Next Unicorn Podcast

🤯 A true masterclass on EdTech (education technology), AI in education, and the future of education! In this episode of Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄, I interviewed Ian Chiu, a Managing Director at Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech venture capital firm in the world, with over $2 billion under management. Owl Ventures is stage-agnostic, investing in EdTech startups from seed through growth. The firm is also international 🌍🌏, investing in EdTech startups throughout the world. 🚀      🎙️In this interview, we discuss:   -The future of education – how education will look dramatically different in 10-20 years -How AI will change education. And how AI can improve education. -How to avoid the dystopian vision of AI in education -The most intriguing areas for AI in EdTech for aspiring founders & the most interesting kinds of AI EdTech startups right now -Does remote learning really work? What did we learn during Covid about remote learning? -The use of remote learning and EdTech vs. socialization, emotional growth, and mental health -How to think about a market map of EdTech in different ways -The most intriguing areas of EdTech for aspiring founders to focus on right now -How does education need to change to prepare students for a world where AI is very present? -How LLMs (Large Language Models), like Chat GPT, are affecting Owl Ventures' investment decisions -The best opportunities for AI EdTech startups right now (given the strength of LLMs) -Ian's personal & career journey -An unexpected aspect of Ian's career path -The Next Unicorn Podcast bonus round! -And more!   Listen to this Next Unicorn Podcast interview on 🍎 Apple Podcasts, 🎙️ Spotify, or any other podcast platform. The video version is also available on 🎥 YouTube! Just search for “Next Unicorn” on any platform. Listen now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gfdS_6Y8 🎙️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g78ESD4q 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghJawFCs Owl Ventures portfolio companies discussed in this interview include:  DreamBox Learning, Newsela, Kiddom, Hazel Health, The uLesson Group, Honorlock, Amira Learning, Workera, LingoAce, Preply, Subject, Interplay Learning, UbiSim (a Labster company), and Leap.   #EdTech #education #educationtechnology #startups #founders #VC #venturecapital #innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #tech #AI #artificialintelligence

🤯 Discover the secrets to building successful enterprise software startups & AI startups! Read below👇 🦄 🎙️ Check out the latest episode of Next Unicorn Podcast — an interview with Lars Leckie, Managing Director at Aspenwood Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in early-stage enterprise software startups. 🌳 Aspenwood Ventures was rebranded from Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first venture capital firm focused exclusively on software. Founded in 1989, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners was incredibly successful from its first fund and operated for over 30 years as a pioneer in the enterprise software space. 💻 🚀 In this episode, we dive into:  - Winning strategies in a saturated enterprise software market  - Best opportunities for AI startups  - AI startups Aspenwood Ventures is betting on  - Key success factors in Lars’ most profitable investments  - Being non-consensus and right vs. timing your market entry - How to maximize runway & time your market entry for success - How to win large customers as an unknown early-stage startup  - Lars' method of finding the best early-stage startups, founders & ideas  - Best way to think about an enterprise software market map  - Lessons Lars has learned about how to be a great venture capital investor  -And much more! 👉 Listen now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gvi6u7ax 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtgWTBDH 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g2UuQMZq #startups #founders #venturecapital #vc #entrepreneurship #innovation #startup #founder #AI #artificialintelligence #software #SaaS #B2B #podcast

🤯 🚀 Unlock the secrets to building successful enterprise software startups! Check out the latest episode of 🦄 Next Unicorn Podcast — an interview with Lars Leckie, Managing Director at Aspenwood Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in early-stage enterprise software startups. Aspenwood Ventures was rebranded from Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first venture capital firm focused exclusively on software. Founded in 1989, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners was incredibly successful from its first fund and operated for over 30 years as a pioneer in the enterprise software space.🚀 In this episode, we dive into:  - What makes Aspenwood Ventures unique among VC firms  - Success stories: Aspenwood Ventures investments  - The Aspenwood Ventures investment thesis  - Market inflection points leading to startup successes  - AI & opportunities for startups  - AI startups Aspenwood Ventures is betting on  - Winning strategies in a saturated enterprise software market  - Key success factors in Lars’ most profitable investments  - Being non-consensus and right & timing your market entry - How to maximize runway and time your market entry  - How to win large customers as an early-stage startup  - Finding the best early-stage startups, founders & ideas  - How best to think about an enterprise software market map  - Lessons Lars has learned about how to be a great venture capital investor 👉 Listen now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gE-hD89Z 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gb3NgEqA 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g2UuQMZq Aspenwood / Hummer Winblad investments discussed in this interview include: MuleSoft, Five9, Vidoso, Klue, Ethyca, and more. #startups #founders #venturecapital #vc #entrepreneurship #innovation #startup #AI #artificialintelligence #software #enterprisesoftware #SaaS #B2B 

Enjoyed my recent conversation with Sasha Earnheart-Gold on Next Unicorn Podcast about EdTech, AI in education, and the future of education! Take a listen: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gxnsAKCW 🎙️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gUD_3fkD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g_v8Q94B Owl Ventures portfolio companies that we discussed in our conversation: DreamBox Learning, Newsela, Kiddom, Hazel Health, The uLesson Group, Honorlock, Amira Learning, Workera, LingoAce, Preply, Subject, Interplay Learning, UbiSim (a Labster company), and Leap. #startups #founders #EdTech #education #educationtechnology #AI #artificialintelligence #VC #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

