Alchemist Accelerator: Influencer Series Fireside Chat
Alchemist Accelerator: Influencer Series Fireside Chat
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The Influencer Series Fireside Chat, hosted by Alchemist Accelerator Founder & CEO Ravi Belani, offers intimate, high-energy conversations with influential leaders. Prominent VCs, startup founders, corporate executives, and academics come together for authentic, unscripted "dinner table" dialogues. After a decade connecting 4,000+ leaders and sparking 15,000+ influential relationships, the Influencer series now invites you to join the conversation.
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The podcast covers a range of themes centered around corporate venture capital, deep tech funding, and the evolving landscape of AI and software. For example, one episode discusses how corporate venture capital can maintain financial independence while providing strategic value, while another focuses on the challenges deep tech startups face in securing funding beyond Series B. The show emphasizes practical insights into industry trends and strategic investment approaches.
The Influencer Series Fireside Chat, hosted by Alchemist Accelerator Founder & CEO Ravi Belani, offers intimate, high-energy conversations with influential leaders. Prominent VCs, startup founders, corporate executives, and academics come together for authentic, unscripted “dinner table” dialogues. After a decade connecting 4,000+ leaders and sparking 15,000+ influential relationships, the Influencer series now invites you to join the conversation.
What does it really take for international founders to succeed in the U.S.? In this episode, Laurent Rains, Managing Director at Alchemist Accelerator, joins host Ravi Belani to unpack the challenges and opportunities facing global startups today.
You’ll learn:
Why diversity is a competitive advantage — but only if it’s real.
What international founders must unlearn when entering the U.S. market.
How AI is reshaping outbound sales and founder workflows.
Why Silicon Valley still holds the edge in global innovation.
The nuanced role of governments in startup ecosystems around the world.
Whether you're launching in a new market or scaling across borders, this episode is packed with sharp insights and global perspective.
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