Growth Capital Podcast
Welcome to the GCP Channel! Tune in to gain exclusive insights from leaders in private equity, CEOs of PE-backed companies, and startup entrepreneurs. Each episode dives into their unique career journeys, sharing valuable lessons on starting, investing in, and scaling successful businesses. And most importantly how the Right Talent drives business success. Listen on all major podcast platforms and of course, watch right here on YouTube!
Episodes
🧩 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 38 🧩
What does it really take to launch a medical device company without outside funding? In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Téa Phillips, Founder & CEO of ATS Innovations, to share her remarkable journey from engineering student to first-time founder—and what it meant to risk everything to build a product that could change lives.
Téa developed the M...
📉 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 37 📉
Is venture capital always the right move? Or is it just a shortcut to pressure, burn, and misalignment?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with four-time founder and prolific angel investor Adam Spector, now Founder & CEO of Chore, a bootstrapped startup helping founders offload the back-office work that slows them down.
Whether you're an early-...
🔧 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 36 🔧
Most founders in the trades don’t hit a ceiling because of demand—they stall because the business depends entirely on them. In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon is joined by David Forster, Founder and CEO of Systems Over Sweat, a strategic advisory firm helping home service businesses escape founder dependency and build scalable operations.
David shares how he trans...
🧠 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 35 🧠
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Steven Atkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Ease AI, a sales enablement platform using AI to upskill reps and optimize the sales journey, without relying on massive teams or external funding.
Steven shares his journey from high-performing sales leader to startup founder, how he met his co-founder through YC’s Co-Foun...
🧠 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 34 🧠
What if your biggest growth opportunity is hiding in plain sight—inside the customer experience?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Evan Steele, Founder & CEO of Rater8, to explore how real-time feedback and reputation management are reshaping the way healthcare practices grow.
Evan shares his founder journey—bootstrapping two companies, scal...
💸 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 33 💸
What separates a founder who pitches from one who closes?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Jeffrey Fidelman, Founder & CEO of Fidelman & Co., to decode what it really takes to raise money from investors in today’s market.
From creating pitch decks that resonate, to navigating investor psychology and structuring effective calls, Jeffrey ...
What if the key to productivity wasn’t doing more, but choosing less?
In this episode of Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Steven Puri—former Hollywood executive turned tech founder of The Sukha Company, a productivity platform designed to help people and teams find focus and flow.
Steven shares what he learned from two failed startups, how that pain reshaped his product philosophy, and how the idea of “doing less...
🛡️ Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 31 🛡️
In this episode, we sit down with Rekha Shenoy to explore Scaling Secure: Building Smarter, Safer Tech Companies. Rekha shares her deep expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, and scaling tech ventures with security built into the foundation—not as an afterthought.
We dive into how today’s fastest-growing companies can balance innovation with protection, why trust is a competitive advan...
🔋 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 30 🔋
In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Madhav Ayygari, Co-Founder and CEO of Inductive Robotics, to explore Charging the Future: Autonomous Power at Every Parking Spot. Madhav shares how his team is redefining the EV charging experience with fully autonomous, wireless power delivery—turning every parking spot into a charging station.
We dive into the technology behind the innovation,...
🔥 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 29 🔥
In this episode, we sit down with Brad Medford, CEO and Co-Founder of Imperium Technologies, Inc., to explore Boiling Point: Innovating an Industry Left Behind. Brad shares how he's tackling one of the most overlooked sectors—industrial water heating—with breakthrough technology and bold vision.
We discuss the challenges of modernizing legacy systems, driving innovation in a slow-to-change ...
⚡ Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 28 ⚡
In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, to explore Disrupting the Grid, Redefining the Game. Scott dives into how Tandem PV is reimagining the future of solar energy with cutting-edge technology that challenges the status quo of traditional power systems.
We talk innovation, sustainability, and the strategic vision required to take breakthrough tech from lab to large...
🤖 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 27 🤖
In this episode, we sit down with Larissa Licha, CEO and Co-Founder of Joyn, to explore Where Product Meets People: Building Better Teams Through AI. Larissa shares how Joyn is revolutionizing the way companies scale their teams—using AI to align talent, culture, and business outcomes like never before.
We dive into the intersection of product innovation, people strategy, and the role of da...
🌟 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 26 🌟
In this episode, we’re joined by Laurel Mintz — founder of Fabric VC and Elevate My Brand, Inc. — to explore Scaling Visionaries, Funding the Future. Laurel shares how she’s helping bold founders bridge the gap between brand and capital, blending strategic marketing with smart investing to fuel high-growth ventures.
We dive into what it really takes to scale with purpose, how to align with ...
🚀 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 25 🚀
In this exciting episode, we’re joined by Trey Ikard Managing Partner of WIV Ventures, to dive into Fintech Launchpad: Fueling Early‑Stage Disruption. Trey unpacks how emerging fintech startups are challenging the status quo, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and securing early-stage capital to transform the financial landscape.
From go-to-market strategy to investor alignment and product...
🌍 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 24 🌍
In this episode, we sit down with Andy Jones to explore Mapping the Market: Data-Driven Deals and Global Perspective. Andy shares how leveraging analytics, macro trends, and a global outlook can uncover smarter investment opportunities and drive more strategic decisions.
We dive into how data is reshaping deal sourcing, risk assessment, and value creation—and why a global mindset is more im...
🎨 Growth Capital Podcast – Episode 23 🎨
In this episode, we sit down with Noah Frydberg to explore Redefining Creativity: The Maverick Approach to Branding. Noah shares how bold ideas, unconventional thinking, and a deep understanding of audience psychology can transform brands into movements.
We dive into the art and science of storytelling, the power of authenticity, and how to build brand identities that cut through the noise ...
🩺 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 22 🩺
In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Stein to discuss Revolutionizing Healthcare: Breaking Barriers with Tech and Policy. Greg unpacks how innovation, thoughtful regulation, and bold leadership are transforming the healthcare landscape for patients, providers, and entrepreneurs alike.
From bridging gaps in care to scaling digital health solutions, this conversation dives into the future of...
🏛️ Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 21 🏛️
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Kanter to explore Building Legacies: The Art and Strategy of Multi-Generational Family Offices. Josh dives into the unique dynamics of managing wealth, values, and vision across generations—and how thoughtful strategy and governance can preserve and grow family legacies.
From succession planning to investment frameworks and navigating family dynamics...
🥋 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 20 🥋
In this milestone episode, we’re joined by Sydney Marvin to discuss From Idea to Impact: Reinventing Self-Defense for the Modern World. Sydney shares how innovation, technology, and a mission-driven approach are transforming personal safety and self-defense.
We explore the journey from concept to execution, the challenges of disrupting an industry, and the strategies behind building a purpo...
💰 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 19 💰
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Stranz to explore the transition From Venture Capital to Private Equity and the key strategies for navigating investments and driving growth.
Matt shares his insights on evaluating opportunities, scaling businesses, and understanding the critical differences between VC and PE investing. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, an investor lookin...
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