Sand Hill Road
NBC Bay Area
What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew.
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Jun 9, 2020 • 23min
Christal Bemont Leads From the Dining Room Table
Bemont, who rocketed up the ranks at SAP Concur, becomes CEO of Talend just weeks before the pandemic shut the world down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 2, 2020 • 14min
Dear Class of 2020: We're Sorry
Longtime commencement speaker and entrepreneur Steve Blank, creator of the lean startup movement, works with Scott McGrew on an honest speech to the class of 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 26, 2020 • 25min
Plexo Capital's Lo Toney
Lo Toney sits down with Scott McGrew for a frank discussion about race and maximizing profits while investing in diverse communities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 10, 2020 • 16min
“People of Zero Economic Value”: Bill Davidow Ponders the Uncertain Future
The legendary 84-year-old venture capitalist tries to imagine what work and value will look like in an age of AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 3, 2020 • 19min
The One About Coronavirus
Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker on pandemics, rate cuts, and the Volcker Rule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 25, 2020 • 24min
Don’t Move Fast and for Goodness Sakes Don’t Break Things
Greg Yap of Menlo Ventures on the special challenges of funding medical startups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 18, 2020 • 19min
Bryan Roberts Tries to Prove Himself Wrong. So Far, He’s Been Very Right.
Roberts’ Venrock funded IPO blockbusters Cloudflare and 10x Genomics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 11, 2020 • 28min
"Every Board I am on is Inherently More Diverse"
Venture capital pioneer Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures on gender balance, networking and personal culture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 23, 2019 • 17min
Tess Hatch of Bessemer Venture Partners
Hatch shares highlights of her journey — from childhood dreams of space exploration to investments in drones, autonomous vehicles and commercial space, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 10, 2019 • 26min
Chris Farmer’s Super Secret 'Beacon'
The SignalFire founder says his intelligent database is the future of venture capital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
