RUNWAY SERIES : Everyday Finance, Rewired.

Social Good, Crypto, Bridging the Digital Divide: Deep Dive into the UNICEF CryptoFund, at the intersection of Ethics, Finance, Technology. I am really excited about this episode with Sanna Bedi and Arun Maharajan from the UNICEF Venture Capital Fund and UNICEF CryptoFund that goes deep into how they tackle complex issues at the intersection of finance, ethics, and technology. This episode is an e...

The Balance between Data and Creativity. With Moderator: Olivier Desmoulin (Co-Founder at Sush.app / Ex-Co-Founder, Cappuccino.fm) Panel: Alexander Schmitt (Partner, Lightspeed / Ex- Cherry Ventures), Edouard Fiess (Co-Founder, Navily), Kevin Bourgeois (Co-Founder & President, Supermood) - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (13th out of 13 talks in total) that was held during our...

I am really excited about this episode, which is a deep dive into DeFi (decentralized finance) and decentralized lending, web3 leadership and communities, and the transformative potential for communities of Kairos Loan . This episode is an excerpt of the full-length episode you can discover in our premium newsletter called Venture Notes ( ⁠ https://venturenotes.co ⁠ ). If you want to become a prem...

I am really excited about this episode, a deep dive into the mission and vision at DFNS, exploring their custodial solutions, ZK-based cryptography, web3 interoperability, and the evolving landscape of DeFi. This episode is an excerpt of the full-length episode you can discover in our premium newsletter called Venture Notes ( ⁠ https://venturenotes.co ⁠ ). If you want to become a premium member an...

Diversity and Inclusion. With Moderator: Catherine Treyz (Head of Communications & Platform, Cherry Ventures) Panel: Alice Default (Co-Founder & CEO, Double), Edouard Gouin (Co-Founder & CEO, Convelio), Olivier Mougenot (Partner, Citizen Capital) and Camille Kriebitzsch (Co-Founder & Partner, Eutopia) - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (12th out of 13 talks in total)...

I am really excited about this episode which is a deep dive into the topic of Zero Knowledge, through the lens of one of its main actor, the Mina Protocol and its ecosystem, supported by the Mina Foundation. This episode is an excerpt of the full-length episode you can discover in our premium newsletter called Venture Notes ( https://venturenotes.co ). If you want to become a premium member and en...

In this episode, we meet a “legacy” Middle-Eastern private bank that has a large wealth management entity in Switzerland that launched in 2019 digital asset services for its Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients a.k.a UHNW, including custody, trading, staking, cryptoart collecting and very soon DeFi. What is really unique is that Arab Bank Switzerland in 2019 was NOT expected at all to raise its profile up...

The current context in the tech and startup landscape is a market correction, valuations being challenged, and most startups executing a RIF (reduction in force, meaning downsizing teams) and focusing on their runway. However, top talents remain scarce and expensive. Being part of engaged, supportive communities of peers is paramount. VCs need to strike the right balance between their portcos’ ver...

Fintech and embedded finance. With Moderator: Valentine Baudouin-Barbelivien (ex-Partner, Founders Future) Panel: Sia Houchangnia (Partner, Seedcamp), Augustin Sayer (ex-Partner, Newfund, now Founding Partner, Ovni.vc), Bartosz Jakubowski (Partner, Alven) and Pascal Levy-Garboua (Venture Partner, Long Journey Ventures) - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (11 in 13 talks in total) tha...

Startup in hyper growth: a new psychology? With Moderator: Bruno Raillard (Founding Partner, Frst) Panel: Kevin Bourgeois (Co-Founder & President, Supermood), Jean de La Rochebrochard (Managing Partner, Kima Ventures), Jonathan Userovici, (Partner, Headline) - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (10 in 13 talks in total) that was held during our second «Runway Series Summit: The Fu...

Ep58, a community & web3 episode with Richard Draper , Co-Founder @ Mava.app -------- OFFER! 50% OFF FOR A 12-MONTH PLAN (YOU PAY ONLY €45 INSTEAD OF €90 FOR 12 MONTHS), DISCOUNT TO GRAB UNTIL 15-01-2023 on https://upcomingvc.substack.com/150123 -------- Building a community is vital for the success of any web3 project. Decentralization, innovation, and web3 development are only possible throu...

B2B Marketplaces. With Moderator: Clara Audry (ex-Partner, Cap Horn // now General Partner, Jolt Capital) Panel: Mathias Ockenfels (Partner, Speedinvest), David Sainteff (Partner, GFC), Ricardo Sequerra (Partner, Point Nine). - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (9 in 13 talks in total) that was held during our second «Runway Series Summit: The Fundamentals of Success» . Head to summi...

