Startupable #1 Forbes Angel Investor: "Stay Home!" The AI Playbook for Non-US Founders
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Nov 26, 2025 
Fabrice Grinda, a veteran entrepreneur and angel investor behind over 1,100 investments, delves into the future of AI and marketplaces. He discusses why being a CEO became mundane after OLX's success and offers insights on auditing your life annually. Fabrice argues that AI can enhance offline businesses and emphasizes the trillion-dollar potential in digitizing B2B. He advises focusing on applied AI over general LLMs and predicts a VC landscape dominated by large asset managers while specialized firms thrive.
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Success Felt Hollow After The OLX Exit
- Fabrice describes becoming CEO of a 10,000-employee public company after OLX merged and feeling deeply bored despite external success.
- He left because day-to-day work lost product-focused excitement and autonomy after losing majority control.
Run An Annual Life Audit
- Once a year, audit your life by emailing yourself a structured reflection on your average day and what you like or dislike.
- Share it with trusted friends and try alternatives early if the day-to-day feels like "eating glass."
Outsource What You Hate, Keep Your Edge
- Outsource tasks you dislike and keep activities you enjoy, even if AI could do them better.
- Use AI and assistants as execution layers while you stay the creative director and keep final judgment.