Campus To Capital
Campus To Capital
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Campus To Capital – We explore diverse industries, markets and career insights with top guests. Whether you're a student or just curious to deep dive into business, tune in for expert advice, fintech trends and practical strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed and join the conversation. New episodes bi-weekly!
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The podcast focuses on a variety of topics related to business, finance, art markets, and career strategies, with specific episode examples including finance trends with Noah Leidinger, art market economics with Magnus Resch, and investment management insights with Christian Kromann, emphasizing practical advice and innovative approaches across fields.
Campus To Capital – We explore diverse industries, markets and career insights with top guests. Whether you’re a student or just curious to deep dive into business, tune in for expert advice, fintech trends and practical strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed and join the conversation. New episodes bi-weekly!
In this episode of Campus To Capital, we speak with Simon Schmincke, General Partner at Creandum — one of Europe’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. Simon’s career path is marked by a rare blend of operating and investing: from launching HelloFresh in the U.S. to backing high-growth startups like Lemon Markets, Tide, and Topi.
Key Takeaways:
– Scaling HelloFresh in the U.S. market: operational complexity, logistics, and hyper-growth- Transitioning from founder to investor: lessons learned and mindset shifts- What Creandum looks for in fintech, SaaS, and consumer startups- The state of the European VC ecosystem and what needs to change- AI’s real impact on venture investing and startup performance- Thoughts on Klarna’s IPO and the broader exit environment in Europe- Advice for early-stage founders and aspiring venture capitalists
Simon shares unfiltered insights from both sides of the table—building and backing startups—and outlines what it really takes to succeed in today’s venture landscape.
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