Dave 'Softy' Mahler And Dick Fain podcast

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Mariners, Cal, Fun w/ Audio 38:01

3 дні тому38:01

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith chat with Mike Florio about his anniversary plus the Steelers making moves, then discuss the Mariners-Royals series and Cal Raleigh’s numbers now and going forward, then get to some Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Cal News, Basketball 30:31

3 дні тому30:31

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In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Petros Papadakis about airport travel, firework shows, and Clayton Kershaw, then Alyssa Charlston-Smith rejoins the show to discuss Cal Raleigh becoming an All Star starter and the state of, and style of, play in the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, NIL Landscape, Bill Krueger 56:10

3 дні тому56:10

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith chat with Jon Wilner about the newest Pac-12 school, television plans, and more, then react to the conversation and discuss the new NIL world before Bill Krueger joins the show to talk about the Mariners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 1: Mariners, Seahawks QB, Fun with Audio 38:31

4 дні тому38:31

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens discuss the Mariners’ relaxed win against the Royals yesterday and Cal Raleigh’s numbers, the Seahawks entering a new season with Sam Darnold at quarterback and what will look different, then have Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 2: Jerry Brewer, Leonard Williams Ranking 30:24

4 дні тому30:24

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Jerry Brewer about the big season for Cal Raleigh, the Mariners trade deadline approach, plus Cooper Flagg and Caitlin Clark, then the guys react to Leonard Williams’ ranking on the NFL’s top 100 list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 3: Stone, Seahawks Defenders, Schmetzer 36:46

4 дні тому36:46

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Larry Stone about Cal Raleigh, plus the Mariners offense and bullpen, then discuss a few key Seahawks defenders for the season, and Brian Schmetzer jumps on to talk about his Sounders’ win over Austin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 1: You’re Welcome Mariner Fans, Al Kinisky, Fun With Audio 37:08

5 днів тому37:08

37:08

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts look at the Mariners road trip, Mitch Garver, and Mariners’ fans may owe Dick a big thank you. Al Kinisky joins the show to discuss the draft class for the Kraken from this past weekend, where the team sits going into next season, free agency, and Phillip Grubauer. We have some fun with audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 2: Hugh Millen, Textimonials 39:21

5 днів тому39:21

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts meet with Hugh Millen to discuss the Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, DK Metcalf, the Seahawks defense, what we can expect from Shaq Griffin, and Kenneth Walker. They also touch on the state of college football and the potential for a CBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 3: Craig Ehlo, MVP Race, Caitlyn Clark, Danny Sprinkle 1:00:12

5 днів тому1:00:12

1:00:12

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Craig Ehlo about Spokane Hoop fest, Lenny Wilkins, staying in touch throughout their careers, Wilkins’ coaching style, and the current state of the NBA. The New York media seems to already be selling Aaron Judge for MVP, is Cal Raleigh on their minds? Caitlyn Clark’s value to the WNBA. UW Men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle had a press conference today to discuss his team and the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-26 Hour 1: NBA Expansion, George Karl, Fun With Audio 36:20

9 днів тому36:20

36:20

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the narrative that Adam Silver and the NBA are teasing the city of Seattle with expansion. George Karl joins the show to discuss Oklahoma City winning the championship, the quality of NBA basketball currently, the NBA All-Star Game, expansion, and Lenny Wilkens. We have some fun with audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-26 Hour 2: Bill Krueger, Update on the Poll, Textimonials 35:40

9 днів тому35:40

35:40

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Bill Krueger about rain delays, the Mariners offense, off days, and what the team should do at the deadline. We look to the poll to pick the last team to join our wasted teams bracket. Textimonials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-26 Hour 3: Wasted Teams Bracket 38:28

9 днів тому38:28

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In the third hour, Dick Fain, Jackson Felts, and Mitchell Bley run through our wasted teams bracket. See who takes the crown as the biggest wasted team in Seattle history, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Softy & Dick 6-25 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Mariners Win, Fun with Audio 38:11

10 днів тому38:11

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Mike Florio to discuss the news on NFL collusion surrounding fully guaranteed contracts, why this isn’t being treated as big news, and Aaron Rodgers recent comments. The Mariners win again, and Julio Rodriguez drove in the game winner. Are we buying this new found offense? We have some fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-25 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Waste of Teams in Seattle, Textimonials 36:58

10 днів тому36:58

36:58

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Petros Papadakis about kids playing outside during summer, Cal Raleigh, jinxes, and Lenny Wilkins. Which team in Seattle history is the biggest disappointment? We finish off with Textimonials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-25 Hour 3: Larry Stone, Where Will Seattle Teams Land this Season 40:20