Staying uncomfortable to embrace change. With Carlos Diaz (Co-Founder & CEO, Uncut.fm), François Véron (Founding Partner, Newfund), Philippe Klintefelt Collet (Partner, GFC), Marguerite de Tavernost (Investor, Cherry Ventures). - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (8 in 13 talks in total) that was held during our second «Runway Series Summit: The Fundamentals of Success» . Head to...

The European Playbook. With Augustin Sayer (Newfund), Audrey Soussan (Ventech), Evgenia Plotnikova (Dawn Capital), Ricardo Sequerra (Point Nine) and Shiraz Mahfoudhi (Speedinvest). - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (7 in 13 talks in total) that was held during our second «Runway Series Summit: The Fundamentals of Success» . Head to summit.runwayseries.co to get the full episode and...

Ep57, a metaverse, music & web3 episode with Edo Fouilloux , Co-Founder & CEO/CTO @ PatchXR . [PROMO CODE to listen to the full episode https://upcomingvc.substack.com/ep57 ] The technological possibilities for bringing music into the virtual world seem endless; all that's missing is an artist-driven breakout moment, as Pitchfork would say. The fate of any new media format depends both on...

"Solo-GP Series" ep. 2, with David Yakobovitch , Solo-GP @ DataPower Ventures ( datapower.vc ) and On Deck Angels Fellow. - - - If you’d love to learn more about how to become a Solo-GP, look for this upcoming series on Venture Notes ( venturenotes.co ) our private newsletter where we will share the full episodes while we just publish a 15min excerpt on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. - - - Even more s...

Why branding is important. With Marie-Capucine Lemétais (Ring Capital), Vincent Touati Tomas (Northzone), Camille Kriebitzsch (Eutopia) and Camille Venot (Cap Horn). - - - This episode is an excerpt of the full talk (6 in 13 talks in total) that was held during our second «Runway Series Summit: The Fundamentals of Success» . Head to summit.runwayseries.co to get the full episode and detailed shown...

"Solo-GP Series" ep. 1, with Victor Li, Solo-GP @ The Winning Together Fund and On Deck Angels Fellow. - - - If you’d love to learn more about how to become a Solo-GP, look for this upcoming series on Venture Notes ( venturenotes.co ) our private newsletter where we will share the full episodes while we just publish a 15min excerpt on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. - - - Even more startup founders are...

Ep56, a web3 episode with Thibaut Sahaghian , Co-Founder & CEO @ Multis (YC S19). [PROMO CODE to listen to the full episode https://upcomingvc.substack.com/ep56 ] The myth about pivots is that they are an exception: something undesirable that happens because a startup went seriously awry, and which you should strive to avoid. In reality, pivots are an integral part of the entrepreneurial proce...

It’s been a while since I have not published an episode on the podcast. In fact the last one I published was on Dec 7th, with Maxime Hagenbourger, Founder & CEO of SorareData. You may wonder, what have you been doing? Since Q3 2021 you may have noticed that I started to publish more & more episodes about web3, crypto & NFTs. It is not gonna be the new and only focus for Runway Series b...

In this 55th episode of "Runway Series Originals", I am thrilled to welcome Maxime Hagenbourger , Founder at SorareData . _____ [PROMO CODE] This episode is an excerpt from the episode that you can find in full with shownotes for our premium members on VentureNotes.co . Being a premium member of “Venture Notes” means 1) full episodes + detailed shownotes, 2) invitations to live podcasts and events...

In this 5th episode of "Venture Talks", I was thrilled to have assembled an international panel of VC and Founders to discuss “Personal Tokens & Creators IPOs”. - - - [PROMO CODE] This episode is an excerpt from the episode that you can find in full with the full shownotes for our premium members on VentureNotes.co . Being a premium member of “Venture Notes” means 1) full episodes + detailed s...

In this 54th episode of "Runway Series Originals", I am thrilled to welcome Kevin Primicerio , Co-Founder & CEO at Pianity . - - - [PROMO CODE] This episode is an excerpt from the episode that you can find in full with the full shownotes for our premium members on VentureNotes.co . Being a premium member of “Venture Notes” means 1) full episodes + detailed shownotes, 2) invitations to live pod...

In this 53rd episode of "Runway Series Originals", I am thrilled to welcome Franz Purucker , Co-Founder at Hive . - - - [PROMO CODE] This episode is an excerpt from the episode that you can find in full with the full shownotes for our premium members on VentureNotes.co . Being a premium member of “Venture Notes” means 1) full episodes + detailed shownotes, 2) invitations to live podcasts and event...

In this Venture Talks # 4 "Open Source Software: Why Now?", I had the immense privilege of receiving this ✨ amazing panel with Megan Reynolds , VC at Crane Venture Partners , Sacha Labourey , Co-Founder, ex-CEO & now CSO at CloudBees , Emile Vauge , Co-Founder & CEO at Traefik Labs and John Lafleur , Co-Founder at Airbyte . - - - [PROMO CODE] This episode is an excerpt from the episode th...