Venture Everywhere

In episode 71 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Nicolas Christiaen, co-founder and Co-CEO of Donna, an AI-powered sales assistant designed for field reps on the move. Nicolas shares his journey in launching Donna, inspired by a critical gap in CRM adoption among sales teams constantly on the go. Nicolas also discusses how Donna enables sales reps to update CRMs via voice, delivering real-time, context-rich insights that boost productivity and streamline sales operations. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Nicolas Christiaen | Donna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaschristiaen Website: https://askdonna.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 70 of Venture Everywhere, Allison Stoloff, a partner in Everywhere Ventures’ The Fund XX, talks with Samantha Coxe, founder and CEO of Flaus—an electric flosser revolutionizing oral care with real dental floss and sonic vibrations. Samantha shares how she leveraged her legal background and passion for improving oral care to build Flaus, successfully turning customer insights into a thriving 8-figure business. Samantha also discusses her data-driven approach to achieving product-market fit, and empowering users of all ages to take control of their oral health with confidence and independence. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Samantha Coxe | Flaus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacoxe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samicoxe/ Website: https://goflaus.com/ Learn more about Allison Stoloff | The Fund XX | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stoloff/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ Website: https://thefund.vc/

In episode 69 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Joe Essenfeld, founder and CEO of Fora, an AI platform that turns workplace conversations into real-time business insights. Joe shares his journey from early startup experiences to building Fora, where he combined HR tech expertise with early large language model (LLM) experiments to build a smarter way to run companies. Joe also discusses how Fora uses AI to turn everyday business chatter into actionable insights, accelerating decisions and challenging the role of traditional OKRs. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Joe Essenfeld | Fora LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/essenfeld Fora: https://fora.day Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 68 of Venture Everywhere, Matthew Brimer, Co-Founder of ZZ Driggs, Special Address, General Assembly, Daybreaker, and Everywhere Ventures, chats with Stephen Sokoler, Founder and CEO of Journey, the leading mental health platform for modern workplaces. Stephen shares Journey’s transformation from a consumer meditation app to a comprehensive, proactive mental health solution trusted by global enterprises. Matt and Stephen also discuss the challenges of modern work-life balance and emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental health needs and normalizing emotional self-care in today’s fast-paced work environments. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Stephen Sokoler | Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensokoler Website: https://journey.live The Mental Health Advantage Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Health-Advantage-Companies-Performance/dp/B0DTC2BJY The Mental Health Advantage Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-advantage/id1800033718 Learn more about Matthew Brimer | ZZ Driggs Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobrimer Instagram: https://instagram.com/brimer ZZ Driggs: https://zzdriggs.com/ Special Address: https://specialaddress.co/ General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ Daybreaker: https://daybreaker.com

In episode 67 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Basil Vetas, founder and CEO of Leeway, a modern benefits administration platform specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Basil discusses how Leeway enables companies to reimburse employees for individually purchased health insurance, offering greater flexibility, affordability, and compliance. Scott and Basil also explore the potential of ICHRAs, shifting from traditional group health plans to personalized options that prioritize employee choice and portability. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Basil Vetas | Leeway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basilvetas/ X: https://x.com/basilvetas Website: https://www.leewayhq.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In this episode of Venture Everywhere our host is Ron Baetiong, founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia, Serye FM and Podmachine, a podcast SaaS platform that helps podcasters edit their content. He chats with Aaron Hsu, co-founder and CEO of Blerp, a company that empowers users to create and share soundbites. Aaron shares Blerp’s evolution from "Giphy for sound" to a streaming monetization tool. Ron and Aaron also discuss how sound can transform live-streaming experiences and build deeper connections between creators and their audiences. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Aaron Hsu | Blerp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshoo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchsu X: https://x.com/blerp Website: https://blerp.com/ Learn more about Ron Baetiong | Podmachine Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbaetiong/ Website: https://www.podmachine.com/

