
The Data Minute
Join Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker, as he breaks down the data that's fueling today's most fascinating trends in startups, VC, and the private market ecosystem.
Featuring guests from across the venture industry — from founders to investors, and everyone in between — each new Data Minute is a bite-sized breakdown of the metrics, patterns, and important insights you need to navigate the ever-changing world of startups.
Podcasting since 2024 • 28 episodes
The Data Minute
Latest Episodes
A Founder’s Guide to AI Funding
In another special solo episode, host Peter Walker tackles the most requested topic on The Data Minute: AI funding and valuations. Using data from Carta and Bessemer Venture Partners, Peter unpacks what’s really happening inside the AI boom.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:07

The Automated VC | Yohei Nakajima, Founding Partner, Untapped VC
This week, Peter is joined by Yohei Nakajima, founding partner of Untapped VC and one of the most forward-thinking investors in the AI space. Known for his public experiments with AI agents and automations, Yohei shares his radically different ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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50:37

One In, One Out: A Look at Startup Hiring
In this special solo episode of The Data Minute, host Peter Walker dives into the data from Carta's latest research on the state of startup hiring. With hiring down month-over-month since 2021, Peter unpacks the trends that every founder, opera...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:55

The Future of VC-Backed Fintech | Drew Glover, Founder and Managing Partner, Fiat Ventures and Fiat Growth
On this episode of The Data Minute, Peter sits down with Drew Glover, founder and managing partner at Fiat Ventures and Fiat Growth, for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s next in fintech and what founders actually want from their investors....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:19

What it Really Takes to IPO | Dave Chen, Co-Head of Global Technology Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley
In this special episode of The Data Minute, Peter sits down with Dave Chen, Co-Head of Global Technology Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley, for a tactical deep dive on how today’s founders should think about going public.Dave shares ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:49
