The Fabric

In this episode of The Fabric, Buddy Arnheim sits down with Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski, a retired three-star U.S. Army leader whose 36-year career spans Special Forces, Army acquisition, and Operation Warp Speed. From growing up in rural Arkansas to graduating from West Point and serving in elite Special Operations units, Paul shares the formative experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy. He reflects on the discipline and mental resilience forged at the Academy, the realities of

In this episode of The Fabric, Buddy sits down with James and Alexa Hirschfeld, the sibling co-founders of Paperless Post. From the company’s early days in 2009 to its role today as a go-to platform for designing and managing meaningful events, James and Aleksa share the personal and entrepreneurial journey that brought Paperless Post to life. We go beyond metrics and markets to uncover what drives their vision—from crafting beautiful digital experiences to navigating the challenges of startup

What if you could build powerful AI-driven applications—without writing a single line of code? In this episode of The Fabric, host Buddy, General Partner and Co-Founder of Lobby Capital, sits down with Bernard Aceituno, the visionary behind Stack AI, a groundbreaking no-code platform that’s changing how businesses harness artificial intelligence. As a proud portfolio company of Lobby Capital, Stack AI is on a mission to democratize AI, making it accessible to companies of all sizes. Bernard’s j

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Selina Tobaccowala, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture partner at Lobby Capital. From co-founding Evite, the groundbreaking online invitation platform, to her leadership roles at Ticketmaster and SurveyMonkey, Selena has consistently leveraged technology to make a real-world impact. Now, with her latest venture, HomeBoost, she’s empowering homeowners to improve comfort and reduce energy costs through innovative solutions. Join us as Selen

On this episode of The Fabric, host Buddy Arnheim sits down with Suzanne Spaulding, a national security expert and board member at Hidden Level (one of Lobby Capital's portfolio companies), to explore the qualities that make a great board member and the serendipitous moments that have shaped her extraordinary career. Suzanne reflects on how chance opportunities—like a colleague connecting her to a role at the CIA—have influenced her path through national security, private practice, and policy-ma

In this episode, Alex Cyriac and Shobin Uralil share how their long-standing friendship and deep familial connections became the bedrock of their successful partnership in founding Lively. With roots in South India and years of shared experiences, their relationship was built on mutual respect and unwavering trust. From angel investments to confiding in one another during challenging times, their bond transcended business, proving that blind trust in each other’s work ethic and character can lea