YUVC#27 - 俄乌战争前启动基金，投资从慕尼黑到全球的前沿科技

In this podcast, Sandro Stark, the founding partner of Vanagon VC, shares insights from his experience at the Munich-based venture capital firm that focuses on climate-positive and frontier technologies. He outlines the firm’s investment approach, which emphasizes backing teams with global ambitions and a long-term vision spanning 10 to 20 years. Stark candidly discusses the hurdles of launching a VC fund during a tumultuous time marked by the aftermath of COVID and the lead-up to the Ukraine war, underscoring the need for resilience. The conversation also delves into Stark's personal journey, his strategies for maintaining work-life balance, and his philosophy on identifying and supporting founders driven by a strong sense of purpose. The interview wraps up with thoughtful reflections on personal growth, the essence of life, and the importance of embracing happiness in the present.