
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns.
Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a founder, VC, angel investor, or just curious about the world of startups, you’ll find valuable takeaways in every episode.
Episodes
195 episodes
Mark Beeston, Founder @ Illuminate Financial
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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41:09

Staffan Helgesson, General Partner @ Creandum
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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47:48

Joseph Pizzolato, Managing Partner @ Defiant VC
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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42:16

Aidan Rushby, Co-founder & CEO @ Carmoola
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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48:28

Mike Smeed, Managing Director @ InMotion Ventures
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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54:28

Adam Norris, Founder & CEO @ Pure Electric
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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49:35

Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO @ Yapily
Stefano Vaccino is the Founder and CEO of Yapily, a leading open banking infrastructure provider.Stefano shares his unique journey from a career in nanotransi...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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37:55

Mandeep Singh, Angel Investor & ex-Founder @ Trouva (acq by Made.com).
Mandeep Singh is an angel investor and co-founder and former CEO of Trouva, a marketplace for independent boutiques that was acquired by Made.com.Mandeep takes us th...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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46:51

Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO @ Yonder
Tim Chong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yonder, a modern lifestyle rewards credit card designed for young city adventurers.Tim shares his journey from growing up in...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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47:43

Romi Savova, Founder & CEO @ PensionBee
This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Romina Savova, Founder & CEO of PensionBee, the platform transforming how people manage their pensions. With over 260,000 customers and £5.5 billion in assets under manage...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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38:18

Dom Hallas, Executive Director @ Startup Coalition
This week on Riding Unicorns, we're joined by Dom Hallas, Executive Director at the Startup Coalition, the policy voice for UK tech startups and scaleups. Dom brings a wealth of insight into the intersection of tech, vent...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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53:30

Ron Levin, Managing Partner @ Alumni Ventures
Ron Levin is the Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, the most active venture capital firm in the US. Hector spoke to Ron to discuss his journey from entrepreneur t...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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43:00

Martin Sokk, Co-Founder & CEO @ Lightyear
Martin Sokk is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lightyear. He joined Hector to discuss his journey from product management at Wise (formerly TransferWise) to building a company revolutionisi...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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44:59

Matt Chandler, Principal @ Octopus Ventures
In this episode of Riding Unicorns, James is joined by Matt Chandler, Principal at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s lead...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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53:48

Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner @ Creator Ventures
Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner at Creator Ventures, joins James Pringle on Riding Unicorns to discuss his journey into venture capital, the evolution of Creator Ventures, and ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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46:02

Marketing Icon: Rory Sutherland (audio only)
Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, joins James Pringle and Hector Mason on Riding Unicorns to delve into the fascinating intersection of behavioural science, marketing, and business strategy. With a career dedicated to unders...
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52:52

Vidu Shanmugarajah, Partner @ GV
Vidu Shanmugarajah is a Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures), where he invests in transformative tech companies across Europe. In this episode of Riding Unicorns, Vidu joins Jame...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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48:43

Edwina Johnson, GM @ MoneyGram International
Edwina Johnson is the General Manager of MoneyGram Online International, responsible for overseeing the company’s digital consumer business outside of North America. In this episode of Ri...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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43:47

Paul Yacoubian, Founder & CEO @ Copy.ai
Paul Yacoubian is the Founder and CEO of Copy.ai, a company revolutionising the way businesses create marketing and sales copy by automating workflows with AI. Founded in 2020, Copy.ai in...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:03:26

Charles Wells, Founder & CEO @ HelloSelf
Charles Wells is the Founder and CEO of HelloSelf, a technology b...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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51:11

Simon Mellin, Founder & CEO @ The Modern Milkman
Simon Mellin is the Founder and CEO of The Modern Milkman. Their business started as a local milkround inspired by David Attenborough's Blue P...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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43:21

David Jarvis, CEO @ Griffin
David Jarvis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Griffin. Griffin puts the bank in Banking as a Service. They combine the secure, regulated infrastructure of a...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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44:13

Mike Soutar, Co-Founder of Shortlist Media
Mike Soutar worked in the media and entertainment industry since the mid-1980s, starting as a magazine journalist and editor before...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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53:33
