Best Aarish Shah Emergeone Podcasts (2024)

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Fred Destin: On the Craft of Venture (Part 1) | Episode 50 1:03:16

14h ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this special two-part episode of "Nothing Ventured," host Aarish Shah sits down with Fred Destin, founder of Stride VC, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital. They discuss the complex relationship between founders and VCs, highlighting the discontent many founders feel towards traditional venture capital approaches. Fred shares in…

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Manish Patel: "How I Became and Accidental VC" | Episode 49 55:18

7d ago55:18

55:18

Find Manish online at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishpatelli/ Twitter: https://x.com/NavaVenturesVC Nava Ventures: https://www.nava.vc/ This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B. Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emer…

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Helen Goldberg: Why Lawyers Aren’t Just For Litigation | Episode 48 45:16

15d ago45:16

45:16

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Helen Goldberg, co-founder and COO of LegalEdge, to explore the evolving landscape of legal services for fast-growing companies. Helen shares her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having worked with renowned firms like Evershed Sutherland and Baker McKenzie, as wel…

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Manish Karani: Can you measure mindset? Investing in Hardship, Alienation, Illness & Loss | Ep. 47 1:07:55

22d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Manish Karani, founder of Yareta, a groundbreaking AI tool designed to analyze personal traits and experiences to predict future success for corporations and investors. Manish shares insights from his impressive background, including his experience at Coutts, where he managed inve…

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Andrea Gurnari: Navigating the European Startup Landscape | Episode 46 55:14

1M ago55:14

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Andrea Gurnari, a partner at 2100 Ventures, to discuss the intricacies of early-stage entrepreneurship and the venture capital landscape. Andrea shares insights on how founders should approach monetisation, emphasising the importance of deep intellectual honesty and the willingness to a…

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Alokik Advani: How Fidelity Takes A Generational View To Investing In Venture | Episode 45 32:59

1M ago32:59

32:59

In this episode of Nothing Venture, host Aarish Shah sits down with Alokik Advani, Managing Partner at Fidelity International Strategic Ventures. With over two decades of experience in finance, Alokik shares insights into the role of corporate ventures in the startup ecosystem, addressing common misconceptions about their involvement, including the…

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Joe Seager Dupuy: How this VC went from flying cars to Consumer Tech | Episode 44 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Joe Seager-Dupuy, an investment director at True, a London-based consumer and retail investment and innovation advisory firm. The conversation delves into the valuable lessons learned from early career challenges and the innovative spirit of Richard Branson. Joe shares insights on…

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Piers Linney: How This Dragon Struck Gold | Episode 43 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Piers Linney, known for his role on The Dragon's Den and The Secret Millionaire. Piers shares his journey from delivering newspapers to law, banking, and tech, discussing his 45x exit on his Dragon portfolio and thoughts on AI's impact on SMEs and nation states. They delve into DEI, am…

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Cintia Mano: How Angels Can Fly Higher | Episode 42 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Cintia Mano, CEO of Core Angels, a global angel investor network. Cintia discusses her journey in investing in 27 startups and leading Core Angels to develop 11 angel funds across various countries. They explore the importance of investing across geographies and verticals, encouraging more…

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Fred Hoch: From Theater to Strategy | Episode 41 34:32

3M ago34:32

34:32

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Fred Hoch, co-founder of TechNexus, a Chicago-based venture collaborative. They delve into topics such as building communities, driving the evolution of software as a service, corporate innovation, the role of CFOs in championing innovation, the state of venture capital, and the opportunit…

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Amman Ahmed: Building a Business for Man's Best Friend | Episode 40 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish interviews Amman Ahmed, the founder of Music for Pets, a business providing relaxing music and TV for pets. Amman shares his journey of discovering what type of CEO he wanted to be, from struggling with focus in university to building a successful business reaching 50 million cats and dogs with minimal ma…

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Nicola Sinclair: The Evolution of Military Innovation | Episode 39 46:07

4M ago46:07

46:07

In this episode of Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah, Nicola Sinclair, founder of Twin Track Ventures, discusses the evolution of military technology from sharing one laptop among eight people to the current state of defense services. The conversation delves into topics such as utilizing drones with guns, printing aircraft parts for quicker repairs…

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Jan Reichelt: Navigating the EdTech Landscape | Episode 38 43:36

