Venture Prose

Venture Prose shares insights from a venture capital perspective, focusing on the intricacies of pitching, investment strategies, entrepreneurial challenges, and personal development within the tech space. It discusses leadership, communication, decision-making, the French tech ecosystem, investor-entrepreneur dynamics, and the importance of balance in professional and personal life.

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Entrepreneurs In Search For Support

0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 19
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Networking Relationships Support Growth
  1. Engage with smart, capable, and well-connected individuals for support as a founder. They unlock potential, tackle challenges, and offer valuable connections.
  2. Interact with like-minded people for deep discussions, specialists for specific help, and strategists for unique perspectives. Foster these relationships for mutual growth.
  3. Ensure relationships are built on honesty, regular interactions, and structured conversations. Act reliably, commit thoroughly, and maintain a positive attitude.

Crypto-Casino or Crypto-World ?

0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 17
🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency Blockchain Investing Technology Economy
  1. Bitcoin's main weaknesses include slow transaction processing and high energy consumption, hindering its scalability as a decentralized protocol.
  2. Bitcoin's volatility and lack of adoption for real-life transactions make it unstable and ineffective for broader economic use.
  3. For the crypto-world to mature, technology needs to scale efficiently, distribution models must allow growth without creating bubbles, and cryptocurrencies must gain real-world use cases for stability.

Venture Crap

0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 17
💼 Business Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Investors Responsibility Mistakes
  1. Venture-backed entrepreneurs need to focus on building companies and understanding their responsibilities to employees, customers, and shareholders.
  2. Investors in the venture capital industry may lack excellence due to various reasons like lack of emotional intelligence, industry norms, and structural issues in the investment model.
  3. Investors have different agendas and interests compared to founders, which can lead to challenges in communication and alignment of goals.
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The Future Of Syndicated Investment

0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 14
💰 Finance Investment
  1. The post discusses the future of syndicated investment.
  2. The information was shared on 2lr.substack.com on January 28, 2014.
  3. The topic of syndicated investment is likely central to the discussion.

The 3 Questions All Monopoly-Breakers Should Ask Themselves

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Monopoly
  1. Before breaking a monopoly, consider the impact on market competition and consumer choice.
  2. Think about the long-term consequences and whether the breaking of a monopoly will lead to sustainable change.
  3. Evaluate if breaking up a monopoly aligns with your values and long-term business goals.

Startups Are Like Racehorses

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurs Investing
  1. In startups and horse racing, success is not always predictable despite indicators like pedigree and performance.
  2. External factors like weather and competition can greatly influence outcomes in startups and horse races.
  3. Entrepreneurs and racehorses have similarities in terms of potential, growth trajectory, and the quest for success.

Founders & Unpredictability

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Startup Investing Founders Entrepreneurship
  1. Investors should focus on founders' stories for insights - market and business model details may not be as revealing
  2. Dealing with unpredictability in early-stage investment is key - being wrong about assumptions is part of the process
  3. Success in startups is not always linear - small, unexpected actions can have significant impact

France, unleash the fury!

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
🌍 World Politics France Political Change Technology Adoption Entrepreneurship
  1. Humans tend to fear and fight what they don't understand, while politicians often prioritize ego and pleasing select groups, leading to excessive rules and complexity.
  2. The world is rapidly changing with decentralization and shifting powers, creating a divide between those embracing new paradigms and those resisting them.
  3. France has a unique pattern of adoption for new technologies but also faces contradictions with a minority resisting change, yet there is a growing movement of entrepreneurs and public figures ready to challenge the status quo.

How & Why

0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 16
💼 Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Investing Startups Venture Capital
  1. Impressive leaders and creators have a clarity of vision that sets them apart. They move from understanding to over-standing, creating unique and incredible things.
  2. For entrepreneurs, answering fundamental questions like 'Why' and 'How' is crucial. Clear and brilliant responses are expected to shape the future of a business and gain investor confidence.
  3. Brilliant answers to questions about the problem, solution, uniqueness, and timing are key. Clarity, conciseness, and brilliance in responses are essential for success.

Show Me Your Homescreen

0 implied HN points • 29 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The post is about sharing homescreens of mobile devices.
  2. The post was shared by Jean de La Rochebrochard on October 29, 2015.
  3. People are invited to ask questions about homescreens.

