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Shubhankar Bhattacharya: From Building Startups to Backing $5B+ Companies

Shubhankar Bhattacharya: From Building Startups to Backing $5B+ Companies

This is episode 12 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Shubhankar Bhattacharya, General Partner at Foundamental, shares his journey from founder to VC and how he backed billion-dollar startups like Zetwerk and 1MG. He dives into spotting breakout startups, lessons from scaling giants, and why construction tech is an untapped VC goldmine.

Posted by Harrison FaullShubhankar Bhattacharya | March 2, 2025
Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

This is episode 16 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Jens shares insights on identifying high-potential startups and managing a fast-paced investment strategy. He discusses strategic exits, coaching founders, and navigating challenges in early-stage ventures. Plus, he reveals the secret behind Angel Invest’s success and lessons from missed opportunities.

Posted by Harrison FaullJens Lapinski | January 12, 2025
Bocar Dia: Scaling Hootsuite $0 to $150M and leading Forum Ventures with 75+ Investments an Year

Bocar Dia: Scaling Hootsuite $0 to $150M and leading Forum Ventures with 75+ Investments an Year

This is Episode 15 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this podcast, Bocar shares how he helped grow Hootsuite from a million users with no revenue to $150M in sales. Now a sales coach at Harvard and GP at Forum Ventures, he discusses go-to-market strategies for early-stage startups, resilience in entrepreneurship, and key lessons from his venture journey.

Posted by Harrison FaullBocar Dia | December 27, 2024
11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

A functional board may not lead to a successful outcome but a dysfunctional one will likely lead to a company’s downfall. Here are 11 measures to create optimal board dynamics for your startup.

Posted by Netalie Nadivi | August 28, 2023
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Here’s 7 tips on how to grow your startup on zero dollar and get enough growth to raise funds. You’ll return to pitching with traction to spare, even on a tight budget.

Posted by Joanna Shu | August 9, 2023
Marketing 101 for Early-Stage Founders

Marketing 101 for Early-Stage Founders

This point covers key marketing points that any tech founder should be aware of: value proposition, SEO, ads, CRM, and more.

Posted by Lee Webster | August 1, 2022