Capitalists for Capitalism

In today's video, you will find the three ESSENTIAL steps to entrepreneurial success.  We dive deep into the critical elements that can make or break your startup: Purpose: Understand the importance of a clear vision and how aligning your personal purpose with your business can drive you forward. People: Learn how to build and nurture a network of relationships with the right individuals who...

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Tyler Cowen, professor at George Mason University and co-founder of Marginal Revolution. As the leader of Emergent Ventures, Tyler is revolutionizing philanthropy by offering fast, low-bureaucracy grants to young, innovative talents globally.  As more young innovators demonstrate their capabilities outside of conventional education paths, it’s...

Welcome to this exciting episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, where we explore the entrepreneurial path with these former Students For Liberty and now visionary leaders: Mobin Koohestani, Founder & CEO of LendKoi, Brittany Fuller, Founder of Notably.ai, and Luis Silva-Ball, Co-Founder & CEO of Digifianz. Mobin delves into LendKoi’s mission to provide accessible and affordable credit fo...

In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the immense pleasure of conversing with Howard Behar, Former President of Starbucks North America and Starbucks International. Howard shared insights from his transformative journey at Starbucks, starting with just 28 stores to over 15,000 by the time he retired, all while instilling a people-first, servant leadership model.  This is a truly i...

I'm thrilled to have sat down with Bill Klein, Executive Director of the Academy on Capitalism & Limited Government, to examine capitalism, its misconceptions, and its potential as a positive force in the world.  In this interview, I share my thoughts on individual agency, value creation, and the true principles behind businesses that thrive. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BILL   👥 Linkedin -  https://...

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Academy on Capitalism about the importance of purpose in classical liberalism and capitalism.  I discussed key capitalist principles from Adam Smith, including respect for individual agency, value creation, aligning interests, collaboration, and opportunity. This talk is especially useful for anyone who is trying to identify their purpose and who want...

On this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I'm excited to be talking with Sam Corcos.  Sam is an old friend and the Co-Founder and CEO of Levels Health, a wearable healthcare company, valued at over $300M, that gives people insights to their metabolic health so they can lead better lives. In this episode, we discuss: - Why some risks are not worth hedging for - His unique approach to bu...

I'm thrilled to have recently hosted a panel with two incredible, value-based entrepreneurs, Shawn D. Nelson and Mobin Koehestani.  Shawn is the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, a publicly traded furniture company worth over $700 million dollars.  Mobin is the Founder of LendKoi, the only non-bank financial institution providing credit access to immigrants in the US.  We discuss:  - The entreprene...

Building the right network can change your life.  I recently had the opportunity to share my strategies for building a powerful and meaningful network at the Academy On Capitalism. Bringing people together is a huge part of what we do at Liberty Ventures and I'm thrilled I was able to share some of my experiences with them.  I shared:  - Strategies for growing your network - Tips for maintain...

This week I'm joined by Mike Brady, Co-Founder of Organic Food Incubator.  Mike has had an incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his start at PwC, his work running Greyston Bakery, and now as a Co-Founder at the Organic Food Incubator. We discuss:  • How Businesses Can Solve Income Inequality  • Employee Ownership Models • The "Silver Tsunami": A $10 Trillion Wealth Transfer • Th...

Nancy Fechnay is an experienced entrepreneur and a Founding Partner at Unique Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm that supports positively impactful founders and companies from Seed through Series C. In this episode we discuss: • Mental health and work-life balance for CEOs • Transitioning from startups to VC • What most non-profits are missing • Advice for new angel investors • The personality...

At Liberty Ventures, our ecosystem of founders and investors come from diverse industries, ranging from healthcare tech to EdTech to defense. In this year's Liberty Ventures Reception at SXSW, two of our founders, Wesley King (Founder of Coherent Capital) and Carter Fowler (CEO of Totem), pitched the incredible companies and products they're building.   If you're interested in world...

Danielle Strachman is a General Partner and Co-Founder of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm that backs dropouts working on hard problems and sci-fi scientists at the earliest stages of their companies. Danielle shares her professional journey including her work at Thiel Fellowship, the principles behind the 1517 Fund, her support for young entrepreneurs, and the importance of building personal, lo...

Blake E. Silver is a Vice President at TXV, a venture firm investing in human performance, like the Oura Ring.  From working at NASA, starting his own company during the COVID-19 pandemic, working in nonprofit, and then transitioning to venture capital, Blake has a wide breadth of experience that aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from.  In this episode, we cover: - How To Break Into Venture Capital...

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 pa...

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&a...

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 a...

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 episo...

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 -...

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 i...

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:...

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...

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 mentione...

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 ca...

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 ab...