Oct 17, 20261h 13m
This is my first conversation with Robin Renz, co-founder and CEO of Hyperdrives. Hyperdrives is manufacturing super-efficient, highly power-dense, low-cost electric motors by solving their cooling problem. Their new...
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Ventures
Hosted by Viraj Acharya · business · EN
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A show of interviews at the intersection of Creators, Startups, & Operators. But instead of just talking about *what* they're building/ doing, we have a candid conversation about the details.
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What is Ventures about?
A show of interviews at the intersection of Creators, Startups, & Operators. But instead of just talking about *what* they're building/ doing, we have a candid conversation about the details.
Who hosts Ventures?
Ventures is hosted by Viraj Acharya. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has Ventures covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Electric Motors For Millions | Robin Renz, Hyperdrives" (17 October 2026, 73 minutes), "Why There's a Housing Crisis in the West | Mollie Claypool, AUAR" (4 September 2026, 69 minutes), and "The Anti-Gravity Machine | Julian Rothenbuchner, Tumbleweed" (1 September 2026, 70 minutes).
How often does Ventures publish?
Ventures publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ventures?
Booking probability for Ventures is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ventures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ventures's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Ventures?
The strongest fits for Ventures are Business & Management Consulting. Ventures has a business audience.
About the host
Viraj Acharya hosts Ventures, a business podcast with 89 episodes published.
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- Apr 16, 20263h 3m
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- Apr 15, 202629 min
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