Riding Unicorns
By Riding Unicorns Productions
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.
Latest episode
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Mike Jones, Founding Partner @ Science
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Dylan Collins, Founder @ SuperAwesome (acq. Epic Games)
Subscribe to the Reading Unicorns newsletter here. Follow Riding Unicorns on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to the Riding Unicorns YouTube channel here. In this episode of Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by legendary repeat founder Dylan Collins, known for b… -
Mark Beeston, Founder @ Illuminate Financial
Subscribe to the Reading Unicorns newsletter here. Follow Riding Unicorns on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to the Riding Unicorns YouTube channel here. In this episode of Riding Unicorns, James Pringle and Hector Mason are joined by Mark Beeston, Founder … -
Staffan Helgesson, General Partner @ Creandum
Subscribe to the Reading Unicorns newsletter here. Follow Riding Unicorns on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to the Riding Unicorns YouTube channel here. This episode sees James Pringle and Hector Mason sit down with Staffan Helgesson, General Partner of Cr… -
Joseph Pizzolato, Managing Partner @ Defiant VC
Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Joseph Pizzolato is the Founder & General Partner at Defiant VC, a newly launched venture fund bringing a tech-first approach to investing. Jose… -
S8EP18 - Aidan Rushby, Co-founder & CEO @ Carmoola
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S8E17 - Mike Smeed, Managing Director @ InMotion Ventures
Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s corporate venture capital arm. Mike shares his journey from a career in fina… -
S8E16 - Adam Norris, Founder & CEO @ Pure Electric
Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Adam Norris, Founder & CEO of Pure Electric, one of the leading premium electric scooter brands. Ad… -
S8E15 - 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 nanotransistor research and investment banking to discovering his passion for technology and founding… -
S8E14 - 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 through his journey from founding Trouva, navigating its growth, and the eventual exit…
