How to Find and Invest in the Next $1 Billion Startup | Secrets from the world's most active VC fund

Thomas Bigagli has invested in 200+ startups from pre-seed to Series A as venture capitalists and angel investors, helping them scale and achieve key milestones. Thomas is a Partner at Plug and Play, one of the world’s most active Venture Capital funds with 2% of global unicorns in its portfolio and the largest Open Innovation Platform. He oversees investments and empowers teams across 30+ Plug and Play locations in EMEA.

00:00 The Drive Behind Innovation

04:50 Identifying Winning Startups

07:11 Navigating Market Trends and Bubbles

09:51 The Art of Follow-On Investments

12:41 Screening and Investing in Startups

14:59 The Role of Networking in Deal Flow

17:28 FOMO and Investment Decisions

19:44 Learning from Missed Opportunities

22:19 Red Flags in Startup Investments

26:59 Investment Process Insights

30:10 Deep Tech: The Future of Investment

32:47 Trends in the VC Industry

34:14 Technology's Role in Venture Capital

35:50 Automation in Venture Capital

37:54 The Future of Venture Capital

39:00 Personal Milestones and Future Goals

39:58 Influential Entrepreneurs

43:21 Advice for Investors and Founders

45:42 Reflections on Career Choices

46:54 Concerns and Excitement for the Future

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