Chemistry

Elements by Chemistry

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At Chemistry, relationships aren’t just part of the job—they’re the foundation. We’re bringing this philosophy to life with Elements, a new speaker series exploring the forces that shape remarkable journeys. Greatness is never built alone. It’s sparked by connections—the right idea at the right moment, a word of encouragement that changes someone’s path, an insight that reframes a challenge. Elements is about surfacing these moments, and the people behind them.

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Episodes

The 2% Chance: Trading Venture Capital for Olympic Gold 28.01.2026 28:16

In this episode, Ethan Kurzweil (Managing Partner, Chemistry) interviews Kristen Faulkner (2x Olympic Gold Medalist) about her journey from growing up in Homer, AK, to winning gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a stop as a successful venture investor along the way. Kristen embraces the "beginner's mindset," viewing it as an opportunity for rapid learning and progress. She is cons...

The Best Ideas Still come from Talking to Humans 17.11.2025 27:02

In this episode, Kristina Shen (Managing Partner, Chemistry) interviews Ashwin Sreenivas (CTO & Co-founder, Decagon) about how conversational AI can enhance customer engagement and simplify support operations for businesses. Ashwin recounts the origins of Decagon and the co-founder chemistry that made it possible. The conversation explores how great teams navigate the idea maze with speed, con...

Brad Lightcap on Scaling OpenAI 15.10.2025 26:41

In this episode, Mark Goldberg (Managing Partner, Chemistry) interviews Brad Lightcap (COO, OpenAI) about his career path, his priorities at the company and the future of AI. Brad shares the pivotal moments and relationships that have defined his career at Dropbox and Y Combinator, as well as his "leap of faith" decision to join OpenAI in its early days. The conversation explores the dynamics of l...