Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns.
Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a founder, VC, angel investor, or just curious about the world of startups, you’ll find valuable takeaways in every episode.
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner @ Creator Ventures
Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner at Creator Ventures, joins James Pringle on Riding Unicorns to discuss his journey into venture capital, the evolution of Creator Ventures, and the unique insights creators bring to consumer internet investing.
In this episode, Sasha dives into:
- The transition from an investment club to a $20M fund
- Backing transformative startups like beehiiv, Praktika.ai, & ElevenLabs
- Leveraging creator expertise to navigate social media strategies and consumer trends
- The importance of team and market defensibility in early-stage investing
Sasha also shares his views on running a nimble, founder-led fund, scaling sustainably, and the future of AI-driven consumer products.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in consumer-focused venture capital and the intersection of creators and startups.
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