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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
  • Inside VCs’ Minds: Evaluating AI Startups
    Mar 5 2026

    New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VII

    This episode of VC Unfiltered was recorded live at Lightning Round VII, where four high-potential startups pitched technologies pushing the edge of AI and applied innovation.

    Featured companies include:

    TeroAI — The first AI geospatial data terminal that makes any location query instantly actionable for anyone.

    Allocraft AI — An automated fund-diligence copilot for allocators evaluating alternative investment managers.

    Wise AI — Remote camera-based vitals that turn any telehealth visit or homecare check-in into a full medical exam.

    UBiosis Health — An autonomous AI nurse that turns the time between doctor visits into proactive, revenue-generating chronic care.

    The episode also includes perspectives from experienced investors and operators:

    Erik Jefferson, Chief Investment Officer at Flagship Harbor Advisors

    Amy Harmon, Investor at Innovent Capital Group

    Ra'ad Siraj, technology and data executive

    Pearl Collings, tech CEO and advisor

    Stay through the final pitch showdown to see which startup takes the top prize.

    If you're building, investing, or tracking where early-stage innovation is heading, this episode offers a front-row view of what founders are working on right now.

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

    00:34 - Welcome to 1752 VC Lightning Round Pitch Competition
    01:35 - Judges Introduction
    04:10 - Panel Discussion: AI and SaaS Landscape
    07:34 - Business Models and Market Trends in AI
    11:28 - Risks of Unauthorized AI Usage in Enterprise (Shadow AI)
    13:21 - AI Impact on Labor and Automation Potential
    17:50 - Debate on AI-native vs Integrated SaaS Models
    19:23 - Shift from Seat-based to Value-based SaaS Approach
    21:00 - Investor Expectations and Startup Validation Trends
    26:44 - Sponsor Presentation: Ramp Finance Automation Platform
    32:03 - Pitch Competition Introduction and Format
    32:38 - Startup Pitch: Wise AI
    39:12 - Q&A for Wise AI
    41:30 - Startup Pitch: Allocraft AI
    47:07 - Q&A for Allocraft AI
    51:37 - Startup Pitch: Tero AI
    58:58 - Q&A for Tero AI
    01:02:20 - Startup Pitch: UBiosis Health
    01:10:22 - Q&A for UBiosis Health
    01:13:56 - Competition Results and Closing Remarks

    #startup #venturecapital

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 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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    1 hr and 58 mins
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