Money Moves with Neil Devani

In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani talks with Ashwin Pushpala about his entrepreneurial journey from founding a medtech startup to his current role as an investor at Eclipse Ventures. Ashwin shares how early entrepreneurial experiences, like stringing tennis rackets in high school, evolved into a career focused on solving real-world medical challenges. He discusses building his comp...

In this episode of Money Moves , we dive into the intricacies of venture capital, honest investing, and the importance of transparency in fundraising. Join Neil Devani, founder of Necessary Ventures, as he engages with Tara Roth and Minnie Ingersoll, experienced investors with decades of expertise across VC, startups, and angel investing. Together, they explore the impact of integrity and authenti...

This week on Money Moves , Neil chats with Ben Freeberg, the founder of Oncology Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to driving innovation in the oncology space. They discuss Ben’s journey from cancer survivor to founder, exploring his personal motivations, industry insights, and the challenges of building a specialized fund.  Ben shares his unique approach to identifying and investing in groundbre...

In this episode of "Money Moves," host Neil Devani speaks with Mike Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, and Kesar Varma from Upfront Ventures about the unique strategies and philosophies behind Compound’s investment approach. The discussion covers the firm's commitment to research-centric, thesis-driven investing in high-risk, high-reward sectors like AI, robotics, biotech, and c...

In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani speaks with real estate investor and CEO of Westlake, Kristina Chang. Kristina describes her journey from interning at a shopping center REIT to running and expanding her family’s real estate business. She explains how she integrates institutional discipline into a family-run operation, detailing her approach to acquisitions—especially in niche are...

REPLAY - Raising $900 Million to Build a Business in Agtech: Want to know how this entrepreneur disrupted agriculture and built a successful business? In this episode of Money Moves, Neil Devani interviews Amol Deshpande, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who co-founded Farmer's Business Network (FBN) and was the first investor in Beyond Meat. They discuss Amol's experiences raising...

In this episode of Money Moves , the host is joined by Mitch Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Arc Boats, along with Rob Ryan, to discuss their experiences with startups, product development, and the challenges of raising capital. Mitch reflects on his journey from Clinkle to Penny and now Arc Boats, sharing valuable insights on executing business ideas, navigating venture capital, and the importance of...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil talks with Gene Munster, co-founder and managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management. Gene shares his path from his 20-year career as a top Wall Street analyst, best known for his coverage of Apple, to launching his own venture firm. Gene opens up about the emotional shift from a stable career to the high-stakes world of venture capital, including what it fe...

In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani interviews Charles Fisher, founder of Unlearn, an AI-driven company revolutionizing clinical trials. Charles discusses his recent transition from CEO to Chief Scientific Officer to focus on his passion for scientific research. He delves into the origins of Unlearn, the challenges of raising venture capital for deep tech startups, and emphasizes the...

In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani sits down with Mike, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from institutional investing to launching his own venture firm, Also Capital. Mike shares his early career experiences, starting at the Soros Family Office and later working at the Cornell Endowment, where he gained deep insights into different asset classes and inves...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil Devani sits down with Ariana Thacker, a venture capitalist turned entrepreneur, to discuss her journey from launching a VC firm to founding MoldCo, a healthcare startup tackling mold-related illnesses.  Ariana shares the highs and lows of raising her first fund, her relentless hustle to secure investors, and the lessons she learned from hundreds of rejections....

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil talks with Malcolm Robinson, an investor with a remarkable career spanning multiple asset classes, geographies, and market cycles. Malcolm talks about his journey from discovering his passion for investing in college to leading billion-dollar funds in Asia. He offers invaluable insights on raising capital, navigating venture capital and private equity, and the...

This week’s episode of Money Moves is not to be missed. Host Neil Devani gets to know Shahram Seyedin-Noor, founder of Civilization Ventures. Shahram shares his evolution from a Harvard-trained lawyer to a biotech entrepreneur and successful venture capitalist. He reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector, recounts the lessons learned while raising multiple fu...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil talks with Jeff Seibert, and a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, to share his incredible journey from building startups to angel investing in over 100 companies.  Jeff takes listeners back to the sixth grade when he developed his passion for coding, how he co-founded and sold Crashlytics to Twitter for over $100 million, the valuable lessons learned from rai...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil talks with Shruti Gandhi, a seasoned venture capitalist with a background in engineering and entrepreneurship. Shruti shares her path beginning with immigrating to the U.S. in 1999 through founding her own VC firm. Shruti worked at IBM prior to leading venture funds. She provides invaluable insights into transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship, navi...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil interviews Danielle Strachman, co-founder of 1517 Fund and a trailblazer in venture capital, to explore her journey from founding a charter school to launching a venture firm rooted in supporting nontraditional entrepreneurs.  Danielle shares the story and excitement behind her successful investments, including Luminar Technologies and Loom, as well as her exp...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil sits down with David Rusenko, the founder of Weebly and seasoned venture investor, to discuss his journey from launching a company in his college dorm to successfully navigating a $365 million acquisition by Square (now a part of Block, Inc.). David shares invaluable lessons on raising capital, finding product-market fit, and building capital-efficient busines...

In this episode of Money Moves , we sit down with Tara Viswanathan, co-founder of Rupa Health, to explore her journey from startup founder to health tech innovator. Tara brings a unique perspective on building a memorable company culture, sharing how costumes, humor, and spontaneity have helped shape Rupa’s identity and connected with audiences in unexpected ways. She explains how these personal t...

In this replay episode of Money Moves , we sit down with Jay Desai, an experienced entrepreneur and investor, to delve into his journey of building PatientPing, a healthcare coordination platform, and navigating the challenges of fundraising. Jay shares the pivotal moments that defined his role as CEO, including the creation of a "user guide" for working with him, which helped him align...

This week on Money Moves , Neil chats with Ben Freeberg, the founder of Oncology Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to driving innovation in the oncology space. They discuss Ben’s journey from cancer survivor to founder, exploring his personal motivations, industry insights, and the challenges of building a specialized fund.  Ben shares his unique approach to identifying and investing in groundbre...

In this episode of Money Moves , Neil is joined by Jenny Fielding, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures, a trailblazing fund that’s redefining the venture capital playbook with its community-driven, high-cadence investment approach. Jenny shares the journey of raising and scaling her funds, starting with her first $5M in 2018 to her latest $25M fund closed in 2022, all while navigating complex market...

This week’s episode of Money Moves is not to be missed. Host Neil Devani gets to know Shahram Seyedin-Noor, founder of Civilization Ventures. Shahram shares his evolution from a Harvard-trained lawyer to a biotech entrepreneur and successful venture capitalist. He reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector, recounts the lessons learned while raising multiple fu...

In this episode of Money Moves , we dive deep into the world of venture capital with Dan from Deciens Capital. We explore the journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist, discussing the lessons learned, challenges faced, and philosophies developed along the way. Dan shares the story of building and eventually selling Standard Treasury, the intricacies of raising multiple venture funds, and the...

In this episode of Money Moves , we dive into the journey of startup success, effective fundraising, and entrepreneurial insights with Marty Ringlein, a seasoned founder, and investor. Marty shares his experiences raising capital, building and scaling companies, and eventually selling them to prominent organizations like Eventbrite and Twitter.  With a unique philosophy on capital efficiency and a...

In this episode of Money Moves , we dive into the intricacies of venture capital, honest investing, and the importance of transparency in fundraising. Join Neil Devani, founder of Necessary Ventures, as he engages with Tara Roth and Minnie Ingersoll, experienced investors with decades of expertise across VC, startups, and angel investing. Together, they explore the impact of integrity and authenti...