UVC

The Hidden Opportunity in R&D Tax Credits: Why A16Z Backed TaxNova

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this conversation, George discusses TaxNova, an AI-powered platform that automates the R&D tax credit process for tech companies. He shares ...

How to Get the Best Outcome for Your Startup While Fundraising | Camila Noordeloos from Grand Ventures

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:44 - Having Multiple Term Sheets04:39 - Real-Life Fundraising Scenarios07:27 - Strategies for Effective Fund...

The Superpowers of Founders: A VC's Guide to Spotting the Best | James Shecter from Makena Capital

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:48 - Opening Question01:08 - Challenges in Evaluating Founders03:56 - Assessing Founders06:58 - Market and P...

How to Craft a WINNING Startup Pitch in 2024 with Kris Childress

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Purpose of a Pitch02:15 - Defining the Outcome of Your Pitch05:32 - Elements of Persuasion in a Pitch12...

The ULTIMATE Series A Fundraising Playbook | Christian Meermann from Cherry Ventures

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:42 Success Metrics for Series A Fundraising01:29 Industry Averages and Market Trends02:11 Factors Influencing Graduation Rates04...

Why AI Isn't Where We Thought It Would Be | Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Opportunity in AI02:39 - OverInvestment in LLMs05:37 - Impact of AI on Jobs07:19 - Value Creation in th...

How a Frog Logo Revolutionised Southeast Asian Startups | Hugh Mason from JFDI

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction03:54 - Importance of Branding in Startups07:42 - Hugh on starting JFDI17:33 - Importance of Mentorship20:44 - ...

How to Build a Strong Founder-VC Relationship | Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Easy to build good relationships with Investors? 03:55 - Importance of a Good Relationsh...

How to Break into Venture Capital | Arun Pai from Monk's Hill Ventures

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 Introduction01:28 The Prestige and Challenges of VC03:28 Arun Pai's Journey into Venture Capital04:08 Breaking in...

Corporate Venturing Reimagined: Sebastien Picard from xcube on Ecosystem Models

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can access the CVPE whitepaper [here] and join the CVPE LinkedIn group [here]In this episode you will learn:00:00 Introduction to Corporate Entrep...

Seeing Big Markets: Insights from Hustle Fund's Shiyan Koh

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 Introduction to Big Business and Market Size01:28 Importance of Identifying Big Markets03:18 Challenges and Consi...

A VC's Guide to Managing Startup Finances | Manoj Agarwal from SeaFund

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:40 - Importance of Managing Finances for Startups00:08:58 - Compliance Regulation for Star...

Inside a Pitch Meeting w/ Michael Blakey & Aleks Farseev | PitchMeNot Ep.5

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PitchMeNot, host Rahul, alongside guest VC Michael Blakey, delve into the pioneering world of SoMin, an AI-powered SaaS marketing p...

Rise of the India-US SaaS Corridor | Chanchal Bhoorani from WestBridge Capital

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:31 - The US-India Saas Corridor00:04:13 - Advantage of building Software in India00:08:57 - Early...

Investing Together: How Oded Hermoni’s VC Strategy is Changing the Game

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:52 - About J-Ventures00:02:57 - J-Ventures' VC Model in comparison to Traditional VCs00:11...

Tackling Founder Conflicts with Will Klippgen

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This video is sponsored by Digital Prizm.📍Digital Prism, the Singapore-based digital transformation expert which help you transform your business d...

Inside Venture Studios with Sam Hall

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This video is sponsored by Digital Prizm. (https://www.digitalprizm.net) 📍Digital Prism, the Singapore-based digital transformation expert which h...

Photonic Computing: Breakthroughs, Challenges and Insights with Denis Kalinin

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:42 - Optical vs Quantum Computing00:03:11 - Basics of Photonic Computing00:07:15 - Challen...

Talent Investing in Building Successful Startups | Rahul from Entrepreneur First

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 - Introduction01:54 - Talent Investing & Fundamentals 03:28 - Talent Investing vs. Recruitment05:10 - What Talen...

Understanding the Shifting Landscape of Fundraising Negotiations in India with Mehak Khanna from Khaitan & Khaitan

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:[00:00:00] Introduction[00:02:42] Mehak explains startup convertible notes.[00:05:00] Improvements and challenges in In...

