

rational vc
Learn from history's Greatest Minds — and find Timeless ideas you can apply to business and life. Every episode we explore a Lindy book: We strive to become polymaths like our investing and business icons, pulling the Big Ideas from a wide range of disciplines. For the curious-minded seeking Worldly Wisdom. rationalvc.com “In my whole life, I have known no wise people who didn’t read all the time — none, zero. [...] I constantly see people rise in life who are not the smartest, sometimes not even the most diligent, but they are learning machines. They go to bed every night a little wiser than they were when they got up, and boy does that help, particularly when you have a long run ahead of you.” — Charlie Munger
Episodes


#014 - Paul Cuatrecasas: Go Tech or Go Extinct, and Why Value Investing Is Dead (aquaapartners.com)

#013 - Sean Seton-Rogers: Leaving the US and Taking Over European VC (PROfounders Capital, Ex-Benchmark)

#012 - Bart Macdonald: From Founder to Setting Up a VC & PE fund (Bloom Venture Partners)

#011 - Cyrus and Iman's talk at the McKinsey Early Stage Investor Conference: Startup Scaling

#010 - Michael Ginzo: Starting a Company in a Pandemic & Raising VC Funding (Hofy.co)

#009 - SPACSMAS SPECIAL: Everything You Need to Know About Investing in SPACs

#008 - Andi Kazeroonian: Leading UK FinTech VC Talks Key Criteria for Investing (Outward VC)

#007 - Matteo Franceschetti: Raising $70 million from Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, YC (Eight Sleep)

#006 - Go-To-Market & Effective Product Management

#005 - Rolling Funds Are Changing Venture Capital
This podcast episode explores the concept of rolling funds and their impact on the venture capital industry. The hosts discuss the advantages of rolling funds over traditional venture funds, including greater flexibility, continuous fundraising, and customization options. They also highlight the democratization and div...

#004 - Where Would You Invest and Why? A 20-Year View
This podcast episode explores the importance of investing in energy-related solutions, specifically in the realm of tech. The speakers discuss the potential of energy tech, demand-side management, energy management data, and machine learning in addressing global energy issues and promoting a sustainable future. They al...

#003 - Breaking Into Venture Capital: Advice for 18-35 Year Olds
This podcast episode explores the challenges of maintaining work-life balance and offers guidance to young professionals navigating their career paths. It emphasizes the importance of studying STEM subjects and engaging in activities from an early age to maximize opportunities in various fields, such as technology and ...

#002 - Venture Capital is a Game
This podcast episode explores the world of venture capital (VC) and the challenges and opportunities faced by investors. The hosts discuss the importance of deep work and maintaining focus, as well as the structure of venture funds and the factors influencing investment decisions. They emphasize the significance of bet...

#001 - Introduction
This podcast episode introduces "Rational VC," a podcast that focuses on tech and tech investing from a rational and risk management perspective. The hosts aim to cover all aspects of building tech and investing in tech, catering to both expert investors and newcomers. They discuss their unique approach of exploring a ...
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