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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 Faull Shubhankar 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 Faull Jens 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 Faull Bocar 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