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Episode 159: Riley Kaminer, Founder, Clear Critical; Tech Writer, Refresh Miami
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- Agents of Innovation
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- Jul 14, 2025
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Summary
Riley Kaminer is the Founder of ClearCritical, a team of storytellers and strategists helping VCs amplify their vision. They turn investment theses and portfolio successes into compelling narratives that engage LPs and elevate their firms' brands. An experienced tech journalist, Riley’s research and writing has appeared in Forbes, The Times (UK), Rest of World, Cities Today, Refresh Miami, and many more. Through his coverage of 400+ startups – and ghostwriting for dozens more – he is keenly aware of what gives stories long-term impact. Riley leverages his experience as a journalist to empower startups to build their own media ecosystem. His bespoke content strategy will enable you to become a thought leader and spread your ideas at scale. Ultimately, this content creation helps your company gain credibility, lock down leads, and drive sales. As a founder, your insights can change the world. But these ideas won’t go anywhere unless you create content. Work with Riley and unlock your inner thought leader. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XZaLosM6V2k You can learn more about Riley Kaminer at: https://rileykaminer.com Find his company ClearCritical at: https://www.clearcritical.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / innovationradio Twitter: / agentinnovation Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org 0:00 Episode Intro 1:47 Introduction of Riley Kaminer 3:04 Growing up with an international mindset 5:58 Attending College in the UK / Scotland 8:54 Studying abroad in Madrid 1…