Venture Underground

Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 Introduction to AI and Its Evolut...

Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 VC in the Middle East 03:07 What...

Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 The VC Ecosystem: An Overview 01:...

Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 Introduction to Annual Planning 0...

The conversation delves into the power of storytelling and narrative in fundraising, emphasizing authenticity, specificity, and the importance of building trust. It also explores tactical approaches to storytelling on LinkedIn, the strategic aspects of online networking, and the significance of managing online presence and feedback. The final words highlight the value of authenticity in the fundra...