On The Go With Manav

Tiny Ventures, Big Plans - with Sam Thurman

Manav Hartono Episode 41

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Sam Thurman is a junior Venture Capitalist and the co-founder of Tiny Ventures, which aims to help aspiring venture investors break into the industry. He also has his own podcast, ‘Sam’s House,’ where he spotlights interesting young people.

Sam studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of York. During his time at university, he participated in various internships and part-time jobs, which helped him secure his first job at Atomico as a Visiting Analyst.

As of 2026, he currently works as an Investor at Eurazeo, a leading global investment group, and is growing Tiny Ventures through competitions and tangible experience for venture investors.

In the podcast, we discussed:   
- University experiences and challenges
- Navigating young adulthood during COVID-19
- Career beginnings and internships
- Exploring venture capital and advice for aspiring venture capitalists
- Balancing full-time work and side projects
- Reflections and future aspirations

How to get in touch with Sam:
Sam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-thurman/
Sam's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ovd8C2BmX5vVVmzmdIIjD?si=e5bc6513eb0a45cb 

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