Why You Venture Capital (YUVC)

By: Eugene Foo | Entrepreneur | Investor
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  • Here's why global VCs, LPs, founders venture capital. YUVC asks global investors Why You Venture Capital - VCs, LPs, Founders who rethink venture capital . Venture Capital is a mindset, why you?
    Eugene Foo | Entrepreneur | Investor
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  • Marianne Abib-Pech: t1st.vc's Managing Partner on Leadership, Industrial Transition | YUVC Podcast #29

    Marianne Abib-Pech: t1st.vc's Managing Partner on Leadership, Industrial Transition | YUVC Podcast #29
    Mar 6 2025

    Marianne Abib-Pech is the Managing Partner at Transitions First, an early-stage deep tech venture fund accelerating industrial transitions, backing industrial start-ups from advanced deep-tech ecosystems such as Silicon Valley, France, and Israel.


    Takeaways ✨

    Venture Capital to Marianne

    • Finance with a twist (everything is finance)
    • Creativity incorporated
    • A strong focus on people and relationships


    Why industrial startups?

    • a market representing a $3 trillion opportunity
    • only 1% of venture capital dollars in
    • potential for acquisition by multinationals made it a venture case


    Now listen in for more insights! ❤


    00:07 Introducing Marianne and Her Background

    00:37 Early Influences and Career Path

    02:41 The Journey from CFO to Venture Capitalist

    03:58 The Role of Finance in Venture Capital

    08:51 Leadership and Its Evolution

    14:21 The Importance of Diversity in Leadership

    20:15 Transitioning to Venture Capital

    20:29 Focus on Industrial Venture Capital

    23:31 Investing Across Europe and the US

    26:51 Challenges in French Venture Capital

    28:09 Navigating Market Barriers

    28:56 Strategic Market Entry

    31:17 Criteria for Investment

    32:54 Innovative Startups and Technologies

    39:58 Philosophy and Future of the Fund

    44:48 Personal Insights and Leadership

    50:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


    PODCAST LINKS:

    • Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.com
    • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQN
    • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg
    • RSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss
    • Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc

    SOCIAL LINKS:

    • X: https://x.com/whyyouvc
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc
    • RED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred
    • Bilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili
    • Email: whyyouvc@gmail.com

    GUEST LINKS:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianneabibpech/
    • Transitions First: https://t1st.vc
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    51 mins
  • Sandro Stark: GP at Vanagon.vc Backing FrontierTech from Munich/DACH to the World | YUVC Podcast #27

    Sandro Stark: GP at Vanagon.vc Backing FrontierTech from Munich/DACH to the World | YUVC Podcast #27
    Dec 5 2024
    Sandro Stark is Co-Founder and General Partner at Vanagon Ventures, backing digital solutions that confront the climate and biodiversity crisis head-on. Previously, he was the Global Innovation Lead at Allianz and Industry Executive at Microsoft. Takeaways ✨ 1. Vanagon’s approach to startup evaluation Distribution capability is now the key differentiator, not just technical innovationCustomer "stickiness" and deep industry understandingThe solution must demonstrate both climate impact and profit potential 2. Why is Munich's ecosystem strategic? Part of DACH region - third-largest market globally after China and USRich concentration of technical talent and corporate headquartersUntapped potential in Mittelstand venture engagement 3. What's the philosophy behind sustainable success? Don't postpone happiness for future achievementsTrue leadership creates more leaders, not followersConsistent effort matters more than breakthrough moments Now listen in for more insights! ❤ Outline 😎 🎬 00:00 Introduction and Tough Timing 💡 00:55 Early Signs of Entrepreneurship 💻 02:05 Career at Microsoft and Transition to Venture Capital 🚀 03:45 Defining Frontier Tech and Investment Focus 🏢 05:03 Founding Vanagon VC 💪 08:58 Challenges and Resilience in Fundraising 📈 11:19 Investment Strategies and Success Stories ⚖️ 19:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life 🧠 30:03 Reflections and Philosophical Insights 🎤 34:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links 🔗 PODCAST LINKS: Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.comApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpgRSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrssPodcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc SOCIAL LINKS: X: https://x.com/whyyouvcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvcRED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcredBilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbiliEmail: whyyouvc@gmail.com GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrostark/Vanagon: https://www.vanagon.vc/Vanagon on X: https://x.com/vanagon_vcVanagon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanagon/
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    35 mins
  • Christian Guba: Most Opinionated Climate Tech VC@Extantia's €204M Fund | YUVC Podcast #26

    Christian Guba: Most Opinionated Climate Tech VC@Extantia's €204M Fund | YUVC Podcast #26
    Dec 1 2024

    Christian Guba is Principal at Extantia’s flagship €204M Fund and previously Principal at Foodlabs, leading their €100M foodtech investments.

    Eugene Foo: What are the major obstacles hindering Germany's and Europe's progress in the tech race? Christian Guba: 1) a need for a mindset shift towards greater ambition and salesmanship 2) the lack of a unified European domestic market leading to country-by-country regulatory hurdles 3) excessive regulation hindering innovation (exemplified by the anecdote about plastic bottle cap regulations) Now listen in for more insights! ❤

    00:00 - Introduction to ClimateTech Challenges 00:20 - Introduced by Han Shen at iFly.vc 01:49 - Career Journey and Early Influences 04:38 - Venture Capital Insights 05:37 - International Experience in Taipei 07:52 - Lessons from Different VC Firms 10:46 - Specializing in ClimateTech and FoodTech 14:36 - Alternative Protein Technologies 20:09 - Investor Perspectives on FoodTech 28:10 - Tackling Market Inefficiencies in Renewable Energy 28:39 - Exciting Startups and Technological Innovations 30:40 - Challenges in Germany’s Energy Sector 31:53 - Technology’s Role in Solving Daily Pain Points 32:41 - Investment Strategies and Nuclear Fusion 34:16 - Berlin as a Tech Hub 38:50 - Mindset and Market Challenges in Europe 43:48 - ClimateTech and Green Solutions 48:59 - Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned 51:31 - The Meaning of Life and Future Ventures

    PODCAST LINKS: • Podcast Website: https://www.whyyouvc.com • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V4FyQN • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg • RSS: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss • Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/whyyouvc

    SOCIAL LINKS: • X: https://x.com/whyyouvc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc • RED: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred • Bilibili: https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili • Email: whyyouvc@gmail.com

    GUEST LINKS: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianguba/ • Extantia: https://www.extantia.com/
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    57 mins

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