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Dan Bowyer: From being a model and Boy Band Member to Leading a $50m AI-Focused Venture Fund
This is Episode 12 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Dan Bowyer, co-founder of Super Seed, shares how the UK’s largest AI and industrial automation seed fund deployed £50M+ to support emerging tech. He discusses building a venture fund, evaluating pitch decks, and navigating the challenges of being a VC.
Aurelia Ventures's Felix Keus on building the world's best B2B SaaS scale up program.
This is episode 2 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Felix Kues, managing partner of Aurelia Ventures, shares insights on their highly selective B2B SaaS program, which has helped startups raise over $250M. He discusses choosing the right accelerator, increasing success rates, and key pitfalls founders should avoid.
Berkeley Skydeck's Chon Tang on Founders, VCs and Deep Tech in the US
This is episode 4 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Chon Tang, founder and managing partner of the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, shares how the largest accelerator at UC Berkeley has helped startups raise over $1.8 billion. He discusses the unique value proposition of SkyDeck, navigating failure, and the role of the Berkeley platform in supporting global founders.
Why Accelerators Matter in Emerging Regions: the case of LatAm
Startup accelerators have gained significant traction in recent years in emerging regions. This essay will explore the importance of accelerators in emerging regions and how they are helping to drive innovation, economic growth, and job creation.
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