E354 - Follow the Money - Teruel A. Carrasco, Venture Capital - How to Create Value at Scale
“Canada needs to understand the world is very competitive and dial into this quickly. Canada is known for being risk averse and the mindset of relying on government needs to change.”
Investing with purpose requires high emotional intelligence to balance the needs and interests of multiple partners. From the founder who is passionate about their product’s commercialization to corporate partners who have their sights set on innovating, VC firms and the ecosystems they work within need to guide each other to create something interesting by fostering an insular ecosystem. Teruel also explores the key differences in competitive VC regions such as Silicon Valley and how homegrown opportunities stack up. Whether you’re seeking funding or just want to keep abreast of the trends, this episode is a must-listen!