Origins Fund's Salomon & Blaise on why consumer sector is the underdog in venture capital | E362

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Today, we welcome the amazing duo Salomon Aiach, co-founder & General Partner, and Blaise Matuidi, General Partner from Origins Fund.
Origins is a new type of venture capital fund backing legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from pre-seed to series A. They invest $100k to $500k in consumer tech startups and come with the power of influence of LP’s community and their 160,000,000 followers.
We invite you to listen to this discussion below for some inspiring stories; besides the actionable advice, you can have a sneak peek at the below.
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Chapters:

00:02:05 - From Athlete to Investor
00:04:13 - Starting your first investment journey
00:06:18 - The Journey into Venture
00:07:59 - Adding Value as a GP at a Fund
00:09:53 - Strength in Numbers
00:12:00 - Angel Investing for Athletes
00:14:10 - Changing Landscape of the Sports World
00:16:09 - The Glamour and Resilience of Successful Entrepreneurs
00:19:38 - Investing in Mental Health and Education
00:21:36 - The Mental Challenges of High Performance
00:23:42 - Raising Awareness for Mental Health
00:25:23 - The Impact of Supportive Individuals and Entities in Entrepreneurship
00:27:44 - The Influence of Soloman on Entrepreneurs
00:29:35 - The Challenges of Consumer Investing
00:31:31 - Investing in Consumer Companies in Europe
00:33:26 - The Importance of Building the Best Team
00:35:49 - Trust and Accessibility in the Industry