Enis Hulli: From Air Conditioning to Venture Capital | Episode 25 Nothing Ventured

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Enis
Hulli, a general partner at 500 Emerging Europe. They discuss Enis'
journey from listening to VC podcasts to launching a fund, his shift
from being risk-averse to investing, and the importance of boots on the
ground for pre-seed and seed investments. They also delve into how 500
Emerging Europe differs from the global family, the challenges of equity
financing in Europe, and the dynamics of startup culture in emerging
Europe. Tune in for insights on venture investing and navigating the
unique landscape of emerging markets.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Message01:11 - Guest Introduction: Enes Huli02:21 - Enes' Transition from HVAC to Angel Investing04:42 - Risk Aversion and Entrepreneurship07:20 - Sales Experience and Self-Confidence09:28 - Founder Types and Portfolio Balance10:58 - The Path from Entrepreneur to Investor12:06 - 500 Global and 500 Emerging Europe Model14:23 - The Unique Approach of 500 Emerging Europe17:02 - Portfolio Strategy and Global Competition19:04 - The Population Paradox in Venture20:24 - Equity Financing Deficit in Emerging Europe22:49 - The Pathway to Closing the Equity Gap25:51 - Early Adopters and Scaling Challenges27:20 - Advice for Founders in Emerging Markets30:01 - Americanizing Startup Culture33:35 - How to Connect with Enes Huli