Building a VC Firm to Last | Hussein Kanji from Hoxton Ventures

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:[00:00:00] Introduction[00:05:15] Building an Enduring Firm[00:08:00] Challenges of Partnership Culture[00:10:43] Perso...

Understanding Voluntary Carbon Markets with Maryanna Saenko from Future Ventures

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 Introduction to Voluntary Carbon Markets01:51 Exploring the Controversy Around Carbon Offsetting Firm Southport05...

Transforming Indian Agriculture: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities | Mark Kahn from Omnivore

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:37 - Productivity of Agriculture in India00:05:34 - Why Manufacturing isn’t where it’s...

Accelerate to Success: Decoding Startup Accelerators with Michael Cardamone from Forum Ventures

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:37 Debate on Investing in YC Startups04:43 The Role of Accelerators in Startup Succes...

Why solo capitalists are winning with Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Who is a solo capitalist?03:42 - What are the merits of being a solo capitalist?07:50 - How...

7 Strategies to Build a Powerful Board to Drive Startup Success with Joe Leech, Coach to CEOs

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:00:00 - Introduction: The Essence of Startup Board Roles00:34 - Board Governance vs. Decision-Making: An In-depth Explo...

Understanding Due Diligence for Early Stage Startups with Caroline Casson from Vitalize VC

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:[00:01:15] Purpose of Due Diligence: Caroline on the importance of due diligence for informed investment decisions and ...

Why founders should also be investors with Jyri Engeström from Yes VC

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jyri's deck on How to Invest in Startups Even If You’re Not a VCIn this episode we discuss:[00:01:14] Introduction: Defining "Dual Threat CEOs"[00:0...

Investing in Quantum Computing: VC's Perspective with Ion Hauer from Apex Ventures

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss00:00:00 Introduction to Quantum Computing and Challenges00:06:00 Quantum Computing Basics00:10:45 Hardware Architectures an...

UVC: Brian Nichols from Angel Squad on What Angel Investing Is, How to Do It Well, and Why Angel Invest

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss:[00:37:00] Who is an angel investor?[00:01:39] What is the average investment check size for angel investors these days?[00...

UVC: Nitin Sharma from Antler on the Evolution of His Definition of Impact, the VC Industry in India, the Future of EdTech, How Antler India is Addressing Pain Points for Founders, and the Potential Benefits of ONDC

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss:[00:02:12] How did Nitin's definition of "impact" change over time?[00:03:44] When did Nitin join the VC industry, and what...

UVC: Melody Koh from NextView Ventures on navigating early stage venture investing, empowering exceptional founders, fostering trust with founders and investing in the everyday economy

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss:[00:00:00] Why Melody chose to stay in the US for startups and her hobbies growing up[00:07:00] What values Melody upholds ...

UVC: John Zeratsky from Character on the role of design in venture capital, the OATS scorecard, sprint methodology, and gaining an edge in VC through strategic differentiation

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss:06:00 - The Importance of Design in VC09:00 - Visionary Founders vs. Hypothesis-Driven Founders15:00 - Importance of Strate...

UVC: Rex Salisbury from Cambrian on the evolution of Cambrian community, the rise of vertical SaaS & embedded finance, and the impact of AI on financial services

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why did Rex decide not to start a company and pursue venture capital instead?How has the Cambrian community evolved ove...

PitchMeNot: Joseph Mocanu from Verge HealthTech Fund featuring BrainSight

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring...

UVC: Vlad Tropko from Digital Horizon on the importance of team psychology in startup success, overcoming prejudices and biases in VC investments, and the evolving landscape of venture capital

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is the greatest risk Vlad has taken in his life?How does Vlad compare angel investments to an MBA in terms of educ...

UVC: Vinod Shankar from Java Capital on navigating controllable black swan events, learning from missed deals, and the focus on founders in smaller cities like Coimbatore

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is Vinod's perspective on risk appetite in the venture capital ?What is the connection between the venture busines...

PitchMeNot: Saurabh Gunwant from 8X Ventures featuring Atmax

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring...

UVC: Chandan Deep from B Capital Group on key areas of focus for B Capital's operating team, on how she measure success in her role & strategies startups can employ to thrive during tough times

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What were the motivations behind Chandan's career pivots from consulting to working at Twitter and then joining B Capit...

