The Capital Stack

David Paul, venture capitalist and host of The Capital Stack Podcast is joined by Alan Roga , seasoned medical professional turned entrepreneur and founder of TruLite Health . Telehealth and telemedicine seem commonplace today, although it was not always that way. Listen to the interesting story of how it developed into what it is today and Alan’s view on the current industry. Alan provides deep i...

On this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul is joined by lifelong space executive and CEO of Phantom Space , Jim Cantrell , to talk about the inner workings of the innovation happening in space exploration. Jim and David discuss the history of the space industry, why startups are outperforming primes and projections for the future of aerospace and defense supply cha...

David Paul, venture capitalist and host of The Capital Stack Podcast is joined by Austin Poole - a partner at BIP Ventures focusing on healthcare. BIP Ventures is an Atlanta-based venture firm with various focuses, with hundreds of millions of dollars under management in credit and equity. David and Austin discuss the current state of the healthcare market, post-acute care in the market, and the s...

On this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul speaks with his mentor, Jim Armstrong, founder of JDA Software (now Blue Yonder ) - a global supply chain solution for big box retailers. This inspiring episode is filled with invaluable information and highlights how opportunity is everywhere, and when acted upon with the right mindset, success can flourish. Listen to Jim...

David Paul is joined by fellow venture capitalist Mike Becker, the managing partner of Vocap Partners, a Series-A firm based out of Atlanta and Florida, on this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast. David and Mike discuss how to pick and choose ideal companies for deals, the importance of VC / founder balance in value add, and what is new and exciting in venture capital today! What You Will Discov...

On this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul speaks with his mentor, Todd P. Belfer of Brookstone Venture Capital - an Arizona-based venture capital firm. Todd speaks about his irregular and inspiring path to success, the importance of consistency and discipline, and his learnings as an investor and operator. David and Todd discuss their wins and losses from working...

This week I had the opportunity to invest with friend and serial entrepreneur Hamid Shojaee. Hamid has been the founder of several companies and products including Axosoft, NetTime Solutions, and Get Krackin. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. On this episode of the Capital Stack Podcast hosted by venture capitalist David Paul - Hamid Shoajee, s...

On this episode of the Capital Stack Podcast hosted by venture capitalist David Paul - Will Shaw, the pro-football player turned tech founder of Better Agency, an Arizona-based insurance management software company, gets on the microphone. David and Will discuss the current state of the startup market, the solution to high churn, why insurance rates are so high, and the back end of the insurance s...

Despite his reluctance, I got David to speak to me about the overly complex ecosystem of the adtech business today. David is an incredible entrepreneur who has helped disable the giants that have monopolized the digital ad business for decades. Hint- it rhymes with Schmoogle.  Have you ever wondered about the backend workings of website monetization and ad-tech? The ad-tech ind...

It is a great pleasure to introduce our next podcast guest - Will Caldwell founder and CEO of SnapNHD - a San Diego based real-estate data company. I had the chance to invest in Wills company very early and if I did it would of resulted in a 10x outcome. Oops. At least I can laugh at it and Will and friend. You can listen to the podcast on all your platforms including YouTube, Spotify, or Apple. D...

I had the privilege of meeting Liz recently, thanks to a referral from one of the CEOs of their portfolio companies. It's worth noting that Liz is not one for outward marketing. Nonetheless, her unique perspective on the world is awe-inspiring, and I'm excited to share her story and the incredible journey of SHAKTI with you. How does a small team and emerging venture capital fund prioritize suppor...

When searching for determined founders, it's crucial to recognize individuals with a chip on their shoulders. Jessica Chang undoubtedly possesses this quality. She's fed up with witnessing mothers, who are deprived of opportunities, forced out of the workforce due to exorbitant childcare expenses. Discover how Jessica and the Upwards team are revolutionizing traditional childcare, catering to thos...

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mat, and I must say, he is absolutely delightful, despite his charming accent. As is often the case with founders, he found it challenging to remain idle after the successful sale of Cloudability for a staggering $1.8B, backed by Founders Fund and Foundry. What if you had a robot chief of staff to help you remember other people’s problems? Think of a human-co...

Jen is perhaps one of my favorite follows on twitter on Linkedin. She is relentlessly honest about why startup founders fail to find product market fit and self-destruct. This is a must listen for any early stage founder. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify. Do you know it’s almost impossible for a startup to succeed without the founder at the tip...

Going from founder-led-sales to a sales team is a bi#Tch.  One of the first things a founder needs to think about is how to connect data and systems together to effectively understand what is working and what's not.  Join me in discussing revenue operations with the grand master himself - Anthony Enrico- of LeanScale.  You can watch/listen to this podcast on YouTube, Apple, or Spoti...

How do you create a verticalized data company that provides accurate and real-time information without completely changing the existing user experience infrastructure? In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have Jonny Simkin, the Co-founder and CEO of Swiftly, talk about the process of building a govtech data platform. Swiftly is a big data platform that helps public transit agencies improve ope...

I am excited for this week's special episode on the Capital Stack Podcast, where I will be interviewing my dear friend James McManus, the visionary behind Family First. Family First is a renowned treatment center in Florida, dedicated to helping teenagers facing behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. James' remarkable leadership has led to substantial growth, as evidenced by the recent m...

Kyle and I have known each other for quite some time, having served together on the board at Allbound. We once attempted to recruit him as CEO, but he politely declined. Perhaps he felt it wasn't the right moment, or maybe it was because the company was a complete disaster. However, it appears that he has now taken that leap and is currently serving as the chief executive officer at SmartAction- a...

I am speaking to the founders of IntelyCare this week on Capital Stack- one of the largest most funded ($171M) software companies charged to solved the nursing shortage crises in the United States. This is an incredibly informative episode on the current and upcoming emergency in the healthcare workforce. Did you know fifty percent of nurses leave the bedside within the first two years of practice...

This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brian Portnoy, a renowned expert in behavioral finance and author of bestselling books like "Geometry of Wealth" and "The Investors Paradox." We delve into the fascinating idea that the game of investing has been solved, with the new frontier being the pursuit of funded contentment instead of chasing alpha. Tune in to the podcast available on YouTube,...

George Wang is an exceptional healthcare investor who is in the know about the burgeoning startups in the healthcare industry. If I have ever have a question about healthcare IT investing George is on my shortlist on who to call. The man knows what he is talking about - this is a must listen if you want to know where the puck is going. There are many old and new opportunities i...

I love me some Eva Ho. This remarkable individual embodies greatness. In this week's discussion, we delve into the transformative journey from investor to operating a venture capital firm. She emphasizes the significance of building a strong community, embracing risk, and embracing unwavering conviction. What does it take to build community and relationships in the business of supporting othe...

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Benji Koltai, the co-founder and CEO of Galley. Based in San Diego, Galley is an impressive company that, unfortunately, slipped under my radar. A few years ago, we sold another food service data company, Attribytes, to Syndigo, so missing out on Galley was truly regrettable. In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of vertical SaaS and dat...

Hosting this podcast was quite challenging for me, as I consider myself a novice when it comes to science. Vivas, a leading authority in battery technology and sustainability in Silicon Valley, has an impressive track record. Having raised over $20M and being incubated out of Chamath Palihapitya's family office, Social Capital, his expertise is unquestionable. We dive deep into the emergence of ba...

What does it take to build a successful direct-to-customer e-commerce business? To build and scale a business that mostly deals with bulky items online, you must focus on brand visual representation, product design, and a genuine interest in the industry. In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have Nick Arambula, the Co-Founder & CEO at Neighbor and former executive at bedding brand Tuft &am...