Jason Ramirez shares his journey, beginning with studying accounting and progressing to equity research at UBS. He later became an Investment Associate at Kickstart Ventures. He also reveals how his family business involvement and tech investment interest sparked his curiosity for the Philippine startup scene, eventually leading him to join Kickstart Ventures.

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In this engaging episode of Conversations Over Coffee, Bit Santos sits down with Jason Ramirez, a seasoned Senior Associate at Kickstart Ventures. Through a candid conversation, they delve into Jason's intriguing career journey and his pivotal role within the startup ecosystem. Despite feeling inadequate at first, he immersed himself in the world of investing and eventually joined Kickstart Ventures. 

Jason shares his insights on the startup community, emphasizing the significance of taking risks and pursuing one's passion. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from his journey through the dynamic world of startups, where risks become opportunities and passions take flight.

Episode Highlights:

• The crucial factors that determine the success and investability of a company: the size of the opportunity and the potential for growth.

• Rapid growth often means needing less capital for the same or quicker results.

• The importance of having investors whose interests are strictly aligned with the company.

• The ripple effect of shifting interest rates is particularly evident in the valuation multiples of high-growth, non-profitable tech companies.

• Valuation is not the sole determinant of a company's worth.

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