Podcasts about white star capital

Dans cet épisode, Clarisse Hagège, CEO de Dfns, présente son entreprise qui fournit une solution technologique de custody d'actifs numériques. Elle explique comment elle est passée du monde de la finance traditionnelle à la blockchain et comment Dfns a été créé. Clarisse discute également des différences entre Dfns et Fireblocks, notamment en termes de fonctionnalités et de performances. Elle met en avant la latence réduite et les performances améliorées de Dfns grâce à leur technologie MPC propriétaire. Clarisse souligne l'importance de se préparer pour le futur et d'être un enabler dans l'industrie de la blockchain. Elle aborde également le business model de Dfns, qui se base sur l'activité plutôt que sur le volume d'affaires. Clarisse souligne le positionnement unique de Dfns sur le marché et explique comment ils ont attiré de nouveaux clients. Elle parle également de la levée de fonds de Dfns et de leur expansion aux États-Unis. Enfin, elle partage son expérience de concilier vie professionnelle et personnelle avec son associé, qui est aussi son mari. Clarisse parle de la gestion de la crise en 2023 et de la façon dont son entreprise a dû réduire son équipe pour faire face aux difficultés financières. Elle explique également que leur plan de financement à court terme ne prévoit pas de lever de nouveaux fonds pour le moment. Clarisse discute ensuite des investisseurs de son entreprise, notamment Coinbase et White Star Capital, et des relations qu'ils entretiennent avec eux. // SOMMAIRE DE LA VIDÉO 00:00 Introduction et présentation de Dfns 02:00 Le pivot vers le monde de la blockchain 03:00 Le développement du prototype et la levée de fonds 10:21 Différenciation par rapport à Fireblocks 30:07 La latence et les performances de Dfns 36:21 Implémentation du MPC 39:02 Génération des morceaux de clés 44:02 Business model de Dfns 52:17 Positionnement unique de Dfns 57:16 Levée de fonds et expansion 58:46 Vie professionnelle et personnelle 01:01:06 Expansion aux États-Unis 01:03:08 Répartition de l'équipe entre les États-Unis et l'Europe 01:04:49 Gestion de la crise en 2023 01:08:14 Plan de financement à court terme 01:09:02 Investisseurs et relations avec Coinbase 01:11:58 Conclusion // ME SUIVRE

Lancée en 2021 par Aymeric Grange et Thomas Arnaudo, 900.care s'est rapidement imposée parmi les marques proposant des produits d'hygiène rechargeables, avec une mission claire : réduire drastiquement la pollution plastique et les émissions de CO2.Grâce à un modèle basé sur des produits fabriqués en France, vendus en ligne via un système d'abonnement, cette initiative a déjà permis d'éviter 4 millions de déchets plastiques en seulement trois ans.L'entreprise lève aujourd'hui 21 millions d'euros auprès d'impact Lombard Odier Investment Managers et par ses investisseurs historiques White Star Capital, Swen Blue Ocean et Founders Future.Pour en parler nous recevons Aymeric Grange, co fondateur et CEO de 900 CARE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frenchweb-business--3299227/support.

Hemal Fraser-Rawal is the GP of White Star Capital, a global investment platform with 1.5B AUM housing venture capital, digital assets and now debt-led Hybrid growth financing for companies. White Star Capital backs exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, international businesses across multiple stages and operate out of London, New York, Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Guernsey, Tokyo, and Singapore. By having such global presence, perspective, and people enable White Star are able to partner closely with their founders and them scale internationally.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

LEDN ayuda que disfrutes los beneficios de Bitcoin hoy, no en el futuro. Poder aprovechar su valorización, su peso como activo hoy día para poder acceder a prestamos, cuentas de ahorro entre otros servicios es posible . Hablamos de un proyecto respaldado por grandes visionarios como Coinbase, GFC, White Star Capital entre otros. Conversamos con uno de sus founders, el venezolano Mauricio Di Basrtolomeo en exclusiva.

In today's episode Thomas Caleel is joined by a very special guest, Christian Hernandez. Christian, a technologist and experienced venture capitalist, has an impressive background. Prior to co-founding 2150, a venture capital firm focused on climate solutions, Christian launched White Star Capital, a venture capital fund with over 250 million dollars in assets under management and a global presence. Christian also held leadership roles through the scale-up phase of some of the world's largest technology companies, notably as Head of International Business Development at Facebook and Head of New Markets at Google. Christian holds a BA in economics from Duke University and an MBA from the Wharton School.  Key Points: The Birth of 2150: Christian shared the story of how he transitioned from the world of technology and venture capitalism to co-founding 2150, a venture capital firm focused on climate solutions. He mentioned attending a Princeton executive education event on climate, which inspired him to apply his expertise to address the climate crisis. Career Evolution: Christian's journey from considering a career in medicine to becoming deeply involved in technology and venture capitalism showcases the importance of flexibility and staying true to one's passions. Encouraging Flexibility: Christian emphasized the importance of encouraging young individuals to explore their passions and interests, even if they change over time. Flexibility is key to finding the right path. Summer Experiences: Christian discussed the value of summer experiences for students. While some may benefit from academic programs related to their interests, others might find value in working minimum-wage jobs to gain life experience. Climate Action: Christian outlined three crucial aspects of addressing climate change: education on climate issues, voting for policy change, and taking personal agency to contribute to climate solutions. Conclusion: In conclusion, Christian Hernandez's journey from technology to climate tech venture capital serves as a testament to the importance of staying true to one's passions and being flexible in career choices. His insights into climate change and the need for action, both at the individual and policy levels, highlight the urgency of addressing this critical issue. We appreciate Christian's time and wisdom on the Admittedly Podcast. About Thomas Caleel Thomas is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his MBA at the Wharton School of Business in 2003, he moved to Silicon Valley. For three years, he was Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at Wharton. He worked closely with admissions professionals, students, alumni, and professors to curate the best possible MBA class. Thomas has been an entrepreneur his entire life in the fields of finance, agriculture, wellness, and sporting goods. As the founder of Global Education Opportunities LLC, he works as a high level admissions advisor to help families and students achieve their education goals. Thomas started the podcast Admittedly because he is passionate about demystifying the application process for all parents and applicants. Make sure to follow @admittedlypodcast on instagram and @admittedlypodcast on TikTok. Please subscribe to our newsletter for important updates and subscriber only content. 

