This episode explores why investors are increasingly allocating capital to IndustryTech and why venture studios and patient capital are becoming essential for building the next generation of industrial companies.
Singapore's Role in Shaping the Next Wave of DeepTech Through Venture Building
Diving deeper into Singapore's deeptech ambitions — how venture studios are partnering with research institutions.
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Why Singapore is Emerging as Asia's Hub for Venture Building
Kicking off a Singapore mini-series — exploring the ecosystem, policy environment, and talent pool positioning Singapore as a global venture building hub.
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From Talent to Exit: Building Resilient Companies in the Next Innovation Cycle
A look at some of the most common challenges startups face when transitioning from early validation to growth. The conversation focuses on operational, strategic, and organizational factors that can impact scaling success within a venture studio model.
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5 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling a Startup Inside a Venture Studio
A look at some of the most common challenges startups face when transitioning from early validation to growth. The conversation focuses on operational, strategic, and organizational factors that can impact scaling success within a venture studio model.
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How to Structure a Cap Table When Building with a Studio
A discussion on the principles behind cap table design in venture-building environments, covering ownership allocation, stakeholder incentives, and alignment between founders, investors, and venture studios throughout a company's growth journey.
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Key KPIs to Measure Venture Studio Performance
An exploration of the key metrics used to evaluate venture studio performance, from venture creation and portfolio development to operational efficiency and long-term value generation. The discussion highlights how data can support better decision-making and strategic growth.
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Episode 20 : AI Agentic Playbook
Welcome to the podcast series hosted by Minh Q. Tran, Managing Partner of Mandalore Partners, and with Sabine VanderLinden, Founder of Alchemy Crew Ventures.
Studio vs. Accelerator: Which Model Drives Better Founder Outcomes?
Which path is right for you? This episode compares the studio and accelerator models from a founder's perspective, examining equity, speed to market, and long-term success rates.
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Venture Studio vs. Incubator vs. VC Fund: What's the Difference?
A foundational look at the key models for early-stage company building. We break down their differences in capital, support, and equity to help founders understand the landscape.
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AI Investment Trends: What VC Funds Need to Know Now
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, and investment strategies. In this episode, we highlight the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges for funds looking to navigate the AI landscape, helping investors make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
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Why Specialization is the New Growth Hack in Fintech
This episode explores how vertical fintechs are using specialization to scale faster and capture niche markets. We discuss why focusing on a specific problem or audience is becoming the most effective growth strategy and what this means for investors, founders, and the future of financial technology.
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Europe's Venture Studios: Reinventing the Early Stage Playbook
In this episode, we’re diving into Europe’s venture studios and how they’re reinventing the early-stage playbook. We’ll explore why this model is gaining momentum, how it compares to the U.S. and Asia, and what makes Europe such fertile ground for venture building. Along the way, we’ll look at examples like eFounders, Rocket Internet, Entrepreneur First, and Antler — and highlight what founders and investors can learn from their approaches.
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From Unicorn Dreams to Revenue Reality: Minh Q. Tran on Venture Capital in Insurtech
FSBrew, the Middle East's leading podcast on insurance and insurtech, welcomes Minh Q. Tran, a venture capitalist with 25+ years of experience in tech and finance. Minh leads Mandalore Partners, specializing in corporate venture capital as a service, helping insurance companies invest in innovative startups.
The discussion covers startup funding, collaboration in the insurance industry, revenue generation, market fit, product competitiveness, and team expertise. Minh shares insights on disruptive vs. collaborative startups, AI adoption, regulatory challenges, and reinsurance opportunities in the Middle East. He also provides advice on scaling, investment strategies, and navigating local regulations.
In the rapid-fire round, Minh discusses blockchain, his investment philosophy, and key traits of successful entrepreneurs. This episode is packed with valuable insights for Insurtech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.
Episode 19 : La ré-industrialisation de la France au cœur de l’actualité politique
Welcome to the podcast series hosted by Minh Q. Tran, Managing Partner of Mandalore Partners.
Episode 13: Les tendances de demain en assurance
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Episode 10 : Reinventing Insurance-as-a-Service with KASKO
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Episode 9: Insurtech France
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