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Latest episodes
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Learn the Lingo VCs Actually Use | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala, & K Street Capital
August 20, 2026 · 42 minFor years, founders and investors have used terms like “fintech,” “SaaS,” and “platform” without always having a shared definition. But as venture firms rely more heavily on data to track deals, returns, and portfolio performance, getting…
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Go-to-Market Is the Moat | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala, and Mark Schacknies (NFTYDoor)
August 6, 2026 · 46 minWhat actually creates a competitive moat? For years, founders believed the answer was simple: build a better product. Today, venture investors increasingly believe the answer is distribution. In this episode of High Stakes, Paige Soya and…
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How VCs Structure Venture Deals | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Scott Stern (Partner, Origin Ventures)
July 23, 2026 · 52 minNot all venture deals are created equal, and understanding the fine print can make a significant difference for founders. In this episode of High Stakes, K Street Capital's Paige Soya and Nick Duafala are joined by Scott Stern, Partner at…
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How VCs Evaluate Pre-Revenue Startups | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures)
July 9, 2026 · 35 minWhat makes a pre-revenue startup worth investing in? Before there's revenue, traction, or a long list of customers, venture investors have to make decisions with limited data. So what signals matter most? How do VCs build conviction around…
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Venture Liquidity, Secondaries & How VCs Exit | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Andrew (Principal at Savano Capital)
June 25, 2026 · 36 minHow do venture capital firms actually exit their investments when startups are staying private longer than ever before? On this episode of High Stakes, hosts Paige Soya and Nick Duafala sat down with Andrew Seter, Principal at Savano…
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VC Deal Timelines & Due Diligence | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Matt Bressler (Lookout Ventures & Fmr TDF Ventures)
June 11, 2026 · 37 minHow long does it actually take to raise venture capital? In this episode of High Stakes, Paige Soya and Nick Duafala sit down with Matt Bressler, Co-Founder and General Partner at Lookout Ventures, formerly TDF Ventures, to discuss venture…
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Power Dynamics in VC | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala, Haley Bryant (Hustle Fund), & Ann Marie Guzzi (Dalmatian Ops, Angel Investor & Agora Initiative)
May 28, 2026 · 52 minIn this episode of High Stakes, K Street Capital’s Paige Soya and co-host Nick Duafala sit down with Haley Bryant, Partner at Hustle Fund, and Ann Marie Guzzi, angel investor, Managing Partner of Dalmatian Ops and Co-Founder of The Agora…
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How VCs Evaluate Founding Teams | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala, & Neil Shah (CEO, ThinkNimble)
May 14, 2026 · 42 minMost people assume VCs are evaluating traction, revenue, or the pitch deck first. Those things matter — but often, the real signal is something harder to quantify: how a founder thinks. In this episode of High Stakes, Nick Duafala and I…
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Angel Investors vs. VCs | Paige Soya & Dadi Akhavan (Startup-to-IPO Founder)
April 30, 2026 · 40 minIn this episode of High Stakes, Paige Soya sits down with Dadi Akhavan, a startup-to-IPO founder and angel investor, to break down one of the most important dynamics in early-stage investing: angel investors vs venture capitalists. While…
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How VCs Source Deals | Paige Soya, Nick Duafala & Taylor Margot (Partner, Lytical Ventures)
April 16, 2026 · 50 minHow do venture capitalists actually find deals and how can founders break into those conversations? In this episode of High Stakes, Paige Soya and Nick Duafala are joined by Taylor Margot (Partner at Lytical Ventures) to break down one of…
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Not All Capital Is Created Equal: Venture Capital vs. Other Funding | Paige Soya & Jill Ralph (Former Chemonics Capital and Motley Fool)
April 2, 2026 · 32 minVenture capital is one of the most misunderstood asset classes in investing and one of the most powerful when approached correctly. In this episode of High Stakes, K Street Capital Managing Partner Paige Soya sits down with investor Jill…
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An Introduction to Venture Capital: Meet your hosts | Paige Soya & Nick Duafala at K Street Capital: Season 4 of High Stakes
March 12, 2026 · 36 minWelcome to Season 4 of High Stakes and this season we’re starting with the fundamentals. In Venture Capital 101, K Street Capital Managing Partner Paige Soya and Principal Nick Duafala break down how venture capital actually works for…

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