Why You Venture Capital (YUVC)

Auteur(s): Eugene Foo | Entrepreneur | Investor
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  • Here's why global VCs, LPs, founders venture capital. YUVC asks global investors Why You Venture Capital - VCs, LPs, Founders who rethink venture capital . Venture Capital is a mindset, why you?
    Eugene Foo | Entrepreneur | Investor
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  • Sandro Stark: GP at Vanagon.vc Backing FrontierTech from Munich/DACH to the World | YUVC Podcast #27
    Dec 5 2024
    Sandro Stark is Co-Founder and General Partner at Vanagon Ventures, backing digital solutions that confront the climate and biodiversity crisis head-on. Previously, he was the Global Innovation Lead at Allianz and Industry Executive at Microsoft. Takeaways ✨ 1. Vanagon’s approach to startup evaluation Distribution capability is now the key differentiator, not just technical innovationCustomer "stickiness" and deep industry understandingThe solution must demonstrate both climate impact and profit potential 2. Why is Munich's ecosystem strategic? Part of DACH region - third-largest market globally after China and USRich concentration of technical talent and corporate headquartersUntapped potential in Mittelstand venture engagement 3. What's the philosophy behind sustainable success? Don't postpone happiness for future achievementsTrue leadership creates more leaders, not followersConsistent effort matters more than breakthrough moments Now listen in for more insights! ❤ Outline 😎 🎬 00:00 Introduction and Tough Timing 💡 00:55 Early Signs of Entrepreneurship 💻 02:05 Career at Microsoft and Transition to Venture Capital 🚀 03:45 Defining Frontier Tech and Investment Focus 🏢 05:03 Founding Vanagon VC 💪 08:58 Challenges and Resilience in Fundraising 📈 11:19 Investment Strategies and Success Stories ⚖️ 19:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life 🧠 30:03 Reflections and Philosophical Insights 🎤 34:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links 🔗 PODCAST LINKS: Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.comApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpgRSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrssPodcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc SOCIAL LINKS: X: https://x.com/whyyouvcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvcRED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcredBilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbiliEmail: whyyouvc@gmail.com GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrostark/Vanagon: https://www.vanagon.vc/Vanagon on X: https://x.com/vanagon_vcVanagon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanagon/
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    35 min
  • Christian Guba: Most Opinionated Climate Tech VC@Extantia's €204M Fund | YUVC Podcast #26
    Dec 1 2024

    Christian Guba is Principal at Extantia’s flagship €204M Fund and previously Principal at Foodlabs, leading their €100M foodtech investments.

    Eugene Foo: What are the major obstacles hindering Germany's and Europe's progress in the tech race? Christian Guba: 1) a need for a mindset shift towards greater ambition and salesmanship 2) the lack of a unified European domestic market leading to country-by-country regulatory hurdles 3) excessive regulation hindering innovation (exemplified by the anecdote about plastic bottle cap regulations) Now listen in for more insights! ❤

    00:00 - Introduction to ClimateTech Challenges 00:20 - Introduced by Han Shen at iFly.vc 01:49 - Career Journey and Early Influences 04:38 - Venture Capital Insights 05:37 - International Experience in Taipei 07:52 - Lessons from Different VC Firms 10:46 - Specializing in ClimateTech and FoodTech 14:36 - Alternative Protein Technologies 20:09 - Investor Perspectives on FoodTech 28:10 - Tackling Market Inefficiencies in Renewable Energy 28:39 - Exciting Startups and Technological Innovations 30:40 - Challenges in Germany’s Energy Sector 31:53 - Technology’s Role in Solving Daily Pain Points 32:41 - Investment Strategies and Nuclear Fusion 34:16 - Berlin as a Tech Hub 38:50 - Mindset and Market Challenges in Europe 43:48 - ClimateTech and Green Solutions 48:59 - Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned 51:31 - The Meaning of Life and Future Ventures

    PODCAST LINKS: • Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.com • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQN • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg • RSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss • Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc

    SOCIAL LINKS: • X: https://x.com/whyyouvc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc • RED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred • Bilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili • Email: whyyouvc@gmail.com

    GUEST LINKS: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianguba/ • Extantia: https://www.extantia.com/

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    57 min
  • Jing Wang: WeRide’s Venture Investor, 15 Years VC Investing in China | YUVC Podcast #25
    Dec 1 2024

    Jing Wang is the venture investor of recently Nasdaq-listed WeRide, the World's First IPO of Universal Autonomous Driving Technology Company. A partner at Sky9 Capital with 15 years of experience, Jing joined YUVC for an in-depth podcast.

    Eugene Foo: You classify founders based on traits, similar to how Olympic events are categorized into three types: systematic image, extreme breakthrough, and environmental. What is the basis for this classification?

    Jing Wang: The classification reflects event characteristics: systematic image events (e.g., football) rely on strong systems, extreme breakthrough events (e.g., track and field) focus on individual performance, and environmental events (e.g., snow sports) emphasize adaptability. This showcases the diverse demands on founder profile. 00:20 - Venture Capital: US vs. China

    00:43 - Jing’s Background and 15-Year Journey

    04:34 - Founding the Venture Campus

    04:55 - Evolution and Growth of the Venture Campus

    08:23 - Investment Philosophy and Strategies

    12:38 - Challenges in Venture Capital

    18:58 - Evaluating Entrepreneurial Projects

    23:59 - The Obsession Factor in Investments

    24:35 - Experience and Its Role in Decision Making

    25:09 - Managing Conflicts and Discussions

    25:58 - Assessing Project Risks and Opportunities

    26:46 - The Power of Thorough Discussions

    28:13 - Unpacking the Concept of Risk Investment

    31:06 - Evolving Investment Strategies Over Time

    34:58 - Role of the Combat Intelligence Center

    41:20 - Future Trends in Risk Investment

    47:16 - Human Nature and Technological Innovation

    49:04 - Reflections on Life and Experience

    PODCAST LINKS: • Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.com • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQN • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg • RSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss • Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc

    SOCIAL LINKS: • X: https://x.com/whyyouvc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc • RED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred • Bilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili • Email: whyyouvc@gmail.com

    GUEST LINKS: • Sky9 Capital: https://www.sky9capital.com/

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    50 min

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