The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)
Genevieve LeMarchal, co-founder and managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from management consultant turned sales trainer to startup acceleration, healthcare tech, and VC fund manager. We discuss her passion for assisting entrepreneurs, her confrontation with imposter syndrome, and the origins of Suncoast Ventures. The conversation touches upon Genevieve's significant relationship-building efforts within her ventures and the importance of providing differentiated value to founders.
00:01 Introduction and Welcome
01:21 The Journey to Venture Capital
05:29 Learning from Failures
07:51 The Challenges of Fundraising
08:43 Transitioning to the Investor Side
14:42 The Genesis of Suncoast Ventures
18:21 The First Steps in Venture Capital
22:46 The Journey to Launching Cohorts and Accelerators
24:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Opportunities
25:03 The Struggle with Self-Doubt and Building Confidence
27:35 The Role of VC Lab in the Journey
31:17 The Vision for Suncoast Ventures
36:44 The Inception of Suncoast Ventures
38:19 Building a Diverse Team and Ecosystem
39:41 The Value-Driven Approach to Investing
45:37 Gratitude and Reflections
46:49 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
You can find Genevieve LeMarchal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievelemarchal/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/genlemarchal and learn more about Suncoast Ventures at https://www.suncoastvc.com/.
Learn more about Flowlie and how the platform can help you screen deals faster and discover the right connections from your network at https://www.flowlie.com.
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