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Associated

Associated Podcast

Broadening access to venture capital, one conversation at a time - from advice about careers to getting your business funded, we’re putting it all out there. Each week we bring you a conversation with one of our friends in the investment industry: associates, interns and a whole host of others. Hosted by: Francesca Baillieu, Tunde Adekeye and Danielle Bennett Contact us at: associatedpodcast@gmail.com Resources:

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01:04:35

Matt Penneycard at Ada Ventures

Associated ·

2020/09/15

💎BONUS 💎 In this very special episode of Associated we do the unthinkable - we interview a Partner! Matt Penneycard is one of two Founding Partners at Ada Ventures, the fund investing in overlooked founders and markets. Matt's refreshing candour paves the way for a landmark episode of Associated in which we showcase the classic route into VC from the perspective of someone who went on to raise a fund based on the principle of investing in people and ideas from more unexpected places. To explore

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00:34:42

Shaun Hon at Rainmaking

Associated ·

2020/09/08

Ready for a new take on the VC space? Join us this week, as we interview Shaun Hon, Director of Rainmaking Transport, Southeast Asia’s first corporate venture builder for the maritime industry. He delves into his background as an engineer and how that brought him to the VC industry and eventually the venture building space. In this episode, you’ll get a chance to learn about what venture building is, as well as corporate innovation, and how it could be an interesting alternative for those wanting to

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00:29:37

Shinaz Navas at Emerge Education

Associated ·

2020/09/01

This week we're joined by Shinaz Navas, Associate at Emerge Education. During our interview we learned more about Shinaz's experience founding his own EdTech startup and how he's implementing that experience and knowledge into investing in innovative new technologies in the education space. Education goes past K-12 and with COVID19, the need for new solutions becomes more urgent. He also delves into advice about how to position yourself based on transferable skills as a founder as well as how to

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00:34:40

Yvonne Bajela at Impact X

Associated ·

2020/08/25

This week we’re delighted to be joined by Yvonne Bajela, Principal at Impact X Capital. We hear about how Yvonne put her own spin on a relatively ‘traditional’ career path through investment banking and strategy consulting to corporate venture capital. By putting her skills to use in Ghana and Japan, Yvonne acquired a unique wealth of experience on both side of the investment table. Now she invests in underrepresented founders with Impact X!

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00:33:58

Gunita Bhasin and Magda Posluszny at Speedinvest

Associated ·

2020/08/18

This week we have another double dose on Associated- this time, courtesy of Speedinvest! Francesca and Petra chat to Gunita and Magda who are both investors at the fund- exploring their different journeys into venture capital, the unique platform value-add Speedinvest provides to its founders- and of course, what they're currently excited about and how they contextualise the start-ups they screen in the bigger picture of fund dynamics.

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00:40:04

Jacob Claerhout at Partech

Associated ·

2020/08/11

This week we're excited to be joined by Jacob Claerhout, Associate at Partech and founder of Merit, the 'Codeacademy for VCs'! Like us, Jacob feels strongly about broadening access to venture capital which is why he started Merit; to give anyone the opportunity to earn their stripes assessing early stage companies. We discuss how building something gives you a renewed respect for all founders, and how it's taking Jacob back to his background in engineering! Finally, as someone who's thought a lot

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00:38:40

Paul Lehair at AlbionVC

Associated ·

2020/08/04

Paul Lehair, Investment Manager at AlbionVC, joins us this week to share his brilliant story - not only did he have the pleasure of meeting Petra back when they both worked at Viagogo, but he was also one of the first business hires at Citymapper! We discuss how Paul went from studying Politics & Economics across three countries, to an M&A role at Citi, before he moved over to startups. Find out how his experience across these varied companies informs his approach to investing in B2B

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00:39:37

Kate Seledets and Jessica Tan at 500 Startups

Associated ·

2020/07/28

We're joined by Kate and Jessica, Associates in the Investment Team at 500 Startups who took pretty different paths to get there! We talk about how each of them is motivated by getting hands-on to support companies' growth, and what makes the fund's platform model special. Kate's LinkedIn Jess's LinkedIn 500 Startups

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00:40:50

Magda Lukaszewicz at Balderton

Associated ·

2020/07/21

What do politics and VC have in common? We find out this week as Francesca and Petra sit down with Magda Lukaszewicz at Balderton (fun fact: she was one of the youngest politicians in Sweden ever)! Magda takes us on her journey from politician to start-ups, investment banking to venture capital. She talks about what she's seen and learned along the way and explains why keeping an open mind is so important in an investing role.

