Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.
OpenClaw Explained: The $10/Day AI Employee That Never Sleeps — Ep 14
Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.
In this week's episode:
00:00 Introduction to AI and Its Evolution
03:11 Building Personal AI Assistants
05:55 Comparing AI Models: Winners and Losers
09:12 Navigating the AI Landscape
11:00 The Democratization of AI Technology
9 Feb 2026
Middle East VC Is the Biggest Missed Opportunity in Tech Right Now — Ep 13
Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.
In this week's episode:
00:00 VC in the Middle East
03:07 What Makes a Successful Venture Ecosystem
07:11 Collaboration Beats Competition
13:03 The Future of Capital Allocation in the Region
18:14 Conclusion and Next Steps
2 Feb 2026
The Policy Playbook for Building a Thriving VC Ecosystem — Ep 12
Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.
In this week's episode:
00:00 The VC Ecosystem: An Overview
01:21 Government's Role in Venture Capital
03:24 Identifying Thriving VC Ecosystems
05:46 Case Studies: Singapore and Chile
11:24 The Impact of VC on Economies
14:26 Europe's Regulatory Challenges
18:56 Opportunities in Emerging Markets
12 Jan 2026
Annual Planning Mastery — Ep 11
Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.
In this week's episode:
00:00 Introduction to Annual Planning
05:26 Hacks and Strategies for Fund Success
13:17 Choosing the Right Fund Size
27:42 Key Areas for Annual Planning
22 Dec 2025
Crafting a Story LPs Trust — Ep 10
The conversation delves into the power of storytelling and narrative in fundraising, emphasizing authenticity, specificity, and the importance of building trust. It also explores tactical approaches to storytelling on LinkedIn, the strategic aspects of online networking, and the significance of managing online presence and feedback. The final words highlight the value of authenticity in the fundraising process.
Takeaways
Storytelling is essential for fundraising
Authenticity and specifics are key in storytelling
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Story and Narrative
05:04 Building Trust and References
16:29 Tailoring the Narrative to the Audience
29:29 Strategic Online Networking
45:22 Final Words on Authenticity
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