Turpentine VC

On Turpentine VC, host and venture capitalist Erik Torenberg delves deep into the art and science of building successful venture firms through conversations with the world’s best investors and operators. Hear about insider strategies on decision-making, investment theses, and building firms for the long term—from the ground-level, VC to VC.

Guests in season 1 include Ben Horowitz of a16z, Mamood Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins, and Alfred Lin of Sequoia.

Inside Mischief VC's Evolution with Zach Perret and Lauren Farleigh

Inside Mischief VC's Evolution with Zach Perret and Lauren Farleigh
How Accel Captures Companies Outside Traditional VC Reach

How Accel Captures Companies Outside Traditional VC Reach
Chad Byers on Why Susa is a Purpose-Built Seed Specialist [Classic Interview]

Chad Byers on Why Susa is a Purpose-Built Seed Specialist [Classic Interview]
$50M in 4 Months: How Solo VC Nichole Wischoff Closed Her Fund in a Down Market

$50M in 4 Months: How Solo VC Nichole Wischoff Closed Her Fund in a Down Market
Inside Seven Seven Six with Alexis Ohanian [Classic Interview]

Inside Seven Seven Six with Alexis Ohanian [Classic Interview]
Logan Bartlett on How Great VC Firms Truly Operate

Logan Bartlett on How Great VC Firms Truly Operate
Now at $2B Valuation: Mercor CEO On How They Started

Now at $2B Valuation: Mercor CEO On How They Started
Why Benchmark is Different Than Other Firms with Sarah Tavel & Eric Vishria

Why Benchmark is Different Than Other Firms with Sarah Tavel & Eric Vishria
IVP's Somesh Dash on Growth Stage Investing and Strategic Discipline

IVP's Somesh Dash on Growth Stage Investing and Strategic Discipline
Thrive Capital's Bold Bets on Category-Defining Companies with Kareem Zaki

Thrive Capital's Bold Bets on Category-Defining Companies with Kareem Zaki
Greg Castle (Anorak VC) on the Biggest AR/VR and Spatial Computing Opportunities

Greg Castle (Anorak VC) on the Biggest AR/VR and Spatial Computing Opportunities
General Catalyst CEO on Running VC Like an Enduring Company

General Catalyst CEO on Running VC Like an Enduring Company
Aydin Senkut on Building Felicis Ventures

Aydin Senkut on Building Felicis Ventures
How to Scale Talent | Andy Price, Artisanal Ventures

How to Scale Talent | Andy Price, Artisanal Ventures
Martin Casado of a16z on AI Innovation and AGI

Martin Casado of a16z on AI Innovation and AGI
Lost Tapes Elad Gil on the Eve of the AI Boom

Lost Tapes Elad Gil on the Eve of the AI Boom
How Theory Ventures Differentiates in a Crowded VC Market

How Theory Ventures Differentiates in a Crowded VC Market
Defense Tech’s Rise with 8VC’s Alex Kolicich

Defense Tech’s Rise with 8VC’s Alex Kolicich
Why Inception Investing Beats Traditional Seed with Ed Sim of Boldstart

Why Inception Investing Beats Traditional Seed with Ed Sim of Boldstart
Chris Paik on the End of Software and the Future of AI Infrastructure

Chris Paik on the End of Software and the Future of AI Infrastructure
How Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman Continued Kleiner Perkins’ Legacy

How Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman Continued Kleiner Perkins’ Legacy
Wing's Chris Zeoli on AI Infrastructure Opportunities

Wing's Chris Zeoli on AI Infrastructure Opportunities
Rabois, Bartlett, Ryan, and Weinberg on AI, Gambling, and Healthcare

Rabois, Bartlett, Ryan, and Weinberg on AI, Gambling, and Healthcare
How Lightspeed Invests in AI and Beyond with Arif Janmohamed

How Lightspeed Invests in AI and Beyond with Arif Janmohamed
Mike Maples Jr. on Disruptive Investing

Mike Maples Jr. on Disruptive Investing
Roger Ehrenberg on Mastering Seed Investing

Roger Ehrenberg on Mastering Seed Investing
a16z's Anish Acharya on Consumer AI

a16z's Anish Acharya on Consumer AI
Upfront Ventures' Mark Suster on Fund Management and the Exit Landscape

Upfront Ventures' Mark Suster on Fund Management and the Exit Landscape