DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)
Grab a drink and join Vik (Green Cow Venture Capital) and Bree (Cooley) as they sit down with top venture capitalists to uncover the stories behind the spreadsheets. Each episode blends laughter, quirks, and candid conversation with practical frameworks founders can use to build, grow, and fundraise more successfully.
If you’re a startup founder, VC, or LP, this show helps you get to know the people you may be partnering with for the next 7–10 years. From Tuvan throat singing and mini piano playing to our signature “Fidelity Five” lightning round, you’ll discover surprising sides of the investors shaping the startup ecosystem.
We feature leaders from powerhouse firms like Bessemer, Costanoa, Scale VP, and Lightspeed, as well as emerging funds such as Touring, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Hustle Fund, and Precursor. Expect founder-tested advice, real talk about venture, and plenty of laughs along the way.
New episodes drop monthly. Pour your favorite drink and dive in.
DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)
DWAVC: Anoushka Vaswani | Ep. 22
DrinksWithAVC swings into the new year spotlighting Anoushka Vaswani of Lightspeed Venture Partners, the 'OG of PLG'. With accolades spanning from her lauded academic journey at Columbia and Harvard to shaping strategies at McKinsey and Matrix Partners, Anoushka brings a wealth of experience to the table. Settle in with your preferred vintage as she dissects her favorite SaaS metrics, discusses the impact of her global upbringing on investment perspectives, and debates the growth vs. profit paradigm for SaaS startups in economic downturns. A toast to insights and intellect in this much-anticipated return episode.
Links:
www.lsvp.com
www.twitter.com/anoushkavaswani
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