In a recent episode of The Dealmakers' Podcast, Alexander Izydorczyk shared his remarkable journey from an academic upbringing in Winnipeg, Canada, to becoming a pioneering force in the data science field.  His company, Cybersyn, has successfully created a data-rich ecosystem and raised $62.5M to empower governments, individuals, and businesses. The venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Sequoia Capital, Snowflake, and Coatue.

Alexander Izydorczyk On Raising $62.9M To Make The World’s Economic Data Transparent

Ben Boyer

Embarking on an enchanting expedition through the corridors of business acumen, we unveil the extraordinary journey of Ben Boyer, a seasoned venture capitalist whose path took him from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to the thriving heart of the tech realm.  His latest venture, R-Zero, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, BMO Financial Group, Qualcomm Ventures, and DBL Partners.

Ben Boyer On Raising $170 Million to Build UV-C Machines to Kill Pathogens and Save Lives

Drew Banin

The visionary story of dbt Labs, formerly known as Fishtown Analytics, is a tale of remarkable innovation, growth, and adaptability. Founded by Drew Banin with a passion for data and a desire to make data teams an essential part of every organization, dbt Labs has been leading the charge in data transformation. The venture hs attracted funding from top-tier investors like Amplify Partners, Sequoia Capital, Coatue, Tiger Global, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Drew Banin On Building A $4 Billion Business By Helping Analysts Create And Disseminate Organizational Knowledge

Tony Pan

In this captivating episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, we embark on an extraordinary voyage with Tony Pan, a visionary entrepreneur determined to combat climate change through groundbreaking technology.  From his early days growing up as the son of a Taiwan Navy officer to founding Modern Hydrogen, Tony's journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

Tony Pan On Raising $100 Million From Bill Gates And Other Top Investors To Unleash The Power of Clean Energy By Harnessing Hydrogen

Henri Asseily

Henri Asseily, a tech entrepreneur, co-founder of Bizrate, which he sold for $525 million, and active investor, boasts an inspiring journey from his early years in Lebanon to leading innovative tech ventures. His passion for technology and unwavering determination make him a key figure in the global tech landscape. His venture capital firm, Leap Ventures, is investing in startups like  Brigad, Instabug, Joust,  Enterprise Applications, and Consumer.

Henri Asseily On Selling His First Company For $525 Million And Now Empowering The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer

In this enthralling episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, we delve into the life and times of Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, the ingenious force behind EGYM where he has raised close to $400 million from top tier investors.

Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer On Raising Close To $400 Million To Create A Smart Workout Solution

Nelson Chu

Nelson Chu, the co-founder and CEO of Percent, is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and visionary thinking. His journey from New Jersey to the helm of a multimillion-dollar fintech startup underscores his inherent entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to harness past experiences for future successes. Percent has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Forté Ventures, White Star Capital, B Capital, and Vectr.

Nelson Chu On Raising $50 Million To Make Alternative Investments More Transparent And Accessible

Matias Serebrinsky, the co-founder of Cookunity and PsyMed Ventures, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in Argentina to leading two successful ventures in the United States. His experiences as a founder and venture capitalist, coupled with his passion for mental health, have shaped him into a dynamic and innovative leader. his venture, PsyMed Ventures, has funded companies like Freedom Biosciences, Journey Clinical, and Delix Therapeutics.

Matias Serebrinsky On His Last Startup Raising Over $100 Million And Investing In Others To Elevate Mental Health

Gabe Dominocielo, the co-founder of Umbra, has charted an impressive course from his humble beginnings to spearheading a groundbreaking aerospace and defense technology venture which now has the largest constellation on American radar imaging satellites, including the highest resolution commercial satellites in history, raised over $100 million and built a company valued at nearly a billion dollars. Umbra has attracted funding from top-tier investors like DARPA, Nimble Partners, Star Castle Ventures, and 7BC Venture Capital.

Gabe Dominocielo On Raising Over $100 Million To Observe Earth with Unprecedented Fidelity

Alex Furman

Alex Furman, the co-founder and CEO of Performica and co-founder of Invitae, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in the Soviet Union to leading two successful tech-based ventures and a nonprofit supporting Ukrainian refugees. His startup, Invitae, has acquired funding from top-tier investors like SoftBank,  Deerfield Management, Genesys Capital, and Decheng Capital.

