Dan Kimerling, Founder of Deciens Capital, shares how conviction, concentration, and courage built one of the most contrarian fintech strategies in VC—and what it really takes to raise and differentiate in today’s market.
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From a $6M proof-of-concept to a $52.9M institutional fund, Samara Hernandez shares how she built Chingona Ventures and why going earlier and backing overlooked founders is her edge.
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Melissa Richlen of MacArthur Foundation shares what institutional LPs look for in VC managers, how she evaluates pitches, and red flags that kill a raise. Essential listening for GPs preparing to raise from top-tier LPs in today’s market.
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![[Member Podcast] Hiring for the Next Cycle: How VCs Win Talent in a Competitive Market with Dan Miller of True Search](/content/images/size/w640/format/webp/2025/07/Dan-Miller-1.png)
True Search’s Dan Miller shares hard-won lessons on hiring investors, from how to compete for top seed-stage AI talent to building offers with real leverage. A must-listen for GPs thinking about recruiting in today's hyper-competitive VC landscape.
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Global VC leader Vishal Harnal shares how 500 Global scales across 81 countries, tailors regional strategies, manages across time zones, and plans for succession—all while navigating liquidity, valuations, and long-term impact in emerging markets.
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![[Members Podcast] From Solo GP to Institutional VC: Learnings from Building a Thematic-Focused Firm with Dan Rosen of Commerce Ventures](/content/images/size/w640/format/webp/2025/05/VC-Mastermind-Podcast-THISONE.psd--3--3.png)
Dan Rosen shares how he scaled Commerce Ventures from a solo GP to an institutional firm by staying disciplined on thematic focus—rooted in mobility, payments, and fintech—and why team depth, constant thesis development, and liquidity readiness are critical for long-term success.
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