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Breaking into startups, finance, and emerging tech as a student isn’t easy- but you don’t have to do it alone. Dorm Room Ventures is your go-to podcast for navigating the world of business while still in school. Hosted by Zaki Wali, this show dives into the latest market trends, startup strategies, corporate finance insights, and game-changing innovations shaping the future.Join me as I chat with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and students making waves in the business world. Whether you’re looking to launch your own venture, land a top finance role, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this podcast gives you the tools, insights, and inspiration to make it happen.New episodes weekly- because your future starts now. 🚀
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Signup to Generate a PitchBreaking into startups, finance, and emerging tech as a student isn’t easy- but you don’t have to do it alone. Dorm Room Ventures is your go-to podcast for navigating the world of business while still in school. Hosted by Zaki Wali, this show dives into the latest market trends, startup strategies, corporate finance insights, and game-changing innovations shaping the future.
Dorm Room Ventures is hosted by Zaki Wali. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Dorm Room to Forbes 30 Under 30: The Founder Roadmap w/ Salman Habib" (6 May 2026, 47 minutes), "Your Startup Idea Might Not Be Solving a Real Problem w/ Nelson Chu" (12 April 2026, 44 minutes), and "The Leadership Advantage Most Founders Overlook w/ Israel Oyedare" (9 February 2026, 46 minutes).
Dorm Room Ventures publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Dorm Room Ventures is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dorm Room Ventures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dorm Room Ventures's contact route on record: verified email.
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Zaki Wali hosts Dorm Room Ventures, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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From validating your first idea to leading a team of 100 - this episode is a full founder kit, straight from someone who's lived every stage of it. I'm joined by Salman Habib, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and co-founder &...
Dorm Room Ventures
The best startup ideas don't start with a solution - they start with a problem that can't be ignored. In this week's episode of Dorm Room Ventures, I'm joined by Nelson Chu, a venture capitalist at Kinetic Ventures with...
In this episode of Dorm Room Ventures, I’m joined by Israel Oyedare, founder of Teens and Youth in Leadership (TYIL), for a conversation that challenges how founders think about impact, leadership, and long-term...
In this episode of Dorm Room Ventures, we launch into 2026 with Aram Attar, a venture capital expert who bridges the gap between investment psychology and practical application. Aram introduces us to Mindset-Based...
In this week's episode of Dorm Room Ventures, we wrap up 2025 with a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Adam Rossi, a Virginia Tech alum, serial entrepreneur, and investor. Adam shares his experiences from...
Building a startup starts with more than just an idea - it starts with a mission. In this week’s episode of Dorm Room Ventures, I’m joined by Rick Gilchrist, a serial entrepreneur with 17 startups and multiple exits...
Launching a business isn't just about having a groundbreaking idea- it's about taking swift action to bring it to life. In this week's episode of Dorm Room Ventures, I'm joined by Saad Bin Shafiq, Founder of Nodes.inc...
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Navigating the entrepreneurial journey isn't just about having a great idea—it's about finding the right co-founder. In this episode of Dorm Room Ventures, Nick Schutt joins us to reveal what it takes to build a strong...
Fundraising can feel overwhelming, especially for student founders trying to break into the startup ecosystem. In this episode, Vijay Rajendran breaks down a clear, four-part funding framework that helps bring structure...
Risk is guaranteed for student entrepreneurs, but how do you navigate it effectively? In this episode, Soham Mehra, co-founder of Morph Labs, shares his journey of taking bold risks and building a startup while still in...
Everyone wants to break into venture capital- but what actually works when you're starting as a student at ground-zero? In this episode, Rajiv Mehta, Senior Associate at Blu Ventures, returns to share how students can...
Everyone wants to build the next big thing- but what actually makes a student startup stand out to investors? In this episode, Rajiv Mehta, Senior Associate at Blu Ventures, shares what VCs are really looking for when...
AI is everywhere- but how do you actually use it well as a student? In this episode, Kevin Tupper, Chief Architect of AI Transformation at Microsoft, joins me to unpack how GenAI is changing the way we learn, build, and...
Entrepreneurship in college sounds exciting- until you're juggling classes, internships, and a startup all at once. In this episode, Professor Ron Poff of Virginia Tech breaks down what it really takes to build...
Leadership isn’t about titles- it’s about how you think, communicate, and connect. In this episode, Carol Moxam, international speaker and leadership mentor, shares how students and young entrepreneurs can step into...
STEM and entrepreneurship might seem like two separate worlds, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Riyam Ojaimi, founder of Space Point Publications and aerospace medicine student and researcher at the...
Starting a startup in college is one thing- staying in the entrepreneurial world after graduation is another. In this episode, Ben Morin, founder of FYNIL and Virginia Tech’s #1 Emerging Startup in 2023, shares how he...
Networking isn’t just about meeting people- it’s about getting into the right rooms and creating real opportunities. In this episode, Muhammad Hunain, founder of Melagen Labs and Techstars DC alum at just 19 years old...
What does it take to launch a successful startup as a college student in 2025? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Cummings, an investor, advisor, and Executive in Residence at Virginia Tech’s Apex Center for...
Dorm Room Ventures
A podcast for students breaking into startups, finance, and emerging tech. Hosted by Zaki Wali. 🚀
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