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Fabrice Grinda: Built $3B+ OLX , $200M+ Zingy, and Angel Investor in 300+ Startups 🚀

Fabrice Grinda: Built $3B+ OLX , $200M+ Zingy, and Angel Investor in 300+ Startups 🚀

This is episode 18 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Fabrice Grinda, co-founder of OLX ($3B+ valuation) and FJ Labs (900+ active investments), takes us through his wild journey from building and exiting billion-dollar companies to becoming one of the most active angel investors in the world.

Posted by Harrison FaullFabrice Grinda | February 16, 2025
Co-founder at Twin Path Ventures: John Spindler (& ex co-founder of London Co-Investment Fund)

Co-founder at Twin Path Ventures: John Spindler (& ex co-founder of London Co-Investment Fund)

This is Episode 8 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, John Spindler shares his journey from founder to investor, overseeing £85M+ in investments across 150 startups. With a 60x angel investment win, he breaks down AI startup evaluation, frontier AI opportunities, and key investment strategies.

Posted by Harrison FaullJohn Spindler | September 18, 2024
F4 Fund General Partner: Joakim Achren, co-founder of Next Games (ultimately acquired by Netflix)

F4 Fund General Partner: Joakim Achren, co-founder of Next Games (ultimately acquired by Netflix)

This is episode 7 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Joakim Achren, founder of Next Games (160+ employees, acquired by Netflix), built hit games for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. Now leading F4 Fund with 28+ angel investments, he shares insights on gaming VC, fundraising, and emerging platforms.

Posted by Harrison FaullJoakim Achren | September 3, 2024
4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

The aspirational step of elevating a startup to unicorn status, though only necessary for some businesses, takes real work. One must learn critical concepts and common mistakes before scaling an organization, including structure, processes, metrics, and financials. This article explains the facts you need to learn about building a unicorn startup, including four fundamental steps for consideration.

Posted by Mike Abelson | April 16, 2023