Best Monk S Hill Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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

5d ago51:19

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🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Importance of Branding in Startups 07:42 - Hugh on starting JFDI 17:33 - Importance of Mentorship 20:45 - How to attract great people 26:07 - Measuring relevant Progress Metrics in Accelerators 29:42 - Selection in Accelerators 32:17 - What’s a ‘Great’ Outcome for an Accelerator? 35:50 - Lessons from runn…

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

2M ago36:38

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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' Rol…

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

3M ago52:58

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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 …

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

3M ago41:00

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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 Applicat…

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

3M ago44:48

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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 Economi…

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

5M ago43:03

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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 -…

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

5M ago39:34

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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 …

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

6M ago50:22

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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 I…

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

6M ago1:01:32

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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 …

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Tackling Founder Conflicts with Will Klippgen 38:27

7M ago38:27

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Inside Venture Studios with Sam Hall 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

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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! Sec…

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

8M ago52:16

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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…

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

9M ago1:01:57

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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 Founde…

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

10M ago56:13

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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…

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

10M ago1:05:17

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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] Bu…

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

10M ago1:02:15

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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-Ba…

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

10M ago43:40

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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 …

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

11M ago51:52

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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 Te…

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

11M ago1:04:26

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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 i…

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

12M ago53:55

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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 'N…

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

1y ago1:05:29

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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 c…

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

1y ago1:00:33

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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…

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

1y ago54:24

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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…

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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

1y ago55:40

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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 evolve…

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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 Benefits ... 56:39

1y ago56:39

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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 t…

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UVC: Melody Koh from NextView Ventures on navigating early stage venture investing, empowering exceptional founders, fostering trust with founders and investing in the everyday economy 55:58

1y ago55:58

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In this episode we discuss: [00:00:00] Why Melody chose to stay in the US for startups and her hobbies growing up [00:07:00] What values Melody upholds as a VC when working with startup founders [00:12:00] The important lesson Melody learned in early-stage venture investing [00:13:00] Why Melody believes in investing in exceptional founders with hi…

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UVC: John Zeratsky from Character on the role of design in venture capital, the OATS scorecard, sprint methodology, and gaining an edge in VC through strategic differentiation 50:20

1y ago50:20

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In this episode we discuss: 06:00 - The Importance of Design in VC 09:00 - Visionary Founders vs. Hypothesis-Driven Founders 15:00 - Importance of Strategy in VC 22:00 - Sprint Method and Product-Market Fit 26:00 - Hypothesis driven approach - How it can save time and money 28:00 - Introduction to the OATS scorecard system 32:00 - Longitudinal use …

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UVC: Rex Salisbury from Cambrian on the evolution of Cambrian community, the rise of vertical SaaS & embedded finance, and the impact of AI on financial services 46:27

1y ago46:27

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In this episode you will learn: Why did Rex decide not to start a company and pursue venture capital instead? How has the Cambrian community evolved over time? How does Rex see the value of adding value to the ecosystem and creating access over time? What impressed Rex about Deel and its founders? Did he expect Deel to become one of the fastest gro…

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PitchMeNot: Joseph Mocanu from Verge HealthTech Fund featuring BrainSight 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments. In this episode, I’m joined by Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner a…

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UVC: Vlad Tropko from Digital Horizon on the importance of team psychology in startup success, overcoming prejudices and biases in VC investments, and the evolving landscape of venture capital 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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In this episode you will learn: What is the greatest risk Vlad has taken in his life? How does Vlad compare angel investments to an MBA in terms of education and learning? According to Vlad, how important is a founding team's psychology in the success of a startup? What are some positive signs and negative signs to look for in a founding team from …

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UVC: Vinod Shankar from Java Capital on navigating controllable black swan events, learning from missed deals, and the focus on founders in smaller cities like Coimbatore 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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In this episode you will learn: What is Vinod's perspective on risk appetite in the venture capital ? What is the connection between the venture business and Black Swan events according to Vinod? How does Vinod define controllable Black Swans in the context of venture capital? How did working at Kalaari impact Vinod's knowledge, sourcing, and relat…