Alex Furman On Building A $12 Billion Company And Raising Millions To Help Maximize Talent

Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&amp;A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocream.wpengine.com

Martin Sorrell

Sir Martin Sorrell, is the mastermind behind the success of WPP and S4 Capital. He has charted an exceptional journey from his birthplace in London to establishing two thriving advertising and marketing services firms. His newest venture S4 Capital has invested in companies like MightyHive, Firewood Marketing, Circus Marketing, and Maverick Digital.

Sir Martin Sorrell On Building The Largest Advertising Conglomerates With Over 100,000 Employees

Ian Shepherd

Ian Shepherd's journey from a car enthusiast growing up in the UK to the co-founder of Electrify, a company that invests in and scales established YouTube channels, is nothing short of remarkable. His passion for media and the evolving creator economy has led him to venture into unique territories, creating opportunities for content creators and shaping the future of media consumption. His venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Wendell Davis, Interchain Ventures, Tribe, and Jun Hasegawa.

Ian Shepherd's journey from a car enthusiast growing up in the UK to the co-founder of Electrify, a company that invests in and scales established YouTube channels, is nothing short of remarkable. <br><br>His passion for media and the evolving creator economy has led him to venture into unique territories, creating opportunities for content creators and shaping the future of media consumption. His venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Wendell Davis, Interchain Ventures, Tribe, and Jun Hasegawa.

Ian Shepherd On Securing $50 Million To Amplify YouTube Creators’ Success

Nico Simko

Nico Simko, is the co-founder and CEO of Clair, a fintech startup rewriting the rulebook on how paychecks are managed and accessed. His unique multicultural background and international education have lent an extraordinary perspective to his innovative approach in the finance industry. The venture, Clair, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Pathward, Upfront Ventures, Founder Collective, and Kairos HQ.

Nico Simko On Raising $195 Million To Disrupt Wage Accessibility And Pioneer Financial Freedom

Thomaz Srougi, the founder and former CEO of Dr. Consulta, has an inspiring story that stretches from the swimming lanes of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to the boardrooms of one of Brazil's leading healthcare providers. His journey is an amalgamation of competitive sports, public policy education, successful entrepreneurship, and an unwavering desire to solve social problems. The startup, Dr. Consulta, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Madrone Capital Partners, Omidyar Network, KaszeK Ventures, and Kamaroopin.

Thomaz Srougi On Raising $170 Million To Build A Better Future For Healthcare In Brazil

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson, a successful entrepreneur with a passion for transforming traditional industries with technology, shares his remarkable journey just crystallized on a $400 million acquisition in a recent interview for the DealMakers podcast. His venture, Lemonaid Health, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Sierra Ventures, Health Velocity Capital, Correlation Ventures, and Hikma Ventures.

Paul Johnson On Selling For $400 Million His Telehealth And Prescription Delivery Startup To 23andMe

The trajectory of Barrett Comiskey's career, from his early days at MIT to pioneering the world of electronic paper technology, is a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship. His venture, E Ink, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Motorola Solutions Venture Capital and Special Situations Funds. Intel Capital, and FA Technology Ventures.

Barrett Comiskey On Building An $8 Billion Business By Recreating The Experience Of Reading From Paper In A Digital Format

Ralf Wenzel

Ralf Wenzel, a serial entrepreneur and visionary investor, is a force to be reckoned with in the global tech industry. His latest venture, Jokr isthe third unicorn company under his accomplished leadership.

Ralf Wenzel On Building 3 Unicorns, Raising Hundreds Of Millions In Financing, And Revolutionizing Ecommerce

Vishal Sunak

Vishal Sunak, CEO and co-founder of LinkSquares, has raised over $160 million for his thriving startup. His venture has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Catalyst Investors, G Squared, Jump Capital, and Sorenson Capital.

