"The VC Architects" focuses on the real stories behind emerging fund managers in the venture capital industry. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to build a successful fund from scratch, from navigating the fundraising process with limited partners and making back-office decisions to the first investment and providing support to founders. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deal screening and deal sharing platform used by investor ...
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The VC Architects (Ep. 11) - Pablo Casilimas (One Six One Ventures)
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Pablo Casilimas, co-founder and managing partner of One Six One Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his unconventional journey from an engineering student, through content marketing and event organizing, to founding 161 Ventures alongside a close friend. We cover strategies for sourcing and funding startups, the s…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)
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Genevieve LeMarchal, co-founder and managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from management consultant turned sales trainer to startup acceleration, healthcare tech, and VC fund manager. We discuss her passion for assisting entrepreneurs, her confrontation with imposter syndrom…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 9): Jahn Karsybaev (Big Sky Capital)
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Jahn Karsybaev, co-founder and managing partner of Big Sky Capital, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his journey from a multi-time entrepreneur to an angel investor and now fund manager. We unpack insights on fundraising for first-time fund managers, and the role of relationship-building in securing fruitful partnerships…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 8): Luke Cooper (Latimer Ventures)
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Luke Cooper, founder and managing partner of Latimer Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his journey from M&A lawyer to multi-time exited entrepreneur turned venture investor. He opens up about the pain, profit, and purpose that drove his transition and the impact he hopes to make as an investor. Luke also dives i…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 7): Paige Doherty (Behind Genius Ventures)
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Paige Doherty, co-founder and managing partner of Behind Genius Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from student of the venture ecosystem to the youngest-ever fund GP. In this episode, we unpack Paige's content creation strategy, the early syndication days, and the first LP check. You can find Paige Do…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 6): Ivan Montoya (NuMundo Ventures)
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Ivan Montoya, founder and managing partner of NuMundo Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss the SF Bay as it was in the late 90s, his journey to becoming LATAM's super angel and the decision to start his own fund. You can find Ivan Montoya on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmontoya1/ and learn more about…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 5): Maxine Minter (Co Ventures)
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Maxine Minter, founder and managing partner of Co Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss the Australian-US arbitrage opportunity, lessons from building her first fund, and the unusual VC market of '21 and '22. You can find Maxine Minter on Twitter at https://twitter.com/minmintymin and learn more about CoVentures at …
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The VC Architects (Ep. 4): Ihar Mahaniok (Geek Ventures)
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Ihar Mahaniok, founder and managing partner of Geek Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss the launch of his Fund I and share some of the learnings acquired as one of the most active angel investors in immigrant founders. You can find Ihar Mahaniok on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mahaniok and learn more about Geek …
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The VC Architects (Ep. 3): J.P. Keating (ProChain Ventures)
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From J.P.'s reflections on inefficiencies in the supply chain to his passion for groundbreaking technologies, discover the secrets that drive the next generation of supply chain innovations. Don't miss out on Keating's insights into the importance of diversity in the industry, his valuable lessons from several CVC firms, and a special segment where…
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The VC Architects (Ep. 2): Sandy Kory (Horizon VC)
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From his daring investment in Palantir during the 2009 financial crisis to the challenges of managing larger seed rounds in today's market, Sandy shares invaluable insights that every aspiring investor should hear. Stay tuned for some rapid-fire questions revealing a surprise interaction with Elon Musk, and discover why trust is the cornerstone of …
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The VC Architects (Ep. 1): Ali Jamal (First Check Ventures)
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Ali Jamal, founder and managing partner of First Check Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his transition from angel investor to syndicate lead and now fund manager. You can find Ali Jamal on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MrAliJamal and learn more about First Check Ventures at https://www.firstcheckventures.com/ …
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