Taavet Hinrikus

Partner at Plural, an early-stage fund. Co-founded Wise (formerly TransferWise) and was the first employee at Skype.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 58min

20VC: VCs are Spreadsheet Monkeys and are Commoditised | Why Fees and Carry Misalign GPs and LPs | Why Founders Will Realise Multi-Stage Funds Damage Seed Rounds | Why We Need European Sovereignty More Than Ever with Taavet Hinrikus

Taavet Hinrikus, Partner at Plural and co-founder of Wise, discusses the commoditization of venture capital and why traditional VCs often miss the mark. He critiques the 2:20 fee structure, arguing it misaligns interests between GPs and LPs. Taavet emphasizes the need for founders to be wary of multi-stage firms impacting seed rounds negatively. He also highlights the urgency for Europe to build its own tech infrastructure amidst geopolitical challenges, focusing on fostering independence and resilience in the tech landscape.

May 28, 2020 • 17min

The business case for immunity passports

Tech entrepreneur Taavet Hinrikus discusses the concept of immunity passports and the role of antibody testing in enabling society to re-emerge post-pandemic. The podcast explores the challenges and benefits of such systems, with insights from industry leaders like the CEO of Heathrow Airport and companies racing to develop corresponding apps.

May 26, 2020 • 34min

Is this the way to Barnard Castle?

Founder of Transferwise and first Skype employee, Taavet Hinrikus, discusses immunity passports and a new app for those with Coronavirus antibodies. The podcast also covers the fallout from Dominic Cummings controversy, government tension, and the potential review of lockdown fines. Additionally, the episode explores the development of an app for sharing immunity status and discusses the availability of Remdesivir for critically ill patients.