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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.

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How to Get the Best Outcome for Your Startup While Fundraising | Camila Noordeloos from Grand Ventures 56:28

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:44 - Having Multiple Term Sheets 04:39 - Real-Life Fundraising Scenarios 07:27 - Strategies for Effective Fundraising 11:08 - ‘Best Outcome’ when Raising Funding 14:10 - Single v/s Multiple Term Sheets 18:33 - How to secure Multiple Term Sheets 25:37 - Role of Investors in Fundraising 30:15 - VC Support in Fundraising 34:07 - Timing and Control in Fundraising 38:35 - Managing Investor Relationships 41:41 - Delaying Dataroom is a Negative Sign? 43:59 - Prioritizing & Qualifying Investors for Intro Calls 47:25 - Purpose of Intro Calls 51:51 - Do well-run fundraising processes correlate with company success? 54:44 - Communicating through the Fundraising process 56:14 - Conclusion About Camila is a General Partner at Grand Ventures. In this role, she identifies promising investment opportunities across the firm’s sectors of interest, works closely with portfolio companies on strategy development and implementation, and spearheads fundraising and operations for the firm. Camila has 12+ years of venture capital, consulting, and corporate experience. Prior to Grand Ventures, Camila worked at General Electric holding management positions within finance, portfolio management and business strategy. She spent six years at GE Ventures, playing a crucial role in building the foundation for it to become one of the most active corporate venture capital firms in the country, and managing a portfolio of over 150 investment companies. She has also held operational roles in startups, including an extensive project with Zinc, a GE Ventures portfolio company acquired by ServiceMax, and Imaginare Studios, a company she co-founded with two MBA colleagues. Her recent recognitions include being named a Venture Capital’s Rising Star 2024 (PEI), 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan (Crain’s 2024), and 39 Most Important VCs in the Midwest (Insider 2022). She is a class 27 Kauffman Fellow and currently serves as a Board Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Most recently she co-founded the Great Lakes Venture Capital Association. Camila earned a BBA from the Universidade Federal da Bahia in Brazil and received her MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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The Superpowers of Founders: A VC's Guide to Spotting the Best | James Shecter from Makena Capital 1:01:27

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Opening Question 01:08 - Challenges in Evaluating Founders 03:56 - Assessing Founders 06:58 - Market and Product Assessments 09:25 - Founder-led companies do better at later stages? 12:00 - The Importance of Quantitative Assessments 13:14 - Psychological and Motivational Discernment 16:24 - Value Creation in AI 20:30 - Framework for Assessing Founders 24:32 - Storytelling + Narrative 26:43 - Vision 31:35 - Inquisition + Curiosity 33:42 - Grit and Drive 35:40 - Do Founders really need External Validation? 37:51 - Irreverence for Status Quo 39:53 - Resourcefulness in Time and Money 41:46 - Magnetism 45:56 - Superpowers 50:32 - Not-So “Ideal” Founders 51:45 - Curiosity as Sign of Intelligence 54:45 - Adapting to Time Constraints 01:01:09 - Conclusion 📍 About: Born and raised in Philadelphia, James Shecter began his journey into entrepreneurship and venture capital as an undergraduate, where he served as a strategist and consultant for several student-run startups, including Seated and Transcend. He launched his professional career at Citibank in New York City, providing multi-stage M&A advisory services in the aerospace and business services sectors. Following this, he transitioned to Lee Equity, a middle-market private equity firm, where he was involved in various transactions within the fintech/insurtech and healthcare industries. Most recently, James worked at 9Yards Capital, a growth-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, where he contributed to deploying over $50 million into fintech, logistics, and enterprise startups such as Chainalysis, LeafLink, and Remote HR. Additionally, he co-leads The MBA Fund, an institutional seed fund that supports entrepreneurs from the Harvard, Stanford, and University of Pennsylvania ecosystems. Since his high school years, James has been actively engaged in mentoring, tutoring, and coaching students from inner-city Philadelphia. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a BA in Behavioral Economics from Harvard. Outside of his professional pursuits, James enjoys surfing, reading, and writing, and is working towards building a collection of guitars as functional decor for his future home. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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How to Craft a WINNING Startup Pitch in 2024 with Kris Childress 1:00:05

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Purpose of a Pitch 02:15 - Defining the Outcome of Your Pitch 05:32 - Elements of Persuasion in a Pitch 12:08 - Different Types of Pitches 17:57 - Core of a Great Pitch 21:29 - Crafting an Effective Pitch 24:27 - Structuring the Pitch for Funding 28:22 - Right People to Practice Pitch to 30:06 - What Investors Look for in Startups 33:30 - Structuring Your Pitch for Maximum Impact 38:39 - Handling Q&A Sessions Effectively 41:14 - How should you End the Pitch? 45:18 - How often should Startups change the Pitch as it Progresses 47:43 - Should you seek feedback after a pitch? 50:55 - Importance of Visuals and Demos in a Pitch 55:36 - You are the Pitch 01:00:01 - Conclusion 📍 About: Kris Childress is the Managing Partner at Kris Consulting, a Singapore-based consultancy helping early-stage tech startups. With a rich background in business development, technology commercialization, and strategic storytelling, Kris has played a pivotal role in the success of noted Singapore ventures such as Zimplistic, Equatorial Space, and NEU Battery Materials, providing expert guidance in pitching, business ideation, and strategy. As the Mentor-in-Residence at the National University of Singapore’s Enterprise Incubator, Kris works closely with university spin-offs, providing hands-on mentoring to help them navigate the early stages of development. He likes to describe his focus as Ideation, Validation, and Narration for early-stage ventures. Kris was also part of the teaching and consulting team for the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Program (GRIP) for over 5 years, where he guided a number of startups towards market success. Prior to moving to Singapore, Kris was deeply involved in business development for several U.S.-based technology companies in hardware, software, and consulting services. He holds a degree in Biology from a leading American university and has lived in Singapore for more than 17 years with his Singaporean wife and their two dogs, Zac and Zofie. In addition to his professional endeavours, Kris is an avid reader with wide-ranging interests, which he says has been essential to his work as a mentor. Kris and his wife are also passionate travellers, having recently visited and kayaked in Antarctica for the first time. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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The ULTIMATE Series A Fundraising Playbook | Christian Meermann from Cherry Ventures 57:54