Pozoruhodná kariéra Karolíny Mrozkové zahrnuje módní přehlídky pro slavné značky, prestižní světové školy i startupový svět investic. Poslechněte si příběh o tom, jak se tak trochu náhodou stala topmodelkou, která pracovala pro Chanel či Karla Lagerfelda, do toho stihla vystudovat prestižní americkou školu a následně se z módních přehlídek vydala do nelítostného světa peněz. Po úspěšné štaci v americkém venture kapitálovém fondu White Star Capital se nedávno vrátila do Česka, kde nyní působí ve fondu Credo Ventures.—Sledujte i další podcasty z dílny CzechCrunch, které najdete na cc.cz/podcasty. Spoiler (film a lifestyle) Město (architektura, urbanismus, veřejný prostor a klíčové stavby) TechCast (technologie a vše okolo nich) Od 9 do 5 (recruitment, osobní rozvoj, konflikty na pracovišti a předsudky) Rosteme (rady v seberozvojových knihách) CC Podcast (příběhy úspěšných českých podnikatelů) Navštivte nás i na webu cc.cz, kde pro vás každý pokrýváme témata, která hýbou Českem a světem.Twitter – LinkedIn – Instagram – Facebook

Nelson Chu, the co-founder and CEO of Percent, is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and visionary thinking. His journey from New Jersey to the helm of a multimillion-dollar fintech startup underscores his inherent entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to harness past experiences for future successes. Percent has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Forté Ventures, White Star Capital, B Capital, and Vectr.

In this episode, I chat with Piotr Pisarz, the Founder of Uncapped, a provider of revenue-based financing that enables founders to raise growth capital without interest or equity. It has recently raised an $80 million combined funding round of debt and. Notable investors include Lakestar, All Iron Ventures, White Star Capital, Global Founders Capital, and Mouro Capital.If you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Katharina Neuhaus, Principal bei Vorwerk Ventures. Katharine bespricht die Finanzierungsrunde von Fractal Home und Creative Fabrica:Fractal Homes, ein Proptech mit Sitz in London, hat eine Startfinanzierung in Höhe von 30 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten, um seinen Betrieb zu erweitern und seine Dienstleistungen auf den Nahen Osten auszudehnen. Fractal Homes will die Art und Weise ändern, wie das Miteigentum an Zweitwohnungen funktioniert, indem es die Immobilien in acht Teile aufteilt und dann jeden Teil legal verkauft. Auf diese Weise will das Unternehmen das Zweitwohnungseigentum für eine hauptsächlich im Nahen Osten ansässige Kundschaft zugänglicher machen und sich so von den anderen Unternehmen auf dem Markt abheben. Die 30 Millionen US-Dollar werden durch eine Aufteilung des von White Star Capital bereitgestellten Eigenkapitals (4 Mio. $) und des Fremdkapitals durch einen nicht genannten privaten Kreditfonds mit Sitz in London (26 Mio. $) aufgebracht.Die in Amsterdam ansässige soziale Plattform für Handwerker und Designer, Creative Fabrica, hat in einer Wachstumsrunde 61 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten. Das Unternehmen kombiniert Risiko- und Fremdkapitalfinanzierung, um sein Designernetzwerk auszubauen, sein kreatives generatives KI-Toolset zu erweitern und leitende Talente auf globaler Ebene zu rekrutieren. Die Plattform zielt darauf ab, Kunsthandwerker und Designer mit Käufern und Verkäufern ihrer Waren und Dienstleistungen zusammenzubringen. Die Finanzierung wurde von Alven angeführt mit Beteiligung von LionTree und TriplePoint sowie von den bestehenden Investoren Peak Capital, Felix Capital und FJ Labs.

Recorded December 7, 2022 - Did you know that leading tech companies, namely Apple, Google, and Microsoft, started their journey with venture capital funding? As many success stories suggest, venture capital is a key financial resource for startups' emergence and growth. Join us for our upcoming YPN series featuring two leaders in venture capital – Bernard Moon, Co-founder & Partner at SparkLabs Group, and John Nahm, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Strong Ventures. Bernard and John have a lively discussion on topics helpful to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking timely advice, including their career highlights, their supervisory roles at the company, and how they managed to seek robust business growth. Moreover, they shed light on the current market trends and prospects for venture capital. Moderating this session is another leading venture capital specialist, Eddie Lee, a Partner at White Star Capital. This program is made possible by the support from Yang Won Sun Foundation. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1634-young-professionals-network-meet-the-leaders-of-venture-capital

Max-Josef Meier has started and sold companies, as well as being an angel investor himself. His latest technology company has already secured hundreds of millions of dollars in financing. The venture, Finn gas acquired funding from top-tier investors like Picus Capital, White Star Capital, Climb Ventures, and Korelya Capital.

In der Nachmittagsfolge begrüßen wir heute Maximilian Wühr, Co-Founder von Finn, und sprechen mit ihm über eine Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 110 Millionen US-Dollar. Finn bietet ein flexibles Auto-Abomodell für B2B und B2C Kunden an. Der vollständig digitale Prozess soll Kundinnen und Kunden sowie Unternehmen Zeit und Kosten sparen. Vom klassischen Leasingmodell setzt sich das Abonnement des Weiteren durch ein umfangreiches All-Inclusive-Paket ab. So sind bis auf's Tanken alle Kosten für beispielsweise Vollkaskoversicherung, Werkstattbesuche oder Kfz-Steuer bereits im fixen Abopreis enthalten. Für das Münchener Startup sei Nachhaltigkeit von großer Bedeutung, daher kompensiert es eigenen Angaben zufolge den CO2-Ausstoß seiner Autoflotte. Finn wurde 2019 von Max-Josef Meier, Maximilian Wühr, Andreas Wixler, Nikolai Schröder und Hans-Peter Ringer gegründet. Im Jahr 2021 ist das Startup in die USA expandiert und ist dort bereits in vier Bundesstaaten vertreten. In einer Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde hat das Autoabo-Startup nun 110 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Der Lead Investor ist hierbei Korelya Capital. Die Londoner VCs Greentrail Capital und Keen Ventures haben ebenfalls in Finn investiert. Auch bestehende Investoren wie White Star Capital, HV Capital, Heartcore Capital, UVC Partners und Picus Capital beteiligten sich an der Serie B. Die Bewertung von Finn soll laut Brancheninsidern bei ca. 500 Millionen Euro liegen. Das Ziel des Münchner Startups ist es, weiter international zu expandieren. Bis zum Jahresende von 2022 soll die Flotte auf ca. 25.000 Fahrzeuge aufgestockt und das Abomodell in 8 US-amerikanischen Bundesstaaten angeboten werden.

