Jack Kuveke: The Art of Sh*tposting and Shaking Up the VC World | Episode 20
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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah chats with Jack Kuveke, the author of the newsletter Jabroni Capital and a fundraising coach. They discuss Jack's experience raising a $53 million ICO, his ventures in the crypto and gaming space in Serbia, and the ups and downs of the fundraising hype cycle. Tune in to unravel the fact from fiction in Jack's intriguing journey through the world of venture capital.
⏱️ Timestamps:
01:01 - Welcoming Jack Kuveke
01:11 - Jack's Background and Jabroni Capital
01:32 - Jack's Experience in Crypto and Gaming
02:04 - Quick Fire Questions with Jack
03:01 - Jack's Approach to Helping Startups
03:23 - Jack's Investment Interests
04:10 - Jack's Arrival in the Venture Ecosystem
04:58 - Jack's Early Crypto Adventures
05:30 - Jack's Involvement with Gaming Cryptocurrency
06:08 - Building a Crypto Community
07:09 - Jack's Role in the Crypto Company
08:01 - The ICO Boom and Community Growth
08:48 - The $53 Million ICO
09:47 - Jack's Pseudonym and Family Involvement
10:08 - Jack's Decision to Drop Out and Move to Serbia
11:01 - The Collapse of the Crypto Company
11:18 - Sponsor Break: Emerge One
11:50 - Jack's Return and New Beginnings
12:55 - The Reality of Startups and Failures
13:23 - Jack's Family Support and Investment
14:11 - The Nuance of Jabroni Capital
15:10 - Jack's Parents' Role in His Journey
16:11 - The Authenticity Behind Jabroni Capital
17:15 - The Future of Jabroni Capital
18:12 - The Value of Fun and Authenticity
19:16 - The Satirical Edge of Jabroni Capital
20:16 - The Importance of Storytelling in Fundraising
21:09 - The Art of the Pitch and Standing Out
22:15 - The Grind of the Current Fundraising Environment
23:10 - The Power of Narrative Over Numbers
24:02 - The Role of Humor in Building Relationships
25:09 - The Importance of Authenticity in Fundraising
26:26 - Jack's Day Job and Fundraising Insights
27:36 - Jack's Vision for Jabroni Capital's Expansion
28:09 - The Significance of Storytelling in Venture Capital
29:09 - The Current State of Fundraising and Advice for Founders
30:44 - The Shift in Fundraising Dynamics
31:15 - Tips for Founders to Stand Out During Fundraising
32:27 - The Lasting Impact of a Good Story
33:02 - The Importance of Authenticity and Personality in Pitches
34:06 - The Role of Humor in Memorable Pitches
35:15 - Where to Find Jack Online
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