Why Pinpoint Might Be the Most Underrated Software for Brands Selling on Social Media - A Sitdown with CEO Josh Cohen
In this episode, I sit down with Josh Cohen, CEO of Pinpoint - one of my portfolio companies that just raised a $2.5 million seed round from top investors, as well as KSI with his Sidemen Fund. We talk about how Pinpoint is helping brands convert their social audiences into paying customers and why I think it’s one of the most underrated tools out there right now. Josh and I dive into what efficient growth looks like in today’s digital-first world and how smart brands are simplifying their funnel to drive real results. If you’re a founder of an online brand, or just a lover of great businesses and sharp founders, this one’s for you.
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SOLO EP: Unfiltered Q&A on VC, Creators, and the Importance of Failing Quickly
In this solo episode, I sit down for an unfiltered Q&A from my work at the intersection of venture capital and the creator economy. I talk about what I’ve learned from building on my own, the importance of failing quickly, and how those failures have shaped the way I think about business, ownership, and growth. If you’re a founder, creator, or just curious about what it’s really like behind the scenes, this one’s for you.
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$64M Creator Fund: How Megan Lightcap Is Backing the Next Wave of Creator Entrepreneurs
In this episode, I sit down with Megan Lightcap, partner at Slow Ventures, which recently raised its $64 million creator fund to back creator-led businesses. While both Megan and I operate at the intersection of venture capital and the creator economy, we approach it from very different angles, which made for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation. We unpack the structure of Slow Ventures, explore what ownership looks like in the digitally native age, and discuss the evolving relationship between creators and capital.
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Journey Is Fixing a Broken Loyalty System: How John Sutton Is Uniting Personalization with A Loyalty Program That Goes Far Beyond Points
n this episode, I sit down with John Sutton, CEO and founder of Journey—a company rethinking loyalty from the ground up. We talk about why the traditional points-based model is outdated, and how Journey is introducing a smarter, more personalized system designed for independent and boutique hotels. John shares his path from helping scale Red Ventures into a digital powerhouse to now building a platform that gives hotels the tools to drive real guest loyalty—without relying on legacy tactics.We get into the psychology of what actually makes people come back, how personalization plays a role in the modern travel experience, and why Journey is building a network that puts both operators and guests first. Plus, we go deeper into John’s perspective as a founder, a builder, and a father—and what it really takes to challenge an industry as entrenched as hospitality.
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Is Phia the next $1B Business? Sophia Kianni Talks Co-Founding with Her Best Friend, How She Stays Level-Headed Through All the Media Attention, and How She's Always Been a Hustler
In this episode I sit down with Sophia Kianni to discuss Phia, the comparison-shopping platform she’s building with her best friend, Phoebe Gates that helps Gen Z save money—think Google Flights for fashion. We dig into how she stays grounded despite nonstop media attention, the pressure of being in the spotlight, and her lifelong hustler mindset. Sophia also shares how she juggles dating while building the next $1B business.
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