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VC Unfiltered

VC Unfiltered

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VC Unfiltered aims to bring authenticity, humor, and unfiltered advice to the forefront of venture capital.

VC Unfiltered features real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of building successful ventures. We want to break down the barriers that often make the VC space feel intimidating and inaccessible, creating a platform where genuine interactions and honest insights can thrive.

Through this series, we hope to inspire a shift in the venture capital space where authenticity, humor, and unfiltered advice are the norms. VC Unfiltered is our way of injecting fun into the journey, providing valuable insights, and creating a more vibrant and enjoyable venture capital ecosystem.

Join us for weekly episodes, offering real advice and never forgetting to laugh along the way.

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Episodes
  • The Future of DTC: Inside the Next Generation of Consumer Brands
    Nov 20 2025

    New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VI

    In this exciting episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round VI, we bring five standout consumer founders redefining their categories.

    Shiki Wrap is bringing sustainability to gifting with reusable wraps and bags designed for a circular economy. Dirty Virgin is shaking up beverage culture with unapologetically bold nonalcoholic cocktails crafted for those who want purity with personality. Painless Picasso delivers comforting creams and soothing solutions built around simple self-care. Sugar Wood, a dessert brand from New York City, blends playful identity with premium treats. And PerDiem is reimagining jewelry for the twenty-first century with a modern approach to craft, design, and everyday wear.

    Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about the future of innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

    Listen to VC Unfiltered on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!

    0:30 - Panel
    46:50 - Shiki Wrap
    58:20 - Dirty Virgin
    1:07:13 - PerDiem
    1:15:28 - Painless Picasso
    1:22:00 - Sugar Wood

    #DTC #CPG #vc

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • How Investors Actually Evaluate AI Startups
    Sep 18 2025

    In this exciting episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round V, we bring you the forefront of innovation with five elite startups showcasing their groundbreaking technologies.

    From the transformative potential of aluminum batteries by Zenthos Energy to the promise of level five autonomous driving by Niebla AI, these visionary founders are redefining the future.

    Dive into the world of legal tech with Aparti's operational system for family law, explore the compact quantum and photonic AI systems by Phaseshift, and discover Avocado Health's mission to revolutionize parenting support.

    Featuring expert insights from industry leaders like Howard Wright of NVIDIA, Howard Ko of Morpheus Ventures, and Lucas J. Pols of Pegasus, this episode delivers both inspiration and cutting-edge ideas. Stick around for the high-stakes pitch showdown to see which startup claims the top prize!

    0:00 - VC Panel
    57:09 - Zenthos Energy Pitch
    1:07:36 - Aparti Pitch
    1:17:14 - Phaseshift
    1:28:18 - Avocado Health
    1:41:00 - Niebla AI
    1:53:56 - Winner Announcement

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    #ai #startup #venturecapital

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • The Untold Story of VC Success | Howie Diamond — Pure Ventures
    Sep 4 2025

    In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with Howie Diamond from Pure Ventures. Discover unique investment strategies, the balance between consumer and frontier tech, and the importance of founder wellness.

    Howie shares his journey from solo GP to building Pure Ventures, offering insights and stories that are both enlightening and inspiring. Tune in for a candid conversation that uncovers the realities of venture capital and the human side of entrepreneurship.

    Chapters

    00:51 The Reality of Venture Capital
    04:57 Investment Strategies in Venture Capital
    09:43 Consumer vs. Frontier Tech Investments
    14:54 The Importance of Founder Wellness
    19:35 Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Founders
    24:35 The Journey from Solo GP to Partnership


    Subscribe on Spotify:
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    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:
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    Follow us on X:
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    #venturecapital #startup #vc

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    30 mins
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