The Capital Stack

If you cannot tell todays pod is by far one of my favorites. Nevin and I completely nerd out on the art of deal sourcing and product market fit. Nevin Raj is the Co-Founder and COO of Grata, a platform that makes it easy to source middle market investments. Prior to Grata, Nevin worked in private equity at Riverside Partners, where they were responsible for due diligence and deal execution for ent...

Today I am talking to the Bobby Brannigan, a scrappy Irish kid from Brooklyn who knows how to make a buck.  A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Bobby Brannigan is co-founder and CEO of Mercato, the online marketplace that empowers independent grocers to grow their business in the face of ever increasing competition. His business roots started as a kid working in his family's Brooklyn, N...

This week David is interviewing Jim Douglas who is a Managing Partner at Fulcrum Equity based in Atlanta, Georgia. Fulcrum is a growth equity platform that focuses on software technology and healthcare services in undercapitalized markets. Jim has been actively investing for years and I am truly fortunate to have him on the show. Prior to joining Fulcrum, Jim was CEO of Vesdia, a pioneer...

In this episode of  the  Capital Stack, David talks to the man with perhaps the sexiests accent in the Valley - Piet Jan de Bruin - about  the  modern data stack! Piet is the co-founder & COO of IOMETE, a YC-backed early-stage startup in the data cloud space. IOMETE is a fully-managed data lakehouse platform that enables organizations to become...

Today, David is talking to Spencer Hutchins. Spencer Hutchins is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Concert Health, America’s leading behavioral health medical group with a turnkey solution designed for primary care and women’s health physicians. Through Collaborative Care, an evidence-based model for treating depression and anxiety in primary care settings, Concert makes it easy for pr...

Today, David is talking to Nicolas Lopez. Nicolas joined HCAP Partners in 2013 and is responsible for originating, structuring, closing, and monitoring portfolio investments. He has been instrumental in many of the firm's portfolio investments, which achieved fast growth and realized significant value for shareholders and employees. Nicolas is a board member of HCAP Partners portfolio companies Lo...

Today, David is talking to Tom Griffiths. Tom is the CEO and co-founder of Hone, the all-in-one talent development platform for modern teams delivering live learning at scale to enable behavior change, human connection, and continuous development. Prior to founding Hone, Tom was Chief Product Officer and co-founder of gaming unicorn FanDuel, where, for a decade, he helped create a multi-award-winn...

Today, David is talking to Les Craig. Les joined Next Frontier Capital in 2017. During that time, he has led the investments and serves on the board of Special.tv , S2 Corporation , Bandwango , EveryoneSocial , and Gravwell . Before joining NFC, Les served as the Executive Director of the Montana State University Innovation Campus.  In less than 16 months, he successfully built a partnership...

Today, David is talking to Rahul Sidhu. Rahul Sidhu is the Founder and CEO of SPIDR Tech, the world’s first automated customer service platform for public safety. Versaterm Public Safety acquired SPIDR Tech in 2021. Rahul has served in public safety for 11 years, working as a paramedic, firefighter, crew chief, and police officer. In conjunction with SPIDR Tech, Rahul routinely works on special pu...

Today, David is talking to Caitlin Wege. Caitlin is the Executive Chair at Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited and its sister company, Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals. She serves on the board of Neuralace Medical and Pumpspotting Inc. In addition to her corporate leadership roles, she is a partner at MooDoos Investments. This private family-owned investment fund invests in early-stage companies throughout...

Today, David is talking to Heidi Jannenga. Dr. Heidi Jannenga is a physical therapist, co-founder, Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT , a nine-time Inc. 5000 honoree, and the leading software solution for physical, occupational, and speech therapists.  As a member of the board and senior management team, Heidi advises on WebPT’s product vision, company culture, branding efforts, and internal ope...

Today, David is talking to Elizabeth Brooks. Elizabeth Brooks has senior-level (CMO, CSO, GM) experience in business strategy, the full cross-platform marketing mix, team leadership, marketing data and analytics, and digital marketing strategy and execution. Creative and a digital native. Unusual skill set derived from management positions in venture-backed startups, established high-tech and eCom...