4M ago43:36

43:36

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Jan Reichelt, founding partner of Tenex Founders, discusses the global nature of education and edtech. Jan shares insights on creating value, trusting your instincts as a founder, and seizing opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of having investors with founder backgrounds in Europe. Tune in to learn abou…

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Edward Kliphuis: The Future of Healthcare | Episode 37 32:44

4M ago32:44

32:44

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Edward Kliphuis, a partner at Softenover Partners, about leveraging technology to address challenges in healthcare. They discuss the transformative potential of the convergence of computation and healthcare, strategies for integrating new technologies into healthcare, and the concept of la…

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Asif Ahmed: Unleashing Creativity in Business | Episode 36 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the importance of focusing on what founders need rather than what they want with Asif Ahmed, partner at Cooper Parry. They delve into topics such as founder-advisor fit, the legal implications of R&D for founders, and the rise of solopreneurs in the startup ecosystem. Join them as they shar…

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Lyuba Guk & David Gilgur: Ukrainian Startups and the Global Tech Landscape | Episode 35 56:24

5M ago56:24

56:24

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Lyuba Guk and David Gulka, co-founders of Blue Lake, a VC firm supporting immigrant founders in the UK. They discuss the resilience of the Ukrainian ecosystem, transitioning from SMEs to investing in migrant founders, the prevalence of migrants in founding unicorn ventures, and the importa…

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Kiran Mehta: Balancing Growth and Capital Efficiency | Episode 34 47:36

5M ago47:36

47:36

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah chats with Kiran Mehta from Mercia Ventures about the importance of doing what you love and excelling at it rather than trying to live in a parallel universe. They discuss the significance of working with smart people, navigating the chaos of venture capital, and how good founders can succeed in any …

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Tamta Gamezardashvili: Breaking Down the Power Dynamic in VC Fundraising | Episode 33 50:47

5M ago50:47

50:47

Today on Nothing Ventured, Tamta Gamezardashvili discusses the challenges VCs face in raising capital, the dynamics of power and ego in investment, and the importance of equal opportunities. Tamta shares insights on gender differences in asking for money, her work in bringing women into the VC space, and her contrarian approach to questioning norms…

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Steve O'Hear: From Tech Journalism to CEO | Episode 32 51:54

5M ago51:54

51:54

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the misunderstood quick commerce space with Steve O'Hear, founder of O'Hear & Co. They delve into attracting paying customers for convenience, the role of journalists in the hype cycle, signals for early-stage investors, and the impact of excessive press coverage on a company's image. Tune …

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Henry Goodwin & Shwetank Verma: Cross-Continental Ventures | Episode 31 36:36

6M ago36:36

36:36

In this episode of "Nothing Ventured," Aarish Shah discusses how Singapore has been stimulating the early stage tech ecosystem with guests Henry Goodwin and Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital. They delve into topics like the India Advantage, the global talent pool from India, startups listing on the Indian Stock Exchange, entering the Nordics market, …

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Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer: The Future of European Venture Capital | Episode 30 44:51

6M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer, general partners at Superseed. They discuss the growing interest in AI and its impact on business. They also delve into the evolution of European venture capital, highlighting the increase in funding over the years. The conversation touches on the need for a Eur…

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Ash Arora: The Journey from Crypto Trader to VC Partner | Episode 29 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

Today on Nothing Ventured, Ash Arora, the youngest partner at LocalGlobe, shares her journey into venture capital, her deep dive into Bitcoin for Citibank, and her insights into the early days of the crypto community. She discusses her extensive interview process with LocalGlobe and explains the challenges in blockchain technology, highlighting the…

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Christian Tooley: From Corporate to Queer Capital | Episode 28 42:45

6M ago42:45

42:45

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Christian Tooley, founder of iCubed Investing, discussing the transition from consulting to venture capital. They explore iCubed's focus on investing in post-product pre-revenue companies in the UK, their efforts to unlock queer capital, and their partnership with Crunchbase to highlight d…

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George Askew & Sam Ettelaie: Breaking Down Barriers for Aspiring VCs | Episode 27 39:34

6M ago39:34

39:34

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with George Askew and Sam Ettelaie, co-founders of Thema, a platform supporting emerging managers in launching venture capital strategies. They discuss fund structuring, regulation, and the impact of patient capital on the ecosystem. With Thema already attracting over 450 funds within …

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Sean Williams: Lessons in Linguistic Engineering | Episode 26 45:49

