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Community Capital

Community Capital

By Republic

Our podcast aims to empower founders by sharing stories and candid advice from those who have successfully raised capital and built a thriving business. We’ll cover topics like fundraising strategies, navigating regulatory environments, community building, Web3, and AI.

Episodes will be hosted by a variety of Republic leaders including Bryan Myint, Co-founder of Republic Crypto, Zehra Naqvi, Head of Founder Community, Antonio Namwong, from our legal team, and many more.
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There’s power in numbers: investing with your community

Community CapitalOct 20, 2023

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Personal.AI: Changing the way we interact with memory

Personal.AI: Changing the way we interact with memory

What if it was possible to have an AI version of yourself? Personal AI's co-founder and CEO, Summan Kanuganti, brings this innovative idea to life through the creation of a Personal Language Model. This interactive model is trained exclusively on your own data that you have full control over. Join us in learning more about his journey in reinventing human-to-human messaging with our latest Community Capital Podcast below!

Feb 07, 202433:55
Peak Ski: Transforming Skis

Peak Ski: Transforming Skis

Embark on the exciting journey of Peak Ski with its co-founders, six-time Olympian Bode Miller and former ski area CEO Andy Wirth, alongside our host Antonio.  Discover the world of revolutionary skis with proprietary technology and how they're on the fast track to redefining the slopes!  As the first direct-to-consumer ski company, Peak Ski has transformed the way skiers purchase their gear, earning accolades from media outlets. To learn more, don't miss the latest episode of our Community Capital Podcast! 

Feb 02, 202435:45
World of AI: Dynamic corporate communications

World of AI: Dynamic corporate communications

oJin our host Antonio in our upcoming podcast episode as we embark on a thrilling exploration into the dynamic realm of AI in corporate communications with the visionary Sean Austin, CEO of Helios! Immerse yourself in Sean's journey, uncover the transformative impact of voice AI, and stay tuned for the latest developments at Helios.

Jan 05, 202427:04
From Vision to Venture: How Hedge.io built their brand

From Vision to Venture: How Hedge.io built their brand

Join our host, Zehra Naqvi, for this week's Community Capital podcast with @ Hedge's co-founders, Kyle Al-Rawi and Yash Khandelwal! Hedge is a collaborative platform that enables you to pool money and invest in stocks, options, cryptos and more with your friends! Experience the fusion of individual and group investing, coupled with innovative social features like interactive learning resources. Tune in to unravel the story behind Hedge's inception, fueled by a passion to transform the financial landscape. Learn how Kyle and Yash aspire to craft sustainable investment strategies and make investing a collective journey!

Dec 15, 202323:09
Turning Setbacks into Success: The Founder's Guide to Pivoting and Fundraising

Turning Setbacks into Success: The Founder's Guide to Pivoting and Fundraising

Arjun, the CEO and co-founder of Doola, shares more about how he founded a One-Stop-Shop for founders to establish their dream business in the United States. Join us for the next episode in discovering Arjun’s inspirational journey and his motivation towards being the company catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs.


Nov 16, 202332:48
Elephant companies and the future of community-led funding

Elephant companies and the future of community-led funding

Join our host Zehra in her conversation with Erica Wenger, an esteemed entrepreneur, investor, and creator. Erica has founded companies, joined startups at their earliest stages and is now raising her own fund. Zehra and Erica dive into Erica's conviction in community-led startups and why she coined a new phrase, elephants, to label successful companies.

Nov 09, 202326:36
The VC’s Perspective: Entrepreneurship & Navigating the Investment Landscape

The VC’s Perspective: Entrepreneurship & Navigating the Investment Landscape

Tune in to Republic's next podcast episode with Alex Pattis, to learn more about the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship! He is currently the General Partner at Riverside Ventures, Founding Team at Hampton, and Co-founder & Author of Last Money In! 


Nov 02, 202323:34
Creating a loyal community & fine-tuning your fundraising strategy

Creating a loyal community & fine-tuning your fundraising strategy

Courtney discuss the incredible community of avid loyal customers of Akua and how Courtney’s background as an angel investor, journalist, and more informed her entrepreneurial style. 

Oct 26, 202316:30
There’s power in numbers: investing with your community

There’s power in numbers: investing with your community

Steph is the founder of PIN or Power in Numbers, a platform dedicated to investing with your community. Steph and Zehra chat all things about the VC to founder experience, why community investment matters, Twitter clout, and how to navigate conversations with your investors when you pivot the business. 

Oct 20, 202321:03
Cloning yourself: AI and the future of knowledge

Cloning yourself: AI and the future of knowledge

Dara Ladjevardian is a 2x founder (he exited his last company) and founded, Delphi, a company leveraging AI to clone thought leaders. Dara discusses his admiration of Iron man, hot takes on the founder event scene, and fundraising tips.

Oct 12, 202318:04
Fangirls, fundraising, and collective media

Fangirls, fundraising, and collective media

Miri Buckland is one of the co-founders of Landing: a digital vision boarding platform all about community and creativity. Miri sits down with our team to discuss the future of consumer social, fundraising tips, and building community for fangirls.

Sep 28, 202321:33
Sold out in minutes: Master your TikTok community

Sold out in minutes: Master your TikTok community

Sabrina Sade and Jade Beguelin, the co-founders behind 4AM Skin, join us to discuss how to build brand exposure, choose the right partners, and how Tiktok can help you build an engaged and vibrant community.

Sep 21, 202324:15