• The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)

  • Feb 8 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
  • Podcast

The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)

  • Summary

  • Genevieve LeMarchal, co-founder and managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from management consultant turned sales trainer to startup acceleration, healthcare tech, and VC fund manager. We discuss her passion for assisting entrepreneurs, her confrontation with imposter syndrome, and the origins of Suncoast Ventures. The conversation touches upon Genevieve's significant relationship-building efforts within her ventures and the importance of providing differentiated value to founders.
     

    00:01 Introduction and Welcome

    01:21 The Journey to Venture Capital

    05:29 Learning from Failures

    07:51 The Challenges of Fundraising

    08:43 Transitioning to the Investor Side

    14:42 The Genesis of Suncoast Ventures

    18:21 The First Steps in Venture Capital

    22:46 The Journey to Launching Cohorts and Accelerators

    24:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Opportunities

    25:03 The Struggle with Self-Doubt and Building Confidence

    27:35 The Role of VC Lab in the Journey

    31:17 The Vision for Suncoast Ventures

    36:44 The Inception of Suncoast Ventures

    38:19 Building a Diverse Team and Ecosystem

    39:41 The Value-Driven Approach to Investing

    45:37 Gratitude and Reflections

    46:49 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

     

    You can find Genevieve LeMarchal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievelemarchal/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/genlemarchal and learn more about Suncoast Ventures at https://www.suncoastvc.com/.

    Learn more about Flowlie and how the platform can help you screen deals faster and discover the right connections from your network at https://www.flowlie.com.

    Stay up-to-date with all our episodes by checking our website at https://www.thevcarchitects.com, following us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thevcarchitects, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thevcarchitects.

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