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:42 Success Metrics for Series A Fundraising 01:29 Industry Averages and Market Trends 02:11 Factors Influencing Graduation Rates 04:07 The Importance of Support and Playbooks 05:43 Developing Benchmarks and KPIs 10:54 Case Study: Tecto's Roadmap to Series A 12:46 Challenges and Common Gaps in Planning 17:56 Defining and Achieving Product-Market Fit 28:43 Go-to-Market Strategy Principles 30:05 Exploring Growth Channels 31:04 Key Metrics for Success 32:21 Pricing Strategies 35:53 Building a Strong Team 40:19 Financial Metrics and Burn Rates 42:39 Planning for Series A 45:37 Adapting to Challenges 50:25 Crafting a Compelling Equity Story 54:39 Ideal Metrics for Series A 57:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 📍 About: Christian Meermann is a Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures. After some years at The Boston Consulting Group, Christian joined Zalando as their first CMO. Christian was responsible for building up and managing the group’s marketing efforts (i.e. performance marketing, CRM, PR, TV and brand marketing). He then joined the Management Board of Peek&Cloppenburg and was responsible for the company’s online business. He holds a diploma in business administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. He has lived and worked in the U.S., Spain, Brazil and South Africa. Christian gets excited about founders that are as passionate about execution as they are about building a strong and sustainable brand. He has a particular focus on logistics and mobility as well food technology companies. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Why AI Isn't Where We Thought It Would Be | Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures 44:37

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Opportunity in AI 02:39 - OverInvestment in LLMs 05:37 - Impact of AI on Jobs 07:19 - Value Creation in the Application layer 10:32 - SaaS evolving into AI Agents 12:48 - Exaggeration of Capabilities in Gartner Hype Cycle 19:22 - Human Brain v/s LLMs 21:53 - Cost of doing Search is High 27:42 - What is Accelerated Computing 31:42 - Limitations of LLMs 36:57 - LLM progress curve is Plateauing? 38:49 - Opportunity for VC in AI Space 43:15 - Will future Startups be High Margin? 44:25 - Conclusion 📍 About: Itamar is a solo capitalist and the founder of Recursive Ventures, a pre-seed fund focused on fintech, AI and emerging tech startups. Itamar has been on all sides of the startup table: as a founder and executive, an institutional VC, and an angel investor. He has supported over 50 successful startups, including Deel, Honeybook, Placer, Credible (IPO), MileIQ (acquired by Microsoft), Automatic Labs (acquired by SiriusXM), Tile (acquired by Life360), SafeGraph, and Armory. He’s been recognized by Business Insider as a Top 100 global seed investor. As an operator, he helped take Life360 from Seed to IPO, scaling the business to over $250m in revenue. Before that, Itamar was a founding team member and head of Product at Gigya (acquired by SAP). He holds an MBA from Berkeley Haas and an undergraduate degree in computer science from the Tel-Aviv Jaffa College. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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How a Frog Logo Revolutionised Southeast Asian Startups | Hugh Mason from JFDI 51:19

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:54 - Importance of Branding in Startups 07:42 - Hugh on starting JFDI 17:33 - Importance of Mentorship 20:44 - How to attract great people 26:06 - Measuring relevant Progress Metrics in Accelerators 29:41 - Selection in Accelerators 32:17 - What’s a ‘Great’ Outcome for an Accelerator? 35:50 - Lessons from running JFDI 38:53 - Startup Ecosystem in Singapore 49:25 - Do top entrepreneurs still value accelerator programs? 📍 About Hugh: Hugh Mason is a UK-born entrepreneur and investor based in Singapore, best known as the co-founder and CEO of JFDI Asia (Joyful Frog Digital Incubator), Southeast Asia's first startup accelerator, established in 2010. With a background in electronic engineering and media production, he has produced over 150 documentaries for major networks before transitioning to the startup ecosystem. Under his leadership, JFDI has invested around USD 3 million in over 70 startups, emphasising the importance of storytelling and community in entrepreneurship. Hugh continues to mentor emerging entrepreneurs and has co-authored books on startup journeys. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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How to Build a Strong Founder-VC Relationship | Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures 36:38

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Easy to build good relationships with Investors? 03:55 - Importance of a Good Relationship with Investors 05:59 - Size and Strategy of a fund affects Founder-VC Relationship 07:37 - Components of a Successful Relationship 09:04 - Hummingbird’s POV on Investor interference 12:16 - VCs' Role in Crucible Moments 14:39 - Power Dynamics in Founder-VC Relationships 16:35 - Can Investors and Founders be good friends? 21:03 - Scenarios Leading to Founder-Investor Friction 26:36 - Handling Co-Founder Breakups 28:29 - Evolution of Founder-Investor Relationships 34:49 - Measuring the Founder-Investor Relationship 35:57 - Conclusion About Akshay leads investments in both emerging markets and global fintech at Hummingbird. Previously, Akshay worked at Citigroup, where he raised equity capital for large corporations, and at Artivest (acquired), where he helped build and grow a platform that enables retail capital to access alternative investments. During graduate school, Akshay had the opportunity to work with MIT's $25 billion endowment fund. In his spare time, Akshay records music and writes about founders in his newsletter, 'Amplify'. He holds an MBA from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and a BA in Economics with a minor in Ethnomusicology from Franklin & Marshall College. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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How to Break into Venture Capital | Arun Pai from Monk's Hill Ventures 52:58

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Prestige and Challenges of VC 03:28 Arun Pai's Journey into Venture Capital 04:08 Breaking into Investment Banking 06:17 Transitioning from Banking to Startups 07:57 Joining Monk's Hill Ventures 09:04 Advice for Aspiring VCs 11:59 The Fluidity of the VC Industry 12:29 Who Should Become a VC? 15:19 Skills and Specialization in VC 22:58 Building Relationships and Reputation 27:19 Transitioning to Quantitative Roles 27:34 Understanding VC Roles and Value 28:27 Challenges in Breaking into Investment Teams 29:39 Building a 360-Degree Skill Set 30:13 Personal Journey into VC 33:23 VC Interview Process 35:13 Importance of Partner Buy-In 36:47 Why Do You Want to Become a VC? 39:10 Monk's Hill Philosophy 41:48 Due Diligence in VC Hiring 42:22 The Excitement of Being a VC 43:42 Challenges in High Conviction Investing 47:20 The Importance of Networking and Luck 48:37 Burnout and Specialization in VC 51:16 Balancing Experience and Staying Updated 52:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts About: Arun is a Principal at Monk’s Hill Ventures, based in Singapore and responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence and investment analysis and research. Arun brings over 15 years of experience in Finance and Tech start-ups. Prior to joining MHV, Arun spent the last 6 years in the startup ecosystem as a C-level executive. He was the Chief Sales & Strategy Officer at Flow, where he managed growth and capital raising initiatives for the company leading to its acquisition. Prior to that, he was the Chief Kristals Officer, one of the first employees at Kristal.AI. He started his career and spent just under a decade in investment banking at Lehman Brothers and, subsequently, at Nomura across New York, Hong Kong & Singapore. Arun graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Corporate Venturing Reimagined: Sebastien Picard from xcube on Ecosystem Models 41:00

