Pablo Casilimas, co-founder and managing partner of One Six One Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his unconventional journey from an engineering student, through content marketing and event organizing, to founding 161 Ventures alongside a close friend. We cover strategies for sourcing and funding startups, the significance of founder-market fit, and insights into maintaining a venture fund's integrity by wisely managing GP entity ownership.

00:00 Welcome to VC Architects: Unveiling the Blueprint of 161 Ventures

01:06 The Genesis of 161 Ventures: From Engineering to Entrepreneurship

01:56 The Evolution of Gainesville's Startup Ecosystem

03:19 Pivoting from Engineering to Content Marketing: A Founder's Journey

06:32 Leveraging Events for Growth and Networking

09:06 The Birth of 161 Ventures: From Accelerator to Venture Fund

11:49 Securing the First Investors: Turning Vision into Reality

17:29 Navigating the Venture Fund Landscape: Insights and Strategies

20:36 The Art of Attracting Dual-Use GovTech Startups

21:55 Decoding Success in Enterprise Tech and GovTech

28:09 Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Emerging Fund Managers

41:35 Gratitude and Reflections: The People Behind the Journey

You can find Pablo Casilimas on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-casilimas-1707a9113/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pablo_casilimas and learn more about OneSixOne Ventures at https://www.onesixone.ventures/.

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.

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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.

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Jahn Karsybaev, co-founder and managing partner of Big Sky Capital, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his journey from a multi-time entrepreneur to an angel investor and now fund manager. We unpack insights on fundraising for first-time fund managers, and the role of relationship-building in securing fruitful partnerships with LPs. John emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term vision, cultivating reputation and credibility, and bringing value to portfolio companies.

00:00 Introduction and Background of the Hosts

00:17 The VC Architects Podcast: An Overview

00:56 Sponsorship Message

01:07 Beginning of the Interview with Jahn Karsybaev

01:32 Jahn's Journey Before Angel Investing

04:00 Jahn's Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons Learned

07:55 The Investment Thesis of Big Sky Capital

10:27 The Process of Discovering Upcoming Entrepreneurs

14:36 The Importance of Building Relationships in Venture Capital

14:50 The Fundraising Journey for Big Sky Capital

17:20 The Vision for Big Sky Capital

31:21 Mistakes and Lessons Learned During Fundraising

39:01 Looking Forward: The Future of Big Sky Capital

42:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

You can find Jahn Karsybaev on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahnibek/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jahnibek_ and learn more about Big Sky Capital at https://bigskycapital.co/.

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.