Two to Twenty Podcast

In this episode, Julia and Katie sit down with Miki Reynolds, a passionate advocate for inclusive startup ecosystems and a leader in LA's tech community. They explore Miki's journey from startups to non-profits, her insights into the evolving funding l...

In this episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, hosts Katie Vander Ark and Julia Bell welcome Teal Cooper, co-founder and president of VendiBean, a beverage tech company. Teal shares her entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of bootstrapping ...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark and Julia Belt interview Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, a non-alcoholic sparkling aperitif company. Scout shares her journey from MIT to the beverage industry, discussing the lessons learned from her corporate backgroun...

In this episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, Katie Vander Ark and Julia Belt engage with Naseem Sayani, a seasoned venture investor and angel investor. They explore Naseem's journey from consulting to venture capital, her focus on supporting female fo...

In this episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, host Katie Vander Ark interviews Madeleine Cohen, founder of Nelle Atelier, a denim brand reinventing the petite category for the modern shopper. They discuss launching a fashion label, navigating early gro...

In this episode Julia Belt interviews Mariam Khayretdinova, co-founder and CEO of Brainify AI, a startup focused on revolutionizing precision psychiatry through AI. Miriam shares her unique journey from a background in mathematics to the world of menta...

In this episode host Katie Vander Ark speaks with Jenna Hannon, CEO of Hatter AI, about her journey from a marketing expert to a founder. They discuss Jenna's experiences at Uber, the evolution of Hatter AI, and the importance of customer feedback in p...

In this conversation, Marilynn Joyner discusses the evolution of workplaces, the integration of technology and AI in networking, and her new venture, Canvas, which aims to support startups in navigating commercial real estate. She also shares insights ...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark speaks with Moonlan Zhang from Crossbeam Ventures about her journey into venture capital, the importance of personal development, and the qualities that make successful founders. They discuss the impact of AI on the in...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark interviews Shiv Patel, CEO of Cratoflow, about her journey as a founder and the challenges she has faced. They discuss topics such as finding product-market fit, building relationships with customers, fundraising, and ...

In this episode of the podcast, Julia Belt interviews Alex Chung from Chai Ventures, discussing her journey into venture capital, the day-to-day responsibilities of a VC, and the importance of supporting women founders. Alex shares insights on networki...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark speaks with Caroline Cherkassky, a partner at Orrick Law Firm, about the intersection of law and startups, particularly in the context of empowering women in tech. They discuss Caroline's journey into startup law, the ...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark and Jesse Draper discuss the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Los Angeles, sharing personal stories and the community's response. They highlight immediate relief efforts, including GoFundMe campaigns, and emph...

In this episode, Katie Vander Ark interviews Angela Mascarenas, the CEO of AI Furnace. They discuss Angela's background, her journey from the corporate world to startups, and the importance of supporting women in the AI space. They also touch on the et...

In this episode, Katie interviews Jess Schultz, CEO of Amplify Group, about her career journey and the challenges of being a founder. Jess shares her experience transitioning from finance to tech to VC to founder and the different skills required for e...

Sam Pantazopoulos, CEO and co-founder of Vizor, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the evolution of her company. She discusses the inspiration behind launching Vizor and how the mission has expanded over time. Sam also talks about the funding pr...

In this episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, Katie interviews Juliette Richard, an associate at the Artemis Fund. They discuss their collaboration on a female founders and funders event during LA Tech Week, the growth of the Two to Twenty event series...

In the inaugural episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, hosts Katie Vander Ark and Julia Belt discuss their mission to empower women entrepreneurs and address the challenges faced by female founders in the startup ecosystem. They share the backstory of ...