https://youtu.be/CEbPyaDuZjI?si=H16OW_w7PM16HPPJ

One-liner 🫡

Reinder Lubbers is Founder at No Such Ventures, investing 2-8M€ deal by deal industry agnostically. Previously representing Netherlands for the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a national rowing athlete, and having served as investment banker and COO roles.

Takeaways ✨

1. Key Elements of No Such Ventures' Investment Approach:

• Deal-by-deal structure allows investors to choose specific investments
• Involves external experts and investors in screening process
• Focus on building long-term track record, typically taking a decade or more

1. Lessons Learned from Investment Experience:

• Avoid being lured by attractive investment terms alone
• Speed in decision-making is crucial to secure deals
• Building a diverse network is essential for deal sourcing and evaluation

Now listen in for more insights! ❤

Outline 😎

00:03 • 🚣 From Olympic Rower to Venture Capitalist

04:41 • 📚 The Lessons Learned from Rowing

09:34 • 🤝 Building Trust and Relationships

12:18 • 🏅 Earning Respect and Proving Business Acumen

14:16 • 💼 The Hustle and Challenges of Early Venture Capital

19:37 • 🧐 Explaining Deal-by-deal Venture Capital to Traditional Investors