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Shane Ray Show

Shane Ray Show

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  • From Dropbox to VC: Christine Keung, GP at J2 Ventures on Thriving in Chaos

    From Dropbox to VC: Christine Keung, GP at J2 Ventures on Thriving in Chaos
    Sep 18 2025
    Christine Keung has built through chaos - again and again.

    From scaling Dropbox during its rocket-ship growth…
    To serving as Chief Data Officer for San Jose at the height of the pandemic…
    To now backing founders as a GP at J2 Ventures…

    Chaos isn’t something she avoids.
    It’s where she thrives!

    In this episode, Christine shares:
    • The blind spots that trip up early founders
    • Green flags she looks for when investing in teams
    • Why chaos creates the best opportunities for growth
    • How her first-gen upbringing shaped her career in venture
    • Why government and startups are more alike than you think

    If you’re building a company - or leading through uncertainty - this episode is your blueprint.

    👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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    38 mins
  • From Blackstone to Backing the Next Generation of VC Fund Managers with Scott Sherman

    From Blackstone to Backing the Next Generation of VC Fund Managers with Scott Sherman
    Sep 11 2025
    Scott Sherman has worked with 500+ fund managers in his career.

    From his days at Blackstone to today at Mesa Lane Capital, he’s seen what makes a GP rise - and what makes them crash.

    Here’s the kicker: most VC fund managers don’t fail because they can’t invest.

    They fail because they forget they’re also running a business.

    In this episode, Scott breaks down:
    • The #1 mistake new GPs make in Fund I
    • Why trust and integrity matter more than big-name logos
    • How the best GPs structure their firms from day one
    • The operational “unsexy stuff” that sets the top 1% apart
    • Why emerging managers can still deliver the best returns in venture

    If you’re raising a fund - or thinking about it - this episode is your roadmap.

    👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know how you’re applying Scott’s tips: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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    31 mins
  • PEACETECH CEOs: Stop Making This $10M Sales Mistake

    PEACETECH CEOs: Stop Making This $10M Sales Mistake
    Sep 4 2025
    Most startup CEOs are spreading themselves too thin - too many channels, too many customer types, too many offers.

    On top of that: THEY DON'T ASK FOR THE BUSINESS.

    That’s the $10M mistake.

    In this episode, I share the Rule of One:
    • One Channel – go where your buyers actually live.
    • One Customer – focus on the person with pain and budget.
    • One Offer – make it so good they feel silly saying no.

    When you simplify, you multiply.

    This is your fastest path to revenue.

    👉 If this hit home, let’s connect on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear what you’re working on and how you’re applying the Rule of One.

    God bless, go get 'em!
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    4 mins
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