1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast 697th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast with JP Persico, shuckerVC - 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast
Aug 8, 2025
Jean-Philippe 'JP' Persico, Cofounder and Managing Partner at shuckerVC, shares insights from his journey as a former software engineer to venture capitalist. He discusses the investment philosophy behind shuckerVC, focusing on early-stage B2B software and the critical importance of team strength. The conversation highlights the innovative integration of AI into user experiences, as well as groundbreaking technologies for safety in robotics. JP also explores evolving investment strategies and the trends shaping the tech industry, emphasizing metrics that matter.
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From Swiss Tinkerer To VC Founder
- JP grew up in Switzerland, loved technology from age six, and progressed from software engineer to corporate strategy at Bosch.
- He moved to the US after college and transitioned into corporate venture investing before founding shuckerVC in 2024.
Small Fund, Big Operational Value
- shuckerVC built a $10M fund to add differentiated operator value at pre-seed and seed for B2B software in the U.S.
- They combine JP's investing track record with Graham's operator experience to focus on early product engineering support.
Assess Team And Product Velocity
- For pre-seed, prioritize strong technical team and initial tech indicators rather than full PMF.
- For seed, run a 4–6 week product-velocity assessment to evaluate build speed and customer signals before investing.