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You can access the CVPE whitepaper [here] and join the CVPE LinkedIn group [here] In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Entrepreneurship 00:34 Introducing Sebastien Picard and xcube 01:08 Understanding Venture Studios 02:10 xcube's Unique Approach 02:42 The Corporate Venture Portfolio Equity Model 05:40 Real-World Applications and Examples 06:50 Challenges and Solutions in Financial Inclusion 10:27 The Role of Ecosystems in Innovation 13:24 Benefits for Startups, Investors, and Corporations 18:15 The CVPE Model: A New Investment Class 29:13 Psychological Support for Entrepreneurs 32:40 Measuring Success and Future Evolution 39:33 Conclusion and Next Steps for xcube About Sebastien Picard is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his expertise in early-stage innovative ventures. Sebastien has a proven track record of launching and growing multiple successful businesses across Asia, North America and Europe. His relentless determination, visionary and strategic mindset, and humility set him apart as a business leader. Sebastien founded xcube in 2023, xcube is a Singapore based corporate venture studio specialises in building ventures through a unique ecosystem approach. Established from Sebastien's entrepreneurial insights and brought to life by a talented core team, xcube embodies his vision and entrepreneurial experiences, paving the way for innovative ventures to thrive. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Seeing Big Markets: Insights from Hustle Fund's Shiyan Koh 44:48

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Big Business and Market Size 01:28 Importance of Identifying Big Markets 03:18 Challenges and Considerations for Founders 05:07 Defining and Evaluating Big Markets 05:58 Insights from Famous Market Examples 09:51 Understanding Customer Experience and Market Dynamics 12:20 Evaluating Unit Economics and Team Dynamics 15:21 Prioritization and Roadmap for Startups 24:09 Challenges of Digital Targeting 25:15 Importance of Customer Experience 26:53 Product and Market Dynamics 27:25 Creating New Markets 31:39 Understanding Customer Problems 37:02 Iterative Product Development 40:17 Surprising Success Stories 44:42 Final Thoughts and Reflections About Shiyan Koh is an experienced operator and investor. She is currently a Co-Founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a global pre-seed venture fund. Prior to Hustle Fund, she was VP of Business Operations & Corp Dev at NerdWallet (employee #10), growing annual revenue from $1 million to more than $150 million. Before NerdWallet, she was an investor at Institutional Venture Partners and Bridgewater Associates. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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A VC's Guide to Managing Startup Finances | Manoj Agarwal from SeaFund 43:03

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:40 - Importance of Managing Finances for Startups 00:08:58 - Compliance Regulation for Startups 00:12:48 - Strategizing on resource allocation 00:15:48 - Startups offering inflated incentives 00:18:48 - Finding the right talent 00:23:34 - Basic Metrics startups should consider 00:28:36 - Startups operating on Low margins 00:29:33 - Reporting Spends to VC’s 00:34:55 - Investment rejection 00:36:53 - Unexpected challenges startups face 00:41:29 - Are managing Finances a necessity for Startups? 00:42:45 - Conclusion About Manoj Agarwal, Co-founder & Managing Partner at SeaFund, has 25+ years of experience in business leadership, investments, and strategy. He co-founded SeaFund, an early-stage venture fund, and currently leads capital raising for its new fund. Previously, he was CEO of Karuturi Global, a top agricultural transnational, and is an advisor to Latize, a Singaporean data management company. Manoj holds a computer science degree and completed an executive program at INSEAD. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Inside a Pitch Meeting w/ Michael Blakey & Aleks Farseev | PitchMeNot Ep.5 39:34

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In this episode of PitchMeNot, host Rahul, alongside guest VC Michael Blakey, delve into the pioneering world of SoMin, an AI-powered SaaS marketing platform founded by Alex Farseev. SoMin distinguishes itself by optimizing digital advertising and competitor monitoring through advanced data analytics, aiming to significantly reduce costs and boost sales for its clients. The podcast covers SoMin's journey, it's product offerings (SoAds and SoMonitor), market fit, and the challenges it aims to address within the ad tech space, highlighting the annual wastage in ad spend and inefficiencies in ad targeting. Alex shares insights on SoMin's traction, revenue models, funding history, and future aspirations, including potential for IPO or acquisition, driven by a passion for transforming the advertising industry through technology. The episode concludes with a VC debrief, evaluating SoMin's pitch, the clarity of the problem statement, the strength of the founding team, product differentiation, and strategic growth plans. 00:00 Welcome to Pitch Me Note: The Startup Pitch Podcast 00:12 Introducing Today's Guests and Startup Focus 00:42 Diving Deep into SoMin: The AI-Powered Ad Tech Platform 01:25 Exploring the Core Problem SoMin Solves 01:51 Target Customers and Product Offerings 02:44 SoMin's Traction and Funding Journey 04:14 The Founder's Journey: From Developer to CEO 05:52 Achieving Customer Savings and Business Metrics 07:50 Customer Acquisition Strategies and Sales Cycle Insights 09:36 Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage 10:53 Funding Goals and the Vision for Growth 14:44 Transforming the Advertising Industry: A Visionary Goal 16:46 Staying Ahead in the Fast-Paced Ad Tech Landscape 19:31 Navigating Data Challenges in Marketing 19:45 The Importance of Staying Relevant and Innovative 20:19 Addressing the Rising Costs of Customer Acquisition 21:12 Strategic Ad Scaling and Performance Marketing Insights 21:58 Post-Pitch Debrief and Analysis 22:09 Evaluating the Problem Statement and Market Fit 25:54 Investor's Perspective on Ad Tech and Team Dynamics 35:20 Final Thoughts and Investment Considerations 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Rise of the India-US SaaS Corridor | Chanchal Bhoorani from WestBridge Capital 50:22

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:31 - The US-India Saas Corridor 00:04:13 - Advantage of building Software in India 00:08:57 - Early GTM strategies for Companies 00:11:46 - How can Indian SaaS Companies compete in the US? 00:14:49 - Will the cost advantage of building software in India persist? 00:16:19 - Challenges faced by Indian Companies in the US 00:21:21 - VC’s expectations before investing 00:23:19 - When should SaaS companies target the US market? 00:28:15 - Finding Product Market Fit 00:32:38 - US Go-To Market Strategy 00:39:01 - Raising Funds in the US 00:42:06 - Building a Great Network in US 00:48:30 - Future of India-US SaaS Corridor 00:50:14 - Conclusion About Chanchal Bhoorani is an investor at WestBridge Capital, focusing on US-India Enterprise Software investments from their Silicon Valley office. WestBridge is a multi-stage investment firm with approximately $8 billion in evergreen capital. Chanchal played a key role in sourcing Physics Wallah for their first round of financing, valuing the company at over $1 billion. She has also been instrumental in the firm's investment in Freshworks and other private deals. Prior to WestBridge, Chanchal gained experience building large-scale B2B and B2C products. At Ola Cabs, India's leading ride-sharing company, she designed allocation and dynamic pricing algorithms as a product manager. She then led the product team for a fashion e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia during their high-growth period. Chanchal holds a graduate degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an engineering degree from IIT Varanasi. When not working, she volunteers with organizations supporting female education and employment. She also enjoys cheering for underdogs in Formula One racing, hiking, and hosting game nights. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Investing Together: How Oded Hermoni’s VC Strategy is Changing the Game 1:01:32

