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)
DrinksWithAVC: Best of (so far)
Tune into episode eleven of DrinksWithAVC for a trip down memory lane. Vik and Bree curate the finest moments from the first ten episodes, showcasing the wisdom, wit, and warmth that define the series. Perfect for newcomers and long-time listeners alike, this special retrospective highlights what DrinksWithAVC stands for: unwinding with a drink in hand while uncovering the human stories behind venture capital's biggest names.
For our audio listeners: this is an episode that you just have to check out on YouTube to get the full effect.
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