84: How Fabrice Grinda Built FJ Labs into the World's Most Active VC Fund | 1947 VC

Fabrice Grinda is among the world’s leading Internet entrepreneurs and investors. Fabrice was named the #1 Angel Investor in the world by Forbes. Fabrice founded FJ labs, and today FJ labs is one of the most active investors globally. FJ labs has invested in companies like Alibaba, Airbnb, Instacart, Flexport, and many more. Timeline : 00:00: Top Moments 00:34: Intro for Pod with Farbrice 01:57 : FJ Labs founding story 04:57: Portfolio and fund model evolved through experience and learning. 07:59: Success factors for a $295 million fund 09:45: Potential changes for the third fund if starting a new fund. 12:15: LP relationship-building strategies 16:38: Effective pre-fundraising relationship building 18:31:Evolution in deal sourcing. 25:27: Challenges in building a venture fund 27:05: Investment thesis for India 31:08: Pros and cons of starting a fund 33:54: Importance of brand building for deal flow 35:17: Typical day routine 37:14: Non-work obsession 38:25: Recent personal mindset changes 41:32: Who is he outside of work?