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In this episode, we spotlight Anil Advani, a visionary startup lawyer, angel investor, and mentor whose extensive experience is shaping the future of startups in Silicon Valley and around the world. Anil's journey from prestigious law firms like Cooley Godward and Orrick Herrington to founding Inventus Law illustrates his commitment to empowering early-stage startups. With over 19 years of experience, Anil has advised more than 3,000 startups, participated in nearly 500 financing and M&A transactions valued at over $3 billion, and made over 25 angel investments. His work extends beyond the U.S., offering legal counsel in California, New York, and India, and supporting startups from diverse geographies in their quest for growth and success. At Inventus Law, Anil and his team offer founder-friendly legal services, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and responsiveness.

In this episode, we delve into the world of Cliff Pierre, a technology consultant renowned for his expertise in digital marketing and Web3 and niche tech expertise. With an impressive following of 1.5 million on Instagram, Cliff has become a figure in unveiling the secrets behind effective website strategies and search engine optimization. His insights and methodologies, shared widely across this platform, have revolutionized how businesses approach online visibility and growth.

In this episode, we spotlight Gary Hoberman, the visionary Founder and CEO of Unqork, whose innovative codeless platform is revolutionizing the software industry. Gary's journey from a seasoned CIO at MetLife to a groundbreaking tech entrepreneur embodies a shift towards simplifying complex technological processes. At Unqork, he's redefining software development by enabling faster, more flexible solutions without traditional coding. This episode offers a deep dive into how Unqork's unique approach is transforming businesses, pushing the boundaries of digital transformation, and setting new standards in enterprise technology.

n this episode, we explore Jon Brenan's influential role as CEO of Opentrons, a leading lab automation company valued at over $1 billion. Jon's strategic vision and operational expertise have been key in advancing Opentrons' mission to democratize lab automation with their flagship product, the OT-2. Under his leadership, Opentrons has become a pivotal player in the scientific community, providing accessible, high-precision robotics to streamline and enhance laboratory research globally.

In this insightful episode, we focus on Michelle Kwon's remarkable impact as Head of Operations and Finance at Runway, a dynamic AI company now valued at over $3 billion. Michelle's strategic leadership and deep financial acumen have been instrumental in scaling Runway's innovative business management solutions, significantly enhancing its market position and valuation. Runway is a platform used to create and edit images through AI, with users only needing to provide speech, text or images to enhance their video.

From a New York upbringing, Reed's journey spans from diner tables to pioneering entrepreneurship in apparel and an Operations Lead role at a music streaming startup. In 2021, while studying finance and technology at Wharton, Reed founded Hopscotch—a groundbreaking FinTech startup. Hopscotch disrupts business payments with real-time, fee-free transactions designed for small businesses and solopreneurs, backed by prominent investors like Stellation Capital, Shine Capital, and NOEMIS Ventures raising 6.1M in their most recent round.