This is not a scripture study, family home evening or Gospel learning class. Instead, this is an entirely unscripted audio diary of a regular member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join me as I navigate life's struggles with the help of the Gospel. I talk about my experiences with divorce, financial instability, mental and physical wellness, expectations and more. Just your average blunt, sarcastic and melodramatic 30-something woman.
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A weekly podcast featuring an unexpected conversation from someone in the WordPress Community.
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Listen to conversations between Madrona investors and entrepreneurs, founders, and startup personalities who talk about some of the key moments in building a company. Designed to give would-be founders and others interested in working with or for startups a view into the struggle and the lessons learned, these conversations are informal and informative. With more than 25 years of investing in early-stage technology companies, Madrona has worked with founders from day one to help build their ...
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a Ukrainian refugee who knows a thing or two about fixing homes in Spain. In my recent conversation with Sabrina Zaden on Seriously Bud, we kicked things off by discussing her latest adventure—using a jackhammer to break through a wall in her house. Sabrina explained how she’s renovating a 124-year-old…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a WordPress community builder who fosters diversity with a smile. In my conversation with Samah Nasr, I learned about her deep love for horror movies, a passion she’s carried since her teenage years. She enjoys the thrill and adrenaline rush that these films provide, finding particular enjoyment in mov…
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From Dark Matter to Voice AI with Deepgram Founder Scott Stephenson
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Today Madrona Managing Director Karan Mahandru and Scott Stephenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Deepgram, a foundational AI company building a voice AI platform providing APIs for speech-to-text and text-to-speech. From medical transcription to autonomous agents, Deepgram is the go-to for developers of voice AI experiences, and they're already working w…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a LinkedIn Learning WordPress instructor who has a glorious future no matter what she does. In my conversation with Nyasha Green, I learned about her deep roots in Camden, South Carolina, a small town known for its rich history, including the Battle of Camden and its famous Carolina Cup horse races. De…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with an eager beaver Californian who aspires to win a gold medal in Disc Golf. In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby McCullough, co-founder of Beaver Builder and a well-known figure in the WordPress community. I started with a personal question about what has been most gratifying in Robby…
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Temporal Founders Bet on Open Source and Developers to Enable Invincible Applications
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Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar hosts Temporal Co-Founders Samar Abbas and Maxim Fateev in studio. Temporal was founded in 2019 based on an open-source microservices orchestration engine project but is the result of a more than decade-long partnership between the two co-founders that spanned their time working on different iterations of th…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with someone who loves consuming great input so he can give us great output. Reflecting on my conversation with Davinder, I was fascinated by his background and experiences, particularly his deep roots in Punjab, India, where he was born and still lives. Despite being from a region that’s rich in culture an…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a caring, life-long learner who's a Lancaster lass who loves cricket. Reflecting on my conversation with Abha, I was immediately struck by her early memories that centered around music and performance, particularly being in a gang show as a Brownie and participating in plays during primary school. Even…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with someone who has dedicated his life to something much bigger than himself. I had an enlightening conversation with Marc Benzakein on Seriously Bud, where we dove into the fascinating background of his parents—his father hailing from the Belgian Congo and his mother from Wisconsin. They met in college in…
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Investor Spotlight: Chris Picardo on Cross-Disciplinary Innovation and Finding Unique Founders
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, host Coral Garnick Ducken interviews Madrona Partner Chris Picardo for the latest Investor Spotlight. With degrees in math and English, Chris shares his unique journey into venture capital. Chris highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary skills in understanding and communicating complex concepts and what h…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a former bartender who was born with a podcaster's voice and is everyone's best friend. recently had the pleasure of chatting with Bob Dunn on Seriously Bud. We jumped right into the heart of his story, recalling the fateful night of September 5th, 1982, when he met his wife, Judy, at a bar in Spokane.…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with someone who is mature beyond her years and could not be nicer if she tried. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Svilena Penava on Seriously Bud. Currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she works from home, Svilena is deeply rooted in her Bulgarian heritage. Despite her busy schedule, she to…
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Transforming TV Advertising: iSpot’s Sean Muller on the Role of AI and the Future of Streaming
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Venture Partner Len Jordan sits down with Sean Muller, Founder and CEO of iSpot, to talk about the company's evolution in measuring TV advertising for both conventional and streaming platforms. Sean delves into strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and the rise of ad-supported streaming. They discuss the…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with someone who has been everywhere and knows that great things happen at 7-Eleven. In my latest chat I had the pleasure of speaking with Emma Young, who never fails to surprise with her fascinating stories and adventurous life. Currently, she’s in La Manga, Spain, escaping the Lithuanian winter in a quiet…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with an influential publisher in the WordPress Community who knows just about everyone and everything. I had the pleasure of speaking with Birgit Pauli-Haack, someone I deeply admire for her contributions to the WordPress community. We began by diving into her background, starting with her studies at the Un…
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Investor Spotlight: Sabrina Wu on Founder Grit, Authenticity, and Building Intelligent Applications
