Oceans of Venture Capital
Today, we’re joined by Joshua Rahn, co-founder and managing partner at Oceans.
In this episode, Joshua shares his journey from entrepreneurship and Facebook to founding Oceans. He explains why building a venture firm that truly serves founders requires more than capital, it requires trust, talent, community, and a willingness to play the long game.
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01:30 Joshua’s journey from startup exits to Facebook New York
04:50 The entrepreneurial spirit and endurance required in startups
10:00 Founding Oceans and its “Oceans 12” philosophy
18:30 Supporting founders with capital, talent, and venture expertise
26:49 Why go-to-market strategy and monetization are non-negotiable
28:49 Common founder mistakes: hiring slowly and firing quickly
31:30 The loneliness of founding—and the value of support
45:00 Long-term success through kindness, trust, and community
