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Jan. 14, 2025
The Superpowers of Founders: A VC's Guide to Spotting the Best | James Shecter from Makena Capital
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, James Shecter explains the nuances of evaluating founders for venture investment, highlighting the importance of qualitative assessments. He discusses some key factors s…
Nov. 21, 2024
How to Craft a WINNING Startup Pitch in 2024 with Kris Childress
In the latest Understanding VC podcast, Kris Childress shares why many startups struggle with fundraising, often due to weak pitch storytelling. He emphasises that the entrepreneur, not just the pitch deck, is key to deliver…
Nov. 3, 2024
The ULTIMATE Series A Fundraising Playbook | Christian Meermann from Cherry Ventures
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Christian Meermann, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures, shares essential metrics and strategies for seed-stage startups to successfully raise Series A funding. He emphasizes …
Oct. 9, 2024
Why AI Isn't Where We Thought It Would Be | Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC, Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), likening it to the late 1990s tech boom. Itamar highlights AI's abil…
Sept. 30, 2024
How a Frog Logo Revolutionised Southeast Asian Startups | Hugh Mason from JFDI
In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Hugh Mason discusses his experience founding JFDI, Southeast Asia's First Startup Accelerator. He shares insights on the importance of branding, the challenges of building an entrep…
Aug. 7, 2024
How to Build a Strong Founder-VC Relationship | Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures
In this episode of Understanding VC, host Rahul explores the intricacies of the relationship between VCs and founders with guest Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures. Akshay discusses the importance of trust, transparency,…
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