Published inThe StartupHow to Build Early-stage Relationships in Venture CapitalMy investing started as a starry-eyed 25-year old without a track record. I quickly wanted to form relationships with later-stage…Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
Before the (American) FloodAmerican VCs are coming for Europe and they bring a lot more than just fresh capital. Who will be the winners and losers in this new world?Nov 19, 20193Nov 19, 20193
Published inHackerNoon.comDoes Venture Capital have an Ego Problem?Venture capital is not exactly known for its humility. With the explosion of new firms accompanied by the next generation of managers…Apr 26, 20191Apr 26, 20191
On Slush: Some ReflectionsYesterday my Slush ended. This year was an amazing experience with several highlights for me personally. My portfolio company Meeshkan…Dec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
Three Traits I Look for in FoundersPeople often ask me how I identify great founders before deciding to invest in them. Interestingly enough, those questions typically come…Nov 23, 2018Nov 23, 2018
Investment Memo: Sky.GardenIn December last year, we made our first investment in Africa. I’ve long been super intrigued to back companies that help African people…Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018
Published inHackerNoon.comThe Nomadic Tales of a Young Venture CapitalistMeeting a VC for the first time. We’re five minutes in and this happens:Sep 11, 20181Sep 11, 20181
Published inFuturstic.vcFuturistic 2.0 🚀I’ve spent large chunks of my summer thinking about the next steps for developing Futuristic as a firm. When I started the company roughly…Aug 24, 2018Aug 24, 2018
A Genuine Apology to the Founders I’ve Met in my First Year as an InvestorSince starting my fund last year, I’ve met hundreds of founders. When I started out, I knew I wanted to be one of those fabled…Aug 20, 201811Aug 20, 201811
Published inFuturstic.vcInvestment Memo: Engaging CareIn late spring Futuristic invested in Engaging Care. Led by an experienced team, they’ve set out to solve one of the hardest problems in…Aug 15, 2018Aug 15, 2018