{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Capital Conversations: Insights into the World of Venture Capital","title":"Pt.2 Challenging Dogmatic Narratives in Venture Capital, with Fergal Mullen, Co-Founder & Partner at Highland Europe.","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2399c267\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1077,"description":"In the second part of Fergal Mullen's interview, the co-founder and Partner of Highland Europe provides a pragmatic take on venture capital practices, addressing key industry dogmas.\nMullen questions the bias against first-time entrepreneurs and talks about the importance of getting feedback from founders. He delves into the significance of geographical proximity, critiques the \"Unicorn or Bust\" mentality, and offers a practical approach to board meetings.\nIn closing, he emphasizes the importance of aligning fund size with strategy, considering diverse market sizes, and recognizing the potential in hardware investments.\n*****\nThrough our research, thought leadership, and annual program, IMD’s Venture Asset Management Initiative aims to demystify venture asset management in Switzerland and across Europe.\nTo find out more about IMD visit imd.org\nFor more information about our Venture Asset Management Initiative click here\nThis podcast was editorialized by Raphael Grieco, VC Researcher at IMD","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3zgW2jWEzX9O-PcppTJn3zs2RVEJ7bWrlTp451fJ3cg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NDc0LzE2OTg3/NDQ5NjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}