Trailblazers by Erica Wenger

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David Haber: The Biggest Mistake Founders Make When Hiring l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 54

September 29, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and former founder of Bond Street, to discuss what separates exceptional founders from everyone else.David breaks down why the best founders study those who came before them, how to stand out in crowded markets, what makes an “N of 1” company, and the biggest mistakes founders make when hiring. We also discuss building and selling Bond Street, New York vs. Silicon Valley, and how AI is changing what it takes...

Jeff Clavier: How To Raise Your First Fund l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 53

September 22, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Clavier, founder of Uncork Capital and one of the early pioneers of seed-stage venture capital.Jeff shares what he has learned from more than two decades of investing in startups, from raising some of the earliest institutional seed funds to backing companies like Postmates and Fitbit. We get into the realities of raising a venture fund, what LPs look for in emerging managers, why DPI and returning actual capital matter more than paper markups, and how s...

Brian Kelly: How I Made $300k Per Month With Affiliate Marketing l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 52

September 15, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, to break down the business behind one of the most recognizable brands in travel and credit card rewards.Brian shares how The Points Guy actually makes money, why affiliate marketing became such a powerful business model, and how he built trust with an audience that credit card companies wanted to reach. We also discuss his decision to sell the company for $28 million, the advantages of bootstrapping instead of raising v...