In der Nachmittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Stephan Heller, Founding Partner bei AlphaQ Venture Capital (AQVC). AQVC ist ein neuer und innovativer Venture Capital Dachfonds mit Sitz in Deutschland, der sich sich als eine Art "VC für VCs" positioniert. Der Fonds hat ein angestrebtes Fondsvolumen von einer halben Milliarde Euro und wird zunächst global investieren, mit einem starken Fokus auf Europa. Das Kapital wird 50-60 Wagniskapitalfonds zugeteilt, die ihrerseits jeweils rund 20 verschiedene Startups finanzieren. Hinter AlphaQ Venture Capital stecken Marcus Börner (reBuy, Optiopay), Oliver Oster (Optiopay), Stephan Heller (Watchmaster, FinCompare) und Marius Weber (Partner bei Rheingau Founders). Initiiert und geleitet von einem Team erfahrener europäischer Startup-Gründern und VC-Investoren, soll der Fonds das Risikokapital-Ökosystem durch die Unterstützung von etablierten Tier-1 Fonds und aufstrebenden Breakout Managern stärken. Das Team screent jährlich über 2.000 VC-Fonds und hat sich bereits Allokationen in 50 erstklassige VC-Fonds, wie Northzone, Partech, Speedinvest, Headline, Nucleus Capital, White Star Capital und viele mehr, gesichert. One more thing wird präsentiert von Sastrify – Die smarte Lösung für das Management eurer Software-Verträge. Erhaltet jetzt eine kostenlose Analyse eurer SaaS Tools und alle weiteren Informationen unter https://www.sastrify.com/insider

A self-described Geek who supports and backs mission-driven tech entrepreneurs focusing on the full stack of the urban environment, meet the incredible Christian Hernandez. Ep.#35  Christian Hernandez Partner & Co-Founder @ 2150 - Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup Basecamp. PART 1: Meet the Investor: In today's episode, we are speaking with Christian Hernandez, Partner & Co-Founder @ 2150.  The fund is considered the largest EU/UK fund focused on sustainability of the built environment. They support and back mission-driven tech entrepreneurs who are solving some of the largest problems facing the planet today, and focus on the full stack of the urban environment, where most of the world's CO2 emissions and resource waste are arising. I was excited to have Christian on the show, a self-described Geek, who started coding at 12 years old back in 1993. He is also a serial VC and a dad of an upcoming Astro Biologist. Christian got an MBA at Wharton, worked during the early days of Microsoft, Facebook, was head of new markets at Google and launched a  250M fund with White Star Capital. Finally, he co-founded 2150 to invest in and support early-stage tech founders who are building the world of 2150.     In this episode, Christian will share his extensive knowledge of the built environment, it's challenges, and the tech which can be deployed today to have a direct impact on climate change.   Then, he will cover in detail how they select and support founders and how they measure the impact that they base their investment decisions on. He will go on to highlight underdog areas in the urban environment in which he sees exciting potential for investments, growth, and impact. Following that, Christian will share his view on the climate crisis today and how you can be involved in the growing climate tech movement.   Part 2: My secret sauce: In the second part of the show, Christian will give his secret sauce for founders looking to fundraise and pitch investors successfully. Lastly, Christian will cover how he tackles challenges to maintain a healthy work-life balance and share a few inspiring authors for Climate Tech founders. 

Interview de Stephen Leguillon, CEO de Seyna.

In unserer Mittagsfolge sprechen wir mit Lawrence Leuschner, CEO und Co-Founder von Tier Mobility. Im Gespräch geht es unter anderem über die Übernahme des Leipziger Unternehmens Nextbike. Tier Mobility möchte mit seinem Angebot an gemeinsam genutzten, leichten Elektrofahrzeugen Städte unterstützen, ihre Abhängigkeit von Autos zu verringern. Die E-Scootern, E-Bikes und E-Mopeds von Tier werden hierbei von einem eigenen Energienetzwerk angetrieben. Das Unternehmen wurde 2018 von Lawrence Leuschner, Matthias Laug und Julian Blessin gegründet. Unter anderem um von den langjährigen Beziehungen zu Städten von Nextbike zu profitieren, hat Tier Mobility jetzt das Leipziger Unternehmen übernommen. Nextbike wurde 2004 gegründet und betreibt stationsbasierte Leihradsysteme. Mit der Übernahme erweitert Tier Mobility sein Mikromobilitäts-Angebot um Fahrräder und möchte mit ihren kombinierten 250.000 Zweirädern in 400 Städten zu Europas größten und vielfältigsten Anbieter von Mikromobilität wachsen. Außerdem haben wir über die letzte Finanzierungsrunde gesprochen. Das Berliner Startup konnten in ihrer jüngsten Serie-D-Finanzierungsrunde 200 Millionen US-Dollar (175 Millionen Euro) einsammeln. Zu den Investoren gehören SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Mubadala Capital, Northzone, Goodwater Capital und White Star Capital. Jan Thomas und Lawrence Leuschner sprechen noch über die öffentliche Wahrnehmung des Berliner Startups, über das Geschäftsmodell und wohin die Reise in den nächsten Jahren gehen soll.

