"First Rodeo" | Dash Media by GSV Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:21:27 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419227 en-us © 2026 "First Rodeo" | Dash Media by GSV yes b2fe7878-12cb-5f42-a611-223d83dad735 Dash Media episodic false First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dash Media https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g85mzeozu0ilijrcjh8x4b6tsoik?.jpg "First Rodeo" | Dash Media by GSV Ep 3 · Conrad Ukropina: Co-Founder of Lifespark | Setting the new standard in men's fertility Ep 3 · Conrad Ukropina: Co-Founder of Lifespark | Setting the new standard in men's fertility www.dashmedia.co

Lifespark is a men’s health company tackling the male fertility crisis.

The company's flagship offerings include SeedCheck, an FDA-cleared at-home sperm test, and SeedBoost, a custom nutraceutical design to support sperm health and motility. Lifespark is building a comprehensive platform to address fertility and broader aspects of men’s health & wellness. 

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

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Lifespark is a men’s health company tackling the male fertility crisis.

The company's flagship offerings include SeedCheck, an FDA-cleared at-home sperm test, and SeedBoost, a custom nutraceutical design to support sperm health and motility. Lifespark is building a comprehensive platform to address fertility and broader aspects of men’s health & wellness. 

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

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Patrick Gilligan is the Founder & CEO of Somethings, a mental health platform that connects teens with a Certified Peer Specialist Mentor and clinical providers to help them feel their best. He is also the host of Somethings’ podcast, Self Disclosed. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved with Somethings, reach out at hello@somethings.com.

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

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Patrick Gilligan is the Founder & CEO of Somethings, a mental health platform that connects teens with a Certified Peer Specialist Mentor and clinical providers to help them feel their best. He is also the host of Somethings’ podcast, Self Disclosed. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved with Somethings, reach out at hello@somethings.com.

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.

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Danny Goldman is the co-founder & CEO of Mako, a Khosla Ventures-backed company that has built an AI Investment Associate. People working in fields like private equity, asset management, and financial services spend over 3 hours a day searching for and synthesizing information. Mako functions just like a teammate that a professional can chat with - it has secure and direct access to all the data at a firm and can get quick answers, execute heavy analysis, and draft output in someone’s style in minutes. Prior to Mako, Danny graduated from Stanford University and worked for Bain & Company.

Check out Mako’s launch video here.

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.


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Danny Goldman is the co-founder & CEO of Mako, a Khosla Ventures-backed company that has built an AI Investment Associate. People working in fields like private equity, asset management, and financial services spend over 3 hours a day searching for and synthesizing information. Mako functions just like a teammate that a professional can chat with - it has secure and direct access to all the data at a firm and can get quick answers, execute heavy analysis, and draft output in someone’s style in minutes. Prior to Mako, Danny graduated from Stanford University and worked for Bain & Company.

Check out Mako’s launch video here.

First Rodeo is a bi-weekly interview series spotlighting first-time founders of the world's most exciting startups. Each episode delves into innovative businesses aligned with our key investment trends and themes. Hosted by Brent Peus, VP of Growth Research & Strategy at GSV and Head of Dash Media, the podcast explores the journeys and insights of these pioneering entrepreneurs.


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