On this episode of RRE POV, Jason and Will interview Raju Rishi, who is both a Partner at RRE Ventures and regular co-host of the show. Raju shares his excitement about the growing interest in functional medicine - why it’s valuable to consumers, how it benefits our economy, and what impact it will have on our current healthcare system. Raju, Jason, and Will dive into what’s driving the demand for functional medicine, and how AI will help doctors to be able to adapt and provide these services. Raju also explains some of the roadblocks to implementing functional medicine, and the healthcare changes he hopes will result as demand continues to increase. Show Notes(00:00) Intro(00:25) Jason introduces Raju Rishi, Parter at RRE Ventures, and Raju starts to explain what functional medicine is(02:09) The barriers to adoption when it comes to functional medicine being a more widespread, common practice (04:10) How functional medicine relates to holistic medicine(05:32) Fee-for-service versus value-based care, and why the difference matters in the adoption of functional medicine(07:00) Raju shares what is driving innovation and demand in the functional medicine space (11:18) Why there needs to be a fundamental change in the reimbursement model of healthcare(15:18) The companies and applications in this space that Raju is excited about when it comes to the contribution of functional medicine growth and adoption(19:44) The role that AI will play in functional medicine (25:05) Jason and Will ask Raju a round of AI-generated Gatling gun questionsLinks Referenced:@RRE: https://twitter.com/RRErre.com: https://rre.com

Explore the forefront of consumer electronics in this episode of RRE POV as our hosts navigate the groundbreaking innovations and trends showcased at CES. In this episode, Hosts Jason, Raju, and Will engage in lively discussions about advancements in XR (extended reality), autonomous vehicles, and smart home technologies, providing insights into how these developments are integrating into our everyday lives and heralding a new era in technology. Show Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:34 - CES experiences and the evolution of consumer electronics02:31 - Major themes at CES13:11  - Deep dive into XR technologies23:59 - Exploration of autonomous vehicles and industrial applications33:58 - Productivity gadgets45:44 - Reflecting on the rapid pace of innovation and the future of technology to transform industries and everyday life49:15 - Closing remarks and next episode teaserLinks Referenced: RRE VenturesCES Official WebsiteQualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ AnnouncementRabbit R1 AI AssistantTeenage Engineering

On this episode of RRE POV, Raju, Will, and Jason interview Ari Paparo. Ari is a legendary figure who has held senior executive positions at Google, Nielsen, and many more. In this conversation, Ari shares the thoughtful and unique process he used to determine his next steps after selling his last company, and how that led him to found LaunchScience. We talk about the patterns that Ari has observed in interviewing over 100 companies that routinely succeed in their product marketing efforts, and how Ari is helping to scale those patterns to smaller companies. Ari also discusses the current state of ad tech, his favorite ad campaign of all time, and answers the age-old question: Star Wars or Star Trek?Show Notes(00:00) Intro(00:32) Raju introduces the legendary Ari Paparo(01:11) Why Ari dove into the world of start-ups immediately after college, and how his father influenced his entrepreneurial spirit(03:45) Ari’s feelings on the current state of ad tech(07:54) Why Ari decided to shift his career and launch a B2B SaaS startup(10:27) How LaunchScience aims to help improve ROI on product development(13:40) The patterns Ari has observed in companies with successful product marketing efforts(15:50) The AI strategy that Ari is implementing at LaunchScience(18:49) Who LaunchScience sells to and the decision makers they’re targeting(20:07) Raju moves into his gatling gun question round, and Ari describes his passion for cooking(21:12) Ari’s favorite ad campaign of all time, and his pet peeves in advertising(22:37) Ari’s take on launches of the sci-fi and bridge varietyLinks ReferencedLaunchScience: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchscience/Marketecture Media: https://www.marketecture.tv/

On this episode of RRE POV, Jason, Raju, and Will discuss the craziness happening within high-profile companies like FTX, Theranos, and OpenAI. The trio dissect the spectrum of control between founders and board members, the crucial importance of having board members who speak up when they see something wrong, and why companies fail when investors assume that governance will magically sort itself out. Jason explains why being a great listener makes you a great board member while Will and Raju share some of their most valuable insights after spending time with board archetype out there. Show Notes(00:00) Intro(00:32) A general overview in the spectrum of how much governance boards have in high-profile startups(04:27) The importance of constructing a board around skill gaps and philosophical alignment(08:21) The pros and cons of passive boards vs. active boards(12:21) The board’s responsibility to represent shareholders who don’t always have a seat at the table(16:15) Why companies need board members to speak up when they disagree(17:34) The pitfalls of assuming governance will sort itself out(21:56) How being a great student and listener makes you a great board member(23:35) Valuable lessons from Will and Raju’s time on various boards(25:40) Using your board for feedback(27:17) Why micro adjustments make you a more effective board(29:49) The insights gained by spending time with the management team(32:00) Why successful founders continuously return to the same people for guidance and investmentLinks Referenced:@RRE: https://twitter.com/RRErre.com: https://rre.com

In this episode of RRE POV, Raju and Jason interview their Partner and Co-Host, Will Porteous, who shares his perspective on the new and exciting space sector. Will explains how investments in the space sector have become more accessible to the broader investment community, and what role governments will play in these potential investments and advancements in technology. Will also shares some of the most exciting applications of space technology and exploration, as well as his thoughts on how SpaceX will impact the broader private space industry. Show Notes00:00 Intro00:27 Raju and Jason introduce Will, Partner at RRE Ventures, and ask him about his interest in the space sector01:04 How space technology and exploration became an investment opportunity04:52 How Will determines which types of space companies and technology to invest in 07:38 Where we are in the commercialization of the space sector10:00 Will’s thoughts on SpaceX and their potential impact on the sector12:14 How Will sees governments affecting private companies and investment in the space sector14:48 The most interesting investments Will has looked at in this sector 17:56 The applications of space technology that Will is most excited about20:25 Where Will feels we are on the road to reaching a steady state for the space sector 23:13 The gatling gun question round fires off some space-age questions for WillLinks Referenced:Twitter: https://twitter.com/RREWebsite: https://rre.com

Demystifying the conversations we're already here at RRE and with our portfolio companies. In each episode, your hosts, Will Porteous, Raju Rishi, and Jason Black will dive deeply into topics that are shaping the future, from satellite technology, to digital health, to venture investing, and much more.