New Episode - Lauri Kokkila
"My advice for founders raising money - start early. It's a long process. Start to get to know people minimum 9-months before you run out of cash. Because people want to see long term progress rather than just individual dots. Start by asking advice and then move into fundraising."
Welcome to this new episode of Explore! ??
Today, I sit down with Lauri Kokkila , a partner at Inventure , a venture capital fund focused on seed and Series A investments across the Nordics and Baltics.
Thank you Tuomo Laine for putting us in touch! ??
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Tune in and discover how Lauri thinks about startups investments. Have a great episode!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Meet Lauri Kokkila: From Student to Venture Capital Partner
03:47 The Journey from Sales to Supporting World-Changing Entrepreneurs
06:09 Climbing the VC Ladder: From Intern to Partner
08:18 The Intricacies of Venture Capital Work
10:32 Decoding the VC Investment Process
12:55 Inventure's Investment Focus and Process
21:09 The Baltic Market: A Hub for Resourceful Founders
23:01 Investment Success Stories and Market Timing
25:39 Looking Ahead: Investment Trends for 2024
27:38 Sustainability in Startups: A Growing Focus
29:24 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Investors
31:52 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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9 个月Great listen! I recommend this to any founder looking to understand the realities of the early-stage fundraising landscape better. ??