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PitchMeNot: Saurabh Gunwant from 8X Ventures featuring Atmax 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

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PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments. In this episode, I’m joined by Saurabh Gunwant, senior associate…

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UVC: Chandan Deep from B Capital Group on key areas of focus for B Capital's operating team, on how she measure success in her role & strategies startups can employ to thrive during tough times 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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In this episode you will learn: What were the motivations behind Chandan's career pivots from consulting to working at Twitter and then joining B Capital? What are the key areas of focus for B Capital's operating team, and how do they provide value to portfolio companies? How does B Capital proactively identify potential crises and provide support …

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UVC: Mikhail Taver from Taver Capital on why he chose AI as the technology to focus on, the value proposition of AI for traditional heavy industries like mining & what people often overvalue in venture ... 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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In this episode you will learn: Why is psychology important for an investor, especially when dealing with early-stage companies? What made Mikhail decide to explore VC? What were some of the adjustments Mikhail had to make when transitioning from private equity to venture capital? Why did Mikhail choose AI as a technology to focus on? Why do they h…

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UVC: Erik Huberman from Hawke Ventures on how Hawke Media's ecosystem and network drive their VC fund's success, emphasizes self-reflection & learning from missed opportunities, and exciting commerce enablement ... 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

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In this episode you will learn: Why does Erik emphasize the importance of financial literacy and understanding money management? What motivated Erik to establish a VC fund alongside his marketing agency, Hawke Media? How did Erik and his team develop a strategic approach for their VC fund, Hawke Ventures? How did the extensive ecosystem and network…

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UVC: Brian Frank from FTW Ventures on tech's impact on the food system, assessing the market potential & customer interest in a startup's product, the dual benefits of addressing climate change, and upcoming ... 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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In this episode you will learn: What did Brian learn from his internship at Intel that has helped him as an entrepreneur? What issues does Brian see in the current food system? Why does Brian believe that science and technology can uplevel the food system? Why does FTW Ventures have a highly focused and concentrated investment approach? What value …

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UVC: Terry Chou from Alpha Intelligence Capital on the state of deep tech in Singapore, disruptive technology approach that AIC looks for in companies, the most important trait of a founder and impacts ... 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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In this episode you will learn: Where did Terry grow up? What sparked Terry's interest in investment and finance? Why did Terry and her team decide to move to Singapore from Hong Kong? What does Terry think of the state of deep tech in Singapore? What is AIC's investment strategy? What is the reason for US having the best talent and approach in AI,…

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Deep Dive: The Power of Relationships - Connect the Dots, sales, recruitment, and beyond with Drew Sechrist 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

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In this episode you will learn: What is Connect the Dots and how does it help users find strong connections to desired contacts? How does Connect the Dots differ from other tools like Conspire, Affinity, or Bridge.app in terms of relationship intelligence? How does Connect the Dots enable users to keep their contacts and relationship history as the…

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UVC: Alex Felix from CoinFund on effective token distribution strategies, embracing non-consensus viewpoints, and his strong conviction in Crypto's future 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

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In this episode you will learn: What led Alex Felix from being a national ski champion to a career in finance and venture capital? How is private equity different from venture capital according to Alex? How did Coin Fund start? How do crypto VC firms design their support system? How do crypto companies tackle the challenge of composability? What do…

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UVC: Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital on how founders can obtain honest information about VCs, ways in which InsureTech can reduce costs & increase convenience and positive changes that are expected in ... 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

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In this episode you will learn: How did Shwetank end up in venture? Why does Shwetank advise not to treat fundraising as a competition? What is the most challenging situation a VC can help a startup with, and why is it important? Is it easy to get the truth about VCs from founders, and where is the best place to get it? Why is it important to read …

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UVC: Valerie Van Vu from Ansible Ventures on overcoming doubters during her fund-raising journey, the three Cs she is bringing to the Vietnam startup ecosystem, and their strategy for bridging global networks ... 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

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In this episode you will learn: Does Ansible Ventures only invest in seasoned entrepreneurs, or would it also invest in first-time founders? What is Ansible Ventures' positioning and how does it aim to bridge global networks and knowledge to Vietnam? Did Valerie face doubters while raising her fund, and how did she deal with them? What are Valerie'…