Today, David is talking to Maan. Maan Hamdan is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a wealth of hands-on experience providing focused leadership, building effective management teams, and creating, developing, and exiting profitable companies. As a serial entrepreneur, Maan recently founded TechGenies, software development and professional services provider, and TrenData, a predictive Analy...

Today, David is talking to Bill Dolphin. William is an accomplished senior executive with a history of strategic management of international public and private companies in the Technology, Medical Device, Digital Health, and Fintech sectors. He is an established performer in successfully executing strategic and operational initiatives leading to exceptional organic growth. As an advisor and board...

Today, David is talking to Jimmy Soni. Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His newest book,  The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley , was a national bestseller and received critical acclaim from  The New York Times ,  Wall Street Journal ,  New Yorker ,  The Economist ,  Financial Times , and more. His previous book, ...

Today, David is talking to Susan Cordts. Susan Cordts is the founder and CEO of Catalytic Health Partners. Catalytic Health Partners is a 100% on-risk provider of population health services in the state of Arizona. Susan started her career as a nurse but quickly evolved her entrepreneurial spirit. She is a three-time founder, exiting Universal Robot Systems and Adaptive Technologies (a predictive...

Today, David is talking to Vik Thaper. Vik has over 20 years of experience spanning venture capital, private equity, and information technology consulting. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s investment process and provides ongoing support to portfolio companies. Before joining the Cypress team in 2012, Vik spent three years with the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a $200 Million state-sp...

Today, David is talking to Max Farrell. Max Farrell is in charge of sales, business development, and administrative duties. Max also leads industry engagement by speaking at trucking events and writing for industry publications. He also wrote the blog on immersive customer discovery by riding with “The Turntable Trucker” from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Before WorkHound, he founded an innovation co...

Today, David is talking to Ryan Nagle. Ryan Nagle has spent most of his career running the supply chain for SpaceX. SpaceX is the most valuable private company in the US and is known by reputation as one of the most high-pressure work environments in tech. Nagle has been involved in sourcing and procurement of some of the most high-dollar innovations in space travel in the history of the United St...

Today, David is talking to Jim Prendergast. Jim is the founder of 317 Ventures, a venture firm focused on investing in and developing startups in the health, wellness, and employee benefits space. He previously founded the telehealth platform HealthiestYou which is located in Scottsdale. HealthiestYou was acquired in 2016 by Teladoc for $150M. Jim is also a partner at the Coplex Startup Studio. Wh...

Today, David is talking to Adam Hunke. Adam Hunke is the Principal of Banner Health’s Venture Group, where he identifies, evaluates, and builds partnerships with external companies to deliver on innovation growth opportunities within the Banner ecosystem. Banner has 6 portfolio companies - software and healthcare series. What You’ll Learn: Deal Mechanics Funding round as a board member  Trans...

Today, David is talking to Adam Greenbaum.  “Life has been a wild ride, but it led me to where I am, and there is no place I'd rather be. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, and made my way to Denver, CO, before putting down roots in Newport Beach, CA. Powered by a "never satisfied" attitude and some powerful perfectionism OCD, I continually work hard to stay at the top of my profession....

Today, David is talking to Sara Omohundro. Sara is the Director of Venture Syndication, Principal, GO Fund at Elevate Ventures. She is responsible for fund investment and syndication activities. Prior to Elevate, Sara worked at the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), where she allocated capital across private asset classes. She is also the Founder and President of the Women Investors Network...

Today, David is talking to Ed Wilson. Ed Wilson is a founder and managing partner at Impulsum Ventures, a seed-stage fund focused on investing in health-tech, fin-tech, and consumer tech. Impulsum’s big value add to their portfolio companies is they also run a development studio that can help fill in the gaps for companies as they go from MVP to their first paying customers. When he is not meeting...

Today, David is talking to Sean O’Brien. Sean O'Brien is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Overline, an Atlanta-based seed-stage venture capital fund that he runs with his partner, Michael Cohn. He has had a 30-year career spanning investment banking, hedge fund management, and corporate strategy/M&A roles. O’Brien currently serves as Board Member at Resultid, BreachRx, HopDrive, The Zero Pro...