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VCs, WTFs and LOLs

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VC WTF's and LOL's is a no-filter podcast about startups, venture capital, and the wild ride in between. In each episode, we sit down with investors, founders, and key players in the startup ecosystem to unpack the wins, the fails, and the straight-up WTF moments. We ask the real questions: What makes a founder investable? What really happens behind closed doors at VC firms? And what was the most ridiculous pitch they've ever heard? If you're a founder, investor, or just startup-curious, you'll laugh, cringe, and learn something new every episode.

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How to Destroy a Startup Before It Even Begins with Guy, Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen 16.09.2025 1:00:05

The following episode is in Hebrew Most startups fail not because of competition, but because of self-inflicted wounds. In this episode, we sit down with Guy, Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen, to unpack how founders accidentally destroy their startups before they even begin. From founder agreements and IP traps to bad fundraising terms and first-hire mistakes, we explore the hidden legal landmines ev...

Alex From Viola venture - in the trench with VC 09.09.2025 59:39

The following episode is in Hebrew While the cyber industry produces thousands of startups every year, the defense sector, despite being over 100 times larger in global spending, sees far fewer new entrants. Why? In this episode, we unpack the paradox: why defense is hard, and what it really takes to start a defense startup.

Amit from Fusion - Founders through fire and water 02.09.2025 59:20

איך מזהים מייסד שבאמת מוכן לזה? עמית משתף ברגעים שבהם ההשקעה הייתה ברורה – וגם באלה שפחות. דיברנו על אינטואיציה, טעויות נפוצות של יזמים, ואיך נראית תמונת השוק כיום.וגם: האם בכלל נשאר דבר כזה pre-seed, או שהגבולות כבר היטשטשו?

Tomer from Runi Ventures – From Academia to Real-World Investing 26.08.2025 53:50

Tomer shares what makes early-stage founders stand out, why simplicity wins pitches, and how to reach VCs without faking it.

Alon from DriveTLV – Building the Future of Mobility Startups 26.08.2025 49:16

Alon talks about what it takes to stand out in the competitive world of mobility, how DriveTLV supports early-stage founders, and what separates a buzzword startup from one that actually drives real-world impact. We also dive into their close connection with Next Gear Ventures, how they co-invest and validate startups together, and what it means to be part of a mobility-focused ecosystem.

Idan Tamir – From Guts to Success: Timing is Everything 04.08.2025 53:24

Guts Harelעידן תמיר מ־ .מדבר איתנו על הקשר שבין ביטוח לפינטק, אבל בעיקר – על מתי כן ומתי ממש לא לפנות למשקיעים. רמז: לא באמצע מסיבה .שיחה כנה על איך נראית אינטראקציה מוצלחת עם משקיעים, ומה היזמים צריכים ומוסגלים לעש במהלך היום יום שלהם