“Anyone reaching for something greater will eventually feel it — vertigo. What is vertigo? It’s that moment when ambition meets the void — not fear of falling, but the quiet pull to let go. I started noticing how many early-stage founders live in that tension. So I made a space to talk about it.”

Irini Fournier

WHAT IS V3RTIGO?

Vertigo is an interview series that explores founder psychology, venture capital, and the real stories behind entrepreneurship. Hosted by Irini Fournier, it dives into the minds of those who take the plunge, and unpacks the risks, the failures, and the breakthroughs that define the journey of building something from nothing.

Beyond storytelling, Vertigo has also evolved into a platform that connects startup founders with investors. Whether you’re launching a company, looking to invest, or simply fascinated by the inner workings of ambition, Vertigo brings you raw, unfiltered insights from those who have felt the fear and conquered it.

LATEST EPISODES

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Hippos Exoskeleton: Kylin Shaw

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Zfluence: Ava McDonald

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GRANULENS: Rishika Jerath

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Shanda: Dumi Mabhena

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Selleb: Claire Lee

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