7M ago45:49

45:49

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Sean Williams, the founder and CEO of Autogen AI. Sean shares insights on learning from failures, the role of managers in delivering results, staying focused amidst distractions, and the significance of linguistic engineering in business. He also discusses his journey with investors a…

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Enis Hulli: From Air Conditioning to Venture Capital | Episode 25 34:07

7M ago34:07

34:07

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Enis Hulli, a general partner at 500 Emerging Europe. They discuss Enis' journey from listening to VC podcasts to launching a fund, his shift from being risk-averse to investing, and the importance of boots on the ground for pre-seed and seed investments. They also delve into how 500 E…

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Mohamed Abou-Alam: Bridging Tech and Medicine | Episode 24 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

This episode of Nothing Ventured features a discussion with Mohamed Abou-Alam about the challenges and strategies in the tech and venture ecosystem. They explore topics like managing chronic conditions with data, building multidisciplinary teams, quantifying impact to LPs, regulatory and commercial outcomes, transitioning roles in the industry, and…

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Nik Sharma & Mo Alomari: The Future of Tech Bio: | Episode 23 28:10

7M ago28:10

28:10

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, we delve into the world of tech bio with co-founders Nik Sharma and Mo Alomari from BioCortex. They discuss reflecting biology in silico, NASA-inspired strategies, and the importance of trust in co-founder relationships. Learn how BioCortex is revolutionizing therapeutic development with insights backed by Hoxto…

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Renan Devillieres: From Tesla Factories to Software Disruption | Episode 22 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Renan Devilliers, the founder of OSS Ventures, a startup studio focused on revolutionizing operations in organizations providing physical services. Renan shares insights from his journey, including founding Chance, a successful recruitment tech business, and the challenges he faced al…

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Francesco Perticarari: Unveiling the Rise of Deep Tech Investing in Europe | Episode 21 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Francesco Perticarari, a general partner at Silicon Roundabout Ventures. Francesco discusses the shift from unicorns to titans in the tech industry, focusing on deep tech investments. Learn how deep tech involves integrating technology into risk and reward strategies for startups. ⏱️ Times…

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Jack Kuveke: The Art of Sh*tposting and Shaking Up the VC World | Episode 20 36:09

8M ago36:09

36:09

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah chats with Jack Kuveke, the author of the newsletter Jabroni Capital and a fundraising coach. They discuss Jack's experience raising a $53 million ICO, his ventures in the crypto and gaming space in Serbia, and the ups and downs of the fundraising hype cycle. Tune in to unravel the fact from fic…

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Charles Sidman: From Academia to Investing | Episode 19 46:51

8M ago46:51

46:51

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Charles Sidman, founder of ECS Capital Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on technology ventures with a positive impact. Charles shares his journey from academia to venture capital, discusses achieving an exit in six weeks, debates whether AI is becoming a cult, emphasizes the …

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Monik Pham & Reem Mobassaleh: Investing with Impact | Episode 18 54:10

9M ago54:10

54:10

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Monik Pham and Reem Mobassaleh, founding partners of PACT VC. PACT VC is an early stage VC fund that focuses on backing founders who are solving key issues facing future generations. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of diversity in founding a fund, the challen…

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Massimiliano Magrini: Unlocking the Potential of Startups in Italy | Episode 17 36:15

9M ago36:15

36:15

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of search engines and how they have evolved over the years. Join us as we discuss the impact of AI on search algorithms, the changing landscape of search engines, and the quest to reinvent search. Our guest, Massimiliano Magrini, shares his insights as a former manager for AltaVista and Google, an…

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Harry Slagel & Lucy Adams: From Plateaway to Martee's | Episode 16 42:44

9M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Harry Slagel and Lucy Adams, the co-founders of Martee's. Martee's is a business focused on improving convenience food globally by applying AI to retail technology. They have built a network of smart retail units across London and are using the data collected to develop an AI dema…

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Nader Sabbaghian: From Dot-Com Boom to SaaS Survival | Episode 15 1:03:07

9M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Nader Sabbaghian, a GP at 360 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris and Milan. Nader shares his experience as an operator and discusses his transition from McKinsey to joining a startup. They also delve into topics such as early-stage investing, deep tech, and digital enterpr…

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Duncan Clark: From Founders Factory to Canva | Main Episode 14 31:44

10M ago31:44

31:44

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah speaks with Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares his journey of building Flourish, a platform that empowers users to create engaging data stories. He discusses the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and his role as Europe lead at Canva. They also delve into topics such as ta…

