Author: MPD
Prepare Your Mind: Nutrition for Mental Well-Being and Hygiene with Zak Williams of PYM
On this week’s episode we have a very special guest join to talk about the future of mental well-being and hygiene. Zak Williams — son of the entertainer Robin Williams — shares how his journey has influenced the creation of his company PYM. PYM create…
Is a VC Market upswing coming?
Is a VC Market upswing coming? Plus, how to hit the ground running after the summer slow down & how to craft a compelling value proposition.Welcome back to Innovation w/ Mark Peter Davis. After taking a few months off from the pod, we’re back at it…
Summer Survival Guide for Founders: How to Navigate the Lull, Fundraising Tactics and Useful…
Summer Survival Guide for Founders: How to Navigate the Lull, Fundraising Tactics and Useful Parenting StrategiesSummer is upon us and — as we do every year — we’ll be taking a little podcast break until mid-September, so this is the last episode for a…
The Secrets to Managing Distributed Teams with Adam Nathan of Almanac
This week I sit down with Adam Nathan, Cofounder and CEO of Almanac, a collaboration platform that helps remote teams work on the internet, with more structure, more transparency, and fewer meetings.Adam emphasizes that the debate between remote and of…
How to construct a team and make your first hires + has the initial AI hype bubble burst?
This week’s pod is a two segment episode with my partners Phuong Ireland and Mike Rogers.As usual, Phuong shares some great startup advice. This week she shares valuable insights on team construction and the key factors to consider when making your fir…
The importance of KPIs and how to avoid analysis paralysis
This week, Phuong and I discuss the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for entrepreneurs. We emphasize the need to choose a limited number of KPIs to avoid analysis paralysis and prioritize actionable metrics. The primary KPI should align …
Effects of the recent debt ceiling resolution, the dichotomy of the stock market and bond market…
Effects of the recent debt ceiling resolution, the dichotomy of the stock market and bond market, and the butterknife problemThis week Chris Zhang and I discuss the impact of the recent debt ceiling resolution and the conflicting signals from the equit…
Approaching Venture Capital with Intention w/ Seth Levine of Foundry
On this week’s pod ep I sit down for a chat with Seth Levine, Partner of Foundry. Seth has played a significant role in shaping the venture ecosystem over the past two decades and is known for his work in accelerating the democratization of innovation …
Ethics in the portfolio/VC relationship + a step by step guide for iterating your MVP
Here’s what’s covered on this week’s pod:A step by step guide on how to iterate your MVPPhuong and Mark discuss the importance of testing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to iterate and achieve product-market fit. She outlines a step-by-step process for …
Unlocking Capital: The Power of Venture Debt for Startups with Billy Libby of Upper90
On this week’s episode I do a deep dive into the world of venture debt with special guest Billy Libby, CEO and Co-founder of Upper90. Get ready to uncover a groundbreaking approach to financing early-stage startups that challenges the traditional equit…