E82 - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital with author Andrew Romans

In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan features the book 'Masters of Corporate Venture Capital' with its author, Andrew Romans. Andrew, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at 7BC Venture Capital, shares insights from his extensive career in Silicon Valley and corporate venture capital. The discussion dives into the motivations behind writing the book, key takeaways, and common challenges faced by CVCs. Andrew also highlights notable differences between corporate and financial VCs and offers practical advice for startups looking to raise from CVCs. The episode is packed with invaluable knowledge on navigating the fast-changing world of technology and innovation in corporate ventures.

 

Topics:

00:00 Introduction and Author Background

02:06 Career Journey and Venture Capital Experience

05:22 Motivation Behind Writing the Book

12:21 Key Takeaways from the Book

20:40 Common Challenges in Corporate Venture Capital

30:39 Differences Between VCs and CVCs

36:40 Tips for Startups Raising from CVCs

45:31 Final Insights and Conclusion

 

 

Links:

Connect with Andrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romans/

Buy Andrew's book here - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital

You can also Download or Stream Free Chapter 1 from Masters of Corporate Venture Capital HERE.

Andrew's Author profile - Amazon author page.

Check out Andrew's podcast
YouTube - Andrew Romans

Spotify - Fireside with a VC