Out There with Lorraine Sanders is a series featuring experts at the forefront of communications, starting with venture capital. Host Lorraine Sanders sits down with VC communications professionals to explore the work they do, the tactics that are actually working right now, and the mindset practices that keep them thriving in high-stakes environments. Whether you're in VC, thinking about getting into comms, or just curious about the people shaping how innovation shows up in the world, this show…
What happens when a Bay Area-born VC operator turns a solo consulting practice into a scaled firm and a thriving community for venture's back office? Kristen Ostro shares how she built Strut Consulting, why she rebranded Let's Talk Ops to VIA, and what she's learned about choosing clients, scaling thoughtfully, and creating leverage without losing quality. In this episode, Kristen breaks down: How…
What happens when a former journalist, film sales agent, and startup operator becomes the platform partner helping shape a venture firm's visibility, messaging, and community presence? Stephanie Rich shares how she built a nonlinear career in venture by leaning into curiosity, creativity, and a deep love of connecting people, ideas, and resources. In this episode, Stephanie breaks down p]:pt-0…
What happens when a higher ed PR professional becomes the sole marketer for a venture studio with 40 portfolio companies? Dan Landau shares how he landed at AI Fund through an unexpected connection in a Seth Godin marketing course, built a viral app in 30 minutes using Claude Code, and developed a framework for triaging work between human hands and AI assistance. In this episode, Dan breaks down:…
In today's episode of 'Spirit of 608' podcast host, Lorraine Sanders talks with guest Joie LaFrentz telling us what she has been up to and sharing the real deal behind how she has been building Jola.
Welcome! Come along with me on my journey into the metaverse and what's next. Kicking off the first season of the Making it in the Metaverse, here's How to Start Making it in the Metaverse without Spending Anything At All. Consider this your toe-dip into the landscape from a journalist-turned-ethical-fashion-advocate who got crypto curious in '18 but didn't fall all the way down the rabbit hole…
Welcome! Come along with me on my journey into the metaverse and what's next. Kicking off the first season of the Making it in the Metaverse, here are 6 Ways Regular Folks Can Start Making it in the Metaverse. Consider this your toe-dip into the landscape from a journalist-turned-ethical-fashion-advocate who got crypto curious in '18 but didn't fall all the way down the rabbit hole until mid-2021.…
Welcome! Come along with me on my journey into the metaverse and what's next. Kicking off the first season of the Making it in the Metaverse, here are 5 Things I Want You to Know About Crypto Culture. Consider this your toe-dip into the landscape from a journalist-turned-ethical-fashion-advocate who got crypto curious in '18 but didn't fall all the way down the rabbit hole until mid-2021. Let me…
Oh hey we have a brand new series coming out this spring (and beyond). A head's up on what's happening is waiting for you in today's episode. More to come so soon. The TLDR: come with me on my journey into web3, blockchain, crypto and all things metaverse-y. There's so much happening. Let's figure it out together. Oh hey there! Please help the podcast out and leave us a rating and review on iTunes…
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In this episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we dive into web3 and why ethical fashion should be paying attention to the possibilities in this rapidly unfolding space. If you've wondered how web3 technology and everything under that umbrella (cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and the Metaverse for a start) could be relevant, useful and game-changing for fashion brand and entrepreneurs seeking…
