Real estate is now rapidly adopting new technologies to keep up with the fast-paced economic pressures and make their processes more cost-efficient. Alon Gorbonos joins Scott Kelly to discuss how RE Angels is focusing exclusively on early-stage real estate tech startups. He shares their experiences and insights as an angel fund at the intersection of real estate and technology, particularly as they navigate the rise of cutting-edge innovations such as automation and AI. Alon also talks about their team composed of seasoned real estate professionals who bring deep industry expertise and knowledge about one of the most exciting spaces to invest in right now.

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A mathematical model may be the key to bringing clarity and predictability to venture capital. Justin Cohen, founder and managing partner of Collinear Capital, shares how his physics background shaped a data-driven framework that uses Monte Carlo simulations and networked LP insights to forecast fund performance. Focused on Enterprise B2B SaaS companies, Collinear Capital applies analytical rigor to accelerate growth and reduce risk. Justin breaks down how logic, alignment, and measurable outcomes can replace instinct with strategy—and redefine what smart investing looks like in today’s venture landscape.

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No Sleep Beverage is redefining what it means to invest in and build the next generation of premium spirits brands. Founder Nick Papanicolaou shares how his experience in global finance and the beverage industry shaped a hands-on venture model that blends smart capital with mentorship and strategic discipline. Through No Sleep Beverage, Nick is betting on long-term value over quick exits, focusing on brand authenticity, cultural relevance, and operational excellence. In this conversation, he unpacks what investors often get wrong about timing and risk, how the right partners can amplify impact, and why conviction—and a clear vision—still win in a volatile market.

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A corporate venture capital allows investors to directly put corporate funds into external startup companies. Will Fung explains how they do it by sharing his experiences as a Principal at Woven Capital, the growth-stage venture capital fund of Toyota. Together with Scott Kelly, he discusses how they mainly invest on mobility of people, robotics, automation, and AI. Will also explains how a corporate venture capital also comes with the company’s industry influence and network, giving startup founders a bigger chance to achieve significant business success.

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Israeli founders have a particular fondness for frontier tech product-market fit and go-to-market strategy. However, they often fail to address the gap between the market and the customers. Scott Kelly sits down with Aaron Zucker of Sapir Venture Partners, who discusses his journey from being a bridge between the US and Israel in the innovation world to becoming a venture capitalist himself. He talks about his work on helping Israeli founders commercialize deep tech to create positive global impact and build viable businesses. Aaron also emphasizes the importance of creating a strong team and the willingness to accept feedback in the world of venture capital.

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With AI being one of the hottest topics right now, investing in the disruptors in this space is a good decision indeed. Scott Kelly is joined by Jacob Phillips of Tides Ventures, who shares their focus on later-stage technology companies making waves in the current AI landscape. From generative AI to robotics, Jacob talks about their biggest investments and how they navigate the rapid innovation in the tech industry. He also breaks down their investment thesis, how they use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and why being resistant to change hinders companies from unlocking growth.

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Special Purpose Vehicles or SPVs allow direct investing into portfolio companies, unlike other venture capital structures. This is the specialization of Pablo Grodnitzky, who focuses on late seed and Series A constructing SPVs at Plus Ultra Capital. Joining Scott Kelly, he breaks down their SPV strategy with a hands-on approach on accelerating revenue growth, managing portfolios efficiently, and improving product-market fit. Pablo also shares how they use an AI-powered metric framework to maximize the accuracy of their due diligence rather than solely relying on unicorns.

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Sports is becoming one of the best places to invest in right now. Find out how to secure huge wins through sports investing with De Anna Guerreiro of Athlon Family Office. She joins Scott Kelly to share her mission to provide the right financial literacy to professional athletes and how to invest in high-growth sports-related companies. De Anna also discusses why sports investment must always be approached with utmost caution and stresses why joining bandwagon assets is not always a good idea.

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