UVC: Mikhail Taver from Taver Capital on why he chose AI as the technology to focus on, the value proposition of AI for traditional heavy industries like mining & what people often overvalue in venture capital

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why is psychology important for an investor, especially when dealing with early-stage companies?What made Mikhail decid...

UVC: Erik Huberman from Hawke Ventures on how Hawke Media's ecosystem and network drive their VC fund's success, emphasizes self-reflection & learning from missed opportunities, and exciting commerce enablement trends

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why does Erik emphasize the importance of financial literacy and understanding money management?What motivated Erik to ...

UVC: Brian Frank from FTW Ventures on tech's impact on the food system, assessing the market potential & customer interest in a startup's product, the dual benefits of addressing climate change, and upcoming consumer food trends

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What did Brian learn from his internship at Intel that has helped him as an entrepreneur?What issues does Brian see in ...

UVC: Terry Chou from Alpha Intelligence Capital on the state of deep tech in Singapore, disruptive technology approach that AIC looks for in companies, the most important trait of a founder and impacts of generative AI

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Where did Terry grow up?  What sparked Terry's interest in investment and finance?Why did Terry and her team decide to...

Deep Dive: The Power of Relationships - Connect the Dots, sales, recruitment, and beyond with Drew Sechrist

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is Connect the Dots and how does it help users find strong connections to desired contacts?How does Connect the Do...

UVC: Alex Felix from CoinFund on effective token distribution strategies, embracing non-consensus viewpoints, and his strong conviction in Crypto's future

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What led Alex Felix from being a national ski champion to a career in finance and venture capital?How is private equity...

UVC: Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital on how founders can obtain honest information about VCs, ways in which InsureTech can reduce costs & increase convenience and positive changes that are expected in the Indian startup ecosystem

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:How did Shwetank end up in venture?Why does Shwetank advise not to treat fundraising as a competition?What is the most ...

UVC: Valerie Van Vu from Ansible Ventures on overcoming doubters during her fund-raising journey, the three Cs she is bringing to the Vietnam startup ecosystem, and their strategy for bridging global networks & knowledge to Vietnam

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Does Ansible Ventures only invest in seasoned entrepreneurs, or would it also invest in first-time founders?What is Ans...

UVC: Anjali Sosale from WaterBridge Ventures on founder learnability and scalability, the importance of conducting background checks on VCs & why more women should found consumer startups

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is Fast Forward, and what problem does it aim to solve for founders, according to WaterBridge?How important is it ...

UVC: Sheel Mohnot from Better Tomorrow Ventures on whether 1st & 2nd time founders are equally willing to accept their valuations, when they would stop supporting a portfolio startup, and the challenges neobanks face with customer trust

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:How does access to credit impact low income countries like India?Why does Sheel insist on a minimum ownership of 10%?Wh...

UVC: Dave Richards from Capria Ventures on their unique VC fund and fund of funds approach, challenges faced by global south founders, and unsustainability of 'spray and pray' investment strategy

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why does Capria Ventures act as both a VC fund and a fund of funds, and what benefits does this approach offer?What is ...

UVC: Sergey Gribov from Flint Capital on their investment strategy, mistakes to avoid when entering the US market, and the exciting future of tech

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:After building multiple successful startups, why did Sergey get into VC?What is the fund strategy at Flint Capital?Is i...

UVC: Karl Alomar from M13 on the significance of providing support to portfolio companies when there are indications of a crisis, preference for investing in infrastructure layer startups & why VCs should think like an entrepreneur

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What are some of the success stories, challenges, and crisis that Karl faced while building multiple startups, and how ...

Fundraise: Tim Flannery, CEO at Passthrough on their Series A fundraise

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Fundraise episode, I speak with Tim Flannery, CEO at Passthrough on their Series A fundraise. Tim shares the problem Passthrough is trying to ...

UVC: Elizabeth Yin from Hustle Fund on why speed of execution matters for startup success, processes at Hustle Fund to make investments & portfolio support more efficient and how founders can manage their risks

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Elizabeth shares the story of how she got into entrepreneurship and subsequently a VCWhat is the fund strategy of Hustl...