Wir starten mit Dr. Christopher Oster, CEO und Co-Founder von Clark, in die neue Woche. Das Frankfurter InsurTech gab kürzlich die Übernahme der Finanzen Group bekannt. Finanzen Group ist eine Internetplattform für Informationen rund um Versicherungs- und Finanzprodukte und die Generierung von Versicherungsinteressenten. Durch die neue, vorangegangene Finanzierungsrunde wird Clark zusätzlich Unternehmensangaben nach zu einem Einhorn. Allianz X erhält im Rahmen der Transaktion neben einer Barkomponente vor allem Anteile an Clark und wird damit der größte Minderheitseigentümer des Unternehmens. Um diesen Deal zu finanzieren, hat Clark frisches Geld von alten (White Star Capital, Tencent, Yabeo) sowie neuen Investoren (Eldridge, Kreos) aufgenommen. Wie viel Geld aufgenommen wurde, wie viele Anteile von Allianz X getauscht wurden und welche Bewertung die Finanzen Group hat, wurde allerdings nicht verkündet. Der Versicherungsmanager Clark bietet seinen Kundinnen und Kunden die Möglichkeit, ihre Versicherungen digital zu verwalten, zu vergleichen und zu verbessern, während die Finanzen Group auf die Generierung Versicherungsinteressenten spezialisiert ist. Durch die Kombination der beiden komplementären Geschäftsmodelle möchte Clark zukünftig seine Kundinnen und Kunden entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette betreuen. Clark wurde im Juni 2015 von Dr. Christopher Oster, Steffen Glomb, Dr. Marco Adelt und Chris Lodde gegründet. One more thing wird präsentiert von OMR Reviews – Finde die richtige Software für Dein Business. Wenn auch Du Dein Lieblingstool bewerten willst, schreibe eine Review auf OMR Reviews unter https://moin.omr.com/insider. Dafür erhältst du einen 20€ Amazon Gutschein.

John Henderson is a Partner at AirTree Ventures, an Australia and NZ focused venture firm. Prior to AirTree, John was the Founding Principal of White Star Capital.We talk about his journey to VC, investment biases, Olympus Finance, NFTs and more!Check out the Substack for a full transcript of the episode, with links and images!Intro & Outro soundtrack from - https://www.purple-planet.com

Mercredi 6 octobre 2021, BE SMART reçoit Matthieu Lattes (General Partner, White Star Capital) , Claire Chabrier (présidente, France Invest) , Olivier de Panafieu (Global head of Investor Support, Roland Berger) et Isabelle Combarel (Deputy CEO, Business Development)

In this episode, we have another special guest as we continue our series of inviting over venture capitalists on the show to document the increasing global interest in Southeast Asia. Sanjay Zimmermann, Principal at White Star Capital, comes on the show to share his insights on Southeast Asia having co-led the firm's expansion into APAC, learnings from business models in North America and Europe across fintech, commerce, and SaaS, and his own experiences as a career venture capitalist. Transcript Timestamps 00:27 Paulo introduces Sanjay; 02:49 Sanjay introduces White Star Capital and how they decided to deploy capital into Southeast Asia; 07:15 Value-adds of a global investment firm like White Star Capital; 10:10 Nailing unit economics and the demographic shift for fintechs; 13:12 Future of consumer e-commerce with enablers, D2C, and non-dilutive financing; 15:50 Future of Work through SaaS solutions; 18:53 Uber as the Grab for North America and what the West is learning from Asia; 21:20 Thoughts on more SEA companies going global from day one; 23:23 Exit landscape in Southeast Asia: IPOs, M&As, SPACs, and secondaries; 26:29 Learnings from the “Defining Entrepreneurship Around the World” project with Babson College; 28:49 Rapid Fire Round; About our guest Sanjay Zimmerman is a Principal at White Star Capital, where he focuses on Canadian and Southeast Asian opportunities for the fund. Prior to joining White Star Capital in 2017, he spent a few years working in Investment Banking at Rothschild & Co in London working on cross-border M&A with the TMT team. Prior to banking, he produced a video series called ‘Defining Entrepreneurship' in which he interviewed over 60 entrepreneurs across the world. Music: Cool Upbeat Background Music For Videos by MorningLightMusic Tags: startup, Southeast Asia, founder, entrepreneurship, business, technology The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Insignia Ventures fund.

Retrouvez le GOOD MORNING FrenchWeb tous les matins dès 7h avec Joseph Postec pour découvrir les actualités à ne pas manquer analysées par la rédaction et les experts de la communauté FrenchWeb.Les marques retail qui savent à la fois innover sur les produits, les modes de distribution et la communication peuvent très vite prospérer, l'enjeu étant ensuite de réussir à durablement s'imposer sur le marché. Nouvelle illustration de cette rapidité de développement avec 900.care. La marque d'hygiène/beauté spécialisée dans les produits rechargeables et naturels, vendus notamment sous la forme d'un abonnement, annonce une levée de 10 millions d'euros réalisée par White Star Capital, Founders Future, 360 Capital, et plusieurs business angels, un peu plus de six mois seulement après son lancement. Les détails sur ce tour de table et le positionnement de 900.care avec Aymeric Grange, son co-fondateur.

In the seventh episode of the podcast, I chat with White Star Capital's Thomas Klocanas about the crypto landscape covering everything from the potential centralization of mainstream killer apps for crypto, the powerful combination of creator tokens and NFT for creator communities, positive sum dynamics in institutional crypto, and the benefits of putting all your written work out there when you're starting out.

Michelle Martin and Sebastian Hannecker, COO, CFO and co-founder of Flash Coffee and Sanjay Zimmermann, a Principal at White Star Capital discuss Flash Coffee's growth plans in Singapore, investing in the business and their milestones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In unserem Interview-Podcast ist diesmal Christopher Oster, Gründer von Clark, zu Gast. Der 2015 gegründete Versicherungsmanager Clark sammelte in den vergangenen Jahren mehr als 100 Millionen Euro ein - unter anderem von Tencent, Finleap, White Star Capital und Yabeo. Nach eigenen Angaben verfügt das Unternehmen aus Frankfurt am Main derzeit in Deutschland und Österreich über rund 300.000 Kunden. Unser Sponsor Die heutige Ausgabe wird gesponsert von Sastrify. Verliert Ihr auch langsam den Überblick über die Software-Tools in Eurem Unternehmen? Verschwendet Ihr Zeit in Verhandlungen für Software-as-a-Service Lizenzen und habt am Ende immer noch das Gefühl, zu viel zu bezahlen? Genau dabei hilft Sastrify. Mit über 70 Millionen Software Daten, Best Practices und einem geschulten Procurement Team übernimmt Sastrify den SaaS Einkauf für Euch. Schon heute setzen erfolgreiche Unternehmen wie Westwing, Emma oder Limehome auf den Service. Der Clou: Sastrify garantiert Euch, dass Ihr mehr spart, als Euch der Service kostet. Außerdem könnt Ihr Euch als DS Podcast Hörer jetzt exklusiv 50% Rabatt auf die ersten drei Monate sichern. Geht dazu einfach auf sastrify.com/deutsche-startups. Vor dem Mikro Alexander Hüsing, deutsche-startups.de - www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-huesing/ & www.twitter.com/azrael74 Hintergrund Der deutsche-startups.de-Podcast besteht aus den Formaten #Insider, #News, #StartupRadar und #Interview. Mehr unter: www.deutsche-startups.de/tag/Podcast/ Anregungen bitte an podcast@deutsche-startups.de. Unseren anonymen Briefkasten findet ihr hier: www.deutsche-startups.de/stille-post/

