The Enthusiast
[Investor Journey] Carl Fritjofsson (Creandum) consistency as a driver of VC success, avoiding shiny objects & finally the advent of European tech leadership?
February 06, 2024
Season 6
Episode 3
[Investor Journey] Carl Fritjofsson (Creandum) consistency as a driver of VC success, avoiding shiny objects & finally the advent of European tech leadership?
The Enthusiast
Chapters
2:37
Carl's journey into venture
6:11
Are operator turned investors the best VCs?
9:11
What made Creandum so successful as a venture firm?
13:48
Avoiding shiny objects and staying true to yourself
13:59
Creandum's US presence
21:32
State of the European startup ecosystem
27:04
Creandum's only investment in LatAm
31:28
Adding value to founders through boards
31:33
Predictions for 2024
37:47
Fast Speed Round
The Enthusiast
[Investor Journey] Carl Fritjofsson (Creandum) consistency as a driver of VC success, avoiding shiny objects & finally the advent of European tech leadership?
Feb 06, 2024
Season 6
Episode 3
On this episode Pat sits down with Carl Fritjofsson, Creandum's partner for the US to dive into what made the VC firm stand out and turn into one of the top European venture firms out there, his take on the future of European tech talent and why he is both optimistic and cautious about 2024.
On this episode you will learn about:
- Carl's journey from former operator to investor
- Key takeaways for building a lasting VC firm
- Why he is bullish on the future of European start-ups
- 2024 predictions
You can follow Carl on LinkedIn here.
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On this episode Pat sits down with Carl Fritjofsson, Creandum's partner for the US to dive into what made the VC firm stand out and turn into one of the top European venture firms out there, his take on the future of European tech talent and why he is both optimistic and cautious about 2024.
On this episode you will learn about:
- Carl's journey from former operator to investor
- Key takeaways for building a lasting VC firm
- Why he is bullish on the future of European start-ups
- 2024 predictions
You can follow Carl on LinkedIn here.