20VC: Four Criteria to Assess Great Founders, Why and How the Best Leaders Make the Wrong Decisions 40% of the Time, Lessons Scaling King from 100 Employees to 2,400 and Making $1BN of EBITDA with Stephane Kurgan, Venture Partner @ Index Ventures | The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch | Podwise
20VC: Four Criteria to Assess Great Founders, Why and How the Best Leaders Make the Wrong Decisions 40% of the Time, Lessons Scaling King from 100 Employees to 2,400 and Making $1BN of EBITDA with Stephane Kurgan, Venture Partner @ Index Ventures
This podcast episode features Stephane Kurgan, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, sharing his unique journey from selling CD-ROMs to becoming an executive and eventually an investor. He emphasizes the importance of trusting data over intuition, building diverse teams, cultivating loyalty, and seizing opportunities when they arise. Drawing on lessons learned from King, a data-driven company known for its Swedish labor model, Stephane delves into the significance of work-life balance, responsible monetization, and effective communication in scaling organizations. He also reflects on the challenges he faced as a venture capitalist and shares valuable insights on leadership performance and decision-making.