UVC: James Wang from Creative Ventures on why they study the market they invest in deeply before looking at tech solutions for it, a sign of a really bad startup, and adoption challenges faced by healthcare tech startups

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why James became a VC despite having an opinion that it was a bad idea?How does Creative Ventures evaluate startups and...

Deep Dive: VC Term Sheets with Siddharth Mody

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is a term sheet and why does it exist?What are the key sections of a term sheet? Why is the term sheet less like ...

UVC: Amra Naidoo from Accelerating Asia on why they invest in startups that are between the MVP stage and PMF stage, what type of businesses can create the most impact and why they are bullish on Bangladeshi startups

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:According to Amra, should everyone start a business at least once in their career?What is Accelerating Asia? What are 3...

UVC: Puiyan Leung from Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India on how they assess a founding team’s profile, what it takes to raise a series A & the opportunities in climate tech and creator economy

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:How did Puiyan break into the VC industry despite having an engineering background?According to Puiyan, should a startu...

UVC: Pavel Cherkashin from Mindrock Capital on how the fund operates, the prediction model they use to make investments and his mystical Hack Temple project

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:Pavel’s journey of building a web development company straight out of universityHow hard was it for Pavel to move to...

UVC: Chirag Gupta from 8X Ventures on investing in deep-tech startups in India and beyond, what Industry 4.0 could mean for the developed and the developing world, and why a ‘Founder-CEO’ is not the best option for a deep-tech startup

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why did Chirag start 8X Ventures instead of staying as a VC at 500 Global?Why is 8X Ventures based in Dubai?How does 8X...

UVC: Maryanna Saenko from Future Ventures on investing with an abundance mindset, 3 questions she asks while assessing a deep tech startup and future of food and energy

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why does Future Ventures invest in only technology risk startups?Can a venture fund afford to build a portfolio of just...

UVC: Mark Ghermezian from m]x[v Capital on his operator focus approach in investing, the reasons for starting his newly launched fund, building Braze, leading it from ideation to IPO & signs of a great founder

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:How did Mark convince his co-founders to work on his idea of Appboy (Braze) when they were building a different product...

Deep Dive: The Power Law with Sebastian Mallaby

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:Silicon Valley’s open and sharing culture and the role VCs had in its makingThe mindset of a VCThe role VCs played i...

PitchMeNot: Michael Blakey from Cocoon Capital featuring Blackfrog

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AboutMichael BlakeyMichael Blakey is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Singapore-based venture capital firm Cocoon Capital. Set-up alongside Will...

UVC: Aly Madhavji from Blockchain Founders Fund on the similarities and differences of investing in Web3 startups when compared to SaaS startups, risks of tokenisation and the influence of VCs on Web3

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why did Aly start a VC fund focussed on Web3 and other emerging techsWhat are some of the differences and similarities ...

UVC: Eddy Chan from Intudo Ventures on why Indonesia only, Intudo's concentrated portfolio approach and why building a VC firm is like building a startup

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:Why is Intudo Ventures an ‘Indonesia-only’ venture capital firm?Intudo Ventures is an independent VC firm, ie no s...

PitchMeNot: Jeevan Sunner from Playfair Capital featuring Waitrr

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AboutJeevan SunnerJeevan graduated from UCL in Pharmacology where she spent time in clinical settings spanning healthcare and academia. She thereafter...

UVC: Insik Rhee from Vertex Ventures US on the skillsets, values, and dynamics of a great team, the role of the board, and who should be a part of it & the reason for the current VC funding winter

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, you will learn:According to Insik, what are the values, skillsets and dynamics of a great team? What should be the ideal size...

UVC: Joan Yao from Kickstart Ventures on venture philanthropy & how it’s different from traditional VC, the state of digitization of consumer and enterprise experience in the Philippines, and traits of a great founder

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, you will learn:What is venture philanthropy? How is it different from a VC fund?What is the investment thesis at Kickstart ve...

UVC: Do Bui from ThinkZone Ventures on why they work with just 10 startups in a year at ThinkZone accelerator, progress that the Vietnam startup ecosystem has made in the last 10 years and ways good public policies can help startups and VCs

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why was becoming a VC a more appealing decision for Do instead of just continuing to build startups? How did the factor...

