Accelerating Returns

Accelerating Returns takes you into the minds of world-class executives, investors and innovators who are shaping the future of business and technology. Each episode reveals the hidden challenges, tactics, and learnings when scaling companies, managing investments, and building disrupting innovations. Not just stories but actionable insights. Join us to learn how to stay ahead in a world that’s moving faster every day.

Accelerating Returns is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Accelerating Returns, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  How to buy and sell 200 traditional companies with 4.5x yearly ROI | Jon Staenberg

  Nov 19, 202539 minS0

  <p>Diego Calligaro CEO of ICEO Technologies, interviews Jon Staenberg, who has made more than 350 angel investments and managed portfolios exceeding $400 million. He is the Founder of Agate Hound Fund, the world’s first Fund of Funds investing in search funds.<br>In this conversation, Jon Steinberg discusses his journey in the investment world, focusing on search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. He shares insights on the motivation behind his work, the intricacies of search funds, and the process of acquiring, growing and selling small businesses and investments.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Motivation</p><p>03:50 Understanding Search Funds</p><p>06:22 Tr...

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  How to Get this $50M AI Fund to Invest in You | Patricia Pastor

  Sep 30, 202536 minS0

  <p>Diego Calligaro interviews Patricia Pastor, a General Partner at NextTier Ventures, and discusses her experience managing over €150 million in VC funds, including a new €50 million AI-focused fund. The conversation covers the evolution of AI investment from a niche field to a booming industry, her process for identifying red flags and promising startups, and key traits for successful founders. Patricia also shares insights on the investment process, the need for more women in the VC world, and advice for founders seeking funding.</p><p>00:00 The Evolution of AI Investment</p><p>02:46 Identifying Promising AI Startups</p><p>05:33 Navigating the AI Inve...

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  Technological Singularity 2060? What is missing and how society will change | Kartik Gada

  Aug 27, 202546 minS0

  <p>Diego Calligaro of ICEO Technologies interviews Kartik Gada, a renowned futurist who teaches finance and technology at Stanford University, has raised $800 million in investments, and has managed many M&As.<br>In this conversation, Kartik explores how accelerating technological change is reshaping the economy and society. He highlights the deflationary impact of technology and the growing role of technology in driving growth. He also discusses why a technological singularity could arrive around 2060, the related problem of government inefficiency, AI and AGI, and ethical dilemmas. Concluding with practical advice for entrepreneurs and investors navigating this rapid transformation.</p><p><br><...

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  How to Use Technology to Remain Competitive | Mirco Patroncini

  Jul 23, 202547 minS0

  <p>Diego Calligaro of ICEO Technologies interviews Mirco Patroncini, the Chief Technology Officer of Lastminute.com, a publicly traded company in the traveltech industry with over 1.400 employees. Mirco has also held leadership positions in several corporations, like the 1.2 billion dollar YOOX-Net-a-Porter.Mirco shares insights into his leadership philosophy, the importance of people in technology, the role of AI, and the challenges of transitioning to a CTO role. He discusses decision-making, fostering innovation, and the impact of AI on the travel industry. Mirco emphasizes the need for a balance between technology and human connection, addressing fears related to job displacement due...

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  From 0 to 1 billion $ - The systematic process to build billion-dollar companies

  Jun 25, 202540 minS0

  <p>Diego Calligaro of ICEO Technologies interviews Roland Austrup, the Chairman and Co-founder of a $1.7 Billion hedge fund, and Chief Growth Officer of Innventure, a public conglomerate listed on NASDAQ that creates billion-dollar companies by using the uncommercialized technologies of multinationals.He discusses the systemic process to identify opportunities and build billion-dollar companies, the unused R&D assets of multinationals and how to leverage them, the differeces with the Venture Capital model, and the strategic reasons for going public. He also offers valuable insights about the hedge fund industry, his past experiences and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.00:00 Introduction to Roland...

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