#047 - Jonny Blausten: Sprout CEO, democratising venture capital, from consulting to running startups, content creation and future of VC | rational vc

This podcast episode explores various topics related to investing, entrepreneurship, corporate experience, and venture capital. The speakers discuss confirmation bias in investment decision-making, the importance of deal flow, the value of corporate experience, the ideal duration for staying in a corporate job, the significance of side hustles and low-risk endeavors, the process of selecting venture funds, the challenges of fund deployment, the future of the venture capital market, the role of venture capitalists, the importance of value add, the trend towards a flight to quality, the opportunities around solo GPs, alternatives to traditional LPGP funds, time management and the power of an online presence, involvement in football clubs and understanding football finances, experience with burnout, and the importance of knowing one's priorities to avoid burnout.

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#047 - Jonny Blausten: Sprout CEO, democratising venture capital, from consulting to running startups, content creation and future of VC

rational vc

Confirmation Bias and Deal Flow in Investing

The Early Ventures and Importance of the Wheeler-Dealer Hustle

The Pros and Cons of Corporate Experience: Learning and Getting Stuck

The ideal duration for staying in a corporate job and the value of gaining experience

The Importance of Side Hustles and Low-Risk Opportunities for Career Growth

The Journey to Investing in Private Markets and Venture Capital

The Importance of Education and Engagement in the VC Market

Accessing Venture Funds for High Returns and Expertise

Selecting Venture Funds and Avoiding Biases: A Focus on Quality

Fund Deployment Challenges and the Future of Sprout

VC Challenges and Strategies for Success

The Reality of Venture Capital: Glorified Middlemen or Value-Adding Investors?

Flight to Quality: Shifting Market Focus and Healthy Corrections

The Future of Venture in the Context of Rising Interest Rates and Solo GPs

The Changing Landscape of Fund Management and the Rise of Super Angels

The Evolution of a Twitter Account and the Power of Content and Community

Understanding the Power of Community and Content

The Importance of Health and Dealing with Burnout in Entrepreneurship

The speaker's perspective on work-life balance and the importance of knowing priorities.

#047 - Jonny Blausten: Sprout CEO, democratising venture capital, from consulting to running startups, content creation and future of VC

rational vc

00:03Confirmation Bias and Deal Flow in Investing

Confirmation Bias and Deal Flow in Investing

07:04The Early Ventures and Importance of the Wheeler-Dealer Hustle

The Early Ventures and Importance of the Wheeler-Dealer Hustle

14:55The Pros and Cons of Corporate Experience: Learning and Getting Stuck

The Pros and Cons of Corporate Experience: Learning and Getting Stuck

22:12The ideal duration for staying in a corporate job and the value of gaining experience

The ideal duration for staying in a corporate job and the value of gaining experience

31:15The Importance of Side Hustles and Low-Risk Opportunities for Career Growth

The Importance of Side Hustles and Low-Risk Opportunities for Career Growth

39:01The Journey to Investing in Private Markets and Venture Capital

The Journey to Investing in Private Markets and Venture Capital

46:32The Importance of Education and Engagement in the VC Market

The Importance of Education and Engagement in the VC Market

54:49Accessing Venture Funds for High Returns and Expertise

Accessing Venture Funds for High Returns and Expertise

1:03:13Selecting Venture Funds and Avoiding Biases: A Focus on Quality

Selecting Venture Funds and Avoiding Biases: A Focus on Quality

1:12:10Fund Deployment Challenges and the Future of Sprout

Fund Deployment Challenges and the Future of Sprout

1:21:32VC Challenges and Strategies for Success

VC Challenges and Strategies for Success

1:27:40The Reality of Venture Capital: Glorified Middlemen or Value-Adding Investors?

The Reality of Venture Capital: Glorified Middlemen or Value-Adding Investors?

1:34:59Flight to Quality: Shifting Market Focus and Healthy Corrections

Flight to Quality: Shifting Market Focus and Healthy Corrections

1:41:05The Future of Venture in the Context of Rising Interest Rates and Solo GPs

The Future of Venture in the Context of Rising Interest Rates and Solo GPs

1:47:44The Changing Landscape of Fund Management and the Rise of Super Angels

The Changing Landscape of Fund Management and the Rise of Super Angels

1:54:31The Evolution of a Twitter Account and the Power of Content and Community

The Evolution of a Twitter Account and the Power of Content and Community

2:01:46Understanding the Power of Community and Content

Understanding the Power of Community and Content

2:06:44The Importance of Health and Dealing with Burnout in Entrepreneurship

The Importance of Health and Dealing with Burnout in Entrepreneurship

2:12:42The speaker's perspective on work-life balance and the importance of knowing priorities.

The speaker's perspective on work-life balance and the importance of knowing priorities.