Investors Must Think Like Operators | Building Your Internal Algorithm in VC | Defensibility in Fintech | Carlos Torras, Partner FIntech Collective
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Investors Must Think Like Operators | Building Your Internal Algorithm in VC | Defensibility in Fintech | Carlos Torras, Partner FIntech Collective
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In this conversation, Carlos shares his multicultural background and how it has influenced his career in fintech. He discusses his journey from sports to working at JP Morgan and eventually transitioning to Suyo, a company focused on empowering low-income families. Carlos highlights the importance of networking in Latin America and how it led him to discover the venture world. He elaborates on Fintech Collective's investment strategy, emphasizing the intersection of financial services and AI, and the significance of regulatory environments in fintech defensibility. The conversation also touches on portfolio construction, identifying venture-backable founders, and the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship. Carlos shares insights on Minka, Simetrik, and Strike AI, showcasing their impact in the fintech landscape.
CHAPTERS:
00:00
Intro
03:43
Early Interests and Hobbies
07:10
Transition from JP Morgan Trading to Latam Startup
09:59
Wedge to LATAM Tech Ecosystem
11:23
Wharton & Path to Fintech Collective
13:11
FTC Internship
16:07
Fintech Collective Thesis
18:35
Nuances between Mature & Emerging Markets
19:23
Parallels between Latam & India
21:40
Defensibility in Fintech
23:16
FTC Portfolio Construction: Less Bets & High Conviction
24:41
Gaining Conviction: Founding Team
25:45
"Building a VC backed company is one of the most masochistic exercises someone can do"
27:15
Navigating Chaos: The Founder’s Journey
28:39
The Role of the CEO in Startups
30:44
Identifying Non-Obvious Signals in Founders
32:26
The Importance of Perseverance
33:07
Exploring FinTech Collective's Portfolio
35:02
Minka: Building Payment Infrastructure in Colombia
36:11
Simetrik: The Power of Team Alignment
39:18
Strike AI: Addressing Cybersecurity Needs
43:06
The Importance of Humility in VC
45:59
Lessons from the FinTech Collective
46:41
Time Management & Productivity
49:10
Final Thoughts
50:22
Outro
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