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, host Coral Garnick Ducken interviews Madrona Investor Sabrina Wu for the latest Investor Spotlight. These two discuss Sabrina's transition from private equity to venture capital and the learnings that translate to building successful VC-backed startups, Sabrina’s focus on intelligent applications, and the charac…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a graduate of the University of Tasmania who got a degree in journalism and computer science and knows how life can change with the flick of a finger. I had the pleasure of chatting with Rae Morey, who shared some fascinating insights about her life and work. We started off with a geography lesson, as …
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a full-time Mom who owns a full-time web design agency. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Marie Gill. We started off by getting to know each other, as we had just met, and I was intrigued to learn about how she met her husband. Annemarie shared the charming story of working on sma…
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Building Predibase: AI, Open-Source, and Commercialization with Dev Rishi and Travis Addair
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Madrona Partner Vivek Ramaswami hosts Dev Rishi and Travis Addair, co-founders of 2023 IA40 Rising Star, Predibase. Predibase is a platform for developers to easily fine-tune and serve any open-source model. They recently released LoRA Land, a collection of 25 highly-performant open-source fine-tuned models, and launched open-source LoRA eXchange, …
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a born entrepreneurwho had an unquenchable thirst to learn technology at a very early age. In this episode of Seriously, Bud, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikas Singhal, the founder of InstaWP. We started off with a light-hearted discussion about a vivid dream Vikas had recently, where he found …
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a legendary WordPress podcaster, blogger, WP historian and all around great guy. Here’s my chat with Jeff Chandler to explore various aspects of his life. We started with Jeff’s upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved through his education and early career. Jeff shared his brief stint in the Air Force…
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Read AI's David Shim on Making Meetings More Efficient With Intelligent Agents
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In this episode, Madrona Managing Director Matt McIlwain hosts David Shim, founder and CEO of Read AI. These two have known each other for over two decades, having worked together at Farecast and then Placed, which David founded in 2011. They came together again in 2021, when David started Read AI, which delivers AI solutions that make meetings, em…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with someone who was homeschooled and has one of the youngest voices in the WordPress Community. In this interview, I had the pleasure of talking with Sophia DeRosia, where we began by discussing her name preferences and how close family members affectionately call her “Sophie.” Sophia shared some of her ea…
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Send us a text A conversation with a thoughtful guy who would have been Marco Polo if he could have been someone else. Here I had the pleasure of chatting with James Giroux, who shared his unique journey and diverse interests. We kicked things off by discussing James’s unexpected connection to Korean culture, which all started when he hosted a Kore…
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Transforming Corporate Travel: A Conversation With Steve Singh and Christal Bemont
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Steve Singh and Christal Bemont, CEO of Direct Travel, Madrona's newest portfolio company, delve into the acquisition of Direct Travel and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the $1.4T corporate travel ecosystem, along with @Spotnana , Troop, and Center. Full Transcript: https://bit.ly/…
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Send us a text A conversation with a self-made guy who is about to co-lead his first WordCamp. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Howard Spaeth, the co-leader of WordCamp Montclair and founder of H Grant Designs. We began by diving into Howard’s role in organizing WordCamp Montclair, where he shared all the exciting details about t…
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Send us a text A conversation with the sassiest person in the WordPress Community. In this lively conversation, I had the pleasure of chatting with Christine Clauder, who is known for her humor and candidness. We kicked things off by discussing her self-proclaimed sassy nature, which, as she admits, sometimes leads to misunderstandings. Christine o…
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Send us a text A conversation with a woman known for her teaching skills and care for the WordPress Community In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Courtney Robertson, where we dive into her background, upbringing, and professional journey. We start off with a lighthearted introduction before Courtney shares her roots in Shippensburg…
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Send us a text A conversation with a guy who lives in the centre of the universe and knows a few things about podcasting. In this episode I sit down with Rob Cairns to cover a wide range of topics, from his childhood experiences to his professional career and personal life. We start by exploring Rob’s upbringing, particularly the cultural shifts he…
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Building a Modern Database: Nikita Shamgunov on Postgres and Beyond
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Investor Paul Goel and Neon Co-founder & CEO Nikita Shamgunov dive into the database market and the importance of creating a killer developer experience while balancing that experience with performance and reliability. Nikita also shares just how bullish he is on AI, his excitement for AI agents like Dev…
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Send us a text A conversation with a brilliant developer who's also a nurturing Father. In this episode, I sit down with Mark for an in-depth conversation about his life and career. We kick things off as I prepare for the recording, expressing my anticipation for the questions I’ve lined up. The conversation begins with Mark sharing his background,…
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Send us a text A conversation with an irrepressible personality who connects everyone to everyone. In this engaging conversation, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Frechette for my podcast. Michelle shared some delightful anecdotes from her childhood, including her earliest memory and the many moves her family made due to her father’s job…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a WordPress rock star in every sense of the word. In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vito Peleg for an engaging and insightful conversation. We started off with a warm welcome, and I couldn’t be happier to have Vito on the show. Vito shared his incredible journey from Te…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a Michigander who brings love and joy to the WordPress Community. In this interview, I have a wonderful conversation with Cate DeRosia, where we explore various aspects of her life, from her experiences and contributions within the WordPress community to her childhood memories and family dynamics. Cate…
