Join seasoned investors and successful start-up founders as they weigh in on topics and trends currently dominating the venture capital space. Each episode brings together a founder and an investor to provoke a deepened understanding of the topic at hand. If you want to learn about how early-stage venture capital investing works, this show is for you.
High Stakes
Claim This Podcastby Paige Soya
72 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Join seasoned investors and successful start-up founders as they weigh in on topics and trends currently dominating the venture capital space. Each episode brings together a founder and an investor to provoke a deepened understanding of the topic at hand. If you want to learn about how early-stage venture capital investing works, this show is for you.
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Recent Episodes
August 6, 2026
Go-to-Market Is the Moat | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala, and Mark Schacknies (NFTYDoor)
Host Paige Soya and Nick Duafala interview Mark Schacknies, CEO & Co-Founder of NFTYDoor, exploring how go-to-market strategy creates a competitive moat for startups.
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How VCs Structure Venture Deals | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Scott Stern (Partner, Origin Ventures)
K Street Capital's Paige Soya and Nick Duafala interview Origin Ventures' Scott Stern about how venture capital deals are structured, offering founders insights into key terms and negotiation strategies.
July 9, 2026
How VCs Evaluate Pre-Revenue Startups | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures)
Paige Soya and Nick Duafala interview Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, about how VCs evaluate pre-revenue startups by assessing founder insight, market timing, and resourcefulness.
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