The show is co-hosted by two VCs, Jack Richardson, and Richard Armstrong, exploring the inner workings behind the creation of thriving tech unicorns, showcasing conversations with leading pioneers and visionaries in the global startup arena.
Viktoriya, Founding Partner of TA Ventures, on Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia in Venture Capital
In this episode, Richard Armstrong chats with Viktoriya, Founding Partner of TA Ventures, about her venture capital journey and early challenges. They discuss the rise of Eastern European tech, bootstrapping culture, and conference networking. Viktoriya shares success stories and TA Ventures' investment philosophy. The conversation highlights TA Ventures' strategic shift from Europe to Southeast Asia, exploring the region's venture capital allure. They cover the firm's partnership model, sector expertise, and team efficiency. Viktoriya also talks about angel clubs, growth plans, and emerging Southeast Asian trends. The episode wraps with quickfire questions and a teaser for future episodes.
4 Mar 2025
Jamie Funfinergi, Co-founder & GP of Nazca VC
In this episode, Jack Richardson and Richard Armstrong engage with Jamie Funfinergi to delve into his early career, the founding of Nazca, and his notable investments. Jamie shares his investment philosophy, focusing on founders and missed opportunities, and discusses overcoming challenges within the Latin American ecosystem. The conversation highlights strategies for managing liquidity and growth, lessons from international investing, and insights into AI. Jamie addresses the growth capital gap and the role of secondaries in Latin America, offering ideas on enhancing the investment climate. The episode wraps up with a quick-fire session and closing remarks.
18 Feb 2025
Juan Pablo Ortega, Co-founder of Rappi & Yuno
In this episode, Richard Armstrong and Jack Richardson engage with Juan Pablo Ortega to explore his journey from early ventures to the founding of Rappi. They discuss Rappi's rapid growth, the challenges of fundraising, and the transformation into a super app. Juan Pablo shares insights into leadership, culture, and the inception of Uno, highlighting its differentiation and AI integration in payments. The conversation touches on global compliance, comparing fintech developments in Southeast Asia and Latin America. They also examine the growth trajectories of Rappi and Uno, the future of payments, and the role of Stablecoins. The episode concludes with a quick-fire round and a look at Uno's future prospects.
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