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00:45:46

Kathy Gromotka and Michael Tefula at Downing Ventures

Associated ·

2020/07/14

In a first for Associated, we're joined by two guests this week! Kathy and Michael are both Principals at Downing Ventures where, although they tend to look at different types of companies, they work together closely. We talk about the benefits of friendship in working relationships - how real trust enables respectful challenge and leads to more comprehensive deal assessment. Kathy and Michael also discuss how they found the learning curve in VC, the journey from Associate to Principal, and they

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00:49:20

Will Bricker at Hustle Fund

Associated ·

2020/07/07

We're absolutely thrilled to be joined by Will Bricker, Associate at Hustle Fund, to kick off our third season of Associated! Happily, the concept of "hustle" really permeates the episode; from the way we got Will onto the podcast (an opportune Twitter exchange about how Associates can enable more efficient investments) to the way Will worked himself into his role (a masterclass in negotiating a shot by offering relevant value). We also discuss Will's work on venture systemisation; the theories

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00:18:52

Reflecting on Two Seasons

Associated ·

2020/06/02

To close out our second season we’re introducing a new member of the Associated team! Julia’s been working with us behind the scenes and is making her ‘on-mic’ debut with this special episode that sees us reflect on the last two seasons of Associated. This time, Julia’s asking the questions! We talk about why we started Associated, whether we're meeting our own expectations, what we’re proudest of and what we’re planning next. Julia's LinkedIn Resources from our episodes

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00:27:11

Deepka Rana at Northzone

Associated ·

2020/05/26

This week we're joined by Deepka Rana, Associate at Northzone, to discuss early stage investing across Europe and the United States. We chat about the joy of B2B products that delight the end user, ponder the immediate and longer term affects of coronavirus on VC, and reveal why it's always a good time to approach a fund you'd like to work at. Deepka's Twitter Northzone

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00:29:34

Bastian Faulhaber at Boston Consulting Group Digital...

Associated ·

2020/05/19

In this episode of Associated, Bastian Faulhaber chats to Petra and Francesca about his role as Venture Architect at BCG Digital Ventures- the corporate investment firm and incubator of the Boston Consulting Group. He explains what he had to learn as he transitioned from an investing role to BCG DV, how start-ups are put together and grown in-house- plus, the exciting projects he's worked on across a ton of different industries.

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00:34:13

Sarah Guemouri at Atomico

Associated ·

2020/05/12

Sarah Guemouri, Senior Associate at Atomico, joins us this week to chat about what it's like to focus on research and insights for one of Europe's top funds. We discuss building a data strategy at a VC fund, how data-driven roles support the investment process, and how Sarah and her team pull together the annual State of European Tech report. Sarah's LinkedIn Atomico The State of European Tech Report 2019

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00:27:40

Alise MacFayden at Relay Ventures

Associated ·

2020/05/05

In this episode Alise MacFayden joins Francesca and Lois to chat about her unique role as a financial analyst at Relay Ventures. They discuss how Alise went from Commerce degree to VC, then get nerdy and delve into how she uses her expertise to undertake due diligence, valuations and financial forecasting! Alise's LinkedIn Relay Ventures

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00:44:27

Seb Wallace at Triple Point

Associated ·

2020/04/28

Francesca and Petra chat to Seb Wallace at Triple Point this week! Seb talks about how the fund has adapted to the coronavirus crisis and how he is dealing with working from home-plus, we chat about his legal background and how it's equipped him at his job.

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00:38:45

Adam Reeve at Seedrs

Associated ·

2020/04/21

We're joined by Adam Reeve, Senior Investor Manager at Seedrs, this week to discuss what it's like working for one of the most intriguing brands in venture capital. If you only know Seedrs as a crowdfunding website, you'll be amazed listening to Adam talk us through the multifaceted structure of the organisation! We also discuss how Adam found himself in VC, and what he thinks founders should focus on while raising at this tricky time. Seedrs Adam's LinkedIn

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00:28:43

Keji Mustapha at Connect Ventures

Associated ·

2020/04/14

For this episode Lois and Petra have the pleasure of chatting to Keji Mustapha, Head of Network and Operations at Connect Ventures. They discuss Keji's journey into VC, her role in connecting the fund's community, and the importance of sharing best practice to accelerate learning. Then Keji flips the script and asks what we wish we'd known before getting into VC. Connect Ventures Keji's LinkedIn

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00:35:12

Edel Coen at Draper Esprit

Associated ·

2020/04/07

This week we go international, speaking to Edel Coen from Draper Esprit in Ireland, with the Associated team split across the UK and Thailand. Edel talks about her experience on the operating side and investor side, and how getting board experience early in her career has impacted her. Plus, she lets us know what it’s like to work as a young investor in the Valley. Edel's LinkedIn Draper Esprit

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