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:52 - About J-Ventures 00:02:57 - J-Ventures' VC Model in comparison to Traditional VCs 00:11:56 - Process of Onboarding LP’s 00:19:16 - Managing the community of LPs 00:20:29 - J-Ventures unique approach in VC 00:26:06 - J-Ventures’ investment mandate 00:30:50 - Value-based Investing in Companies 00:32:12 - Sourcing Companies for Investing 00:38:38 - Criteria for Evaluating Founders 00:42:06 - LP representation on Company Boards 00:46:36 - Needing Support v/s Being Self-Reliant 00:50:01 - Importance of Dialogue and Learning for first time founders 00:59:29 - Community led Model v/s Traditional VC Model of Investing About Oded Hermoni is an investor, entrepreneur and journalist. Since 2005, he has invested in over 70 companies (5 of which became Unicorns), as is currently the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of the J-Ventures Fund (a "Capitalist Kibbutz") in Silicon Valley. Oded is active in philanthropic organizations and has been a Board Member at the Jewish Federation SF, JFCS, Friends of Hebrew University, ICON, Intro, and more. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Tackling Founder Conflicts with Will Klippgen 38:27

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This video is sponsored by Digital Prizm . 📍 Digital Prism , the Singapore-based digital transformation expert which help you transform your business digitally. From product development to enhancing your online presence, they've got you covered! 🎁The first 10 sign-ups receive a whopping 20 hours of free consultation! Secure your complimentary consultation and unlock your business's digital potential today!! In this episode you will learn: 00:03:09 - Relationship between Good Founding Teams 00:08:16 - Personality Disorders amongst Founders 00:11:59 - Major Reason for Conflict amongst Founders 00:14:09 - Risk Taking ability of the Founders 00:16:38 - Investor Response to Founder Conflicts Post-Investment 00:20:16 - Resolving Founding Team Conflicts 00:21:58 - Founder Red Flags Investors Look out for 00:25:33 - Tackling Founder Ego 00:27:09 - Impact of Founder Conflict on Company’s Success 00:30:52 - How can Startups navigate Product Market Fit? 00:35:58 - Resources to Educate Founders to tackle Conflicts 00:38:22 - Conclusion About: Will Klippgen is a Singapore-based Norwegian entrepreneur and technology venture capitalist who co-founded the price comparison portal Zoomit.com (later merged with Kelkoo, which was sold to Yahoo! in 2004). He served as one of the judges on the television series Angel's Gate, which was broadcast on Channel NewsAsia in 2012. Will is a co-founder and serves as the Managing Partner at Cocoon Capital. He holds an MBA from INSEAD where he is an Entrepreneur in Residence. He has invested in over 55 startups in Singapore and across the world since 2004. His investments include PropertyGuru, Anacle Systems, ReferralCandy, Nugit, Tickled Media, iXiGO.com, See-Mode Technologies, SensorFlow, GuardRails, BuyMed and Augmentus. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Inside Venture Studios with Sam Hall 1:01:52

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This video is sponsored by Digital Prizm. (https://www.digitalprizm.net) 📍Digital Prism, the Singapore-based digital transformation expert which help you transform your business digitally. From product development to enhancing your online presence, they've got you covered! 🎁The first 10 sign-ups receive a whopping 20 hours of free consultation! Secure your complimentary consultation and unlock your business's digital potential today! In this episode you will learn: 02:30 - Origins of Venture Studios 09:02 - Venture Studios vs Accelerators 13:49 - Higher Startup Success Rates with Venture Studios? 18:43 - Founder Obsession with Idea: Key to Startup Success? 24:35 - Evaluating Founders for Outbound Opportunities 31:44 - Founders: Domain Expertise vs Quick Learners 33:49 - Corporate Collaboration with Venture Studios 39:14 - Equity Ownership for Founders in Venture Studios 45:08 - Challenges Faced by Venture Studios 46:39 - Collaboration with LPs in Venture Studios 53:11 - Managing Multiple Studios within a Venture Studio 59:13 - Who Should Start a Venture Studio? 01:01:43 - Conclusion About: Sam is an entrepreneur, venture builder, board advisor and investor. He works with pre-seed and seed-stage entrepreneurs & investors to build startups & venture studios. In 2017, he founded Rainmaking APAC Venture Studio. Rainmaking APAC is today one of the largest venture development companies in the region, and was acquired by Bain & Company in 2023. The companies that have been built and scaled by Rainmaking APAC have generated $880m in funding and hold a combined equity value of more than $9bn. Through his work with Rainmaking APAC, Sam has also pioneered a range of equity-share models of corporate venture building. Sam’s focus is on building companies, supporting venture build ecosystems, and creating and empowering venture builders. He believes that entrepreneurship is one of the best means that we have of offering fulfilling work and creating the conditions required to unlock the potential in our global workforce at scale. Prior to launching Rainmaking APAC Venture Studio, Sam was a founder and early team member in startups in Europe, and invested in startups through an early-stage accelerator. These experiences as founder, operator and investor shaped the thinking, philosophy, process and governance structure that he now applies to venture building at scale in the Rainmaking APAC Venture Studio. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Photonic Computing: Breakthroughs, Challenges and Insights with Denis Kalinin 52:16

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Optical vs Quantum Computing 00:03:11 - Basics of Photonic Computing 00:07:15 - Challenges in using Optics for Compute 00:09:44 - Under-utilization of Compute for Data Transfer 00:13:19 - Segments and Opportunities in Photonics 00:20:08 - Lumai's Approach in Optical Processing 00:21:55 - Importance of Optical Computing in AI Progress 00:27:21 - Industries Benefiting from Optical Computing Breakthroughs 00:30:10 - Talent and Startups in Optical Computing 00:33:12 - Backgrounds of Optical Computing Founders 00:34:09 - Do we need Quantum Computing? 00:41:09 - Challenges of Optical Computing 00:43:29 - Investment Opportunities in Optical Computing 00:45:07 - Business Models for Optical Computing Startups 00:50:54 - Exits and Acquisitions: Problem Size and Tech Maturity About Denis Kalinin, serving as the Asia Business Development Manager at Runa Capital since 2020, plays a pivotal role in advancing Runa's initiatives across Asia. His primary focus lies in facilitating the entry of portfolio startups into Asian markets, with a special emphasis on China. Denis actively seeks out suitable technological and distribution partners for these startups, while also contributing to the scouting efforts for B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, and Fintech startups in the Asian region. Before joining Runa, Denis led an investment project in China and co-founded a startup dedicated to assisting high-tech companies in navigating the Chinese market. Holding an M.S. degree from the University for International Business and Economics in Beijing, Denis also gained valuable international exposure through an exchange program at the Free University of Berlin. Notably, he served as the chairman of a student Energy Club during his academic tenure. Fluent in English, German, and Chinese, Denis has a penchant for watching series and reading books in these three languages. Beyond his professional pursuits, Denis exhibits a keen interest in space exploration, having authored several articles comparing various space industries. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Talent Investing in Building Successful Startups | Rahul from Entrepreneur First 1:01:57

