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AdvancingVC

Hosted by Context Ventures · business · EN-US

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At Context Ventures, our podcast “AdvancingVC” covers all things startup and venture capital – primarily, how venture capital is changing from the emerging manager perspective. We’ll be talking with venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders who are actively working at the frontiers of our industry and are advancing venture capital.

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Guest openness

Selective

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What is AdvancingVC about?

At Context Ventures, our podcast “AdvancingVC” covers all things startup and venture capital, primarily, how venture capital is changing from the emerging manager perspective. We’ll be talking with venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders who are actively working at the frontiers of our industry and are advancing venture capital.

Who hosts AdvancingVC?

AdvancingVC is hosted by Context Ventures. The show has published 27 episodes to date.

What has AdvancingVC covered recently?

Recent episodes include "James Currier: Access, Network Effects, and the Future of Venture Capital" (26 May 2026, 60 minutes), "Defense Tech Power Laws & Founder Scar Tissue with Jackson Moses" (17 March 2026, 53 minutes), and "From Allocator to Advocate: How Screendoor is Reshaping Early-Stage VC" (18 November 2025, 41 minutes).

How often does AdvancingVC publish?

AdvancingVC publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 27 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on AdvancingVC?

Booking probability for AdvancingVC is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AdvancingVC requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AdvancingVC's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch AdvancingVC?

The strongest fits for AdvancingVC are Investing & Wealth Management. AdvancingVC has a business audience.

About the host

Context Ventures hosts AdvancingVC, a business podcast with 27 episodes published.

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    James Currier: Access, Network Effects, and the Future of Venture Capital

    May 26, 20261 hourS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with James Currier, General Partner at NFX, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential early-stage venture firms. A repeat founder who helped build and exit...

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    Defense Tech Power Laws & Founder Scar Tissue with Jackson Moses

    Mar 17, 202653 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jackson Moses, Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, a Dallas-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on defense tech and national...

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    From Allocator to Advocate: How Screendoor is Reshaping Early-Stage VC

    Nov 18, 202541 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Rhode, partner at Screendoor, a trailblazing venture capital platform designed to support emerging managers and expand access for limited partners...

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    Zachariah George on Africa’s Startup Boom and What Investors Are Missing

    Oct 28, 202550 minS0

    <p>In this compelling episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Zachariah George, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures, to explore the rise of venture capital across the African...

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    Milana Kuzmanovic on World Innovation Lab’s Venture Capital Approach and Cross-Border Expansion

    Aug 25, 202537 minS0

    <p>In this insightful episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Milana Kuzmanovic, a key figure at World Innovation Lab (WiL), to explore the dynamic intersection of Japanese corporate venture capital...

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    Inside the Mind of an LP: Morgan Creek’s Frank on Backing Key-node VCs, and Power Laws

    Aug 19, 202543 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we sit down with Frank, Director at Morgan Creek Capital, for an expansive and transparent look into one of the most experienced fund-of-funds perspectives in early-stage...

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    Building Enduring Venture Firms: Trust, Learning, and Inclusivity with Aakar Vachhani

    Aug 12, 202545 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Aakar Vachhani, Managing Partner at Fairview Capital, as he shares insights from his remarkable 15+ year journey in venture capital. Starting at Fairview...

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    Crafting Venture Excellence: Lessons from Ahoy Capital’s Founder - Chris Douvos

    Jul 29, 20251h 19mS0

    <p>In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Chris Douvos—one of venture capital’s most thoughtful LPs and the founder of Ahoy Capital—to explore what it really means to build enduring firms and...

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    Navigating the Evolution of Seed and Pre-Seed Investing: Insights from Jeff Clavier

    Jul 22, 20251 hourS0

    <p>In this episode of the Advancing VC Podcast, we dive deep with Jeff Clavier, founder of Uncork Capital, a pioneer in seed-stage venture investing with over 21 years of experience backing more than 280 companies...

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    The VC Playbook: Navigating Startup Risks, Teams, and Market Resets with Danielle Viappiani

    Jul 19, 202544 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of venture capital with Danielle from GC1. Discover how grit and curiosity are essential traits for founders and fund managers alike, and...

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    Speed, Distribution & AI: What Today’s Best Founders Get Right - with Amanda "Robby" Robson

    Jul 15, 202551 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The AdvancingVC Podcast, we sit down with Amanda “Robby” Robson, a Solo GP and founder of Modern Technical Fund, to unpack what it really takes to back—and become—a breakout early-stage founder in...

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    Building in Deep Tech: Fundraising, Inflection Points & Energy Innovation with Andrew Rubenstein

    Jul 1, 202542 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew from Shorewind Capital, a venture capital firm focused on follow-on investing in deep tech, health, and climate startups. Andrew dives into Shorewind’s unique investment...

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    Why Pre-Seed Isn’t Just Small Seed - Charles Hudson’s VC Playbook

    Jun 17, 202540 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, shares how his firm backs 80–100 pre-seed startups per fund—and why that strategy defies traditional venture expectations. He dives into...

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    Inside Venture – Winter Mead on Launching and Scaling Emerging VC Funds

    Jun 10, 20251h 2mS0

    <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital, a platform designed to support the next generation of venture capital managers. With a background as an LP at Sapphire Ventures, Winter...

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    Unlocking VC Success Through Data-Driven Insights — Peter Walker of Carta

    Jun 3, 202551 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we dive into how Carta is transforming venture capital through data-driven insights and smarter decision-making. Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights, shares his journey and reveals how the...

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    Redefining Venture Capital with Kanyi Maqubela

    May 6, 202556 minS0

    <p>In this insightful episode of AdvancingVC, we sit down with Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures and one of the most thoughtful voices in early-stage investing. From his remarkable journey as a...

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    Investing at the Intersection of Culture & Capital with Megan Ruan of Gold House Ventures

    Apr 29, 202543 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia sits down with Megan Ruan, a General Partner at Gold House Ventures, to explore how venture capital can power cultural change. Megan shares her journey from managing a...

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    Francisco Gomez on Vault Fund, Company Creators, and the Future of Venture Studios

    Apr 15, 202551 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia speaks with Francisco Gomez, Partner at Vault Fund, a fund of funds dedicated exclusively to investing in venture studios — or as Vault calls them, company creators...

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    Venture Everywhere: The Global Mindset Shaping Tomorrow's Startups with Jenny Fielding

    Apr 8, 202547 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Jenny Fielding, partner at Everywhere Ventures and author of Venture Everywhere. Jenny shares her journey from law and finance to founding startups...

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    Revolutionizing Venture Capital: Insights on Emerging Managers, Strategy, and the Future of VC

    Apr 1, 202557 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the AdvancingVC podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of venture capital and endowment investing, with a focus on emerging managers and early-stage opportunities. Our guests, Grace Brown and...

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