I am thrilled to have Elias Mufarech who is a Senior Associate at Collide Capital, a pre-seed to Series A venture fund investing in fintech, future of work, and supply chain software.

In this conversation, Elias Mufarech, a senior associate at Collide Capital, shares his insights on venture capital, the importance of operational support for founders, and the evolving landscape of startup expectations. Elias discusses his journey from building fintech software in Latin America to investing in startups, highlighting the critical lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes the need for founders to have strong networks and the importance of understanding market dynamics, especially when competing against big tech companies.

Timestamps

02:56 Lessons from Operating in Emerging Markets

06:20 Changing Expectations in Venture Capital

09:21 The Role of Capital and Networks in Founding

12:16 American vs. Emerging Market Founders

15:03 Operational Support in Venture Capital

18:21 Assessing Big Tech Risks in Startups

Elias's Links

LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/elias-mufarech/

Website – https://www.collidecap.com/

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