Inside Venture Studios with Sam Hall

In this episode of Understanding VC, Rahul interviews Sam Hall, CEO of Rainmaking APAC, about venture studios and their role in the startup ecosystem. Sam defines a venture studio as an entity with institutional business-building capabilities and assets that outperform in building multiple businesses. They discuss the qualifications of a venture studio, differentiating it from accelerators and incubators, and the importance of building deal flow from within. Sam explains his personal fulfillment in entrepreneurship and building companies, emphasizing the importance of providing inspiring work and increasing the probability of success for entrepreneurs. They also discuss the challenges venture studios face, including high operational costs and the need for LP backing, and the importance of experimentation across different venture studio models to drive ecosystem growth. Finally, they explore the traits of individuals who should start venture studios, highlighting the value of seasoned entrepreneurs and those with deep understanding of venture studio structures.