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:54 - Talent Investing & Fundamentals 03:28 - Talent Investing vs. Recruitment 05:10 - What Talent Investors Look For 08:11 - Characteristics of Great Talent Investors 14:14 - Early Discovery of Exceptional Individuals 16:22 - Finding Exceptional Talent 17:58 - Characteristics of a Great Founder 23:48 - Challenges in Finding the Right Founders 26:37 - Fear of Failure 31:07 - Role of Family and Childhood 34:02 - Decision to Become a Founder 37:54 - Co-Founders with Complimentary Skillsets 42:09 - Increased productivity w/ a Co-Founder 52:18 - EF’s Ecosystem 54:36 - EF's Graduate vs. Core Programs 01:01:17 - Conclusion About Rahul Samat, Partner and India Head at Entrepreneur First, brings over 14 years of experience as a founder, builder, and mentor. He holds a Master's in Science from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a scholarship program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Rahul started his career in banking at Barclays Investment Bank and later joined Capital One. In 2014, he co-founded InnerChef, a VC-backed startup, and in 2016, he became the Head of Private & Strategic Brands at Swiggy. In 2022, Rahul joined Entrepreneur First to lead and expand the team in India, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs from the pre-idea stage to fundraising through EF's investor network. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Understanding the Shifting Landscape of Fundraising Negotiations in India with Mehak Khanna from Khaitan & Khaitan 56:13

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In this episode you will learn: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:42] Mehak explains startup convertible notes. [00:05:00] Improvements and challenges in Indian startup regulations. [00:06:24] Foreign fundraising challenges and issues. [00:09:24] Angel tax impact on startups and investors. [00:11:46] Impact of recent FinTech regulatory changes. [00:13:24] Data Protection Bill overview and startup cost implications. [00:15:06] Crowdfunding platforms in India. [00:17:51] Pandemic's impact on fundraising and startup valuations. [00:19:00] Mehak on ESG importance in Indian startups. [00:21:24] ESG due diligence and compliance indemnities. [00:23:00] Explanation of indemnity in negotiations. [00:25:50] Fundraising terms becoming founder and investor-friendly. [00:26:55] Discussion on equity, preference shares, convertible notes, and debentures. [00:28:46] Mehak on equity-debt debate and finding the right balance. [00:29:54] Factoring vs. Debt Instruments: SAS companies and cash flow. [00:30:47] Investor-Friendly Terms: Founder lock-in and escrow securities. [00:33:23] Key Investor Rights: Preemptive, anti-dilution, and exit rights. [00:34:46] Impact of Governance Issues: Control over founders and compliance focus. [00:36:31] Founder's Response to Compliance Challenges: Establishing compliance departments and seeking advice. [00:37:32] Compliance Verticals: ESG, tax, financial, data, and IP compliance. [00:40:33] Challenge of Compliance in India: Navigating through myriad laws. [00:41:41] Improvements in Contract Enforcement: Faster judicial remedies. [00:43:18] Streamlining Labor Laws: Indian government's efforts through labor codes. [00:45:50] Contractual Compliance: Focus on watertight contracts. [00:47:38] Compliance Verticals: ESG, tax, financial, data, and IP compliance. [00:49:46] Investor Checks and Balances: Emphasizing checks and balances. [00:50:59] Post Fraud or Embezzlement Remedies: Founder clawback and exit clauses. [00:53:19] Directors and Officers Liability Insurance: Protecting investor representatives. [00:55:16] Positive Trend: Increasing importance of due diligence and compliance. About A seasoned corporate lawyer with 15 years of experience in law firms and in-house legal departments, Mehak has led strategic legal advice for both large, established companies and fast-growing tech startups, as well as investors. She has overseen intricate restructuring and M&A transactions, from orchestrating contract drafting and negotiations to delivering corporate advisory services and managing real estate deals. Her expertise extends beyond practice areas to include sector-specific advice in a wide range of fields, such as FMCG, manufacturing, technology/digital, sports, food, telecommunications, entertainment, e-commerce, and retail. She is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the ET Prime Women Leadership Award 2021, Asian Legal Business India Rising Star 2021, FORBES Under 40 Top General Counsel 2020, and the 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award by Legal Era 2020. Mehak regularly engages with industry and economy in forums and media such as Mint, Business Standard, and News18. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Building a VC Firm to Last | Hussein Kanji from Hoxton Ventures 1:05:17

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In this episode you will learn: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:05:15] Building an Enduring Firm [00:08:00] Challenges of Partnership Culture [00:10:43] Personal Brand vs Firm Brand [00:13:00] Succession Planning [00:17:00] Long-Term Commitment [00:19:00] LP Relationships [00:20:55] Advantages of a Partnership [00:21:37] Benefits of Scale [00:21:52] Building a Great Firm and Naming [00:23:00] Soft Aspects of Building a Firm [00:24:59] Unifying Themes in Firms [00:27:00] Progression in Venture Capital [00:29:40] Motivation and Managing a Firm [00:31:20] Understanding Carry [00:35:00] Managing Long-Term Careers [00:39:07] Carry Allocation [00:42:45] Team Dynamics and Carry Distribution [00:43:50] Inclusion of Back-Office in Incentives [00:44:40] Building a Successful VC Firm [00:45:56] Firm Evolution [00:47:32] Transition to a Bigger Institution [00:49:25] Challenges in Talent Retention [00:53:00] Philosophical Differences and Firm Evolution [00:57:00] Risks in VC Industry [01:02:00] Solo GPs vs. Venture Firms [01:04:38] Building a Healthy VC Firm About Hussein is a partner at Hoxton Ventures. He currently represents Hoxton on the boards of Avantia Law, Baseimmune, BeyondRisk, Biocortex, Biotx, DruidAI, Finesse, Fy!, Giraffe360, Kbox, Kitt, Luminary, Peptone, PillSorted, Raptor Supplies, Really Clever, Rensair, Replai, Replan, Skin Analytics, TourRadar and XYZ Reality, and serves as a board observer on Behavox and Karakuri. He previously served on the boards of Babylon Health (NYSE:BBLN), bd4travel (acquired by Dnata), Campanja (acquired by 24/7 Media), Darktrace (LSE:DARK), Deliveroo (LSE:ROO), Panakeia, SOCOS (acquired by Sophos), Yieldify (acquired by Publicis) and Vidya Health. Hussein serves on the board of UCLB, the commercialization company of UCL and also sits on the advisory board of GTO Partners, a tech mid-market buyout firm, and Landscape, a venture capital review site. Previously he served on the board of Tech Nation, a UK quasi non-governmental organization. In a personal capacity, he is an angel investor in Apex:E3, Builder.ai, Callaly, GoCardless, Mellizyme, MyGlamm, Reachdesk and Signpost. While forming Hoxton, he helped Eros STX Global develop ErosNow, an online streaming video platform for Bollywood. Prior to Hoxton, Hussein was an associate with Accel Partners. He joined Accel from Microsoft Corporation. Earlier in his career, he worked with three startups, Safe-View (acquired by L-3), Radiance Technologies (acquired by Comcast) and Studio Verso (acquired by KPMG). Hussein holds an MBA from London Business School and did his undergraduate studies in Symbolic Systems at Stanford University. He stubbornly refuses to swear allegiance to a monarch and remains a proud American. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Understanding Voluntary Carbon Markets with Maryanna Saenko from Future Ventures 1:02:15

