In this episode of the GTM Vault Podcast, host Rick Koleta sits down with Nick Velkovski, Co-Founder and CEO of Heyreach, a leading LinkedIn outreach tool built for agencies and sales teams. Nick shares the journey of pivoting from Howitzer to Heyreach, the challenges of gaining early adoption, and how niching down to lead-gen agencies transformed their growth. Discover key insights on scaling LinkedIn outreach, defining your ideal customer profile, and the technology behind Heyreach’s unique features.

In this episode of the GTM Vault Podcast, Rick Koleta sits down with Yuhong Sun, co-founder of Danswer, a YC-backed groundbreaking open-source Gen AI platform. Danswer is helping enterprises solve critical challenges in AI-powered search, with a key focus on data privacy and security. Yuhong shares insights on how Danswer is filling the gaps left by mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT, providing companies with secure, self-hostable solutions to manage internal knowledge.

We're excited to have Ayush Khanna, New Ventures Lead at super{set}—a startup studio dedicated to building transformative data and AI companies. With extensive experience in founding and scaling B2B SaaS startups, Ayush shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities of creating successful ventures.

Join us for an enlightening episode of the GTM Vault Podcast as host Rick Koleta interviews Dawson Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Martin, a Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing the personal voice AI space. Dawson shares his inspiring journey from working with NASA and Stanford to founding his own companies. In this episode, we dive deep into the development challenges of Martin, the future of personal voice AI, and how Dawson's diverse experiences—from blockchain to student council—have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

Discover how Martin aims to be the most personalized AI assistant on the market and what sets it apart from other voice AI technologies. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights on innovation, leadership, and the evolving landscape of AI.

In this episode of the GTM Vault Podcast, host Rick Koleta sits down with Kathryn Wu, co-founder of Openmart, an AI-powered alternative to ZoomInfo backed by Y Combinator. Kathryn shares her journey from roles at Pinterest and Data Bento to founding Openmart, diving deep into the challenges and opportunities in go-to-market strategies. Tune in to learn about the unique advantages Openmart offers in lead generation, the evolving role of AI in business, and Kathryn’s experiences as a woman in tech. Discover how AI is transforming sales research and what the future holds for AI in lead gen.

In Episode 9 of the GTM Vault Podcast, host Rick Koleta dives into the biotech world with Savva Kerdemelidis, the founder and CEO of Public Good Pharma. Savva, with over 20 years of experience as a registered patent and trademark attorney, shares his innovative approach to developing cost-effective therapies through self-funding clinical trials.

In this episode of the GTM Vault Podcast, Rick Koleta sits down with Mariane Bekker, General Partner at Progressive Ventures and a leader in the tech industry. Mariane shares her journey from engineering leader to advocate for women founders, offering insights into building diverse teams, overcoming funding challenges, and the transformative role of AI in tech.

In this episode of the GTM Vault Podcast, Rick Koleta sits down with Ana Leyva, a dynamic early-stage VC and B2B sales leader currently at Pear VC. Ana brings a unique blend of experience from both startup and enterprise environments. Join us as Ana shares her journey from being the daughter of immigrants to becoming a successful entrepreneur and advisor to startups. She discusses pivotal moments in her career, her approach to developing go-to-market strategies, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.