Cherif Habib has been a lifelong entrepreneur. He started his first business at just 16, has taken startups full cycle, and has now raised $100M for his latest healthcare venture. His company, Dialogue, has just raised $100M from top-tier investors like HV Capital, White Star Capital, Walter Capital partners, and Sun Life Financial.

Cherif Habib has been a lifelong entrepreneur. He started his first business at just 16, has taken startups full cycle, and has now raised $100M for his latest healthcare venture. His company, Dialogue, has just raised $100M from top-tier investors like HV Capital, White Star Capital, Walter Capital partners, and Sun Life Financial.

On this week’s show, we spoke with Sanjay Zimmermann, Principal @ WhiteStar Capital Since joining White Star Capital at the start of 2017, Sanjay worked on over 10 investments made by the fund across Canada, New York, Germany and South East Asia. While at the firm, Sanjay spent a year pursuing an MBA at Insead in Singapore and returned in September 2020 to launch White Star capital’s Toronto office. Sanjay focuses on identifying talented teams and founders for White Star Capital across Canada and south east Asia. Before joining White Star Capital as an Associate, Sanjay started his career in investment banking at Rothschild & Co in London. During this time, he worked within the technology, media and telecommunications team, where he focused on corporate finance and M&A advisory for a full range of European companies. Prior to this, he helped manage part of Babson College’s endowment, overseeing the college’s technology fund investments. Sanjay attended Babson College as a Weissman Scholar and used the program’s stipend to produce a video series called ‘Defining Entrepreneurship’ in which he interviewed over 60 entrepreneurs across the world. He earned a BSc in Business Administration before going on to complete the General Course at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Born in Germany and raised in Canada, Sanjay is a dual Canadian-German citizen.   On the show, we spoke about: How tennis helped him in his career Getting into VC The three key roles in his role Having a global perspective Deal flow in Toronto versus Montreal Why he’s excited about the future of work Sanjay is a brilliant young VC that keeps laddering up. It was a joy to talk and learn from him. I hope that you enjoy the conversation!   Let us know what you think. What types of guests would like to see on the show? What topics interest you the most? Send me your thoughts at nectar@thepnr.com   Subscribe | iTunes | Google Play |Spotify | YouTube | Stitcher | Breaker

In our twenty-eighth episode Thomas Klocanas (Principal at White Star Capital) discusses research-driven crypto investing, digital collectibles, and evaluating early stage token deals.

Meet Multis, a French startup that is building business bank accounts, except that it lets you store, send and receive cryptocurrencies. The startup just raised a $2.2 million seed round. Investors in today's funding round include White Star Capital, Y Combinator, Coinbase Ventures, eFounders, Greenfield One and Digital Currency Group. “It's very complicated to manage […]

On this week’s show, we spoke with Matthew He, Director of Investments @ Front Row Ventures. Matthew He is the Director of Investments of Quebec at Front Row Ventures, Canada’s first student run venture capital fund, with a growing portfolio of 12 of the most promising student ventures in Quebec, including CHK PLZ, Grad4, Rokulo, and Gallea.   Before joining FRV, Matt co-founded and scaled an educational non-profit from a team of 3 to 30, working with both the Government and industry leaders to bring Blockchain education to universities. Previously, he has worked as a Summer Analyst for White Star Capital and the Business Development Associate for FounderFuel ‘19. Matt is currently finishing his Bachelor of Sciences at McGill University, studying Microbiology & Immunology and Computer Sciences.   On the show, we spoke about: His love of water Getting into venture capital Advice for people starting out in their career The importance of diversity Front Row Ventures and their investments   Matthew is wise beyond his years. I really enjoyed my conversation and Matthew shared great insights for entrepreneurs young and old.   Let us know what you think. What types of guests would like to see on the show? What topics interest you the most? Send me your thoughts at nectar@thepnr.com   Subscribe | iTunes | Google Play |Spotify | YouTube | Stitcher | Breaker

Matthieu Lattes est General Partner chez White Star Capital, un fonds franco-américain créé en 2014 et qui investit en series A/B. Avant de rejoindre White Star, Matthieu a travaillé dans la finance (JPMorgan, BNP Paribas) puis en tant que leveur de fonds chez Ader Finance et chez Rothschild. Matthieu a également commencé à investir en tant que business angel avant de devenir VC. Dans cet épisode, vous allez apprendre : 1) Qu’est ce que White Star ? Quel est le parcours de Matthieu ? Qu’est ce que son activité de leveur de fonds lui a appris ? Comment et pourquoi est-il devenu VC ? 2) Quelles sont les erreurs que Matthieu a pu faire en tant que business angel avant de devenir VC ? Comment déceler le potentiel chez les fondateurs ? Qu’est ce que Matthieu conseille aux grands groupes qui s’intéressent à l’acquisition ou au financements d’une startup ? 3) Quelle est la thèse de White Star ? Comment White Star aide et accompagne ses startups ? Comment Matthieu a lancé White Star en France en 2018 ? 4) Pourquoi Matthieu pense que la France peut et doit avoir l’ambition de créer des grands groupes tech dans le futur ? En quoi l’ADN de White Star pousse à l’ambition ? Qu’est ce que cela implique pour les startups et les fondateurs ? Comment faire pour que les fondateurs ne souhaitent pas vendre trop vite ?  5) Qu’est ce que le rapport Tibi ? L’émergence de fonds de growth pour assurer la continuité du financement ? La plausibilité d’IPO sur un marché côté français pour les startups ? 6) Quelle analyse porte Matthieu sur un marché compétitif comme celui de la micro mobilité. Qu’est ce qui fait la différence sur ce type de marché ? Ressources mentionnées : Les choses humaines de Karine Tuile Si vous avez aimé cet épisode, je vous conseille également : #8 Antoine Boulin VC chez Red River West #16 Martin Mignot VC chez Index Pour recevoir les futurs épisodes de ce podcast, abonnez vous à ma newsletter. (un mail chaque lundi à 16h30 envoyé à plus de 1100 personnes) Si vous aimez ce podcast, le meilleur moyen de me le faire savoir est d'aller le noter (et mettre un commentaire) sur Apple Podcast.

