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VC | E459 | Kinnevik’s Charles Martin on Nordic AI Talent, Founder Archetypes, Evergreen Funds and more

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In this episode, Charles Martin from Kinnevik shares how the firm's evergreen investment model supports long-term, sustainable growth for portfolio companies. By eliminating the pressure of fixed fund lifecycles, Kinnevik can take a hands-on approach, offering support through various growth stages and aligning closely with entrepreneurs over time.Charles highlights the shift in venture capital, where today’s focus is not just on financial returns but also on building adaptable companies with strong governance and positive societal impact. Kinnevik’s approach exemplifies this broader movement toward deeper, more collaborative partnerships in driving lasting success.Here’s what’s covered:
  • 05:10 AI in the Nordics: Talent and Innovation
  • 08:56 The Importance of Operational Talent
  • 13:16 Spotting Outlier Talent and Venture Insights
  • 25:22 Evaluating Founders: Experience vs. Potential
  • 39:02 The Importance of People in Venture Capital
  • 44:53 The Future of AI and Talent
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464 episodes

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Manage episode 480379779 series 2968392
Content provided by The European VC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The European VC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this episode, Charles Martin from Kinnevik shares how the firm's evergreen investment model supports long-term, sustainable growth for portfolio companies. By eliminating the pressure of fixed fund lifecycles, Kinnevik can take a hands-on approach, offering support through various growth stages and aligning closely with entrepreneurs over time.Charles highlights the shift in venture capital, where today’s focus is not just on financial returns but also on building adaptable companies with strong governance and positive societal impact. Kinnevik’s approach exemplifies this broader movement toward deeper, more collaborative partnerships in driving lasting success.Here’s what’s covered:
  • 05:10 AI in the Nordics: Talent and Innovation
  • 08:56 The Importance of Operational Talent
  • 13:16 Spotting Outlier Talent and Venture Insights
  • 25:22 Evaluating Founders: Experience vs. Potential
  • 39:02 The Importance of People in Venture Capital
  • 44:53 The Future of AI and Talent
  continue reading

464 episodes

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