Venture Declassified is here to provide you with practical insights, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of the investment landscape for first-time investors. Hosted by a team of seasoned investors and financial experts, this podcast is tailor-made for newcomers who are eager to learn about the fundamentals of investing and want to make informed decisions. We understand that starting your investment journey can be intimidating, but our goal is to demystify the process and equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.
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Signup to Generate a PitchVenture Declassified is here to provide you with practical insights, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of the investment landscape for first-time investors. Hosted by a team of seasoned investors and financial experts, this podcast is tailor-made for newcomers who are eager to learn about the fundamentals of investing and want to make informed decisions.
Recent episodes include "The Fine Line Between Pitching and Selling" (21 September 2026, 18 minutes), "AI One Year Later: What's Changed?" (7 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "Quick Tip: The Problem with Pipeline Numbers" (13 July 2026, 5 minutes).
Venture Declassified publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 43 episodes.
Booking probability for Venture Declassified is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Venture Declassified requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Venture Declassified's contact route on record: verified email.
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Venture Declassified is a business podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Episode #42
What happens when investors have to pitch a deal to other investors? In this episode, Mike, Ben, and Jacob turn the tables and talk about the art of selling an investment without sounding like you’re selling it too...
Episode #39
In this episode of Venture Declassified, Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok revisit one of the fastest-moving topics in tech: artificial intelligence. Fourteen months after their last AI discussion, the hosts...
Episode #38
In this Venture Declassified Quick Tip, the hosts tackle one of the most common—and most misleading—metrics in startup updates: pipeline. Mike, Ben, and Jacob explain why experienced investors are skeptical of massive...
Episode #37
In this special crossover episode of Venture Declassified, Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok join Grant Chapman on the Hard Tech Podcast to tackle a question many angel investors wrestle with: how should you...
Episode #36
Episode Summary In this episode of Venture Declassified, Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok tackle one of the murkier concepts in startup investing: mark-to-market valuations. What starts as a conversation about...
Episode #34
In this quick Venture Declassified “nugget,” Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok break down the concept of drag-along rights—one of those legal terms that can have major real-world consequences for investors and...
Episode #35
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack one of the most misunderstood moments in startup investing: the exit. While headlines often highlight big acquisition...
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In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok dive into a reality every startup investor eventually faces: what happens when a company simply doesn’t work out. The conversation...
Episode #32
Episode Summary In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack a topic that occasionally pops up in startup financials but rarely gets discussed openly: founder loans...
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In this episode of Venture Declassified , Mike Kelly and Jacob Schpok are joined by Grant Chapman, co-founder of Glassboard, along with GrowthX Partner Jeanette Renshaw for a candid conversation about what it really...
Episode #31
Episode Summary Recorded live from the Rally Innovation Conference, this episode of Venture Declassified features a wide-ranging and candid conversation with Jeanette Renshaw, Partner at GrowthX, on what actually drives...
Episode #29
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok tackle one of the most overlooked—but most consequential—parts of startup investing: the cap table. From abandoned founder equity...
Episode #28
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok take a hard look at bridge rounds—what they are, when they make sense, and when they’re really just a disguised recap. The...
Episode #27
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Jacob Schpok, Ben Pidgeon, and Mike Kelly unpack the inner workings of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and their role in managing follow-on investments. Drawing from recent...
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Episode Summary In this episode of “Venture Declassified,” hosts Mike Kelly, Jacob Schpok, and Ben Pidgeon are joined by super angel investor Ken Miller for a candid conversation on the art and reality of exercising...
Episode #24
In this insightful episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Jacob Spock, Mike Kelly, and Ben Pidgeon are joined by guest Ken Miller to tackle the timely and complex topic of tariffs, and their ripple effects on...
Episode #23
In this lively episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Spock dive deep into their screening processes, offering a backstage pass to how venture capital decisions are made. The episode...
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In this episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Ben Pidgeon, Mike Kelly, and Jacob Schpok delve into the intriguing world of secondary markets. They explore how these markets offer a mechanism for current shareholders...
Episode #20
In this insightful episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Ben Pidgeon, Mike Kelly, and Jacob Schpok join guest Toph Day to explore the rapid shifts within Indiana's burgeoning tech ecosystem. The discussion centers on...
Episode #19
Episode Summary In this engaging episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack the various types of investment vehicles and the appropriate contexts for their use. The episode...
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Veteran, former Labor MP and adjunct professor at the National Security Institute at the University of Canberra, Institute of Public Health & University of Cambridge
Florida's Funniest Comedian of 2013, winner of the Steve Harvey Stand-up Spotlight Comedy Competition, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey
Housing Development Officer, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
Elevate Ventures
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