In this special episode of Venture Everywhere, co-founders and Managing Partners of Everywhere Ventures, Jenny Fielding and Scott Hartley, turn the tables, as Scott interviews Jenny about her new book, Venture Everywhere. Jenny discusses the book’s unique blend of travel, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, featuring powerful stories of founders from around the world who have overcome immense challenges to build successful companies with conviction. They share experiences in building Everywhere Ventures and the borderless spirit of entrepreneurship, redefining what it means to adapt and succeed globally. In this episode, you will hear: The Fuzzy and The Techie Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ X: https://x.com/jefielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/ Book: https://www.jennyfielding.com/venture-everywhere Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 64 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures chats with Richa Kaul, CEO and founder of Complyance, a GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform designed for mid-market enterprises. Richa shares how Complyance helps businesses strengthen their security compliance through customized automation, enabling a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Scott and Richa also explore the evolving compliance landscape, shifting from a check-the-box mentality to building adaptive, strategic, and trust-driven security frameworks. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Richa Kaul | Complyance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa-kaul/ Website: https://complyance.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 63 of Venture Everywhere, host Conor Harbeck, Associate at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Amanda Stefan, CEO and co-founder of Jawa, a community-driven marketplace for gamers to buy and sell their gear. Amanda shares her journey from finance and consumer startups to launching Jawa, inspired by her own struggles building a gaming PC during pandemic supply shortages. Amanda also discussed how Jawa is building trust and fairness in gaming transactions, simplifying the process and making it more affordable for gamers. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Amanda Stefan | Jawa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandarfried/ Website: https://www.jawa.gg/ Learn more about Conor Harbeck | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-harbeck521/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 62 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Federico Baradello, co-founder and CEO of Finalis, a business that's building the AI operating system for the private capital markets. He chats with Nathan Sutton, co-founder and Managing Partner of Tangible, a company transforming the way secondary markets work for LPs, GPs and Wealth Managers. Nathan shares how Tangible is enhancing liquidity in private markets by expanding access to previously underserved wealth channels. Nathan and Federico also discussed broader shifts in investor sentiment and the growing opportunities driven by increased wealth allocation into private assets. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Nathan Sutton | Tangible LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-s-sutton/ Website: https://www.tangible-markets.com/home Learn more about Federico Baradello | Finalis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicobaradello/ Website: https://www.finalis.com/

In episode 61 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Gabriela Isutriz, a partner in Everywhere Ventures’ The Fund XX, a serial entrepreneur, innovator, experienced CEO, and founder of two high-growth successful SaaS companies. She chats with Andrew Guzman, co-founder and CEO of OpenLaw, a platform using proprietary technology to connect individuals with attorneys quickly and affordably. Andrew shares his transition from managing law firms to founding OpenLaw, democratizing legal access and streamline attorneys' operations. Andrew also discussed OpenLaw's unique approach, using AI and data-driven insights to match clients with the right legal professionals. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Gabriela Isturiz | The Fund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaisturiz/ Website: https://ideas.thefund.vc/ Learn more about Andrew Guzman | OpenLaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-g-openlaw/ Website: https://www.openlaw.com/

