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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Signup to Generate a PitchVC 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.
Recent episodes include "How to Get Funded in 2026? | VC Panel + Startup Pitch Competition" (15 October 2026, 91 minutes), "Inside VCs’ Minds: Evaluating AI Startups" (5 March 2026, 75 minutes), and "The Future of DTC: Inside the Next Generation of Consumer Brands" (20 November 2025, 94 minutes).
VC Unfiltered publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for VC Unfiltered is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. VC Unfiltered requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. VC Unfiltered's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for VC Unfiltered are Investing & Wealth Management and Business & Management Consulting. VC Unfiltered has a business audience.
VC Unfiltered is a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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VC Unfiltered
In Lightning Round IX, 1752vc's signature pitch competition, judges Avag Simonyan, Keith Yoder, and Vinnie Shahzad get brutally practical about what makes them lean in and what sends them running. Hundreds of founders...
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<p>New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VII<br/><br/>This episode of VC Unfiltered was recorded live at Lightning Round VII, where four high-potential startups pitched technologies pushing the edge of...
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<p>New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VI<br/><br/>In this exciting episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round VI, we bring five standout consumer founders redefining their...
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<p>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.<br/><br/>From the...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with Howie Diamond from Pure Ventures. Discover unique investment strategies, the balance between consumer and frontier tech...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with John Tabis — founder of The Bouqs Company and Partner & Head of Launchpad at M13. Together, they unpack what really makes...
Episode #12
<p>Is the power law dead for climate startups? Should VCs stop chasing unicorns and start funding real impact? In this thought-provoking episode, Lucas J Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with Gaby...
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<p>In this special episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round IV, we kick things off with a high-powered panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on the startup...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, host Lucas J Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with Derek Norton, Managing Partner at Watertower Ventures, to unpack how the venture capital landscape is fundamentally...
Episode #10
<p>In this special episode of VC Unfiltered, Taissa Maleh, Venture Partner at Pegasus, introduces an insightful webinar featuring Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta.<br/><br/>Peter dives deep into data trends...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Len Lanzi of The Preccelerator interviews Petra Griffith of Wedbush Ventures, Andrew Darcovich of Alpha Edison, and Brandon Maier of LvlUp Ventures.<br/><br/>The panel discusses the...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, General Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Helene Servillon from JourneyOne Ventures.</p><p>Helene discusses her investment strategies in the health and...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Griffin Hermes, Principal at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Marshall Smith of Steamwork Ventures, Maurice Maschmeyer of BAM Ventures, and Blake Caldwell of FoundersBoost...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, Managing Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Dan Bunting from 1AM Gaming.</p><p>In this conversation, Dan discusses the unique focus of their venture...
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<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, Managing Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Winter Mead from Coolwater Capital.<br/><br/>0:19 - Intro<br/>0:50 - What is Coolwater Capital?<br/>5:04...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, Managing Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Carey Ransom from BankTech Ventures!<br/><br/>Listen to find out more about venture capital and early-stage...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Pat Hwang, president of TCA OC, leads a panel discussion with Sanjeev Rao of River Guide Labs and Yipeng Zhao of Embark Ventures!<br/><br/>Listen to find out more about venture...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Parisa Khosropour, president of TCA LA, leads a panel discussion with John Tabis of M13, Laurent Grill of JLL Spark Global Ventures, Howard Ko of Morpheus Ventures, and Rick Smith of...
Episode #1
<p>Introducing "VC Unfiltered" - A New Series Hosted by Lucas J. Pols<br/><br/>We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new series, "VC Unfiltered," hosted by our founding partner, Lucas J. Pols. This exciting...
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founder and Chairman of the Board, The Bouqs Company
Head of Insights and Data Storytelling, Boughton Riverview Consulting
global head of healthcare investment banking, Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products
founder and managing member, Cool Water Capital
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