UVC: Joseph Mocanu from Verge HealthTech Fund on interesting innovations in healthcare tech, 3 strategies that startups can use to ace fundraising and why it’s important for startups to do competitor analysis well

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Why Joseph started a VC fund specializing in healthcare?What are some of the interesting innovations happening in the t...

Deep Dive: Startup fundraising with Nathan Beckord

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is FounderSuite? What are the ways in which FounderSuite facilitates fundraising?Why FounderSuite over spreadsheet...

UVC: Jeffrey Paine from Golden Gate Ventures on the importance of research for VCs, the flawed approach of copy-cat founders, and the urgency to discuss the suppressed issue of entrepreneurs’ debilitating mental health

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:What is the key quality required in an entrepreneur or VC entering 2022’s breakneck technology sector?Can speed of ex...

UVC: Hian Goh takes us through Openspace Ventures, the reasoning behind his The Unreasonable Podcast, and ‘magic’ that grows businesses

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Hian’s meandering journey from Singapore to England, from computers to law, and how he ended up becoming an investmen...

UVC: Jessica Liu from Appworks Ventures on their accelerator program, the emergence and implications of current digital developments for businesses and investors, and some tips to be on time at the Web3 party

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn:Jessica Liu’s journey from Associate in charge of the accelerator to a Partner at Appworks, a platform that connects ...

UVC: Yinglan Tan and Linh Dang on the entrepreneurial journey of Edmicro with Insignia Ventures Partners, Linh’s insights on the Vietnamese ed-tech matrix, and Yinglan’s perception of the product-service dichotomy of the VC industry

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:What is Edmicro’s macro approach in handling the Vietnamese ed-tech ecosystem?How does Edmicro add value to the educ...

UVC: Swapna Gupta from Qualcomm Ventures India on the fund's consistent success in India, their QWEIN initiative to overcome gender disparities, and changing trends in the Indian startup ecosystem

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:Swapna's journey towards becoming a VC, and how her culture, upbringing, and work experience influenced the processHow...

UVC: Joshua Agusta from Mandiri Capital Indonesia on Corporate VCs, the shifting landscape of Indonesian startup ecosystem, and the hallmark unpredictability of Venture Capital

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:What was Joshua's first working experience and how did it propel him to enter the world of VC?What are some of the pre...

UVC: Michael Lints from Golden Gate Ventures on later-stage fundraising, the questions worth preparing for well in advance, and a 2022 vision for southeast asian startup ecosystem

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:How did Michael’s four years at ING Insurance fuel him to explore entrepreneurship?The coincidence that introduced M...

Deep Dive: Strategy for VC fund growth and portfolio development with Brian Ma

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, you will learn:The distinction between responsibilities handled by fund managers, LPs, and foundersWhy is fundraising harder for VC...

UVC: Prayank Swaroop from Accel Ventures on the Accel Atoms Program, the 5 Why(s) requisite for predicting a startup’s chances of success, and the one quality shared by all smart founders

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:Prayank’s journey from IIT Delhi to becoming a VCHow did Prayank discover venture capital as a complete beginner? Ho...

UVC: Erwin Arifin from StartupIndonesia.co on bridging the gap between founders and VCs, their method to rate the investability of a startup, and the dynamics of reverse pitching in increasingly competitive markets like Indonesia

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:What is StartupIndonesia? What are the services it provides to founders and VCs?How relevant is the founders’ backgr...

Deep Dive: What you should know about early stage venture capital with Jyri Engeström

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jyri's deck - What You Should Know About Early-Stage Venture CapitalJason Lemkin's tweet that started this discussion.In this episode, you will learn:...

UVC: Chris Smith from Playfair Capital on his transition from law to venture capital, the 2Bs of an ideal pitch deck, and ways VCs can harm startups

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:What are the pivots that propelled Chris’s successful transition into a VC?What are the three crucial stages of fund...

UVC: Aldi Adrian Hartanto from Arise, MDI Ventures on his “language of business”, why being a genius is not a prerequisite for success, and Arise’s unique model of due diligence which goes beyond a simple pitch or product idea

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will find out:Aldi’s early real-life experiences which fanned his interest in understanding financeAldi’s experience working ...

