How to Build a $100M ARR Company From Scratch
In this episode of the Cowles Ventures Podcast, I sit down with Tom Simpson to break down his journey from early days in investment banking to managing his own venture fund, founding Green Cupboards, and helping shape the startup ecosystem through SAA, Ignite, and KickStart.
We talk about:• The transition from operator to venture fund manager• How to raise and manage a venture capital fund• Lessons from building and running Green Cupboards• The realities of deploying capital in emerging markets• How organizations like SAA, Ignite, and KickStart support founders• What makes a startup ecosystem…
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