8. Jochen Boeykens (Founder @Torus.vc): What Investors Wish Founders Knew

Jochen Boeykens is a multiple-time entrepreneur and investor. He is currently the founder of Torus Capital, a fund bringing together entrepreneurs to invest in early-stage technology companies. Throughout his career, Jochen has been involved in numerous startup ventures. He is currently co-CEO at Skindr, a healthcare startup connecting people to dermatologists. Moreover, he has previously helped startups like KeyConcepts BVBA and TapCrowd achieve success, both of which were eventually acquired.

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>>TIME FRAME<<

0:46 - About Jochen

3:28 -  Decision to invest in 3 small startups

6:12 - Lessons from early ventures

8:07 - Current company

9:48 - Questions Jochen gives to founder as an investor

12:49 - Mistakes founders usually make

15:22 - Biggest personal challenge

16:31 - An epiphany and a change of mindset

17:37 - Meditation’s impact on his life

19:01 - Tools and resources for 1st time founder

20:29 - Key lessons from a founder turned an investor

22:02 - Favorite books & podcasts

22:53 - A take on meaning of life

23:31 - Someone he admired

24:20 - A surprising fact

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>> ABOUT JOCHEN & STACEY <<

Connect with Jochen through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochenboeykens/ and get to know Torus Capital.

Connect with Stacey through https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/

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>> MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE <<

Book: Man’s Search for Meaning

Inspiring person: Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

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>> CONNECTED WITH 2TF <<

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>> MUSIC <<

Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga

Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa

Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson