Scale by Numbers Podcast

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel speaks with David Doss, the founder and managing director of CKC Management, about the evolving fintech landscape and the future of blockchain in the global financial system. Doss shares his insights on asset and program management in the digital asset and blockchain space, and how organizations can navigate crypto payments and investments....

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel speaks with Rishad Tobaccowala, a seasoned business strategist, speaker, and author, about the changing nature of scale, the impact of AI, and the future of work. Tobaccowala shares his insights on how businesses and individuals can thrive in a rapidly evolving technological and economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of adapting to...

In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we delve into the world of mergers and acquisitions with Jan Robertson, the managing partner and co-founder of Sival Advisors, a boutique M&A investment banking firm based in Silicon Valley. With extensive experience in both sell-side and buy-side transactions, Jan shares her expertise on what makes a successful M&A process, the impact of current trends...

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel sits down with  Rich McDerby , a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, to discuss the legal landscape for startups and businesses seeking to scale up. McDerby, an expert in corporate law, especially in the VC and emerging company space, shares insights on navigating the complexities of legal issues, optimizing businesses for sale, and p...

In this episode of  Scale By Numbers , we discussed commercial real estate with  Jay Shaffer , an expert in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience, Jay has successfully navigated the market's complexities, helping businesses and nonprofits find suitable spaces to thrive. His insights shed light on the current landscape of commercial real estate, particularly during these tran...

R&D For You and Me – The R&D Tax Credit and Why You Should Care About it. Guest: Tyler Kem Co-Founder & Vice President of Strike R&D Tax Advisory, tax consultant, and entrepreneur

In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Cameron Newton, an investment manager and founding member of Relevance Ventures. Cameron shares his background, starting as an investment banker before transitioning into venture capital. Read More Here...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Brotman, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and fund manager with an impressive track record in the world of venture capital and startups. Steve is the founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners and a Strategic Advisor to the Pritzker Group's venture arm, Pritzker Group Venture Capital. Read More Here...

Owen is an investment manager at Jasmine Social Investments. Jasmine model is supporting and funding non-profits that focus on social impact issues surrounding health, education, and livelihood. Read More Here...

This episode of the Scale by Numbers podcast welcomes Glenn Gow, a seasoned C.E.O. coach and board member focusing on AI, to share insights into his journey. Glenn discusses his transition from a 25-year CEO role to venture capital, where he recognized AI-related patterns, leading to a deep involvement in the current landscape. The conversation touches upon McKinsey's study on AI impact, distingui...

In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Eric Bahn, the Co-founder, General partner and hustler at Hustle Fund. Read More Here...

In this episode, James Vanreusel joins Marshall Hawks, who leads the Northern California technology relationship management team at SV, in a discussion that revolves around the role of venture debt providers, particularly Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), in supporting companies at various stages of their life cycle. Read More Here...

In this episode of Scale by Numbers, James Vanreusel, CEO and Founder of Vanreusel Ventures, sits down with Kevin Zeidan, managing director of Trinity Capital, to demystify venture debt and its role in the startup ecosystem. Read More Here

Brett is a trusted advisor in the world of strategy and raising capital from Venture Capitalists, Angels, and Private Equity Investors, making him a true fundraising specialist. He focuses on strategy and capital raising for startups and high-growth companies. With three decades of experience under his belt, he has raised upwards of $800 million for his clients. Read More Here

Today, we welcome David Spreng, the founder of Runway Growth Capital, a Silicon Valley-based investment firm that provides venture debt financing to growth-stage companies. David has over 30 years of experience as a VC and growth debt lender and has been actively involved in the formation and development of nearly 50 technology companies. He has been ranked four times by Forbes magazine on their a...

How to find investment opportunities? How to prepare for an investment? What are the barriers to growth and how do you scale? In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we are excited to talk with Robin Bruce, president of the Dovetail Impact Foundation, where the team invests their time, treasure, and talent into organizations that promote human flourishing. They have supported numerous causes and orga...

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we spoke with David Allison. David has been described as a human values expert, a global researcher and a best-selling author. His company, Valuegraphics, focuses on mapping the core human values of everyone on earth and has spent decades doing research on values-driven data. It’s all about market research, marketing, and what actually makes people tick. David...

In this episode, we're joined by Tony Quintong, the Founder of The Securieon Group, a business consulting and M&A advisory firm. With extensive experience in pre-and post-M&A advisory roles, Tony shares his expertise in navigating the challenging M&A landscape. We delve into Tony's innovative growth strategies that have helped businesses improve profitability, secure growth capital, and eventually...

Brett is back for a second episode as we kick off season two of the Scale By Numbers podcast. With his expertise in fundraising, he’s the perfect guest to share smart strategies to raise capital for your business. This is part two of Brett’s value-packed interview, so be sure to listen to the previous episode with the first half of our conversation. In this second part, we discuss: •   What ventur...

Have you ever wondered how private businesses operate in space? It’s difficult to comprehend the technological advancements and innovations in commercial space industries that can truly benefit humans on Earth! In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we speak with Katherine Monson, the Chief Operating Officer for Hedron, who is working on communications infrastructure in space. Hedron is an aerospace...

Discover the fundamentals of growing a nonprofit in the tech space, and explore the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. How do you set yourself up for success with a nonprofit?   In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we talk with co-founder Kevin Barenblat of Fast Forward, a tech accelerator specifically for nonprofits. Fast Forward has accelerated over 70 nonprofits with th...

In this episode of scale by numbers, we talk with the co-founder and CEO of Nomi Network, Diana Mao. Diana and two other women passionate about human rights founded Nomi Network to provide economic opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and women at risk of human trafficking. Diana discusses her motivation for founding Nomi Network, the challenges she’s encountered along the way, and the...

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we have an exciting conversation with Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures, who has worked as a venture capitalist for over 20 years. She shares experiences as a board member, giving her incredible insight into the value that a board of directors brings to businesses, small and large. Understand the board of directors' role and their authority in making decis...

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we talk to Hayden Cohen, a New York based entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Near. Near helps fast growing companies and enterprises scale remote teams with the best talent in Latin America. Hayden started Near in 2020 after hiring remote teammates from Latin America for his startup studio, Effectual Ventures. He leads Product and Go-To Market efforts for Near....

Running a company is just about the most difficult thing you can do. So when we get a hold of someone who has done the work and knows what it takes, we listen. Jared Dillian is an author, the creator of the Daily Dirtnap, and the host of The Jared Dillian Show and 'Be Smart" Podcast. He is here to join us as we talk about market psychology, from creating your own luck to what it takes to run a pod...