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How Bobsled is Revolutionizing Cross-Cloud Data Sharing
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Investor Sabrina Wu hosts Bobsled Co-founder and CEO Jake Graham for the latest episode of Founded & Funded. Jake is revolutionizing data sharing across platforms, enabling customers to get to analysis faster directly in the platforms where they work. Madrona co-led Bobsled's $17 million series A last year, which put the company at an $87 million v…
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Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a fellow WordPress podcaster who has a voice I can listen to all day. In this lively chat, I sit down with Cami MacNamara to explore her personal and professional journey. We kick things off with the sweet story of how she met her husband in Lake Tahoe after a concert—a chance encounter that b…
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Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a guy who is more than someone who works for GoDaddy. In my debut episode of “Seriously BUD?,” I sit down with Marcus Burnette for a lively and engaging conversation. Even though it’s my first podcast, Marcus guides me through the discussion with such humor and ease that it feels like a natural flow. W…
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How Writer CEO May Habib Is Making GenAI Work For the Enterprise
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Madrona Partner Vivek Ramaswami hosts May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer, a 2023 IA40 winner. Writer is a full-stack generative AI platform for the enterprise. In this episode, May shares her perspective on founding a GenAI company before the ChatGPT craze, building an enterprise-grade product and go-to-market motion with 200% NRR, whether RAG…
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Send us a text My daughter Bree gives me, her Dad, Bud Kraus an introduction as I take a few minutes to explains what Seriously, BUD? is about.Oleh Bud Kraus
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Investor Spotlight: A Conversation with Madrona’s Soma Somasegar
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Hear from Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of 27 years at Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of passion in founders, the state of cloud technology, and the future of AI and Startups. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his fa…
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Dust Founders Bet Foundation Models Will Change How Companies Work
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Madrona Partner Jon Turow hosts Gabriel Hubert and Stan Polu, the co-founders of a 2023 IA40 winner, Dust, which enables information workers to create LLM-based agents that help them do their own work more efficiently. They discuss the broader AI/LLM ecosystem, the merits and potential of horizontal vs vertical solutions, limitations of AI assistan…
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From Creating Kubernetes to Founding Stacklok: Open-Source and Security with Craig McLuckie
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter talks to Craig McLuckie, who’s most known as one of the creators of Kubernetes at Google. Madrona previously backed Craig’s company, Heptio, and was excited to back his latest company — Stacklok. Stacklok is a software supply chain security company that helps developers and o…
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The Evolution of Enterprise AI: A Conversation with Arvind Jain
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Madrona Investor Palak Goel talks with Arvind Jain, founder and CEO of Glean, which has raised about $155M since launching in 2019 and was named a 2023 IA40 winner. It should be no surprise that Glean is touted as the search engine for the enterprise because Arvind spent over a decade at Google as a distinguished engineer, where he led teams in Goo…
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Investor Spotlight: A Conversation with Madrona’s Tim Porter
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Hear from Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of mechanical engineering and Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of customer focus, and the high priority he places on integrity. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his favorite books f…
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Navigating the Dynamics of Startup Boards: Managing Disagreements & Effective Governance
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In this episode, Madrona Managing Director S. Somasegar and General Counsel Joanna Black discuss the fundamental role of a board in a startup's growth and development. They touch upon the importance of aligning strategic views with board members, managing disagreements, and effective governance to ensure that the organization is run efficiently. Th…
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Karan Mehandru & Anna Baird on Go-To-Market Strategy, and Navigating Sales, Growth, and Leadership
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This week, Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru hosts Madrona Operating Partner Anna Baird. The operating partner role is a new one for Madrona, and we're excited to have her on the team to advise our founders. Before transitioning to board positions in the last couple of years, Anna was most recently the CRO at Outreach. Before that, she was t…
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Tigera CEO Ratan Tipirneni On Commercializing Open Source
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Madrona Partner Aseem Datar hosts Tigera CEO Ratan Tipirneni. Tigera is in the business of preventing and detecting security breaches in cloud-native applications, and its open-source offering Calico is one of the most widely adopted container networking and security solutions out there. Aseem and Ratan dive into whether or not you should open sour…
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Founded & Funded Investor Spotlight with Maria Gilfoyle
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Get to know Madrona Investor Maria Gilfoyle. Learn how she pivoted from wanting to become an artist into venture capital, her design-first mindset focus, what she looks for in founders, and what she enjoys doing outside the office.Oleh Madrona
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Troop Travel Founders on the Startup Journey and Relationships That Matter
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Today, managing director Steve Singh sits down with Troop Travel Co-founders Dennis Vilovic and Leonard Cremer. Madrona invested in Troop and its corporate travel meeting management platform in 2021. These three talk about looking for the right problem to solve, to launch a company, and how you decide if it's the right time. They also discuss when …
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Investor Spotlight with Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru
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Get to know Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru. Learn what drew him to venture capital and working with founders, what he looks for in founders, what he thinks founders should look for in VC partners, and what he enjoys doing outside the office. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:00) Madrona Managing Partner Karan Mehandru's background (00:01:33)…
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