The Bottom Line

In this episode of "The Bottom Line," we sit down with Matheus Riolfi, co-founder and CEO of Tint, an innovative embedded insurance platform. Matheus shares his journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley, his experiences at Turo, and how these shaped his vision for Tint. Discover how embedded finance is transforming industries, the challenges of launching in new markets, and the role of AI in scaling b...

In this episode, Anna Berger, co-founder and CEO of Trayd, who has recently raised $4.5 million dollars of seed funding, discusses the challenges and innovations in the construction industry. She shares insights on the importance of personal motivators in startups, the role of AI in construction, and the strategies for scalability and customer retention. The conversation covers hiring strategies,...

In the second episode of Season 5, Arav Bhargava sits down with Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer at Whoop, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching a dating site at Harvard to leading growth at major tech companies like Facebook and Uber. He discusses the importance of product market fit, strategies for sustainable growth, and how Whoop differentiates itself in a competitive fitness te...

In this episode, David Cohen, founder of Techstars, shares insights on the evolution of startup accelerators, AI trends, and what sets successful entrepreneurs apart. Gain valuable advice on investment strategies and the power of networking from one of the industry's top leaders. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.

In this second episode of "The Bottom Line" Season 4, Caleb Kline dives into a captivating conversation with Ross, the visionary CEO of Surfline, a pioneering wave monitoring platform reshaping the surfing landscape. With over 4 million daily users, Surfline stands as a testament to Ross's leadership and innovation in delivering real-time surf forecasts and insights worldwide.

In this opening episode of "The Bottom Line" Season 4, Caleb Kline chats with Arhan Chhabra , a Harvard sophomore and the mind behind Rove, the pioneering travel credit card for Gen Z. They delve into Rove's origin, the hurdles and highlights of student entrepreneurship, and the gratification that comes from creating a product with passion. Arhan offers a multitude of insights from h...

In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome the Co-Founder and CEO of Supercritical and Co-Founder of SongKick, Michelle You , to the Bottom Line. Michelle shares her captivating journey of transitioning into the tech world and her profound career transformation and environmental advocacy. In today’s episode, we dive into the intricacies of Michelle’s career exploration, the importance of embrac...

In today's episode, we're honored to introduce Sharon Marcil, a powerhouse figure in the business world. As the Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group, Sharon's impact spans across the global operating and executive committee, leading BCG's North America region with unparalleled expertise. With a stellar academic background, she earned her BA in economics a...

Not only is he a former FBI hostage negotiator, but Chris Voss is also a founder, businessman, former CEO of The Black Swan Group, Ltd, and author of “Never Split the Difference Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It.” Previously representing the U.S. government as an expert in kidnapping at conferences sponsored by the G8 and MasterClass instructor on negotiations, Voss is highly knowledgeabl...

Kyle Waldrep is founder and CEO of real estate prop-tech firm Dottid. The commercial real estate SAAS technology platform aims to replace antiquated processes in the leasing industry and has raised over $20M in the process. Join us as Kyle steps us through founding Dottid and navigating the founder's life.

Join us for a conversation with Justin Fishner-Wolfson on the current market cycle and how to invest in durable companies. Listen in as Justin talks about his time at Founders Fund and what he sees as the future of SpaceX.

Join us for a conversation with historic PayPal founder David Sacks on his journey and the transition to venture capital with Craft Ventures

Join us for a conversation with Chris Romer, Co-Founder and CEO of Project Canary, on balancing public and private sector endeavors, learning to fail, and the future of emissions reduction. Get ready to dive into the hot topic of ESG measurement!

Trinny Woodall is founder and CEO of digital-first global beauty brand,  T rinny London. In just over three years, Trinny London has witnessed phenomenal growth, with revenue soaring to £37.7M ($52M) in the last 12 months and a team that’s grown to over 130 people. Join Harvard Ventures as Trinny talks raising venture capital as a female founder, discovering a new need for feel...

Enjoy a conversation with esteemed venture capitalist Deep Nishar, whose time with Softbank, LinkedIn, and Google speaks for itself, not to mention his founding of Patkai Networks. Listen in as Deep teaches us about mentorship, venture capital, and leadership. (And the best pizza toppings!)

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Moore, President and CEO of the Rockefeller Group, on his unique leadership style, entering the real estate market, and how the pandemic will change the industry. Get ready to dive into the ever evolving world of real estate!

Join us for our conversation with Amber Venz Box, tech entrepreneur and founder of RewardStyle and LikeToKnow.it (now LTK), on building a billion dollar business, navigating the pressures of being a young founder, and recruiting talent for rapid growth. Learn how she grew her startup to $2B in annual sales with a network of more than 1 million brands and thousands of influencers. 

Listen to our conversation with Dr. Robert Langer, David H. Koch Institute Professor at MIT, on the race to produce the Moderna vaccine, how he evaluates startup ideas at his lab, and what it really takes to produce a high quality patent. 

Join us for a conversation with Sam Bankman-Fried, Founder and CEO of Alameda Research and FTX Exchange. Alameda Research, a quantitative crypto trading firm, manages $2.5B in assets and FTX Exchange offers derivatives, options, volatility products, and leveraged tokens. FTX recently secured partnerships with Tom Brady, MLB, and naming rights to the home stadium of the Miami Heat. Follow along as...

Listen to our conversation with the executive chairman and founder of Roivant Sciences. Learn how Mr. Ramaswamy used his experience in Biotech investing to found a 7 billion dollar company, and what his insights are regarding building a start-up and how Covid-19 has impacted the industry.

Listen to our conversation with President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and co-chair of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Robert Kaplan. Follow along as we discuss his role in managing the economy, high impact and social investing, and our national outlook post-COVID.

Listen to our conversation with the CFO of Slack, Allen Shim. Learn how Mr. Shim scaled Slack into a company with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue, and what his insights are about the Slack's growth and the future of remote work. 

Listen to our conversation with President and Co-Founder of BlackRock, Rob Kapito. Learn how Mr. Kapito founded BlackRock, how he built the largest asset manager in the world, and how he approaches the future of ETFs and ESG investing. In December of 2020, BlackRock set a record with $8.7 trillion in assets under management.

Listen to our conversation with Alex Kayyal, Partner and Head of Salesforce Ventures International, on the day in the life of a VC investor, Salesforce Ventures investments, and how Salesforce Ventures has committed $100M to black-owned businesses and minority founders.  

Listen to our conversation with the CEO and Chairman of Snowflake on leading the firm through the biggest software IPO in history, evaluating the potential of early-stage ventures, and dominating the American Dream.