Harry Stebbings

Harry Stebbings, Founder of Project Europe and host of the 20-Minute VC, dives into the struggles of European startups. He discusses the trend of startups moving to the U.S. due to overregulation in Europe. Stebbings highlights efforts to empower young entrepreneurs with Project Europe, focusing on nurturing the local ecosystem. The conversation also addresses the challenges of talent acquisition and the need for innovative support in the European landscape, contrasting it with the American venture capital scene.

Harry Stebbings, founder of 20VC and a venture capital pioneer, shares his incredible journey from launching a podcast at just 18 to raising over $800 million for early-stage startups. He discusses his passion for technology and the importance of hiring with long-term relationships in mind. Harry emphasizes the significance of founder quality over market size and reveals how interviewing skills enhance investor trust. With personal stories of overcoming hardship, he highlights empathy and perseverance as keys to success in venture capital.

Harry Stebbings, a prominent VC podcast host, joins an engaging discussion with Adam Ryan, the founder of Workweek, and Blake Anderson of 10X. They dive into Perplexity's impressive rise towards an $18B valuation, the competitive AI landscape against giants like Google, and the evolving legal challenges surrounding Tornado Cash. Shaun Maguire offers insights on tech and finance, while Connor MacDonald and Sean Frank discuss strategies for success in the direct-to-consumer space, highlighting the challenges brands face in digital advertising.

Harry Stebbings, creator of 20VC and host of one of the most listened to venture capital shows, discusses his fears, insecurities, and mental discipline. Topics include milestone thinking, studying psychology, struggling with metrics, parenting, cutting ruthlessly, competition in podcasts, building routine, and the significance of mental discipline.

At 18 years-old, Harry Stebbings started the Twenty Minute VC podcast with fifty dollars and not a single contact in venture capital. He’s the first person to turn a podcast into a multi-million pound fund. Across several vehicles, he’s raised over $400 million. And he’s only 26.Harry is seriously impressive. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll learn exactly what Harry looks for when he invests. But this episode isn’t just for those in business. He’s overcome bulimia and is now sober, and has tonnes of advice for those who want to take their life to the next level.