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Voluntary Carbon Markets 01:51 Exploring the Controversy Around Carbon Offsetting Firm Southport 05:14 Defining Carbon Credits and Carbon Offsets 11:09 The Challenges of Carbon Sequestration 19:59 The Role of Nature-Based Solutions in Carbon Markets 25:28 The Struggles and Potential of Nature-Based Carbon Credits 29:28 The Need for Both Engineering and Nature-Based Solutions 30:15 The Impact of Energy Sources on Carbon Credit Calculations 31:05 The Importance of Clean Energy 31:32 Challenges of Carbon Dioxide Capture 32:30 Potential Low-Energy Solutions for Carbon Capture 33:28 Discussion on Carbon Capture Techniques 34:08 The Role of Rock Weathering in Carbon Capture 34:48 The Potential of Carbonates in Carbon Sequestration 37:04 Challenges in the Voluntary Carbon Market 38:07 The Role of Compliance Market in Carbon Reduction 38:53 The Impact of Corporate Carbon Reduction Goals 39:43 The Need for More Credible Carbon Projects 40:34 The Role of Government and Companies in Carbon Reduction 52:01 The Rise of Climate-Focused Startups 55:04 The Business Models of Climate Startups 59:03 The Future of Carbon Capture Startups About: Maryanna Saenko is an early-stage venture capitalist and cofounder of Future Ventures. She invests in frontier technologies that make the world a better place, and don’t prey on human frailty. Recent investments have been across a wide swath of sectors, including nuclear fusion, sustainable agricultural and land management, bee immunology, women’s reproductive longevity, and the application of AI to everything from the construction industry to medical therapeutics. Previously she was at Khosla Ventures, and prior to that DFJ. She was also an investment partner at Airbus Ventures where she led a series of venture investments strategically aligned with Airbus’ future-of-aerospace initiatives. Before Airbus, Maryanna was a consultant at Lux Research and a research engineer at Cabot Corporation. She’s worked on lunar rovers, martian landers, driverless cars, and long-range low-frequency communication systems. Maryanna graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in BioMedical Engineering and a BS and MS in Materials Science and Engineering. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Transforming Indian Agriculture: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities | Mark Kahn from Omnivore 43:40

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:37 - Productivity of Agriculture in India 00:05:34 - Why Manufacturing isn’t where it’s supposed to be 00:06:54 - Opportunities for Tech Investment in Agriculture 00:07:59 - Omnivore’s Investment Focus 00:09:27 - Life Sciences 00:11:28 - Can ALT protein address protein deficiency in the Indian diet? 00:13:52 - Structural Changes in Diet 00:19:04 - Opportunities in Life Sciences 00:23:05 - Policy Changes for Agriculture 00:27:52 - Land Reforms and Digitization 00:30:30 - Leasing Land 00:33:34 - Entrepreneurial Talent in Agri Tech 00:36:42 - Diverse Business Models in Agri Tech 00:38:06 - IPOs in Agri Tech 00:40:07 - Small Holder Farming 00:41:23 - Drawing Wisdom from Rudyard Kipling About: Mark co-founded Omnivore with Jinesh Shah in 2010. Previously, Mark was the Executive Vice President (Strategy & Business Development) at Godrej Agrovet, one of India’s foremost diversified agribusiness companies. At Godrej Agrovet, Mark was responsible for corporate strategy, M&A, R&D, and new business incubation. Earlier in his career, Mark worked for Syngenta and PFM. He earned a BA (Honors) from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated as a Baker Scholar. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Accelerate to Success: Decoding Startup Accelerators with Michael Cardamone from Forum Ventures 51:52

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:37 Debate on Investing in YC Startups 04:43 The Role of Accelerators in Startup Success 06:34 Benefits of Joining an Accelerator 08:31 The Challenges of Being a Startup Founder 15:01 Choosing the Right Accelerator 18:12 What Accelerators Look for in Startups 22:46 Investment Deal Terms for Accelerators 25:26 Reasons a Startup Might Not Join an Accelerator 25:37 Understanding the Role and Value of Accelerators 26:25 The Business Model of Accelerators 27:37 The Importance of Providing an Excellent Founder Experience 29:15 The Challenges of Running an Accelerator 30:53 Exploring Different Models: Venture Studios and Incubators 38:05 The Evolution and Future of Accelerators 42:35 The Competitive Landscape for Accelerators 47:02 The Impact of Tech Advancements on Accelerator Models 50:25 Why Choose Forum VC for B2B SaaS Startups About: Michael Cardamone is the CEO and Managing Partner at Forum Ventures. Prior to Forum Ventures, Michael was one of the first 30 employees at Box in a BD role and then led partnerships at AcademixDirect. He is also an angel investor in a dozen companies, including in the seed round of Flexport. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Why solo capitalists are winning with Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures 1:04:26

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Who is a solo capitalist? 03:42 - What are the merits of being a solo capitalist? 07:50 - How is a solo capitalist helpful for a founder? 15:20 - Do solo GPs offer better founder friendly terms? 17:30 - Can solo capitalists be a bad deal for some founders? 22:10 - Why are LPs interested in backing solo GPs? 24:20 - Do solo capitalists charge lower management fees than LPs? 29:00 - Is there an upper limit to the fund size for solo capitalists? 30:08 - What are the challenges of being a solo capitalist? 35:40 - How should solo capitalists look at their succession? 36:40 - How can solo capitalists stay on top of their game while maintaining work-life balance? 38:50 - How do solo VCs and traditional firms differ in terms of diligence, sourcing, portfolio risk management, etc? 41:40 - How has being a solo capitalist become a ‘trend’ in the last five years? 47:50 - Are solo capitalists born out of the evolution of scout programs and super angels? 51:00 - Do founders' agile fundraising strategies match the support provided by solo capitalists? 56:00 - What is the next step in the evolution of solo GPs? 57:15 - Will solo capitalists operate like traditional firms when it comes to managing reserves? 01:00:00 - How will the relation between traditional VC firms and solo capitalists evolve? 01:03:33 - Conclusion About Itamar is a solo capitalist and the founder of Recursive Ventures, a pre-seed fund focused on fintech, AI and emerging tech startups. Itamar has been on all sides of the startup table: as a founder and executive, an institutional VC, and an angel investor. He has supported over 50 successful startups, including Deel, Honeybook, Placer, Credible (IPO), MileIQ (acquired by Microsoft), Automatic Labs (acquired by SiriusXM), Tile (acquired by Life360), SafeGraph, and Armory. He’s been recognized by Business Insider as a Top 100 global seed investor. As an operator, he helped take Life360 from Seed to IPO, scaling the business to over $250m in revenue. Before that, Itamar was a founding team member and head of Product at Gigya (acquired by SAP). He holds an MBA from Berkeley Haas and an undergraduate degree in computer science from the Tel-Aviv Jaffa College. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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7 Strategies to Build a Powerful Board to Drive Startup Success with Joe Leech, Coach to CEOs 53:55