Derrick Fung is the co-founder and CEO of Drop which is an intelligent mobile rewards platform for debit and credit cards. The company has raised over $70 million from investors such as NEA, ff Venture Capital, Sierra Ventures, CRCM Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Hedgewood, White Star Capital, HIGHLINEvc, and RBC Capital, to name a few.

Derrick Fung is the co-founder and CEO of Drop which is an intelligent mobile rewards platform for debit and credit cards. The company has raised over $70 million from investors such as NEA, ff Venture Capital, Sierra Ventures, CRCM Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Hedgewood, White Star Capital, HIGHLINEvc, and RBC Capital, to name a few.

Michael Wystrach is the co-founder and CEO of Freshly which delivers gourmet ready-made meals, prepared and delivered to your door. The company so far has raised $110 million from investors such as Highland Capital Partners, Slow Ventures, Insight Partners, Alumni Ventures Group, Total Access Fund, White Star Capital, Monkish Equity, The Yard Ventures, Chestnut Street Ventures, and Blue Ivy Ventures to name a few. 

Michael Wystrach is the co-founder and CEO of Freshly which delivers gourmet ready-made meals, prepared and delivered to your door. The company so far has raised $110 million from investors such as Highland Capital Partners, Slow Ventures, Insight Partners, Alumni Ventures Group, Total Access Fund, White Star Capital, Monkish Equity, The Yard Ventures, Chestnut Street Ventures, and Blue Ivy Ventures to name a few. 

Bloomberg Senior Reporter Gillian Tan and David Snider, CEO of Harness Wealth, discuss Wework going forward on their IPO with governance changes. Paul Rabil, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Major League Lacrosse, shares a recap of the debut season of the league and takes a look at their innovative postseason format. Bloomberg Business of Sports Host Scott Soshnick also participates in the discussion with Paul. Bloomberg News Health Policy Reporter Anna Edney and David Light, CEO at Valisure, talk about the discovery of a carcinogen in the stomach medication Zantac and generics. Eric Martineau-Fortin, Founder of White Star Capital, discusses investing in emerging and disrupting companies around the globe. And we Drive to the Close with Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan. 

