The studio model isn't just for VCs. This episode explores the rise of corporate venture studios, examining why large companies are adopting this model to drive innovation, launch new ventures, and compete with agile startups.
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 18: Seniors : la "silver révolution" est en marche.
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Episode 17: #Web3surance - views from Alvin Foo
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Episode 16: Firechat with Gin Chao on #Web3surance
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Episode 15 - Assurance santé: le modèle mutualiste en mutation
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Episode 14: Changement climatique et innovation dans l'assurance
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Episode 13: Les tendances de demain en assurance
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Episode 12: Demystifying Corporate Venturing
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Episode 11 : Oren Zeev’s One-Man Investment Empire
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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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Episode 8: Post-covid: l'assurance universelle
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Episode 7: Critical times requires new mindset in Insurance
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