The Startup Pitch Deck Template

0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 14
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Pitch Decks
  1. The post shares a pitch deck template for startups for seed/series A rounds with updates
  2. There were multiple changes made in different versions of the template, like typo clean-ups and slide adjustments
  3. The template includes slides on goals, advisors, story, and product, focusing on key aspects for fundraising

Damien

0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 17
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startups Leadership Management Failure
  1. Damien started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, making money through computer repairs, organizing events, and venturing into smartphone repair business.
  2. Learning from his experiences, he realized the importance of listening, observing, and involving his team in decision-making, instead of being overly dominant.
  3. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Damien was able to save his business with hard work, luck, and external support, highlighting the importance of resilience and learning from failure.

TokTokTok: Personal Delivery at Scale.

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Innovation Technology Delivery Services
  1. Investors sometimes miss out on unique investment opportunities, like Capitaine Train, because of not understanding the team, product value, or market potential.
  2. TokTokTok stands out for its CEO's clear vision, team commitment to customer satisfaction, and focus on personal delivery at scale beyond traditional food or personal services.
  3. Success doesn't always come from following the crowd; sometimes it's the outliers that surprise us the most.

Joining Kima Ventures

0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 15
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Entrepreneurship Investing Recruiting
  1. Jean de La Rochebrochard has joined Kima Ventures, Xavier Niel's venture capital arm, after being part of TheFamily.
  2. TheFamily has experienced significant growth, with 25 team members and a strong startup ecosystem.
  3. Jean has helped various entrepreneurs with fundraising, including notable startups like CAPTAIN TRAIN and ALGOLIA.

What does it take to build European Tech Giants ?

0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 18
💼 Business Tech Giants Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Investors Ambition
  1. Venture Capital in the US is 5 times bigger than in the EU, showing a significant difference in investments.
  2. European tech giants have emerged mainly from the UK, Nordics, and Germany, with specific factors contributing to their success.
  3. Building tech giants requires ambitious founders, diversity, and sufficient capital for growth and success.

Laetitia

0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 17
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneurship Feminism Body positivity
  1. Laetitia is passionate about sports and dedicated to creating a clothing line for women involved in contact sports, addressing issues like clothing choices and body morphology.
  2. She emphasizes the importance of accepting others and being accepted in return, highlighting the impact of family support on personal growth.
  3. Laetitia's journey in entrepreneurship with her friend emphasizes resilience, clear communication, and a proactive feminist approach within their business.

Messaging, What’s the Matter ?

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
🕹 Technology Messaging Artificial Intelligence User Experience Mobile technology Innovation
  1. Messaging has evolved to be faster, more discreet, and versatile than traditional forms of communication.
  2. Messaging offers comfort by allowing people to think before responding and can be used asynchronously or instantaneously.
  3. Using messaging as a core feature should aim to enhance user experience by providing faster access to information, unique experiences, and better interactions.

Nonsense: Equal Equity Split Among Founders, Infinitely

0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 19
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Leadership Management Failure
  1. Initial equal equity split among founders is a good starting point but may not remain fair as the company grows and individuals contribute differently over time.
  2. Co-founders need to have ongoing conversations about equity split evolution and be transparent about their individual contributions to ensure fairness and alignment.
  3. Commitment, accountability, and results are key in determining the distribution of equity among co-founders as organizations evolve and grow.

Reflections on Venture Capital

0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 18
💼 Business Venture Capital Relationships Investments Decision-making Entrepreneurship
  1. Building a lasting partnership in business, especially in entrepreneurship, can be challenging due to differing paths and potential tensions.
  2. Transparent and honest communication is crucial for overcoming differences in relationships, including in the VC-Founder dynamic.
  3. In Venture Capital, focusing on a common set of purpose, values, and principles, along with talent and merit, is essential for building a committed and accountable team for delivering performance.

From Zenly To Side, Alongside Payfit, Ibanfirst, Sourced and the 500+ Kima Ventures Portfolio…

0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 17
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Investment Entrepreneurship Portfolio
  1. Kima Ventures takes a quantitative approach to investing, making 100 new deals a year and staying agnostic in terms of stage, sector, deal size, and geography to keep a broad overview of the market.
  2. Their investment thesis focuses on backing stellar teams with a defensive technological edge, CEOs with ambitious visions, and companies that are post-adoption, pre-acceleration.
  3. Despite their broad approach, Kima Ventures also commits to building strong, long-lasting relationships with a select few ambitious entrepreneurs to fuel the power law of their returns.