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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction: The Essence of Startup Board Roles 00:34 - Board Governance vs. Decision-Making: An In-depth Exploration 00:37 - Understanding the Board of Directors and Their Vital Duties 10:25 - The Optimal Timing for Establishing a Business Board 16:50 - Defining 'Board Chairperson,' 'Board Observer,' and 'Non-Executive Board Member' 22:50 - Founder or Investor as Chair: A Crucial Decision and Its Rationale 23:55 - Finding the Right Board Size for Early-Stage Startups and Its Significance 27:00 - Strategies for Assembling Your Startup's Dream Board 31:40 - Red Flags to Watch Out for When Building Your Board 33:30 - Ideal Dynamics Among Board Members: A Guide for Startups 36:10 - Effective vs. Ineffective Communication Practices Between Founders and Investors 39:55 - Smooth Sailing Through Board Meetings: Best Practices 47:40 - The Mystery of Board Packs and Their Purpose About Joe is a coach to CEOs. He works with CEOs at start-ups, high growth to IPO to public companies to the big exit; helping define what it means to be a leader, how to create impact, how to grow alongside the business and how to change the world all while enjoying every part of that journey. Joe is a recovering neuroscientist, then a spell as an elementary school teacher as well as 15 years in tech, $20b in revenue, experience with 30+ startups & FTSE / Fortune 100 giants. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Understanding Due Diligence for Early Stage Startups with Caroline Casson from Vitalize VC 1:05:29

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In this episode you will learn: [00:01:15] Purpose of Due Diligence: Caroline on the importance of due diligence for informed investment decisions and responsible investing [00:03:00] Team Evaluation: Starting with the founding team's compatibility, execution ability, and responsiveness [00:06:00] Advisor Relevance: Listing advisors who genuinely contribute value [00:07:53] Confidence vs. Arrogance: Balancing self-confidence and avoiding arrogance for founders [00:09:44] Team's Ability to Execute: Examining past experiences, references, and operational skills [00:11:26] Team Dynamics and Skills: Assessing teamwork and complementary skills [00:13:45] Motivation: Evaluating the team's motivation, especially in the early stages [00:15:00] Ownership Percentage: Considering founder ownership's impact [00:15:44] Online Background Checks: Basic online checks for red flags [00:18:09] Professionalism and Responsiveness: Indications of founders' business approach [00:20:00] Evaluating the Product: Understanding development, data, pricing, and product demos [00:23:00] Competitive Differentiation: Assessing primary differentiators [00:25:07] Finding Competitors: Methods for identifying competitors [00:30:34] Market Sizing Strategies: Caroline's bottom-up approach to market sizing [00:33:00] Market Size Threshold: Seeking markets greater than a billion dollars [00:34:40] Timing Matters: Consideration of market growth timing [00:35:24] Sales and Marketing Due Diligence: Early-stage focus on founder's vision and go-to-market strategy [00:38:00] Red Flags in Sales and Marketing: Warning signs like high churn rates and unclear strategies [00:40:38] Financial Due Diligence: Critical financial aspects, including balance sheets and revenue growth [00:44:49] Financial Projections: Looking for realistic financial projections [00:45:54] Exit Analysis: Assessing potential returns for fulfilling responsibilities to LPs [00:49:33] Assessing Milestones: Founders' realistic funding goals [00:51:26] References: Importance of talking to various references [00:55:21] Timing of Due Diligence: The duration and starting point for due diligence [00:58:00] Compromising on Due Diligence: Avoid rushing due diligence [01:00:13] Challenges with Pre-Seed Due Diligence: Dealing with limited data [01:02:27] Using Diligence Reports Internally: The role of diligence reports in the process [01:04:36] Transparency with Founders: Benefits of sharing the diligence process with founders About Caroline is a Partner at VITALIZE Venture Capital, a seed stage venture fund that invests in the future of work. As Partner, Caroline spends her time sourcing and evaluating potential investments, managing the firm's diligence process, and supporting portfolio companies. Prior to joining VITALIZE in 2018, Caroline worked for GE Ventures in San Francisco where she helped incubate and operate a startup in the drone space. Before transitioning into venture capital, Caroline worked in corporate finance for various GE businesses in Chicago, Atlanta, London, and San Francisco. Caroline received a BBA with honors in math and psychology from Boston College and a Masters of Science in Management from the University of Notre Dame, where she was valedictorian of her class. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Why founders should also be investors with Jyri Engeström from Yes VC 1:00:33

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Jyri's deck on How to Invest in Startups Even If You’re Not a VC In this episode we discuss: [00:01:14] Introduction: Defining "Dual Threat CEOs" [00:02:35] Getting on Other People’s Cap Tables is About Developing Social Capital [00:03:42] Importance of Starting Early in Your Career [00:06:31] Turning Your Angel Investing into a Fund [00:08:28] How to Invest with Limited Capital [00:11:24] Thinking About Everything as an Opportunity to Invest [00:14:57] Why You Should Invite Other Operators on Your Cap Table [00:24:44] Exploring "Parallel Entrepreneurs" [00:29:20] A Structured Approach to Angel Investing [00:38:00] Importance of Starting Early in Your Career [00:41:00] Why You Should Not Stop Investing [00:42:42] Doubling Down on Your Winner [00:48:00] Doing All This in the U.S. vs Europe [00:52:18] How Jyri Invests in and Starts Companies at Yes VC [00:55:29] Forming a Venture Studio Around a Single Exceptional Founder [00:56:51] Having Multiple Parallel Successes [00:57:29] Easier to Let One Fail When You Have Many, Psychological Benefits of Not Depending on One Thing About: Jyri Engeström is an early investor in Unity, Dapper Labs, Oura, and many other successful companies. Together with his partner Caterina Fake he runs Yes VC , an early stage firm based in San Francisco. Before starting Yes VC he founded two companies. The first one sold to Google, the second one to Groupon. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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Investing in Quantum Computing: VC's Perspective with Ion Hauer from Apex Ventures 54:24