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UVC: Anjali Sosale from WaterBridge Ventures on founder learnability and scalability, the importance of conducting background checks on VCs & why more women should found consumer startups 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

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In this episode you will learn: What is Fast Forward, and what problem does it aim to solve for founders, according to WaterBridge? How important is it for founders to conduct a background check on VCs, and what percentage of founders actually do it? What does Anjali mean by Founder learnability and scalability, and why are founders hesitant to let…

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UVC: Sheel Mohnot from Better Tomorrow Ventures on whether 1st & 2nd time founders are equally willing to accept their valuations, when they would stop supporting a portfolio startup, and the challenges ... 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

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In this episode you will learn: How does access to credit impact low income countries like India? Why does Sheel insist on a minimum ownership of 10%? What are the reasons for Sheel's reluctance to invest in startups that need to raise a lot of funds? Are both first-time founders and second-time founders equally willing to accept the valuations off…

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UVC: Dave Richards from Capria Ventures on their unique VC fund and fund of funds approach, challenges faced by global south founders, and unsustainability of 'spray and pray' investment strategy 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

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In this episode you will learn: Why does Capria Ventures act as both a VC fund and a fund of funds, and what benefits does this approach offer? What is the "state of the art venture capital innovation" that Capria Ventures brings? How does Capria Ventures nurture its partnerships with fund managers across different regions? What are some of the cha…

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UVC: Sergey Gribov from Flint Capital on their investment strategy, mistakes to avoid when entering the US market, and the exciting future of tech 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

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In this episode you will learn: After building multiple successful startups, why did Sergey get into VC? What is the fund strategy at Flint Capital? Is it a good strategy for startups to target the single biggest enterprise market in the world - the US? Based on Sergey’s experience, what are some of the mistakes that startups make while trying to e…

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UVC: Karl Alomar from M13 on the significance of providing support to portfolio companies when there are indications of a crisis, preference for investing in infrastructure layer startups & why VCs should ... 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

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In this episode you will learn: What are some of the success stories, challenges, and crisis that Karl faced while building multiple startups, and how did he navigate them? According to Karl, why should a VC think like an entrepreneur, and how can this approach benefit startups? Does Karl believe that prior experience as an entrepreneur is ideal fo…

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Fundraise: Tim Flannery, CEO at Passthrough on their Series A fundraise 16:03

1+ y ago16:03

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In this Fundraise episode, I speak with Tim Flannery, CEO at Passthrough on their Series A fundraise. Tim shares the problem Passthrough is trying to solve, his larger vision for the company, the progress they’ve made so far and how he sees Passthrough positioned among its competitors in the market. Tim also explains why he chose to work with Posit…

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UVC: Elizabeth Yin from Hustle Fund on why speed of execution matters for startup success, processes at Hustle Fund to make investments & portfolio support more efficient and how founders can manage their ... 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

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In this episode you will learn: Elizabeth shares the story of how she got into entrepreneurship and subsequently a VC What is the fund strategy of Hustle fund? According to Elizabeth, why is the speed of execution so important for the success of a startup? Having made more than 700 investments in startups, how does Elizabeth rate herself as a VC? W…

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UVC: James Wang from Creative Ventures on why they study the market they invest in deeply before looking at tech solutions for it, a sign of a really bad startup, and adoption challenges faced by healthcare ... 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

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In this episode you will learn: Why James became a VC despite having an opinion that it was a bad idea? How does Creative Ventures evaluate startups and why do they study the market they invest in deeply before looking at tech solutions for it? Why James doesn’t invest in startups with R&D risk and also talk about the strict protocols they have in …

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Deep Dive: VC Term Sheets with Siddharth Mody 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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In this episode you will learn: What is a term sheet and why does it exist? What are the key sections of a term sheet? Why is the term sheet less like a legal document and more like a commercial document? Do you need a lawyer to negotiate the term sheets that VCs offer startups when they’re raising a fund? What are exclusivity rights, voting rights…

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