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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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The Check Writers Room is a groundbreaking podcast where the real power brokers of venture capital talk shop—unfiltered. Hosted by three Black female General Partners—Sydney Thomas (Symphonic Capital), Shalanda Armstrong (100KM Ventures), and Yasmin Cruz Ferrine (Visible Hands VC)—the show pulls back the curtain on how venture capital actually works. From how investment decisions get made to why deals get a yes or a no, The Check Writers Room delivers candid, practical insights founders rarely hear out loud. This isn’t aspirational advice. It’s lived experience from investors who have collectively raised and deployed over $50M, invested in hundreds of companies, and supported thousands of founders across tech, fintech, consumer, and enterprise. Each episode breaks down real market dynamics, exposes the unspoken rules of fundraising, and offers founders actionable guidance grounded in today’s realities—not outdated Silicon Valley playbooks. Designed for founders, operators, and ecosystem builders—especially the next generation of Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs—the show fills critical knowledge gaps by democratizing access to venture capital insight, networks, and decision-making frameworks that have traditionally been gatekept. With biweekly episodes, an interactive “Ask a VC” segment driven by real founder questions, and appearances from trusted peers and ecosystem leaders, The Check Writers Room is more than a podcast—it’s a masterclass and a community for builders serious about building enduring companies.
Unknown Host hosts The Check Writers Room, a business show with 18 episodes published.
Part two of our conversation with Jessica Loché-Eggert delves into the challenges faced by healthcare technology startups, emphasizing the importance of understanding the distinction between building a standalone product
This weeks' episode is the beginning of a two part conversation with Jessica Loché-Eggert of Madison West Partners. Madison West is a healthcare market intelligence and corporate development firm. They track who is acqui
The conversation covers the rise of women's health as a cool and important topic, the prevalence of fraudulent activity in tech startups, the impact of famous parentage on startup success, and the Scout company's role in
The conversation covers the importance of women in venture capital, and the impact of the Midas list on VC firms. It delves into the world of venture capital, focusing on the Midas List, fundraising challenges, ecosystem
The conversation delves into the involvement of corporations in the startup ecosystem and the ways in which startups can benefit from working with corporations. It emphasizes the importance of long-term vision and partne
The conversation covers a range of topics including IPO valuations, LP and private market impact, investment strategies, university endowments, and the impact of DevOps and AI on the software sector. It delves into the c
The conversation with William Crowder delves into the challenges and opportunities in the venture capital industry. It explores the cyclical nature of venture capital, the impact of technology and innovation, and the opp
The conversation covers the acquisition of Everlane by Shein, the impact of AI on venture investing, and the challenges of evaluating startups and founders. Dr. Amisha Miller provides insights on the use of AI in venture
The episode features all three hosts in person and can be accessed by clicking the link here . The hosts speak about Venture Capitalism and founding a business with Angela Yee and Stacey Tisdale on their Wealth Wednesday
The conversation covers a range of topics including venture capital and fund management, investment in healthcare technology, discussion on health-tech companies, healthcare technology and hospital sales cycles, fund man
The conversation covers two primary themes: influencer marketing and go-to-market strategy, and the role of women in AI and technology. The first theme explores the impact of influencer marketing and the effectiveness of
The conversation delves into the topics of AI and automation resilience, as well as the emergence of tech-enabled services for the aging population. The discussion explores the need for downtime in AI systems and the imp
The conversation delves into introspection and accountability in investing, highlighting the challenges and considerations in consumer deals, and discussing real estate as an alternative asset class. The speakers explore
The conversation delves into the challenges and shifts in the tech and venture capital landscape, focusing on fund cycles, founder access to capital, the impact on software sectors, and the uncertainty in vertical SaaS c
The conversation covers a range of topics, including investment in women's sports, challenges in broadcasting women's sports, Robin Hood Ventures and the democratization of venture, and investment in deep tech with a foc
The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of paternity leave, AI in healthcare, investment in maternal health, and personal reflections on joy. The discussion delves into the impact of paternity
The podcast episode features a discussion on bridge rounds and their impact, a review of a specific deal (Wiggle Room), and an exploration of the impact of layoffs in the tech industry. The hosts introduce their mission
The Check Writer's Room introduces a new voice in the VC industry, offering unique perspectives on the rapidly changing landscape. Takeaways New voice in VC Rapid industry transformation Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ch
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The Check Writers Room is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Business (entrepreneurship) and has published 18 episodes.
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