🤯 A true masterclass on EdTech (education technology), AI in education, and the future of education! In this episode of Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄, I interviewed Ian Chiu, a Managing Director at Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech venture capital firm in the world, with over $2 billion under management. Owl Ventures is stage-agnostic, investing in EdTech startups from seed through growth. The firm is also international 🌍🌏, investing in EdTech startups throughout the world. 🚀      🎙️In this interview, we discuss:   -The future of education, and how education will look dramatically different in 10-20 years -How AI will change education, and how AI can improve education -How to avoid the dystopian vision of AI in education -The most intriguing areas for AI in EdTech for aspiring founders & the most interesting kinds of AI EdTech startups right now -Does remote learning really work? What did we learn during Covid about remote learning? -The use of remote learning and EdTech vs. socialization, emotional growth, and mental health -How to think about a market map of EdTech in different ways -The most intriguing areas of EdTech for aspiring founders to focus on right now -How does education need to change to prepare students for a world where AI is very present? -How LLMs (Large Language Models), like Chat GPT, are affecting Owl Ventures' investment decisions -The best opportunities for AI EdTech startups right now (given the strength of LLMs) Listen to this Next Unicorn Podcast interview on 🍎 Apple Podcasts, 🎙️ Spotify, or any other podcast platform. The video version is also available on 🎥 YouTube! 👉 Just search for “Next Unicorn” on any platform. Listen now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gfdS_6Y8 🎙️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g78ESD4q 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghJawFCs Owl Ventures portfolio companies discussed in this interview include:  DreamBox Learning, Newsela, Kiddom, Hazel Health, The uLesson Group, Honorlock, Amira Learning, Workera, LingoAce, Preply, Subject, Interplay Learning, UbiSim (a Labster company), and Leap.   #startups #founders #EdTech #education #educationtechnology #AI #artificialintelligence #VC #venturecapital #innovation #technology #tech #entrepreneurship

Ian Chiu, Managing Director and Partner at Owl Ventures, in conversation with Sasha Earnheart-Gold on the Next Unicorn Podcast, talks all about EdTech, AI in education, the future of education - and his personal and career journey. Tune In Now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gfdS_6Y8 🎙️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g78ESD4q 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghJawFCs Topics Covered in the Interview Include: - The Future of Education - The Market Map of EdTech - Impact of AI on Edtech and Learning - Remote Learning - Impact of LLMs (Large Language Models), like Chat GPT, on Investment Decisions and EdTech - The Most Intriguing Areas for AI in EdTech for Aspiring Founders - The Most Interesting Kinds of AI EdTech Startups Right Now Owl Ventures portfolio companies discussed include: DreamBox Learning, Newsela, Kiddom, Hazel Health, The uLesson Group, Honorlock, Amira Learning, Workera, LingoAce, Preply, Subject, Interplay Learning, UbiSim (a Labster company), and Leap. #EdTech #education #VC #entrepreneurship #tech #AI #artificialintelligence

I had the opportunity to share more about Pear's approach to company building on the Next Unicorn Podcast with Sasha Earnheart-Gold. We covered a wide range of topics including: -The PearX method of building companies -Avoiding common startup mistakes -How to help startups find product market fit -How Pear evaluates teams -Stories of pivots that have led to huge successes ...and a bit about my personal background and story. Check it out here: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gYxTt4G9 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gtXwvH-M Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gPi_fY-J

🚀 Insider secrets of startup success! Want to know how one of the top startup accelerators helps startups succeed, from 0 to unicorn 🦄? Find out in our latest episode! The new episode of Next Unicorn Podcast, an interview with Ajay Kamat , Partner at Pear VC , and Head of PearX, one of the top startup accelerators, is now available! In this episode, we talk about: -The PearX method of startup success -How PearX helps startups find product-market fit -How PearX helps B2B vs B2C startups -How to avoid common startup mistakes -The most intriguing business models for new AI startups -How to know when it's time for a startup to pivot -How major pivots in PearX startups have led to dramatic successes -What PearX looks for in startups and how PearX evaluates startup teams -How the PearX approach has changed over time and how PearX became one of the top startup accelerators -Ajay's personal career path, including a big unexpected change, and time as a founder -The Next Unicorn bonus round -And more! Listen to this Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄 interview on Apple Podcasts 🍎, Spotify 🎙️, or any other podcast platform. The video version is also available on YouTube 🎥! Just search for “Next Unicorn” on any platform. What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Follow ✅ the podcast and subscribe 🔔 on YouTube so you don’t miss future episodes! #startups #founders #VC #venturecapital #innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #tech

🚀 Coming Soon! This week, I'll be interviewing Ian Chiu, Managing Director at Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech (education technology) venture capital firm in the world, for Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄! Do you have any questions you want me to ask him? Write them in the comments below! You can catch Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄 on Apple Podcasts 🍎, Spotify 🎙️, or any other podcast platform. Don't miss our episodes in full HD video on YouTube too 🎥! Just search for “Next Unicorn” on any platform. Update: this episode is now available! Listen now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gfdS_6Y8 🎙️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g78ESD4q 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghJawFCs Take a moment now to follow ✅ the podcast and subscribe 🔔 on YouTube so you don’t miss the episode when it comes out! #startups #founders #innovation #technology #VC #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #edtech #education

🚀 Exciting News! This week, I'll be interviewing Ajay Kamat, Head of Pear X, the startup accelerator program at Pear VC, for Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄! Do you have any burning questions for the leader of one of the top startup accelerators in the San Francisco Bay Area? Drop them in the comments! You can catch Next Unicorn Podcast 🦄 on Apple Podcasts 🍎, Spotify 🎙️, or your favorite podcast platform. Don't miss our episodes on YouTube too 🎥! Just search for “Next Unicorn” on any platform. Follow ✅ the podcast and subscribe 🔔 on YouTube so you don’t miss the episode when it comes out! #startups #founders #innovation #technology #VC #venturecapital #entrepreneurship