The show is co-hosted by two VCs, Jack Richardson, and Richard Armstrong, exploring the inner workings behind the creation of thriving tech unicorns, showcasing conversations with leading pioneers and visionaries in the global startup arena.
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The show is co-hosted by two VCs, Jack Richardson, and Richard Armstrong, exploring the inner workings behind the creation of thriving tech unicorns, showcasing conversations with leading pioneers and visionaries in the global startup arena.
S2E1: Carmen Alfonso Rico, VC turned Angel @ Cocoa
Venture Passport
42 minutes 20 seconds
2 years ago
S2E1: Carmen Alfonso Rico, VC turned Angel @ Cocoa
In this episode, Jack Richardson engages with Carmen Alfonzo Rico to explore her journey from her early career to founding Kokoa. Carmen shares insights from her angel investment experience with Hopin and discusses key realizations in investing and the startup world. The conversation delves into Kokoa's pre-seed investment strategies, unique benchmarking approaches, and the assessment of potential investments, focusing on founders and market fit. Carmen highlights the balance of empathy and ruthlessness in founders, the dynamics of small funds, and Kokoa's stance on no follow-ons. The episode also covers strategies for raising a venture fund, comparing direct founder investments with fund investments, and Kokoa's future plans.
Venture Passport
The show is co-hosted by two VCs, Jack Richardson, and Richard Armstrong, exploring the inner workings behind the creation of thriving tech unicorns, showcasing conversations with leading pioneers and visionaries in the global startup arena.