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In this episode we discuss 00:00:00 Introduction to Quantum Computing and Challenges 00:06:00 Quantum Computing Basics 00:10:45 Hardware Architectures and Quantum Systems 00:15:14 Progress and Challenges in Quantum Computing 00:21:44 Quantum Cryptography and Security 00:25:39 Challenges and Adoption of Quantum Computing 00:30:43 Quantum Computing's Business Applications 00:31:43 Investment in Quantum Computing 00:32:16 Hybrid Approach and Quantum-Classic Interaction 00:34:38 Human Influence on Quantum Outcomes 00:38:55 VC Funding for Quantum Startups 00:42:17 Risks and Assessment of Quantum Startups 00:50:41 Challenges and Future of Quantum Computing 00:52:07 Advice for Those Interested in Quantum Computing About Ion is a Principal at APEX Ventures, where he invests in European early-stage deep tech startups in the areas of quantum technologies, future computing, space and AI. He brings over 12 years of experience at the intersection of technological breakthroughs and financial capital. He has a PhD in quantum physics from Heidelberg University and has previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at GlassDollar, VP Corporate Venturing at Bosch and Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, while actively angel investing and mentoring startups for many years. He supports companies in fundraising, talent acquisition and strategic partnerships. A passionate technical and rescue diver, Ion is based in Munich, Germany, with his wife and son. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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UVC: Brian Nichols from Angel Squad on What Angel Investing Is, How to Do It Well, and Why Angel Invest 55:40

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In this episode we discuss: [00:37:00] Who is an angel investor? [00:01:39] What is the average investment check size for angel investors these days? [00:02:40] How is angel investing different from venture capital? [00:04:07] Why has angel investing historically been concentrated in the U.S.? [00:06:40] How has the angel investing landscape evolved, and what trends do you see? [00:10:52] What are the advantages and disadvantages of being part of a syndicate or doing angel investing individually? [00:13:20] How do you see technology and tools shaping the future of angel investing? [00:15:22] What challenges are angel investors facing right now? [00:17:46] When is the right time for an angel investor to make investments in startups? [00:19:30] What types of companies should angel investors consider investing in? [00:21:58] What are the misconceptions about angel investing? [00:22:35] How can individuals decide if angel investing is right for them? [00:24:33] What advice would you give to angel investors to be successful? [00:28:25] What Is angel squad? Is it similar to a syndicate? [00:31:38] How do you approach due diligence for investments in areas where you lack expertise? [00:34:33] How do you negotiate investments and win allocation? [00:36:50] How do you manage risk and approach making follow-on investments? [00:41:47] How important is it to stay informed about emerging tech trends? [00:44:44] What advice would you give for new angel investors? [00:47:20] Why angel invest despite the high risk? [00:50:56] Why are you passionate about angel investing and educating other people about Angel Investing? About Brian Nichols is the founder of Angel Squad, a program affiliated with the early-stage VC firm Hustle Fund. This initiative provides a unique opportunity to delve into the realm of angel investing, enabling you to both learn about and participate in investments alongside Hustle Fund in its portfolio companies. By joining Angel Squad, you not only gain access to a vibrant community of fellow angel investors and operators but also unlock a wealth of valuable resources pertaining to angel investing. Brian's notable career highlights include pivotal contributions to the achievements of Lyft, Zoox, BlackBird, and others. In 2019, he partnered with Ann Miura-Ko to establish Uplyft, a syndicate catering to Lyft alumni. This endeavor attracted over 300 initial employees of Lyft, who collectively injected more than $30 million into the initiative. Brian's commendable reputation as a guiding figure in the realm of alumni syndicates further propelled him to share his expertise with renowned companies like Airbnb, Stripe, Pinterest, and DoorDash. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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UVC: Nitin Sharma from Antler on the Evolution of His Definition of Impact, the VC Industry in India, the Future of EdTech, How Antler India is Addressing Pain Points for Founders, and the Potential… 56:39

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In this episode we discuss: [00:02:12] How did Nitin's definition of "impact" change over time? [00:03:44] When did Nitin join the VC industry, and what was the market condition at that time? [00:07:54] What was the most important lesson Nitin learned from his time at NEA (New Enterprise Associates)? [00:10:50] How is the VC industry different in the US compared to India? [00:16:06] What are some things that founders in India don't understand about VCs? [00:20:29] Why did Nitin become interested in EdTech? [00:23:00] What is Nitin's view on the future of EdTech in India and the role of AI in the sector? [00:27:00] What is Antler and what is its mission in the startup ecosystem? [00:28:23] What specific pain points is Antler India addressing for founders in the ideation phase? [00:29:01] How does Antler differentiate itself from traditional venture capitalists? [00:30:30] How does Antler's global network benefit startups in India and help them think about their products and teams differently? [00:31:14] What does Antler focus on in the early stage investing process, particularly at the pre-seed stage? [00:31:54] Does Antler only look for future founders in colleges or does it consider applicants from various backgrounds? [00:32:35] What is the Antler India Fellowship, and how does it help democratize entrepreneurship? [00:35:00] How does Antler reduce the cost of experimenting and building startups, and what are the key factors that Antler considers when evaluating founders? [00:38:00] What are the challenges and limitations of venture capital in India? [00:41:25] What factors make India a promising market for startups, and what are some counter examples that indicate the potential for significant success? [00:44:00] What is the role of a VC, and what are the key learnings and qualities required to be successful in venture capital? [00:47:29] How do ONDC and Web3 differ in their approach to decentralization, and what are the challenges and opportunities for both? [00:52:15] What are some of the potential benefits of ONDC for small businesses in India, and how could it bridge the gap between digital payments and digital commerce? [00:54:16] Where does Nitin see Antler India in 10 years and what is the desired impact on the startup ecosystem? About Nitin is a seasoned early-stage investor, having invested in 60+ tech startups in multiple geographies. With First Principles , he built a thesis-driven proprietary portfolio of 40+ angel investments backed by marquee investors. As the founder of Incrypt Blockchain , he has been the first Indian VC to play an active role in fostering India’s blockchain ecosystem. Nitin and his team have invested in 16 blockchain projects since 2017, with the Incrypt Blockchain portfolio spanning projects such as Arweave, Mudrex, OnJuno, BAT, Ocean, Molecule, Persistence and more. Previously, Nitin was a founding team principal at Lightbox Ventures , one of India’s leading consumer-focused VCs, where he helped build the first two funds since the very inception. Earlier in his career, he learnt the ropes of the VC business in the US, while being at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) , one of the world’s preeminent venture funds. At NEA, he worked on multiple investments with successful IPO/M&A outcomes (Millennial Media, AddThis, OPower, etc.) and co-led the firm’s first education technology investment. He also served as an early executive at EverFi (one of the world's largest education networks, $250M raised), and started his career as a technology investment banker at UBS Investment Bank in San Francisco. Nitin holds an MBA from The Wharton School, and two degrees from the University of Southern California. He serves on the India Advisory Boards of AngelList, the USC Viterbi School and The Better India, and advises the Indian government (NITI Aayog) on frontier tech policy. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895 💌 Connect with Rahul: 🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720 📍 About: Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.…

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