UVC: Tu Ngo from Touchstone Partners on her first startup YOLA, her journey towards becoming a VC focused on macro-changes, the perks of working with early-stage startups, and the Touchstone Fellowship Program for founders

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The episode will answer:What’s the quest which commanded the trajectory of Tu’s brilliant career?What did Tu learn from her first internship at a ...

UVC: Binh Tran from Ascend Vietnam Ventures on the founding story of Klout, his investment in Axie Infinity, building a culture that serve as a magnet to attract exceptional performers and the one skill to do right by your investors, customers & team

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will answer:The founding story of Klout, “a Google for people”, where Binh was a co-founderBinh’s participation in pioneering the V...

UVC: Adrian Li from AC Ventures on parallels between triathlons and startups, being a venturepreneur and his ‘barbell balance’ technique for work-life balance

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will answer:Why is Adrian drawn to developing markets like China and Indonesia? What role does technology play here?What motivated Adrian...

UVC: Rajesh Sawhney from GSF Accelerator - Do IITians have unfair advantage in tech startups? Should founders be money-magnets or talent magnets? How to crack the love-code with your customers?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will answer:What does Rajesh mean by “build a company, not a startup”?What are Rajesh’s thoughts on GSF India’s 80% portfolio fou...

UVC: Aloke Bajpai from ixigo on dealing with a crisis like COVID, how startups can create a great work culture, how late stage fundraising is different from seed & series A, and how startups should think about going for IPO

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aloke Bajpai is the Co-Founder & Group CEO of ixigo. A travel industry veteran, he has worked in various product and technology roles at Amadeus, Fran...

UVC: Vy Le from Do Ventures on their 2 investment models, automated reporting system that they use to support their portfolio companies and the qualities of a great startup team

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vy Le is the Co-founder and General Partner of Do Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on making investments in information tech...

UVC: Martin Tang from Genesis Alternative Ventures on venture debt, how it’s different from revenue based financing and dos and don’ts for startups raising a venture debt round

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Tang is the Co-Founder and Partner at  Genesis Alternative Ventures. He has worked in venture debt since 2015 as a founding member of DBS’ v...

UVC: Hsu Ken from Iterative VC on his journey as a founder, importance of quick validation of your hypothesis while building a product, and about Iterative, a YC-style accelerator focused exclusively on Southeast Asia

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hsu Ken is the Founder and General Partner at Iterative, a YC-style accelerator focused exclusively on Southeast Asia. Before that, he was the Chief P...

UVC: Olivier Raussin from FEBE Ventures on why VCs should have a founder first approach, how FEBE support their portfolio companies and why he decided to setup the fund in Vietnam

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Olivier Raussin is the co-founder and Managing Partner at FEBE Ventures. FEBE, which stands for “For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs” is an early-...

UVC: Sony Joy from Truecaller on his entrepreneurial journey with Chillr and MobME, major trends in fintech especially credit and why growth is key to a successful fundraise

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sony is a serial entrepreneur who founded multiple startups in the telecom & fintech space. His first startup MOBME was founded while he was half way ...

UVC: Anand Datta from Nexus Venture Partners on why calm is a superpower, importance of product communication and why lending is a business of collections

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anand is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build high impact enterprises in Fintech, InsureTech, Education, Logistics. With a background in opera...

UVC: Prachi Sinha from Axilor Ventures on healthcare tech startups in India, how Axilor is unique and common fundraising mistakes

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prachi Sinha heads Healthcare Investments at Axilor Ventures, where she focuses on sourcing innovation and works closely with portfolio companies. Pra...

UVC: Jeremy Au from Monk’s Hill Ventures on startup fundraising, must have leadership skills for a founder and how to deal with startup failures, exits

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Au is a VC at Monk's Hill Ventures who invests in fellow founders who will transform millions of lives. He also spearheads MHV's key initiative...

UVC: Michael Blakey from Cocoon Capital on struggling with Dyslexia, pitching to VCs, how founders can organise their fundraising process efficiently

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Blakey is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Singapore-based venture capital firm Cocoon Capital. Set-up alongside Will Klippgen in 2016, ...

UVC: Fred Seibert from FredFilms on his motto 'Stay Original. Always.', frameworks he uses to spot and nurture creative talent, and the story of how Tumblr was created

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Seibert is one of the leading independent animation producers and a serial media entrepreneur. He was the first creative director of MTV, the la...