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Duncan Clark: How Canva Democratizes Visual Communication | Primer 14 16:59

10M ago16:59

16:59

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares insights about his journey in the tech and venture ecosystem, as well as the mission of Flourish to empower storytelling with data. The episode also highlights the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and Duncan's curr…

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Adam Liska: Scaling AI Models and the Future of Venture Tech | Main Episode 13 37:45

10M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Adam Liska, co-founder and CEO of Glyphic. They discuss the power of AI co-pilots in helping sales teams increase productivity and effectiveness. Adam shares his experience as a research scientist at Spotify and DeepMind, and how it led him to start Glyphic. They also explore the potential…

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Adam Liska: Sales, AI, and Startup Success | Primer 13 18:43

10M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Liska, the co-founder and CEO of Glyphic, a company that's revolutionizing the way sales teams operate with AI-driven task automation and personalized pre-meeting briefs. Before diving into the entrepreneurial world, Adam honed his skills as a research scientis…

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Clara Armand-Delille: Differentiating Your Startup or VC Fund in a Crowded Market | Main Episode 12 38:43

10M ago38:43

38:43

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand-Delille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her insights and expertise in strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and branding for startups, scale-ups, and VCs. The discussion begins with a comparison of PR strategies for corporates, st…

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Clara Armand-Delille: From Google to Third Eye Media | Primer 12 19:42

10M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand de Lille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her background in PR and communications, including her experience working at Google and iZettle. She discusses the importance of PR in the tech and venture ecosystem and how Third Eye Media helps startups, …

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Matthew Stafford: Building a Safe Space for Founders | Main Episode 11 35:50

10M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah," Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others, discusses the importance of building a safe space for founders to share their challenges and learn from each other. He explains that the goal of Nine Others is to bring together small groups of entrepreneurs in a casual and intimate envi…

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Matthew Stafford: Unveiling the World of Tech and Venture | Primer 11 23:40

11M ago23:40

23:40

In this podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others. Stafford shares his background in angel investing and his experience hosting dinners for entrepreneurs. He also discusses his first job as a beater on a pheasant shoot and the lessons he learned from that experience. Overall, the podcast provides insights into…

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Josh Bell: Dawn Capital's Success Stories and Exits | Main Episode 10 28:28

11M ago28:28

28:28

The podcast discusses the evolving venture capital landscape, with a focus on B2B enterprise software. Josh Bell explains how venture capital has become an established asset class, attracting interest from institutional investors. He also touches on the differentiation between category-defining enterprise software businesses and those that may be l…

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Josh Bell: Founding Partner at Dawn Capital | Primer 10 15:01

11M ago15:01

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In this episode of the podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Josh Bell, one of the founding and general partners at Dawn Capital. They discuss Josh's background, including his time at McKinsey, and his decision to start Dawn Capital. Despite the challenges of raising funds during the 2007 financial crisis, Dawn Capital has been successful in investi…

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Antonio Avitabile: The Strategic Angle of Investing in Complementary Companies | Main Episode 9 36:07

11M ago36:07

36:07

In this transcript of a podcast episode, host Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation in Europe. They discuss the shift in Sony's investment approach, moving from off-balance sheet investments to a more formalized fund structure. Avitabile explains that the shift was driven by the need for speed…

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Antonio Avitabile: Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Established Companies | Primer 9 13:50

11M ago13:50

13:50

In this podcast, Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation. Antonio has over 20 years of experience with Sony and has a background in electrical engineering. He discusses his journey from being an engineer at Philips to finding a new business for image sensors at Sony. Antonio shares the challenge…

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Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: Traveling to Mozambique and Other Crazy Adventures | Main Episode 8 40:41

11M ago40:41

40:41

Fatou and Stephanie discuss their venture debt fund, Bootstrap Europe, which provides growth debt to scale up businesses. They explain that venture debt is not loss funding but rather a form of growth funding that allows entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without diluting equity. They also highlight their ability to acquire SVB's German debt po…

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Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: From McDonald's to Venture Debt | Primer 8 21:44

11M ago21:44

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The podcast episode features guests Fatou Diagne and Stephanie Heller, co-founders of Bootstrap Europe, a venture debt fund. Fatou and Stephanie discuss their first jobs, which include working at McDonald's and tutoring math.Before getting involved in the tech and venture ecosystem, Fatou helped set up a weather insurance company, while Stephanie w…

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