Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Aydin Senkut – Tenacious Sourcing and Founder Support at Felicis, Venture is Eating the Investment World 6 (Capital Allocators, EP.234)

Feb 7, 2022

Aydin Senkut, Founder and Managing Partner of Felicis Ventures, shares his journey from Google to pioneering venture capital. He discusses his entrepreneurial roots and unique investment philosophy focused on supporting founders. Aydin highlights proactive sourcing strategies and the importance of personal connections in his approach. The conversation covers the evolving dynamics of competition and cooperation in the venture capital landscape, emphasizing resilience and adaptability. He also touches on the significance of maintaining balance and emotional composure in decision-making.

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Intro

2min

Journey Through Venture Capital

5min

From Roots to Ventures: A Journey of Innovation

23min

Navigating Investment Opportunities

20min

Measuring Success and Navigating Challenges

8min

Reflections on Passion and Perseverance

3min

Embracing Composure and Reflection in Decision-Making

2min

Aydin Senkut is the Founder and Managing Partner of Felicis Ventures, a $2 billion early stage venture firm that invests in founders building iconic companies that transcend geographic and industry boundaries. Its success has placed Aydin on the Forbes Midas List for the past 8 years. Our conversation covers Aydin’s early exposure to entrepreneurship and international business, experience as the first international product manager at Google, and transition into angel investing and founding Felicis. We discuss his investment philosophy, proactive sourcing, and doing whatever it takes to join the cap table and support founders. We close with Aydin’s perspective on competition in the venture capital industry.

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