Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Startup Founders and Venture Capital Investors

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In this episode, Ryan Miller and renowned venture capitalist Jeremy Kranz explore the future of global investing and fund management. They reveal how emerging markets, particularly China, have outpaced Silicon Valley in real-world AI adoption and commercialization. Jeremy argues that a series of "Black Swans"—like the tokenization of capital markets and advancements in quantum computing—are poised to reshape the financial landscape and create trillion-dollar opportunities hiding in plain sight.

This is a must-watch for startup founders, private equity investors, and anyone interested in the future of technology trends and business leadership. 

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[THE GUEST]: Jeremy Kranz created the Bridge Forum and now Sentinel Labs, to assist US startups seeking to go global. With over 25 years of venture investing globally and more than 18 venture investments exited via IPO, founded platforms to connect Silicon Valley to international markets in digital assets & AI he is an expert in supply chain optimization and coined the term "interoperable commerce".  ​ 

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor

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In this episode of Making Billions, I sit down with renowned leadership communication coach Dia Bondi to demystify the art of high-stakes fundraising. 

Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional pitching. Dia shares her groundbreaking insights on how to secure massive investment by using the "bold ask" and going for a "no." This masterclass in strategic asking reveals why emotional intelligence and powerful storytelling are your most valuable tools, not just the numbers on a spreadsheet. 

Whether you're a startup founder seeking seed funding or a private equity manager raising a new fund, this conversation provides a blueprint for effective communication & investor relations.

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[THE GUEST]: Dia Bondi is an expert in Leadership Communications, with two decades of experience coaching top CEOs, VC-backed founders, and innovators to speak powerfully and amplify their impact.  

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel

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Emotions have no place in deal making, well, that used to be the case before Mark Rampolla proved them all wrong. See, what if I told you that your feelings are actually the most powerful due diligence tool in your toolbox? In the next 60 minutes, I'll reveal how top tier investors like Mark are transforming billions by understanding the psychology behind every investment and how you can do the same. 

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[THE GUEST]: Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of ZICO Coconut Water, a brand that helped create the now $8 billion global coconut water category.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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You'll fail as a fund manager if you think raising capital is all about the pitch, discover the real secrets to scaling from 600,000 to 900 million, while protecting your reputation and your investors. So if you want to avoid the biggest mistakes in private credit, then this episode is for you.

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[THE GUEST]: Steve Ponte brings over 25 years of experience in finance, construction, and real estate development to his role as CEO of PHL Capital Corp.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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Are you curious how top investors build powerful networks and close big deals? Well, listen up, because this episode goes beyond spreadsheets and cash flow and gets right to the heart of what actually works, all this and more coming right now. 

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[THE GUEST]: John Azar is the founder and managing partner at Peak 15 Capital, a private equity firm specializing in equity and debt across various commercial real estate classes.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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Are you frustrated with countless AI pitches that sound great in theory, but fail to deliver the goods? Learn how top investors at Martell Ventures cut through the hype, spot real winners and avoid costly mistakes. This episode is for serious deal makers only. Here we go. 

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[THE GUEST]: Cooper Simson scaled a coaching and lead generation business to $2 million in revenue before losing it all in a partnership breakup. In the aftermath, he started a million-dollar-per-year jewelry business with a friend and co-founded an AI grant writing SaaS startup where Dan Martell was a partner. Once that wrapped up, Dan and I teamed up to start Martell Ventures.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strateg

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Want to know how to leap you from your first rental to $2 billion in real estate, stick around. These are the secrets most investors never hear. All this and more right now, here we go. 

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[THE GUEST]: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate expert and author with over a decade of experience, managing a portfolio of more than 10,000 units through his company, The Wealth Elevator. His second book, also titled "The Wealth Elevator," provides insights into financial prosperity.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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What if there was one move that could scale your investment brand globally, unlock liquidity premiums and monetize your entire community?

See, this episode opened my eyes to the future of investing, and it all starts right now. 

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[THE GUEST]: Tyler Vinson is the CEO of REtokens, an innovative real estate tokenization platform and digital ATS designed to transform the way people access liquidity and invest in real estate.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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If you've ever wondered how to raise millions without sounding like a sleazy salesman, then this is a conversation that'll change everything you know about investor psychology. 

All this and more coming right now.

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[THE GUEST]: Travis Jamison evolved from serial founder to full-time capital allocator, focusing on "boring businesses" – profitable, cash-flowing companies in unsexy niches that deliver less speculative returns. Through CapitalPad, he opens up the SMB asset class to other entrepreneurial investors.

[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.

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