Venture Ahead

In this episode of Venture Ahead, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Ricardo Aizenman shares insights from his career at KPMG and Citibank, his experience founding Ironman Capital, and his work supporting Latin American startups. He discusses the role of technology in financial inclusion and reflects on how his MBA from IE Business School shaped his success. The conversation also touches on his s...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, Iñaki Berenguer shares his journey from scientist to serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, drawing on his experiences founding and scaling multiple tech companies. He reflects on the value of creating innovative products, navigating personal sacrifices, and transitioning from founder to investor. The discussion covers his approach to investment, emphasizing...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, Catalina Valentino, CEO and co-founder of Elixr, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and vision for sustainable smart cities.   She discusses her rapid academic and professional rise, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the transformative potential of technologies like blockchain and digital twin planning. The conversation highlights her dedication to...

In this episode of Venture Ahead by IE University, Alejandro Artacho, CEO and co-founder of Spotahome, shares his journey from identifying inefficiencies in the real estate market to building a groundbreaking digital rental platform. Artacho discusses the early challenges of establishing trust among landlords, the complexities of balancing supply and demand, and the importance of building a versat...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, Valeria Salgado interviews Mateo Salvatto, the young CEO and founder of Asteroid, a company that creates technology for people with disabilities. Mateo shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey: from developing software to help his mother’s deaf students, to leading a global company serving over 400,000 users. The conversation covers key topics such as the chal...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, Valeria Salgado, a BBA student at IE University, interviews Enrique Linares, mentor, investor, and co-founder of LetGo and Plus Partners, about his entrepreneurial journey. Enrique shares his experiences founding Spain's first unicorn startup, navigating challenges during the 2008 financial crisis, and expanding his ventures across Spain, Brazil and the US. He...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, Leanne Mair, founder of Benefactum Consulting, shares her journey from asset management to entrepreneurship, focusing on promoting gender and racial equality in the workplace. She discusses the unique challenges faced by women of color, the importance of addressing intersectionality in equity efforts, and how businesses can take actionable steps to foster inclusio...

In this Venture Ahead episode, Michael Baum, founder of Splunk and successful entrepreneur, shares his journey in the tech industry and offers deep insights into startup growth, investment strategies, and the concept of "conscious innovation." He talks about the evolution of Splunk, its acquisition by Cisco, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in business. Michael discusses...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Samantha Zorn interviews Daniel Fletcher, CTO and CIO of Primavera Sound. Daniel shares his fascinating journey in the entertainment sector, highlighting the critical lessons he’s learned about entrepreneurship through both successes and failures, including the sale of his tech company. He emphasizes the importance of failure as a stepping stone in the entrep...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado interviews Ida Tin, co-founder of Clue, a pioneering femtech app reshaping women's health. They discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind Clue's evolution from a menstrual tracker to a comprehensive health platform, the challenges of fundraising in a male-dominated landscape, and the importance of diverse teams. The conversation also...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado talks with Videesha Boeckle, general partner at Altitude VC, about her journey in venture capital. They discuss her motivations, influenced by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, and insights from her work managing B2B investments at Signals VC. Boeckle highlights the most important aspects for startups in their early stages. The conversa...

In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado engages with Nico de Luis, the co-founder and COO of Shakers, a cutting-edge marketplace platform that connects tech talent with exciting projects.  The conversation explores Nico’s diverse journey from banking and consulting to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the transformation of work culture towards flexible, project-based collaborations. Nic...

In this first episode of Venture Ahead, hosted by IE University students Samantha Zorn and Valeria Salgado, serial entrepreneur Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze and Moovit, shares some of the entrepreneurial journey and insights that he explains in his book "Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution." Levine stresses the importance of solving real-world problems as the key to startup...

Meet the hosts for the inaugural season of Venture Ahead: Valeria Salgado, IE University student and president of the IE Entrepreneurship Club, and Samantha Zorn, student in the International MBA.