VC10X - Venture Capital Podcast

Published on Aug 26, 2023

In this episode, Giuseppe shares valuable insights on how founders should evaluate acquisition offers, tips for building through the downturn, contrarian investments, and his biggest learnings from investing over the years.

Published on Aug 25, 2023

In this episode, our host Prashant interviews Allie Mullen, the Director of Platform at Wireframe Ventures, to explore the ins and outs of the 'Platform' role in VC.

Published on Aug 24, 2023

Neil Thanedar is an entrepreneur, investor, scientist, altruist, and author. He is the founder & GP of Utopic, a pre-seed biotech VC fund investing in the future of science.

Published on Aug 23, 2023

In this episode, Prashant Choubey talks to David Honik, Founding Partner of Lobby Capital & someone with over 23 years of investing experience in startups. We talk about: The Rebirth of August Capital as Lobby Capital: - David shared insights into the evolution of August Capital and their decision to transition to Lobby Capital. - They discussed the importance of maintaining a smaller fund to stay focused on supporting and nurturing promising companies. - Lobby Capital raised a $225 million fund and plans to continue its approach with Lobby II. Managing Split Funds: - David explained the concept of split funds and how August Capital managed their core fund and special opportunities fund. - They highlighted successful investments in companies like GitLab, Bill, Splunk, and Fastly. - The approach of managing split funds proved to be sensible and beneficial for both LPs and the organization. The Ideal Amount of Funds in Venture Capital: - We delved into the debate surrounding the ideal amount of funds that should be managed to generate successful returns. - David shared their opinion and how Lobby Capital implements its seed investment strategy. Venture Capital as the Best Job in the World: - David discussed why venture capital is considered the best job in the world. - They highlighted the thrill of witnessing companies grow from small teams to large, revenue-generating entities. Criteria for Evaluating Startups and Making Investments: - We explored the criteria Lobby Capital considers when evaluating startups and making investments. - David emphasized the importance of finding amazing individuals who are making a positive impact on the world. Decision-Making Process within the Partnership: - David explained the decision-making process within their partnership, focusing on reaching a consensus rather than relying on a voting mechanism. The Importance of Human Capital in Venture Capital: - We discussed the importance of human capital in venture capital and how Lobby Capital actively supports their portfolio companies. - David highlighted the hardships entrepreneurs face and how Lobby Capital aims to be there for founders in both their professional and personal lives. Regrets and Lessons from Investing: - David shared their regrets about passing on Uber and LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of investing in amazing people. - They discussed the limitations of AI in venture capital and the value of identifying remarkable entrepreneurs. If you're interested in learning more about these topics and hearing David's insights firsthand, make sure to tune in to this episode on our podcast platform.

Published on Aug 22, 2023

Robert Antoniades is the Co-founder & General Partner at Information Venture Partners. A Canada-based VC firm investing in fintech & enterprise-tech startups. In this episode, we talk about: - Robert's story & how he started investing - Investment thesis at Information Venture Partners - What do they look for in startups they back? - Exit potential of startups - Profitability or revenue growth

Published on Aug 21, 2023

James Pringle is a Partner at Portfolio Ventures & a co-host of Riding Unicorns, a top 50 "entrepreneurship" podcast in 50+ countries. In this episode, we talk about: - James' story & how he started investing - How is the UK startup ecosystem evolving? - Different flavors of Venture Capital - Importance of podcasting in venture capital - How they add value to portfolio companies & lots more

Published on Aug 20, 2023

In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jeffery Potvin, an experienced angel investor who has invested in over 55 companies. Jeffery shared his journey into the world of investing and discussed the valuable insights he gained from the last recession. Here are some of the key topics we covered: 1. Jeffery's story and how he started investing 2. The Canadian startup ecosystem and its shortcomings 3. The role of Open People Network in supporting early-stage companies 4. The strategy behind building a roll-up fund and its potential benefits 5. What angel investors and syndicates look for in startups

Published on Aug 19, 2023

Andrey Kostyuk is the co-founder at AAlchemy Ventures, a program in association with Deloitte, to help Russian entrepreneurs get access to the European market. In this episode, we talk about: - Andrey's story & how he started investing - Russian startup ecosystem - How does AAlchemy Ventures work? - What they look for in candidates? - Importance of unit economics in current fundraising environment & more..

Published on Aug 18, 2023

Alex Farcet is the Co-founder of Rainmaking, a climate-focused angel syndicate with over 1800 LPs investing alongside them. In this episode, we talk about - - Middle-class of venture investing -Growing to 1700 LP base - Empathy first approach on investor side & founder side - Derisking the deals - How do you run operations for the syndicate?

Published on Aug 17, 2023

Sergey Gribov is a technology entrepreneur and investor with more than 20 years of experience; a partner at Flint Capital, a $250M Boston-based venture fund that invests across Israel, USA, and Europe. In 2022, Flint Capital was ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the most founder-friendly funds on the planet. We talk about: - Sergey's story & how he started investing - What do they look for in startups? - Trends and current market situation - Perspective on US, Israel & Europe markets - Need for founders to diligence the VCs - Operating as a distributed & remote VC while investing across 3 regions & lots more