10 днів тому40:20

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Larry Stone about his take on the biggest wastes on Seattle sports teams, the Mariners offense, where did Donovan Solano come from, Julio heating up, Cal Raleigh’s MVP chances, and the next statue in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-24 Hour 1: Cal Raleigh, Mariners Feelings, Fun with Audio 35:14

11 днів тому35:14

35:14

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Cal Raleigh continuing to rake at the plate and his home run numbers, comparing that to the vibes of the Mariners currently and the emotions around the team, then get some Fun w/ Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-24 Hour 2: Jerry Brewer Interview, Tournament Expansion 27:12

11 днів тому27:12

27:12

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about OKC winning the NBA title, Kevin Durant, Lenny Wilken, and Cal Raleigh’s numbers and his MVP chances, then the guys discuss the possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-24 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Wilkens + Sonics, Brian Schmetzer 34:31

11 днів тому34:31

34:31

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the UW basketball program and possible tourney expansion, then discuss Lenny Wilkens’ new statue and the Sonics looks before talking to Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-23 Hour 1: Thunder Win, Cal Homers, Fun with Audio 37:35

12 днів тому37:35

37:35

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Thunder beating Indiana and winning Oklahoma City’s first championship, Cal Raleigh having another massive series in Chicago for the Mariners and his home run numbers before Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-23 Hour 2: Hugh Millen, Trey Hendrickson Possibility 27:21

12 днів тому27:21

27:21

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Thunder winning the championship last night, plus what Cooper Kupp can add to the Seahawks offense, then break down the possibility of Seattle adding Trey Hendrickson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-23 Hour 3: Lenny Wilkens, Raleigh Homer, Sounders 33:51

12 днів тому33:51

33:51

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with SuperSonics legend Lenny Wilkens about his new statue, the 1979 title, and hopeful Sonics return, then the guys discuss Cal Raleigh’s big home run numbers plus the Sounders in the Club World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-20 Hour 1: Pacers Win! Bracket, M’s, Fun with Audio 35:53

15 днів тому35:53

35:53

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts celebrate the Pacers win in game six of the NBA Finals and look ahead to game seven, preview their bracket coming up later today, react to the Mariners win today over the Cubs, then have some Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-20 Hour 2: Biggest Upsets in Seattle History Bracket 35:57

15 днів тому35:57

35:57

In the second hour, Dick Fain, Jackson Felts, and Chuck Powell attempt to decide the biggest upset in the history of Seattle sports in their Bracket Friday content, including four UW Huskies football games, two Seahawks, plus a Mariners and a Sonics series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-20 Hour 3: Rainiers’ John Russell, Dan Wilson Audio 34:42

15 днів тому34:42

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In the third hour, Dick Fain chats with John Russell, Manager of the Tacoma Rainiers, before tonight’s game at Cheney Stadium, then Dick and Jackson hear from Mariners Manager Dan Wilson after today’s win and discuss Cal Raleigh’s huge case for MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-19 Hour 1: Joel Dahmen, Fun With Audio 36:56

16 днів тому36:56

36:56

Joel Dahmen joins the show live from the course to discuss the grind on tour, if he ever gets tired of playing, his thoughts on the US Open and the difficulty, Wyndham Clark and Rory McIlroy outburts, the PGA returning to the PNW, and his charity tournament. We have some fun with audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-19 Hour 2: Pat Chun Reaction, Textimonials 33:12

16 днів тому33:12

33:12

Pat Chun joins the show to discuss his first year on the job, where college athletics are headed, and what he would like to see with the College Football Playoff. We check out your texts with textimonials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Softy & Dick 6-19 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Harry Ford's Future, Sounders Fall to Atletico Madrid 36:19

16 днів тому36:19

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Bill Krueger looks back at the week that was for the Mariners, Julio Rodriguez, how pitching injuries have affected the team, why the offense is falling short, Harry Ford. What will the team do will Harry Ford moving forward? Jackson Felts joins following the Sounders FIFA Club World Cup match against Atletico Madrid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-18 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Mariners Loss, Fun w/ Audio 32:24

17 днів тому32:24

32:24

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Shedeur Sanders speeding, receiver troubles, and tight end futures, then react to the Mariners’ loss today against the Red Sox and offensive issues, then have some Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-18 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and Dan Wilson Sound 29:53

17 днів тому29:53

29:53

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the National Anthem, the state of college athletics, LeBron James, and why he did not get into WSU, then Dick Fain re-joins the show to react to Dan Wilson’s comments after the M’s loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 6-18 Hour 3: Larry Stone, Seattle Star Issue, Pat Chun 53:16

17 днів тому53:16