Fabrice Grinda

Christophe Raynaud, fondateur d'Operators Club, croit davantage aux entrepreneurs responsables qu'aux rêveurs. Fabrice Grinda, célèbre business angel, partage son expérience avec des licornes comme Alibaba et Uber. François Paulus de Breega évoque l'impact de l'IA sur le capital-risque. Les discussions portent sur les défis de l'investissement, les faiblesses du modèle traditionnel de VC, et la nécessité d'une évaluation rigoureuse des opportunités. Les invités soulignent aussi le besoin de diversifier les investisseurs et de se concentrer sur la viabilité des startups.

Fabrice Grinda, a venture capitalist, discusses macroeconomics, VC bubbles, and geopolitical threats. He emphasizes the risk of raising too much money at high valuations. Grinda also explores his investments in the U.S. and crypto, touching on stablecoins and regulatory compliance. Additionally, he delves into AI in public and private markets, highlighting potential beneficiaries in the industry.

Fabrice Grinda, the Founding Partner at FJ Labs and a top-ranked angel investor, shares his insights on the current economic landscape. He discusses how inflation and shifting market conditions are impacting startups and venture capital. Grinda explores three potential future scenarios for the economy: optimistic recovery, stagnation, and the looming threat of catastrophe. He underscores the importance of technology and strategic capital allocation in navigating uncertainty, while also reflecting on his evolution from founder to investor.

Fabrice Grinda, ein französischer Unternehmer und Angel-Investor, teilt seine Einsichten über die Eigenschaften erfolgreicher Gründer. Er spricht über die Bedeutung von Neugier, Resilienz und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten. Persönliche Geschichten über Misserfolge und Rückschläge zeigen seine mentale Stärke und Beharrlichkeit. Grinda vergleicht Unternehmertum mit Tennis, wobei die mentale Bereitschaft und Konstanz als Schlüssel zum Erfolg hervorgehoben werden. Zudem gibt er Einblicke in die Bewertung von Gründern und was einen überzeugenden Pitch ausmacht.

Fabrice Grinda, Mitbegründer von FJ Labs und erfahrener Investor in über 1.100 Marktplätze, teilt seine Erkenntnisse über zukünftige Trends bis 2025. Er spricht über die Erholung im Venture Capital und die wachsende Bedeutung von B2B-Marktplätzen. KI wird als Schlüssel zur Effizienzsteigerung in Startups betrachtet, während IPOs weiterhin eine Herausforderung darstellen. Grinda beleuchtet innovative Ansätze wie die Tokenisierung für Kapitalbeschaffung und skizziert zentrale Trends wie Live Commerce und die Digitalisierung von KMUs.

Fabrice Grinda, co-founder of FJ Labs and seasoned angel investor, shares his fascinating journey in the startup world. He discusses the vital balance of profitability and growth for sustainable success. Grinda emphasizes customer acquisition metrics and the need for operational excellence in startup ventures. He delves into the art of storytelling in fundraising and the crucial strategies for marketplaces. Lastly, he expresses his optimism in using technology to tackle global challenges like climate change, showcasing a hopeful vision for the future.

Dans cet échange captivant, Fabrice Grinda, légende de la tech et business angel, partage sa perspective éclairée sur la crise du COVID-19 depuis son île des Caraïbes. Il aborde des thèmes cruciaux comme l'importance de la résilience pour les startups et anticipe une concurrence accrue pour la levée de fonds à la rentrée. Grinda évoque les changements dans les stratégies d'investissement et la nécessité d'adaptation, tout en soulignant comment la digitalisation est devenue essentielle pour la survie des entreprises en temps de crise.

Fabrice Grinda, an entrepreneur and the founder of FJ Labs, shares his journey from tech enthusiast to venture capital innovator. He discusses the unique investment heuristics that guide his firm’s quick decision-making process, emphasizing adaptability in navigating the startup landscape. Grinda delves into current trends like the no-code revolution and healthy living, while also reflecting on life lessons from tech icons like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. His insights reveal the evolving dynamics within the venture ecosystem and the importance of fostering strong founder relationships.

Three unicorn founders turned investors, Cristina Fonseca, Fabrice Grinda, and Paul Forster, discuss imposter syndrome, acquiring market share globally, lessons from successful and unsuccessful startups, and transitioning to investors post-exits.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SGPMfHxFmgo Fabrice Grinda has been called the most prolific angel investor in the world, even being ranked #1 in Forbes based on investment volume + number of exits. He’s exited hundreds of millions of dollars from 500+ investments in companies like Alibaba, Viagogo, Tencent, Airbnb, Betterment, Uber, Fanduel & Palantir. Before setting up his “startup studio” & investment fund, he started and sold multiple companies including OLX, the leading “Craigslist” marketplace of countries like India, Brazil & Pakistan. But things weren’t always so rosy. Fabrice shares stories of living on $2/day, living in his office because he couldn’t afford an apartment & missing payroll 27 times! We also discuss the future of marketplaces, how he’d think of business ideas if starting today, the science of happiness, minimalism, and why we’re still at the very beginning of the tech revolution. Here are five things to listen out for: Reasons to be optimistic – why we’re the luckiest people in the world to be alive at this time and why we’re only at 1% of the tech revolution Minimalism – from living on a 20-acre estate in Bedford, New York, to “island shopping” and then selling all his possessions – Fabrice has lived both extremes and shares his perspective on a healthy balance The Science of Happiness – factors that make people happy and hacks to maximize your own “mean level of happiness” The Future of Marketplaces – 3 trends in marketplace businesses and a framework for thinking about business ideas How Venture Capital Works – the typical startup fundraising cycle, from initial investment to venture capital at series A, B, C etc. CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/creatorlabfm https://www.instagram.com/bzaidi212 Full show notes: https://www.creatorlab.fm/fabrice-grinda-fj-labs-interview/ Thank you to our sponsors who help make this show possible: SquareFoot, where growing companies find their place, check out SquareFoot.com/creatorlab to find your next office space Instasleep Mint Melts, the drug-free sleep aid that melts in your mouth. Use the code “creator8” to get 20% off your order on Amazon.