Philosophical
Reflections
On
Funding
Innovative
Technologies
Venture Capital shapes the future – of business, society, and the economy – but what drives the minds behind the money?
VC 4PROFIT explores the philosophical, psychological, political, and pragmatic perspectives of leading Venture Capitalists and Investors, unpacking how their decisions influence innovation, industries, and everyday lives.
Hosted by Dr. JT Kostman, these thought-provoking conversations go beyond term sheets and valuations to uncover the deeper forces at play in funding the technologies of tomorrow.
You’re not just interested in the deals – you're interested in the decision-makers.
Whether you're a VC, Investor, Entrepreneur, Founder, or someone who just wants to understand the minds behind Venture Capital, VC 4PROFIT is for you.
This podcast unpacks the mindset and motivations driving the investors who shape industries and fuel innovation. If you want to know how VCs think – and why it matters – welcome to the conversation.
Dr. JT Kostman has spent his career at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, and Tech Innovation.
He served as Chief Data Scientist at Samsung and Chief Data Officer at Time, Inc. Over the past 30+ years, he and his teams have built cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions for organizations ranging from Global Tech Giants to U.S. Intelligence Agencies.
On the startup side, JT co-founded CodeLock, which TechCrunch named one of the Top 200 Tech Startups Globally.
He has guided dozens of new ventures from ideation to exit and helped steer hundreds of millions of dollars into promising tech opportunities as a Venture Capitalist, Investment Advisor, and C-Level Tech Executive.
An educator at heart, Dr. Kostman has taught Strategy and Leadership in the MS/MBA programs of several prominent universities and has keynoted and spoken at hundreds of conferences in over a dozen countries.
When he’s not working, you’ll probably find him indulging in one of his three great passions: mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs, restoring and riding vintage motorcycles, or playing Blues Guitar (very badly).
