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The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond

The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond showcases the innovative forethought that defines the venture capital world. Join us as we follow the puck and explore what this community has to offer. Listen as we have in-depth conversations, gaining insights and lessons from well-established VCs,...

Hosted by Jim Baer
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Latest episode: August 20, 2026

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The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond

Hosted by Jim Baer

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Updated Biweekly

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128 episodes • 2018 - 2026

The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond showcases the innovative forethought that defines the venture capital world. Join us as we follow the puck and explore what this community has to offer. Listen as we have in-depth conversations, gaining insights and lessons from well-established VCs, entrepreneurs, and other leading technology experts. We will learn about their successes, challenges, and how they got to where they are today. Along the way we will discover what investors most look for in who they invest in and what to avoid when making your pitch. We will also follow industry leaders to understand the cutting-edge technologies and trends that continue to shape our world.

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Episode 128: Lori Garver
EPISODE 128August 20, 202655 min

Lori Garver

Lori Garver spent years inside NASA making an argument most of the agency didn't want to hear: that commercial partnership wasn't a compromise, it was the strategy. On this episode of The Puck, Jim sits down with the former NASA Deputy Administrator to unpack...

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