In this episode of The Brand Called You, Shahar Botzer, Co-founder and Managing Partner, of Good Company VC, discusses mission-driven early-stage venture capital investing. Shahar discusses his approach to identifying promising startups, emphasizing problem-focused investments in sectors like climate, digital health, and education. He explains the importance of social impact aligned with financial returns, highlighting how startups can solve global challenges while creating successful businesses. The discussion covers key aspects of early-stage investing, including governance, mentorship, startup challenges, and the critical factors that contribute to a startup's success.

About Shahar Botzer

• Shahar Botzer is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Good Company VC, a mission-driven early-stage VC fund. 

• Shahar was a Managing Partner at 2B.VC, one of Israel's first and leading Impact venture capital funds.

• He Co-founded 2B-Hub, a shared workspace for ‘tech for good’ startups.