Vishal Sunak On Raising $161 Million To Create An AI-Powered Contract Management Platform

Ronni Zehavi's path to becoming a prominent tech entrepreneur is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and seizing opportunities. Starting his career in human resources, Zehavi took a leap of faith and ventured into the tech industry, ultimately co-founding successful companies and making significant contributions to the field. His latest venture, HiBob, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like General Atlantic, Battery Ventures, Eight Roads, and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Ronni Zehavi On Selling His Last Company For $300 Million And Now Raising $425 Million To Disrupt HR

Anders Jones

While growing up in Boston and attending Stanford University, Anders Jones never imagined that his career path would veer away from traditional finance roles towards entrepreneurship. Jones, the cofounder and CEO of Facet Wealth, shared his journey on the DealMakers podcast recently. His venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like TeleSoft Partners, Durable Capital Partners, Green Cow Venture Capital, and Warburg Pincus.

Anders Jones On Raising $158 Million To Help You Maximize Your Financial Outcomes

Alejandro, nice work your doing here. Interview style, and knowledge you bring to the community is a must listen

Well done

This podcast is very helpful for some like me that is at the starting stage. Great insights, advices and interesting prospectives. The host is asking the right questions and he is almost reading my mind as I listen and thinking of the same question. Thank you for your hard work! You are changing lives and inspiring people with every episode! Keep up the great work!

Great insights!

Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&amp;A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at <a href="https://alejandrocream.wpengine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alejandrocream.wpengine.com</a>

DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital

Steven Kramer

Steven Kramer is the co-founder and CEO of WorkJam which is a frontline digital workplace that unleashes the full potential of non-desk workforces. The company has raised $70 million from investors like Lerer Hippeau, Founder Collective, Inovia Capital, Blumberg Capital, Fonds de solidarite FTQ, Harmony Partners, Novel TMT Ventures, and Claridge to name a few. Prior to this, he cofounded iCongo which merged with hybris and sold to SAP for $1.5 billion.

Steven Kramer On Selling His First Business For $1.5 Billion And Now Raising $70 Million To Reinvent The Digital Workplace

Roman Rittweger is the founder and CEO of Ottonova which provides health insurance through its digital platform. The company has raised over $100 million from HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, btov Partners, TEV Ventures, Vorwerk Ventures, STS Ventures, and Debeka to name a few.

Roman Rittweger On Starting His Business At 52 And Raising $100 Million To Disrupt The Health Insurance Industry

Valentin Stalf

Valentin Stalf is the co-founder and CEO of N26 which provides mobile banking solutions. The company has raised more than $600 million from some of the world’s most well-known investors, including Insight Venture Partners, GIC - Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Tencent, Allianz X, Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, Li Ka-Shing’s Horizons Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, and Battery Ventures to name a few.

Valentin Stalf: After 298 Investor Rejections, He Built A $3.5 Billion Business That Is Disrupting Banks

Minnie Ingersoll

Minnie Ingersoll is the cofounder of Shift which is an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars. The compány has raised $300 million from investors such as Highland Capital Partners, Great Oaks Venture Capital, and DCM Ventures to name a few. She is now a partner at the early stage VC TenOneTen and also hosts the LA Venture podcast.

Minnie Ingersoll On Being An Early Employee At Google And Then Building A $100 Million Business

Marco Zappacosta

Marco Zappacosta is the co-founder and CEO at Thumbtack which is an online marketplace that connects millions of people with local professionals for their projects. The company has raised over $420 million from top tier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, Draper Associate, and Javelin Venture Partners to name a few.

Marco Zappacosta On Building A $1.7 Billion Business By Connecting Customers With Local Services

Rachel Drori

Rachel Drori is the founder and CEO of Daily Harvest which delivers superfood eats delivered to your door, frozen and ready to enjoy on your schedule. The company has raised $43 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Collaborative Fund, BAM Ventures, Hedgewood, 14W, M13, Rubicon Venture Capital, and Serena Ventures to name a few.

Rachel Drori On Raising $43 Million To Deliver To Your Door Healthy Plant-Based Meals

Alex Kazerani

Alex Kazerani is the co-founder and CEO of Openpath which offers a mobile and cloud-enabled access control system for businesses and landlords. The company has raised $30 million from investors like Unfront Ventures, Pritzker Group, Emergence, Sorenson Capital, Bonfire Ventures, and Fika Ventures. Prior to this, Alex Kazerani cofounded HostPro (acquired by Micron Electronics for $25 million), KnowledgeBase Solutions (acquired by Talisma for over $10 million), and EdgeCast (acquired by Verizon for $400 million).

Alex Kazerani On Selling His Business For $400M And Raising $30M To Help You Unlock Your Office Door

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