{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65186883d257620011056f47/662ea0923922620013ceea69?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 5 - Paweł Maj","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65186883d257620011056f47/1714331607528-48282487816729aa890768e5066be2d9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>🎙️ Get ready for an insightful dive into the world of venture capital and angel investing with today's guest, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/maj-pawel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paweł Maj</a>. With over 20 years of experience as a Polish Business Angel and VC investor, Paweł brings a wealth of knowledge from his tenure at renowned funds like <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyline-ventures/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Ventures</a>, <a href=\"https://bvaluefund.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bValue</a>, and <a href=\"https://warsawequity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Warsaw Equity Group</a>. As a board member of over 30 startups and companies, Paweł is a prominent figure in the Polish VC ecosystem, renowned for his thought-provoking articles and data-driven insights shared on platforms like LinkedIn and Medium.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover:</p><ul><li>The divergent approaches to evaluating startups as a VC fund versus a Business Angel.</li><li>The metrics that founders of B2B SaaS startups should always have in the back of their heads</li><li>The evolving investor mindset towards sustainable growth and its implications for startup strategies.</li><li>The reason why investors are not willing to share negative feedback on team due diligence with the founders.</li><li>Critical factors founders must consider regarding their cap table to maintain attractiveness to investors.</li><li>Paweł's candid reflections on why he did not invest in <a href=\"https://www.livechat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LiveChat</a> and the dual-edged sword of public LP funding for fund managers.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Links to the articles that were discussed during the interview:</p><ul><li>https://medium.com/@pawel_maj/100-uzasadnie%C5%84-vcs-dlaczego-nie-zainwestuj%C4%85-fd823912020d</li><li>https://medium.com/@pawel_maj/an-uninvestable-startup-46feb1f8f8a8</li><li>https://medium.com/@pawel_maj/300-questions-every-vc-will-ask-a-startup-7aecab846fbc</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Paweł's book recommendations:</p><ul><li>Scott Kupor - Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It</li><li>Szymon Janiak - Start-up i Venture Capital</li></ul><p><br></p><p>During our conversation, Paweł offers a vivid analogy for the dynamic between VC funds and startups, likening it to \"a relationship with a divorce at the end\". I believe this is the best description of this connection I have heard in a long time.</p><p><br></p><p>Without further ado, let's dive into today's engaging conversation filled with invaluable insights for both investors and entrepreneurs alike! 🚀</p>","author_name":"Adrian Kondrat"}