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Listen "Episode 159: Riley Kaminer, Founder, Clear Critical; Tech Writer, Refresh Miami"
Episode Synopsis
Riley Kaminer is the Founder of ClearCritical, a team of storytellers and strategists helping VCs amplify their vision. They turn investment theses and portfolio successes into compelling narratives that engage LPs and elevate their firms' brands.
An experienced tech journalist, Riley’s research and writing has appeared in Forbes, The Times (UK), Rest of World, Cities Today, Refresh Miami, and many more. Through his coverage of 400+ startups – and ghostwriting for dozens more – he is keenly aware of what gives stories long-term impact. Riley leverages his experience as a journalist to empower startups to build their own media ecosystem. His bespoke content strategy will enable you to become a thought leader and spread your ideas at scale. Ultimately, this content creation helps your company gain credibility, lock down leads, and drive sales. As a founder, your insights can change the world. But these ideas won’t go anywhere unless you create content. Work with Riley and unlock your inner thought leader.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XZaLosM6V2k
You can learn more about Riley Kaminer at: https://rileykaminer.com
Find his company ClearCritical at: https://www.clearcritical.com
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / innovationradio
Twitter: / agentinnovation
Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org
0:00 Episode Intro
1:47 Introduction of Riley Kaminer
3:04 Growing up with an international mindset
5:58 Attending College in the UK / Scotland
8:54 Studying abroad in Madrid
10:18 Comparing to U.S. college experience
13:10 Degrees in Business, Spanish, and Latin American Studies
14:58 Becoming a Writer Requires Collecting Experiences
16:18 Working for a Film Distributor in the UK
18:00 Moving to Spain with a Digital Nomad Visa
18:59 Living and Working in South Florida Post-Pandemic
23:03 Writing about Tech for Refresh Miami
25:17 Freelance writing for a variety of publications
25:48 First job develops work ethic
28:12 What sparked early interest in journalism
31:58 Founding ClearCritical to tell stories in a different way
35:21 Repurposing your skills in a rapidly changing economy
39:59 How ClearCritical can help you
41:28 The importance of repetitive storytelling
47:52 Choosing to live and work from Madrid
51:48 Personal benefits of entrepreneurship
An experienced tech journalist, Riley’s research and writing has appeared in Forbes, The Times (UK), Rest of World, Cities Today, Refresh Miami, and many more. Through his coverage of 400+ startups – and ghostwriting for dozens more – he is keenly aware of what gives stories long-term impact. Riley leverages his experience as a journalist to empower startups to build their own media ecosystem. His bespoke content strategy will enable you to become a thought leader and spread your ideas at scale. Ultimately, this content creation helps your company gain credibility, lock down leads, and drive sales. As a founder, your insights can change the world. But these ideas won’t go anywhere unless you create content. Work with Riley and unlock your inner thought leader.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XZaLosM6V2k
You can learn more about Riley Kaminer at: https://rileykaminer.com
Find his company ClearCritical at: https://www.clearcritical.com
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / innovationradio
Twitter: / agentinnovation
Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org
0:00 Episode Intro
1:47 Introduction of Riley Kaminer
3:04 Growing up with an international mindset
5:58 Attending College in the UK / Scotland
8:54 Studying abroad in Madrid
10:18 Comparing to U.S. college experience
13:10 Degrees in Business, Spanish, and Latin American Studies
14:58 Becoming a Writer Requires Collecting Experiences
16:18 Working for a Film Distributor in the UK
18:00 Moving to Spain with a Digital Nomad Visa
18:59 Living and Working in South Florida Post-Pandemic
23:03 Writing about Tech for Refresh Miami
25:17 Freelance writing for a variety of publications
25:48 First job develops work ethic
28:12 What sparked early interest in journalism
31:58 Founding ClearCritical to tell stories in a different way
35:21 Repurposing your skills in a rapidly changing economy
39:59 How ClearCritical can help you
41:28 The importance of repetitive storytelling
47:52 Choosing to live and work from Madrid
51:48 Personal benefits of entrepreneurship
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