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Impact of Athletes in Venture Capital with Arthur Bernard at Athletic Ventures
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In this podcast episode, Arthur Bernard, General Partner at Athletic Ventures, talks about his transition into venture capital and the role of athletes in this sector. Arthur discusses his early career, experience in sports marketing agencies, and return to venture capital in 2020. He emphasizes the importance of educating the European market on athlete investments in startups, noting the unique value athletes bring beyond mere influence. Arthur also touches on the LP-GP relationship, portfolio construction, and the challenges of raising a first fund. He advises patience for those entering venture capital and highlights the importance of understanding lead investors' motivations and much more!
Timestamps
Arthur's Journey into Venture Capital (00:00:02)
Experience Working in Sports Agency (00:02:11)
Role of Athletes in Venture Capital Ecosystem (00:05:10)
Athletes' Say in Investment Decisions (00:08:05)
Closing the First Fund and LP-GP Relationship (00:10:35)
Portfolio Construction and Allocation (00:14:36)
Efficient Company Building and Funding Environment (00:16:55)
What Founders Want from VCs (00:18:52)
Investment Success and Impact on Mindset (00:21:46)
Evaluation of Startup Growth (00:23:00)
Adjusting KPIs for Different Stages (00:23:12)
Impact of Missed Opportunities (00:24:18)
Importance of Lead Investors (00:25:31)
Challenges for Emerging Managers (00:26:48)
Patience and Relationship Building (00:27:55)
Arthur’s Links
Athletico ventures - https://www.athletico.vc/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-bernard1984/
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnergrow.substack.com
227 episódios
Manage episode 401142812 series 1580277
In this podcast episode, Arthur Bernard, General Partner at Athletic Ventures, talks about his transition into venture capital and the role of athletes in this sector. Arthur discusses his early career, experience in sports marketing agencies, and return to venture capital in 2020. He emphasizes the importance of educating the European market on athlete investments in startups, noting the unique value athletes bring beyond mere influence. Arthur also touches on the LP-GP relationship, portfolio construction, and the challenges of raising a first fund. He advises patience for those entering venture capital and highlights the importance of understanding lead investors' motivations and much more!
Timestamps
Arthur's Journey into Venture Capital (00:00:02)
Experience Working in Sports Agency (00:02:11)
Role of Athletes in Venture Capital Ecosystem (00:05:10)
Athletes' Say in Investment Decisions (00:08:05)
Closing the First Fund and LP-GP Relationship (00:10:35)
Portfolio Construction and Allocation (00:14:36)
Efficient Company Building and Funding Environment (00:16:55)
What Founders Want from VCs (00:18:52)
Investment Success and Impact on Mindset (00:21:46)
Evaluation of Startup Growth (00:23:00)
Adjusting KPIs for Different Stages (00:23:12)
Impact of Missed Opportunities (00:24:18)
Importance of Lead Investors (00:25:31)
Challenges for Emerging Managers (00:26:48)
Patience and Relationship Building (00:27:55)
Arthur’s Links
Athletico ventures - https://www.athletico.vc/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-bernard1984/
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnergrow.substack.com
227 episódios
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