Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology

S5E7 - Georgi Ganev, CEO @ Kinnevik

Dec 21, 2022

Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik, is a visionary leader in Europe's digital investment space, focusing on transformative sectors like ClimateTech and HealthTech. He shares his insights on balancing short-term goals with long-term vision and the importance of stakeholder engagement. The conversation also underscores the value of diverse perspectives in decision-making and the challenges founders face as they evolve into leaders. Georgi emphasizes innovation during economic downturns and the significance of strong relationships in the venture capital landscape.

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Georgi Ganev

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Effective leadership requires balancing strategic decision-making with adaptability to changing market conditions while maintaining a long-term vision.

Fostering a culture of open dialogue and diverse perspectives within teams enhances decision-making and encourages innovation in investment evaluations.

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The Role of a CEO

The responsibilities of a CEO center around creating long-term value for various stakeholders, including shareholders and employees. Effective leadership requires strategic decision-making that balances short-term results with long-term objectives. A CEO must maintain a clear vision while being adaptable to changing circumstances in the market. Georgi emphasizes the importance of sticking to a plan while remaining open to recalibration when necessary, highlighting the complexity and challenges faced in guiding a company through its growth journey.

Transformative Investments Forge New Paths

00:32

Founders Focus on Solutions, CEOs on Profits

00:49

Invest for Generations, Not Quarters

00:32

Intro

3min

The CEO's Balancing Act

7min

Diversity in Decision-Making

12min

Navigating Founder Leadership

13min

Exploring Business Insights and Historical Dinner Guests

4min

Our guest this week is Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik.

Kinnevik’s ambition is to be Europe’s leading listed growth investor, they back the best digital companies for a reimagined every day and to deliver significant returns. They have a strong and expanding portfolio in ClimateTech, HealthTech, consumer services, food tech, and fintech. Kinnevik’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm’s list for large-cap companies under the ticker codes KINV A and KINV B.

Georgi joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss leadership habits, investment committees, hiring, and much more.

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