investments.From discussions on t...
For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac, while we were at Necker Island (Richard Branson's private island) for the first Principled Business Summit.Shawn is an incredible entrepreneur who took his company from a startup in his parent's basement to a publicly listed company with a valuation (at that time) of $700 million. Tune in to learn about his 25-year journey as an entrepreneur and his crazy stories from the early days of starting the busines...
In today's episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, we're in for a real treat as we sit down with Dame Prue Leith, one of the special guests at the Principled Business Summit on Necker Island.Dame Prue is a powerhouse not only in the culinary world but also in business. From her impressive resume with 14 doctorates to her stint as a successful entrepreneur with multiple ventures under her belt, Dame Prue's journey is nothing short of inspiring.While many people know her from The Great British...
Welcome everyone! Join me on the Liberty Ventures's Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with David Thayer.David is a co-founder of Harvest, later acquired by the Blackstone Group, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with $1 trillion in AUM.We're diving deep into the world of smart investing and the untold power of connections in the investment game.In this episode, David spills the beans on the art of making strategic investments that stand the test of time.We'll uncover the se...
Welcome to the latest episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, where we dive into the inspiring journey of Rob Connelly and Henny Penny. Join me as I sit down with Rob Connelly to explore the transformative power of conscious capitalism.Learn about Henny Penny's transition to an employee-owned company in 2015 and the profound effects of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure on its culture and success. If you're passionate about using business as a force for good and want to ...
In this episode, I have the pleasure to sit down with Joseph Kenner, the force behind Greyston Bakery's Open Hiring.Joseph has an impressive track record in business, and has recently been listed in the top 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking for the second year in a row.Discover Greyston Bakery's journey and Open Hiring's transformative power. Learn how it fosters inclusivity, trust, and personal growth, driving productivity and engagement. 🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSEPH 👥 Linkedin - https://www.li...
With thousands of venture capitalists in the US alone, how can an aspiring VC stand out?Charlie O'Donnell, a former venture capitalist turned coach and adviser, encourages VCs to become findable.Charlie is no stranger to venture capital, having been named as Business Insider's 100 Most Influential People in NY Tech more than five times. Join me in this exciting new episode of Liberty Podcast to learn why honesty and transparency are keys to finding the right people to work with. 🔗 CONNE...
Joe De Sena is one of my true heroes. I've been doing obstacle course races for years now and I love the Spartan brand.Unlike in other industries, where a business is selling solutions to make life easier or more fun. Joe built his business around doing the opposite -- trying to get people to do HARD, uncomfortable things. Starting out, most people thought he was crazy to try to do such a thing. But today over 100 million people around the world have participated in a Spartan Race. It was a d...
It's a pleasure to have Niklas Anzinger, the Founder & General Partner of Infinita VC on the Liberty Ventures podcast today.By listening to his story, you'll see how remarkable of an entrepreneur and investor Niklas is.After his first start-up, Niklas ventured into the investment world by asking himself -- What's the biggest, most impossible, most ambitious mission I could go on?That question that led him to create a VC fund designed to tackle some of the most regulated and constrained in...
Join me in this exciting new episode of Liberty Ventures, with Jared Frost, the CIO of Blue Pebble Homes and the Managing Partner of Oakvine Partners.Jared has a fascinating story that began in aerospace engineering, then led to Wall Street, and now is in real estate. But in each stage, taking the same analytical mind with him.Today, with Blue Pebble Homes, Jared is taking a revolutionary approach to the real estate industry to improve residential affordability. Tune in to hear Jared’s philos...
From the bustling markets of Azerbaijan to the pulsing heart of America's entrepreneurship scene - join me as we pick the brain of investing prodigy and trust-building extraordinaire, Yagub Rahimov. We explore the exhilarating, addictive nature of entrepreneurship and the daunting challenge of finding purpose while riding the entrepreneurial roller-coaster. Lastly, we examine Yagub's strategic roadmap to success and the instrumental role investors play in growth, including his jaw-d...
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