Scaling with Sumeru

Apr 21, 2023 • 3 minutes

Introducing: Scaling With Sumeru

May 26, 2022 • 35 minutes

Building Teams That Scale: Hiring, engaging, and motivating a team that drives exponential growth

In this episode, Sumeru Operating Partner Ben Cox, hosts a conversation with two founder/CEOs that are helping companies build teams that scale while scaling their own teams: Nicole Alvino of Firstup, and Josh Millet of Criteria.

Mar 30, 2022 • 37 minutes

The Power of Always Learning: What it takes to scale a company in the ed-tech space

This week, Sumeru Co-founder and Managing Director Sanjeet Mitra, guest-hosts a conversation with two prominent ed-tech leaders: Advait Shinde, CEO and Founder of GoGuardian, and Nick Hernandez, CEO and Founder of 360Learning.

Feb 7, 2022 • 22 minutes

What it takes to scale a product-led company with John Brennan

Sumeru Managing Director John Brennan shares what it takes to scale a product-led company—from UX and innovation to the role of domain knowledge.

Feb 7, 2022 • 22 minutes

What capital can mean to a growth-stage company with Kyle Ryland

Sumeru Managing Partner Kyle Ryland shares the distinction between private equity and growth capital, the power of strong company culture, and what Sumeru looks for in a founder.

Feb 7, 2022 • 13 minutes

Jialin Zhang and the Sumeru Fellows Program: How students from underrepresented backgrounds get access to the world of finance

In the summer of 2020, Sumeru placed 25 college interns per year across more than a dozen of its portfolio companies in just two weeks. Sumeru Vice President Jialin Zhang explains how —and more importantly why — they did it.

Feb 7, 2022 • 23 minutes

What it means to be a founder-friendly investor with Jason Babcoke

Sumeru Managing Director Jason Babcoke, explains the art and science of product marketing, the value of brand advocates, and why a founder-friendly investor is more than just a passive investor.