Bloomberg Senior Reporter Gillian Tan and David Snider, CEO of Harness Wealth, discuss Wework going forward on their IPO with governance changes. Paul Rabil, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Major League Lacrosse, shares a recap of the debut season of the league and takes a look at their innovative postseason format. Bloomberg Business of Sports Host Scott Soshnick also participates in the discussion with Paul. Bloomberg News Health Policy Reporter Anna Edney and David Light, CEO at Valisure, talk about the discovery of a carcinogen in the stomach medication Zantac and generics. Eric Martineau-Fortin, Founder of White Star Capital, discusses investing in emerging and disrupting companies around the globe. And we Drive to the Close with Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Business is Boring is a weekly podcast series presented by The Spinoff in association with Callaghan Innovation. Host Simon Pound speaks with innovators and commentators focused on the future of New Zealand, with the interview available as both audio and a transcribed excerpt. This week he talks to John Henderson, partner at Airtree.One thing that we talk about a lot on this show is what it takes to make an idea successful, but one part that doesn't always get raised, but that is perhaps one of the top factors, is getting the access to the right capital at the right time. Not getting access to the funds at the right time to grow equals failure. Getting capital that demands you do the wrong things spells trouble. Getting capital and not spending it well spells trouble.It is an industry where one win can carry ten losses, and changes in markets, technology and personnel can turn a sure fire bet into a tanker, and vice versa.It's an area that fascinates. People like the team from A16Z have done a great job in popularizing the founder centric VC and approach, and the way some of their influences have been portrayed on shows like Silicon Valley mean that the VC process in pop culture is seen as a big exciting chase. But what's it really like? What kind of people can do it? And if you are a company with a big dream how do you get a top VC behind you?Well this Business is Boring guest is here to help. John Henderson is a partner at one of Australasia's leading VC firms, Airtree. They have investments in great companies like 90 Seconds Canva, Prospa and Joyous. John came back to Australia after being a founding Principal at transatlantic venture firm White Star Capital where they invested in well known companies like Dollar Shave Club, and he got into VC through being part of successful companies like Summly and Facebook, and early in his career, management consulting. T o talk what it's like and how it works, John joined the podcast. Listen below for the full interview, and see below for a short transcribed excerpt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this 28th episode of the Fintech Impact podcast, Jason Pereira interviews Eva Wong, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Borrowwell. As a Canadian credit score and lending recommendation engine, Borrowwell helps people manage their credit score and gives them advice on how to apply for credit cards and other solutions to improve their credit.● 01:14 – Borrowwell was the first company to give Canadians their credit scores for free.● 02:07 – Eva Wong doesn’t come from financial or business background.● 04:20 – When you carry a balance on a credit card you are actually borrowing money on their previous purchases but on every purchase after that—at over 20%.● 04:50 – Borrowwell offers loans from ($1,000-35,000) online that can be customized interest rate (under 6% into the mid-20%) based on their credit score.● 07:00 – They are funded by Equitable Bank, a few angel investors, and VCs that include White Star Capital and Portage.● 09:21 – Many people are unfamiliar with their credit file and advice.● 13:11 – They currently have 45 teams members in Toronto after starting 3 years ago and have over 500,000 members that they serve.● 14:47 – They work with about 40 partners and most of the largest banks.● 18:09 – Factors for determining interest rates for their loans include: credit scores, debt service ratio, credit utilization, and the loan amount.● 20:56 – Information is updated once a month.● 22:54 – Diversity is slowing improving.● 26:00 – Eva is excited about the impact that Borrowwell is having.3 Key Points:1. Borrowwell helps consumers by giving them a free credit score, offering a loan product, along with credit advice.2. Borrowwell offers a loan product online that can be customized interest rate (under 6% into the mid-20%) based on their credit score.3. There are currently 45 teams members in Toronto working for Borrowwell and over 500,000 members that they serve.Tweetable Quotes:- “At Borrowwell, our mission is to help Canadians make great decisions and credit.” – Eva Wong.- “If you look at bank profits by country…if you look after China Japan, and the U.S., all of which have much, much larger populations than Canada, Canada is the next.” – Eva Wong.- “We just crossed 500,000 members, which we think makes us one of the largest Fintech companies in Canada. ”– Eva Wong. Resources Mentioned:● LinkedIn – Jason Pereira’s LinkedIn● Facebook – Jason Pereira’s Facebook● Woodgate Financial – Website for Woodgate Financial● Eva Wong – LinkedIn for Eva Wong● @eva_toronto – Twitter for Eva Wong● Borrowwell – Website for Borrowwell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lylan Masterman is General Partner at White Star Capital where he leads the New York office. In this episode, Masterman discusses White Stars history and his approach to venture capitol investments. Masterman has an impressive technical background that informs his work and makes him a dynamic figure in the venture investing world. We learn about the impressive companies White Star Capital has backed and how Masterman has meticulously crafted successful venture investment teams. He talks at length about the various responsibilities of Board Members, successful relationship building within the realm of venture investing, and the importance for startups to have a strong finance leader. It was an illuminating and inspiring conversation that I’m excited to share this week. Show Notes: -The benefits of Transatlantic Investment -How co-lead investments can lead to successful ventures -Where Whitestar Capital is focusing there investments -How digitization of finance has influenced their investments -What disruption of commerce is and how they pursue companies engaging in it -Why Whitestar Capital is interested in companies that work on sensor and algorithm technology -Why Masterman decided to invest in the KeyMe company -The importance of Whitestar’s most recent investments in Drop, Mnubo, and Unicast -How Masterman got into VC investing with an educational background in math and computer science -The importance of a high functioning team and what a founder should do to create a successful company -How to conduct effective board meetings and maintain a good relation with the COO and CFO -What a good board meeting schedule is and how to find a rhythm -What good internal dynamics of a VC team look like -The benefits of having complimentary skill sets on a VC team -How to maintain valuable relationships across industries and borders -The importance of evaluating companies based on their location -How diversity of specialization in startups can be related to region and urban center Links Mentioned: https://whitestarvc.com https://medium.com @christianhern https://www.key.me https://www.earnwithdrop.com https://mnubo.com https://www.unacast.com Quotes: “Part of our DNA since day one has been to be TransAtlantic.” - Lylan Masterman “If your product can be used by clients across all the countries of the world, why would you want to ignore that addressable market.” - Lylan Masterman “We’re not afraid to go out and be the lead, but we also enjoy having another valuable investor.” - Lylan Masterman “It should always be about the CEO owning the decisions.” - Lylan Masterman “At White Star we have chosen to really get complimentary skillsets.” - Lylan Masterman

Christian Hernandez is a co-founder & Managing Partner at White Star Capital, where he draws on his extensive experience in developing and scaling products and platforms internationally.  Prior to co-founding White Star Capital, Christian worked at Facebook and led the led the international expansion of the company's Business Development, Platform and Gaming Partnerships groups. He previously held leadership roles at Google & Microsoft having started his career at MicroStrategy, a start-up he joined prior to their 1999 IPO. Christian discusses: How regulation and regulators, rather than being a challenge to overcome, can be a huge opportunity for start-ups to create differentiators and barriers to entry  How to co-develop enterprise technology solutions with clients – helps with funding, customer feedback, etc How to effectively price innovative enterprise software & Saas products “Re-cycling”: the single largest driver of outperformance in VC funds Head over to https://whitestarvc.com for more details on White Star Capital and check out www.alpinasearch.com for more advice on globally scaling your enterprise software venture  

Gründer Kjartan Slette forteller hvordan Unacast har jobbet målbevisst og metodisk i to år for å lande 140 millioner kroner, ikke minst fra White Star Capital, der den tidligere Google- og Facebook-toppen Christian Hernandez Gallardo er ledende partner. Dessuten får vi høre hvorfor det har vært viktig å braute litt på veien, og dog være litt irriterende. Han forteller også mer inngående om teknologien, og hva selskapet gjør i arbeidet med å bygge The Real World Graph. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In honor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to the US, we talk to Lylan Masterman about Canada Venture Capital and Startups.  Lylan is an investor with White Star Capital which invests across the Atlantic.  Canadian tech -- turns out it's a much bigger topic than one might imagine.  After a botched podcast opening (he did work at aQuantive and went to Kellogg, not so much Merrill Lynch).  The VC ecosystem in Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal etc. are discussed.  Trends in VC and startups there, successful Canadian companies, and more.  Also discussed are the impacts of changing immigration dynamics on tech talent in Canada.   -- In the Something Ventured podcast Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the people who are changing the way we view the world online and beyond.