In episode 60 of Venture Everywhere, host Noah Spirakus, Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Mark Heynen, co-founder of Knapsack, a free, private meeting notetaker and automation platform. Mark shares his startup journey, from fintech to AI, driven by his passion for expanding access to essential tools. Mark also discusses how Knapsack leverages AI to protect data and build user-friendly applications for diverse customer bases, shaping the future of how businesses interact with technology. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Mark Heynen | Knapsack Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markheynen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markheynen/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@markheynen X: https://x.com/markheynen Website: https://www.knapsack.ai/ Learn more about Noah Spirakus | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahspirakus/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 59 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere VC, chats with Arianna Armelli, founder and CEO of Dorothy, a startup revolutionizing disaster recovery by streamlining post-disaster navigation for policyholders. Arianna shares how her background in urban planning and firsthand experience with disaster response inefficiencies inspired her to launch Dorothy. Arianna also discusses the company’s pivot to advocating for homeowners in disputes and explains how AI and automation are driving a more proactive and accessible approach to disaster recovery. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Arianna Armelli | Dorothy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariannaarmelli/ Website: https://www.hidorothy.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Episode 58 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Hartley, Co-founder and MP of Everywhere Ventures talks with Philip Johnston, CEO of Lumen Orbit, a company that aims to deploy hyperscale data centers in space powered by solar energy and passive cooling. Philip shares his journey from academia and consulting to founding Lumen Orbit, driving a new era of orbital computing amid falling space launch costs. Scott and Philip also discuss the future of AI in space-based computing and the broader impact of shifting data infrastructure toward an off-world economy. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Philip Johnston | Lumen Orbit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstonphilip/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/johnstonphil Website: https://www.lumenorbit.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Episode 57 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC. She chats with Kelvin Chan Co-Founder and CEO of Nirvana — a company transforming healthcare through automated insurance verification and specialty-optimized coverage solutions. Kelvin shares how Nirvana addresses critical pain points in verification to make healthcare more transparent, accessible, and efficient for both patients and providers, strengthening relationships across the healthcare ecosystem and enhancing the overall experience. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Kelvin Chan | Nirvana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-k-chan-9222232b/ Website: https://www.meetnirvana.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 56 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, MP of Everywhere VC, chats with Julie Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of RubyWell, a digital healthcare platform dedicated to assisting unpaid family caregivers. Julie shares insights how RubyWell supports caregivers, particularly those in the "missing middle," in managing the financial challenges of caring for loved ones on Medicare. Julie also discusses RubyWell’s aim to empower caregivers and their families by offering resources that improve access to care and the logistical burdens of long-term caregiving. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Julie Kennedy | RubyWell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-b-kennedy-b86118/ Website: https://www.rubywell.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VC LinkedIn: https://scotthartley.com/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Episode 55 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Hugh Dixson, founder and CEO of Switchboard, a platform that allows businesses to easily integrate and exchange data with any supply chain system. He chats with Sumeet Trehan, co-founder and CEO of Starboard, a virtual infrastructure company specializing in global trade. Sumeet shares insights on how Starboard leverages cutting-edge AI and ML to streamline complex operations, optimize routing, enhance transparency, and reduce costs. Hugh and Sumeet also discuss how companies like Switchboard and Starboard are revolutionizing the logistics industry with AI and advanced technologies. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Sumeet Trehan | Starboard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumeettrehan1/ Website: https://www.starboard.biz/ Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/ Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/

Episode 54 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Andy Ambrose, partner in The Fund Austin, as part of Everywhere VC and Managing Partner of Palm Venture Studios. He chats with Marty Ringlein, CEO and Co-Founder of Agree.com, an all-in-one platform for sending, signing, and managing agreements securely. Marty shares the "why" behind Agree.com focusing on the fragmented nature of digital signatures and money movement. Marty also discussed how the company is positioning itself as an "advanced agreement platform" that not only streamlines the signing process but also integrates invoicing and payment processing, making transactions more efficient for everyone. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Marty Ringlein | Agree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martymadrid/ Website: https://agree.com/ Learn more about Andy Ambrose | Everywhere VC | The Fund Austin | Palm Venture Studios LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyambrose/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Episode 53 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Gabriela Isturiz, General Partner at The Fund XX, ex-legal tech founder with two Fortune 500 exits to Thomson Reuters and Roper Tech, now investing in and supporting startups. She chats with Doug Bemis, co-founder and CEO of Syntracts, a legal tech startup transforming legal contracts into actionable intelligence. Doug shares insights into how Syntracts is revolutionizing legal knowledge management. They extract precise, reliable information from any contract with the information staying on-premise. Doug also discusses how generative AI is influencing legal workflows and his approach to creating technology that respects law firms' need for high security and accuracy. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Gabriela Isturiz | The Fund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaisturiz/ Website: https://ideas.thefund.vc/ Learn more about Doug Bemis | Syntracts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-bemis-4481093b/ Website: https://www.syntracts.com/

Episode 52 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Beth Lopez, founder of Outfox Health, an AI tool for quick healthcare answers, price checks, and affordable provider guidance. Beth chats with Mark Jackson, founder of Besolo, a company that supports solopreneurs with an all-in-one platform for benefits, taxes, compliance, and essential business tools. Mark shares his journey from a marketing leader to scaling unicorn companies and ultimately founding Besolo. Mark also discusses Besolo’s long-term goal of supporting millions of solopreneurs and empowering them to pursue independence with the security of traditional employment benefits. In this episode, you will hear: Learn more about Beth Ann Lopez | Outfox Health Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/balopez999 Website: https://outfoxhealth.com/ Learn more about Mark Jackson | Besolo Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jaxnmarx Website: https://www.besolo.io/