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We end this first series of Hacking Kaizen talking with Tiwa York, a prominent venture capitalist and board chairman. We explore current VC market trends, including how investment strategies are evolving and the impact of economic shifts. Tiwa also shares insights to the Finno Efra Accelerator program, its selection criteria, and its support structure. Plus, we’ll tackle common criticisms of VC funding and its influence on startups. Join us for a compelling discussion on the future of venture capital, transformative investments and incubation.
Keywords
VC investment, VC incubation, transformation
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Hello and welcome to Hacking Kaizen, with me, Graham Newman. Today, we’re joined by Tiwa York, a leader in Thailand’s angel investing scene and cornerstone in the country’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. For over a decade, Tiwa has not only propelled startups to success but also steered the ship at several tech boards, including Seven Peaks Software.
Beyond his vibrant investment portfolio, Tiwa is at the helm of the Finno Efra Accelerator, a Finnovate initiative under Krungsri bank, designed to elevate startups from seed to pre-A stages, focusing on sectors poised for impactful transformation.
Today, Tiwa sheds light on the life of an investor beyond the glitz, debunking myths of endless wealth in startup investing. He dives into the nuances of “carry” — the critical performance fee that aligns fund managers’ earnings with their fund’s success, a venture world where a high-risk fund’s return hovers around 21%.
As we navigate a post-pandemic world, where the exuberance to invest has sobered, Tiwa gives us his insights on the current investment climate, particularly in the AI boom. We start by asking him about the prevailing sentiments among venture capitalists today.
Reading list
Fried, J. and Hansson, D.H. (2018). It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work. Harper Business.
Pink, D. (2009). Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Riverhead Books.