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The Bottom Line

Hosted by Harvard Ventures · business · EN · 48 episodes

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Harvard Ventures presents a podcast about entrepreneurship, innovation, and everything in between.

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20%

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Selective

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Who hosts The Bottom Line?

The Bottom Line is hosted by Harvard Ventures. The show has published 48 episodes to date.

What has The Bottom Line covered recently?

Recent episodes include "S5: E4 Understanding an Entrepreneur’s Journey: Fundraising, Networking, and Growth" (23 September 2025, 24 minutes), "S5: E3 Anna Berger, CEO of Trayd: The $4.5M Blueprint to Effectively Communicate with Investors" (16 September 2025, 30 minutes), and "S5: E2 Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer at WHOOP: The Secret Formula to Growing a Company" (8 September 2025, 24 minutes).

How often does The Bottom Line publish?

The Bottom Line publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 48 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bottom Line?

Booking probability for The Bottom Line is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bottom Line requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bottom Line's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Bottom Line?

The strongest fits for The Bottom Line are Business & Management Consulting and Investment Banking & Trading. The Bottom Line has a business audience.

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Harvard Ventures hosts The Bottom Line, a business show with 48 episodes published.

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  • Episode #4

    S5: E4 Understanding an Entrepreneur’s Journey: Fundraising, Networking, and Growth

    Sep 23, 202524 minS5

    <p>In this episode of "The Bottom Line," we sit down with Matheus Riolfi, co-founder and CEO of Tint, an innovative embedded insurance platform. Matheus shares his journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley, his experiences...

  • Episode #2

    S5: E3 Anna Berger, CEO of Trayd: The $4.5M Blueprint to Effectively Communicate with Investors

    Sep 16, 202530 minS5

    <p>In this episode, Anna Berger, co-founder and CEO of Trayd, who has recently raised $4.5 million dollars of seed funding, discusses the challenges and innovations in the construction industry. She shares insights on...

  • Episode #7

    S5: E2 Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer at WHOOP: The Secret Formula to Growing a Company

    Sep 8, 202524 minS5

    <p>In the second episode of Season 5, Arav Bhargava sits down with Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer at Whoop, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching a dating site at Harvard to leading growth at major tech...

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    S5: E1 David Cohen, Founder of Techstars: Understanding What Makes or Breaks Companies

    Sep 2, 202524 minS0

    <p>In this episode, David Cohen, founder of Techstars, shares insights on the evolution of startup accelerators, AI trends, and what sets successful entrepreneurs apart. Gain valuable advice on investment strategies and...

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    S4: E3 David Cohen: Co founder of Techstars

    May 4, 202421 minS0

    <p>In this third episode of "The Bottom Line" Season 1, Caleb Kline sits down with David, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Techstars, a renowned startup accelerator. With a wealth of experience under his belt...

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  • Episode #2

    S4: E2 Ross Garrett CEO of Surfline

    May 4, 202425 minS4

    <p>In this second episode of "The Bottom Line" Season 4, Caleb Kline dives into a captivating conversation with Ross, the visionary CEO of Surfline, a pioneering wave monitoring platform reshaping the surfing landscape...

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    S4: E1 Arhan Chhabra: Harvard Student and Co-Founder at Rove

    Apr 16, 202421 minS4

    <p>In this opening episode of "The Bottom Line" Season 4, Caleb Kline chats with Arhan Chhabra, a Harvard sophomore and the mind behind Rove, the pioneering travel credit card for Gen Z. They delve into Rove's origin...

  • Episode #6

    S3: E6 Michelle You: Co-Founder and CEO at Supercritical

    Jan 31, 202425 minS3

    <p>In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome the Co-Founder and CEO of Supercritical and Co-Founder of SongKick, Michelle You, to the Bottom Line. Michelle shares her captivating journey of transitioning into the...

  • Episode #5

    S3: E5 Sharon Marcil: Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group

    Dec 6, 202317 minS3

    <p>In today's episode, we're honored to introduce Sharon Marcil, a powerhouse figure in the business world. As the Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group, Sharon's impact spans across the global...

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    S3: E4 Chris Voss: Former international hostage negotiator for the FBI gives his approach to negotiating in the boardroom

    Feb 8, 202350 minS0

    <p>Not only is he a former FBI hostage negotiator, but Chris Voss is also a founder, businessman, former CEO of The Black Swan Group, Ltd, and author of “Never Split the Difference Negotiating as if Your Life Depended...

  • Episode #3

    S3: E3 Kyle Waldrep on The Founder’s Journey To Making Commercial Real Estate Tech Smart

    Jan 16, 202339 minS3

    <p>Kyle Waldrep is founder and CEO of real estate prop-tech firm Dottid. The commercial real estate SAAS technology platform aims to replace antiquated processes in the leasing industry and has raised over $20M in the...

  • Episode #2

    S3: E2 Justin Fishner-Wolfson on Stanford, SpaceX, and Investing in this Market Cycle

    Dec 22, 202235 minS3

    <p>Join us for a conversation with Justin Fishner-Wolfson on the current market cycle and how to invest in durable companies. Listen in as Justin talks about his time at Founders Fund and what he sees as the future of...

  • Episode #1

    S3: E1 "PayPal Mafia:" David Sacks on the Transition from Founding Companies to Investing in Them

    Dec 6, 202241 minS3

    <p>Join us for a conversation with historic PayPal founder David Sacks on his journey and the transition to venture capital with Craft Ventures</p>

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    S3: E1 "PayPal Mafia:" David Sacks on the Transition from Founding Companies to Investing in Them

    Dec 5, 202239 minS3

    <p>Join us for a conversation with historic PayPal founder David Sacks on his journey and the transition to venture capital with Craft Ventures</p>

  • Episode #13

    S2: E13 Chris Romer on the Future of ESG

    Jun 10, 202229 minS2

    <p>Join us for a conversation with Chris Romer, Co-Founder and CEO of Project Canary, on balancing public and private sector endeavors, learning to fail, and the future of emissions reduction. Get ready to dive into the...

  • Episode #13

    S2: E13 Chris Romer on the Future of ESG

    Jun 7, 202229 minS2

    <p>Join us for a conversation with Chris Romer, Co-Founder and CEO of Project Canary, on balancing public and private sector endeavors, learning to fail, and the future of emissions reduction. Get ready to dive into the...

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    S2: E12 Trinny London on Building a Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Brand

    Dec 10, 202142 minS0

    <p>Trinny Woodall is founder and CEO of digital-first global beauty brand, Trinny London. In just over three years, Trinny London has witnessed phenomenal growth, with revenue soaring to £37.7M ($52M) in the last 12...

  • Episode #11

    S2: E11 Deep Nishar on Running U.S. SoftBank Vision Fund

    Oct 29, 202143 minS2

    <p>Enjoy a conversation with esteemed venture capitalist Deep Nishar, whose time with Softbank, LinkedIn, and Google speaks for itself, not to mention his founding of Patkai Networks. Listen in as Deep teaches us about...

  • Episode #10

    S2: E10 Daniel Moore: CEO of Rockefeller Group

    Oct 13, 202133 minS2

    <p>Join us for a conversation with Daniel Moore, President and CEO of the Rockefeller Group, on his unique leadership style, entering the real estate market, and how the pandemic will change the industry. Get ready to...

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    S2: E9 Amber Venz Box on Establishing LTK and Dominating Influencer Marketing

    Aug 30, 202126 minS0

    <p>Join us for our conversation with Amber Venz Box, tech entrepreneur and founder of RewardStyle and LikeToKnow.it (now LTK), on building a billion dollar business, navigating the pressures of being a young founder...

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