Episode Summary Lylan Masterman is a Venture Capital Investor at White Star Capital and a Kauffman Fellow. Lylan shares helpful tips for selecting good board members as well as being a good board member yourself. At White Star Capital, Lylan focuses primarily on late Seed and Series A investments, but he does offer advice on how an entrepreneur can successfully navigate between Series A to Series B rounds. Listen in for more! What Was Covered 04:05 - How did Lylan get started? 08:45 - You have to do your homework about the investors that you're pitching. 13:00 - How did Lylan become a Kauffman Fellow? 14:20 - Does Lylan have any advice on how to be a good board member? 19:00 - At Kauffman, Lylan learned how to best define your personal brand vs. your firm's brand. 21:10 - A nice person who isn't helpful is simply not all that valuable. 23:15 - What is White Star Capital? 24:15 - What are some of the differences about being a VC based in New York vs. San Francisco? 26:05 - How did Lylan get involved with the Dollar Shave Club? 28:25 - What makes a good pitch? The story behind the company. 30:25 - What are some of the thing that help someone get from Series A to Series B? 32:10 - What has your board of directors done for you lately? 33:35 - Lylan shares the formula for trust.   Tweetables Be nice and helpful. Time, effort and mental energy. Have a personal brand that is memorable. Quality of team more important the more money you raise.   Links Mentioned J Robinett Enterprises John Livesay Funding Strategist Lylan Masterman Website Lylan on LinkedIn Dollar Shave Club Website The Trusted Advisor by David Maister and Robert M. Galform Want the Transcription? Click Here to Download Crack The Funding Code! Register now for the free webinar Share The Show Did you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review! Click this link Click on the 'Subscribe' button below the artwork Go to the 'Ratings and Reviews' section Click on 'Write a Review'

Christian Hernandez is the Co-Founder and Partner @ Whitestar Capital in London. Prior to co-founding White Star Capital, Christian worked at Facebook and led the international expansion of the company’s Business Development, Platform and Developer Network groups. He previously held leadership roles in the U.S. and Europe at Google and Microsoft and started his career in technology at MicroStrategy, a startup he joined prior to its 1999 IPO. Christian has worked closely with entrepreneurs and leading VCs and has been an active angel investor and advisor.  He represents White Star on the Boards of KeyMe, Glow Media, Bloglovin’ and Hole 19. Christian also serves as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. We would like to say a special thank you to Mattermark for providing all the data used in the show today and you can check out Mattermark Search here! Click To Play   In Today's Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Christian made his way into startups and the investing industry? 2.) Having worked with the likes of Facebook, Google and Microsoft, how has Christian seen the ecosystem develop; for both the good and the bad? 3.) Moving to White Star specifically now, what is the thesis, investment mandate? Average cheque size, preferred sectors? Geography? Talking of geography, WSC has a transatlantic model with offices in both London and NYC, why is that? What are the benefits of having this spread? 4.) According to Mattermark, White Star have 38% of your portfolio in mobile, so what are Christians views on the evolution of mobile? How does he respond to Fred Wilson’s post about the mobile downtown and the difficulty in attaining and maintaining traction for mobile apps? What are Christian's thoughts on discovery? 5.) Where does Christian stand on the relationship between growth and revenue? Are there any cases where it can be beneficial to focus solely on growth? In today’s environment, with VCs moderating their valuations more, is it possible to raise on pure momentum growth? 6.) Christian recently wrote an article: ‘Hiring For The Future Of Your Company’, so what does he really mean by this? Is it not a little ironic coming from the VC scene, an inherently risky asset class who have a fundamental unwillingness to move away from the old hiring style of investment bank or consultancy, in many cases? Items Mentioned In Today's Episode: Christian's Fave Book: Physics of the Future Christian's Fave Blog: Medium, Nuzzel Christian's Most Serendipitous Investment: Keyme As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Christian on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Instagram here!

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The Tech.eu report on Europe’s most funded verticals – surprise, it’s not travel or e-commerce! - More money in Europe, as 2 new funds pop up; White Star Capital and 500 Startups Nordic fund. - A look at Berlin-based startup Clue and their founder Ida Tin. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

I met up with Christian Hernandez at his offices located at Second Home, the eclectic co-working space that has become ground zero for all things creative and entrepreneurial in London. Christian is the managing partner, and co-founder of White Star Capital, one of Europe’s leading venture capitalists. He previously held senior roles at Facebook, Google and Microsoft and started his career in technology at MicroStrategy, a start-up he joined prior to its 1999 IPO. We spoke about the explosive growth of the London startup scene, the cultural and commercial challenges of launching Facebook in Europe, the evolution of data as an asset, backing machine intelligence startups, and new potential applications of computer vision and big data from printing lost keys to disrupting the health market.

I met up with Christian Hernandez at his offices located at Second Home, the eclectic co-working space that has become ground zero for all things creative and entrepreneurial in London. Christian is the managing partner, and co-founder of White Star Capital, one of Europe’s leading venture capitalists. He previously held senior roles at Facebook, Google and Microsoft and started his career in technology at MicroStrategy, a start-up he joined prior to its 1999 IPO. We spoke about the explosive growth of the London startup scene, the cultural and commercial challenges of launching Facebook in Europe, the evolution of data as an asset, backing machine intelligence startups, and new potential applications of computer vision and big data from printing lost keys to disrupting the health market.

John Henderson is Principal at White Star Capital, a VC firm helping exceptional entrepreneurs build great technology companies, with a presence in Europe and North America. Prior to White Star, John was Head of Business Development and Operations at Summly, playing a crucial role in the build up to their acquisition by Yahoo in May 2013. John has also spent time at Facebook working in strategy and business development and was a strategy consultant at The Boston Consulting Group.   Items (and incredible people!) Mentioned in Today's Show: Ben Horowitz: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers (THE TWENTY MINUTE VC BOOK CLUB: WEEK ONE) The Innovators by Walter Isaacson Shakil Khan, Christian Hernandez, Nick D'Aloisio, Frank Meehan Bloglovin Nuzzel PandoDaily TechCrunch  What you will learn in today's episode: How John got into the technology industry and later made his transition into the world of Venture Capital? As Head of Business Development and Operations at Summly, what was it like for John working with Nick D'Aloisio? How did his role change in the buildup to the acquisition by Yahoo? What does John think about Summary's evolution into Yahoo News Digest? What has been the biggest difference between John's life as a entrepreneur compared to his life as a VC? Does John believe it is crucial for startups to find a well-suited VC for their startup? What does John advise startup founders to do or ask to ensure that a VC is the right match for them and their company? Having made angel investments of his own, does John approach these personal investments in a different manner to his professional investments?  What advice John would give to anyone contemplating angel investing? The episode then finishes with a quick fire round where we hear John's thoughts on the future of bitcoin, John's personal news reading preferences and his most recent investment and why he said yes?