Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Ryan Miller describes himself as a "recovering CFO turned angel investor," and that background in finance gives Making Billions a different flavor than most venture-focused podcasts. The show sits at the intersection of private equity, venture capital, and alternative asset management, covering the full spectrum of how institutional and high-net-worth capital gets deployed into private markets. With over 200 episodes and a 4.9 rating, it's clearly found an audience that appreciates this broader investment lens. The format is interview-driven, with Miller bringing on fund managers, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors to discuss specific strategies for raising capital, structuring deals, and managing portfolios. Recent episodes have covered topics like asset-based acquisitions versus equity purchases, what institutional LPs really look for in emerging managers, and the pre-seed dynamics that separate funded startups from the ones that stall out. The questions tend to be practical and financially specific rather than high-level and philosophical. What distinguishes Making Billions from pure VC shows is its private equity crossover. Many episodes explore how PE strategies intersect with venture -- growth equity, buyout-to-growth transitions, and how fund managers think about risk across different alternative asset classes. If you only listen to VC-specific podcasts, you can develop a narrow view of how capital markets actually work. This show gives you the wider picture. Miller's delivery is enthusiastic without being overwhelming, and he has a knack for getting guests to share the operational details that most investors keep close. Episodes run about 30 to 50 minutes and drop weekly. It's particularly well-suited for finance professionals who want to understand the venture world without losing sight of the broader private markets ecosystem.