Nothing Ventured Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

Today on Nothing Ventured, Tamta Gamezardashvili discusses the challenges VCs face in raising capital, the dynamics of power and ego in investment, and the importance of equal opportunities. Tamta shares insights on gender differences in asking for money, her work in bringing women into the VC space, and her contrarian approach to questioning norms. Join host Aarish Shah as he delves into the stories shaping the venture capital ecosystem.

🕒 Time stamps - 00:46 Gender differences in fundraising.05:13 Fundraising as a sales process.09:32 Non-financial returns in investments.12:11 Dream investors and targeting strategies.16:18 What is equality?20:33 Gender disparities in psychology careers.24:23 Gender differences in risk appetite.26:30 Gender differences in decision-making.32:34 Female founder valuations in business.36:13 The evolution of feminism.39:33 Female founder communities.42:32 Female Founder Support Community.45:25 The power of understanding others.49:53 Female investor community on LinkedIn.

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the
misunderstood quick commerce space with Steve O'Hear, founder of O'Hear
& Co. They delve into attracting paying customers for convenience,
the role of journalists in the hype cycle, signals for early-stage
investors, and the impact of excessive press coverage on a company's
image. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and
startup storytelling.

⏱️Timestamps:
00:31 Quick commerce space misunderstood.06:26 Convenience in online retail.09:36 Premium product differentiation strategies.13:08 The importance of storytelling.19:26 Relationship dynamics in journalism.21:18 Machine learning in autonomous driving.25:15 The importance of effective messaging.32:24 PR strategy breakdown into three.34:51 Storytelling in media relations.39:48 The importance of storytelling.43:33 Work from home debate.45:41 Social mobility and remote work.49:41 Intent and human connection.

In this episode of "Nothing Ventured," Aarish Shah discusses how
Singapore has been stimulating the early stage tech ecosystem with
guests Henry Goodwin and Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital. They delve
into topics like the India Advantage, the global talent pool from India,
startups listing on the Indian Stock Exchange, entering the Nordics
market, and the importance of keeping the US market in mind for
scalability. The conversation touches on the evolving perception of
entrepreneurship in India and the diaspora. Tune in to gain insights
into the venture capital world and the global startup landscape.

🕒 Time stamps -
02:13 Singapore's early stage tech ecosystem.05:16 Singapore's forward-thinking approach.08:39 Indian talent powering global businesses.13:26 Advantages of Indian communal living.17:29 Tech ecosystem evolution.19:44 Global Expansion Strategies.22:40 Scaling startups in Europe.27:20 Building a global business.28:39 Scaling a Business Globally.33:43 Entrepreneurship journey and family acceptance.35:34 Generational businesses in Indian diaspora.

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Mads Jensen
and Dan Bowyer, general partners at Superseed. They discuss the growing
interest in AI and its impact on business. They also delve into the
evolution of European venture capital, highlighting the increase in
funding over the years. The conversation touches on the need for a
European Nasdaq and the importance of speed in sales and scaling. The
episode explores the unique backgrounds of the hosts and how they came
together to form a VC fund. Tune in to gain insights into the world of
venture capital and the transformative power of AI in business.

🕒 Time stamps -
00:18 European venture capital growth.06:15 Fundraising challenges and environment.07:12 Longer investment timeframes.11:31 AI transforming businesses.14:37 State of venture in Europe.18:37 The Future Fund and Risk Aversion.21:34 Optimism in European Venture Capital25:36 Lack of awareness in founders.30:30 Building big European companies.31:35 Shifting focus to deep tech.36:00 Impactful investing in venture capital.38:16 European capital market challenges.43:55 Tech industry challenges in Europe.

Today on Nothing Ventured, Ash Arora, the youngest partner at LocalGlobe, shares her journey into venture capital, her deep dive into Bitcoin for Citibank, and her insights into the early days of the crypto community. She discusses her extensive interview process with LocalGlobe and explains the challenges in blockchain technology, highlighting the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Tune in to learn why Ethereum is considered the "hugging face" of blockchain.



⏱️ Time stamps:

01:31 The Heisenberg uncertainty principle in blockchain.

03:59 Bitcoin research project.

09:18 Trading crypto and impact.

12:31 Trusting celebrity endorsements in crypto.

14:03 Simplicity of tokenomics modeling.

16:55 New business models emerging.

19:34 Indian origin founders and investments.

23:55 Choosing the right VC fund.

28:13 Web3 and blockchain trends.

31:26 Blockchain in cross-border transactions.

33:39 Blockchain Trilemma discussed.

38:16 Blockchain in land registry.

41:25 The impact of blockchain.

43:36 Human judgment in AI and tech.

48:13 Community building in blockchain.

49:36 Developer ecosystems in tech.

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Christian
Tooley, founder of iCubed Investing, discussing the transition from
consulting to venture capital. They explore iCubed's focus on investing
in post-product pre-revenue companies in the UK, their efforts to unlock
queer capital, and their partnership with Crunchbase to highlight
diverse founders. Tune in for an insightful conversation on bridging the
gap between corporate and venture worlds.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to iCubed Investing05:30 - Investing with ADA Ventures10:00 - Transition to discussing the gay job15:00 - Angel investing criteria and decision-making process20:00 - Discussion on the diversity of deals in scouting communities25:00 - iCubed Investing's community and events30:00 - Intersectional Incredibles Forum and EMEA survey35:00 - Discussion on LGBTQ+ VC funds38:00 - Contrarian conviction on LGBTQ+ history and culture42:00 - Conclusion and where to find Christian online