• What Makes a Startup Investable? with Professor Pochi Wu

  • Dec 27 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcast

What Makes a Startup Investable? with Professor Pochi Wu

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Tiny Dragon, Professor Pochi Wu, Venture Advisor of SkyDeck, shares his insights on entrepreneurship, venture capitalism, and product-market fit. With years of experience as both a venture capitalist and a professor, Wu delves into the opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly those who are venturing into tech startups. He sheds light on factors that determine startup investability, such as traction, perceived risk, third-party validation, and revenue. Wu also discusses how entrepreneurs should approach market needs and why the mindset to continuously learn and evolve are key traits for success.

    Highlights:

    02:12 Venture Capital Journey and Transition

    03:56 Investment Verticals and Generalist Approach

    05:51 Cross-Cultural Entrepreneurship: Asia vs. North America

    06:06 Education and Entrepreneurial Mindset

    13:54 Entrepreneurship in Asia: A Different Flavor

    22:37 Investor Perspective and Making a Startup Investable

    30:56 Understanding Product Market Fit

    31:31 The Pitfalls of Tech Startups

    32:12 The Importance of Understanding Customer Needs

    34:19 Common Missteps in Startup Ideas

    37:26 The Role of a CEO in a Startup

    41:03 The Challenges of Scaling a Startup

    46:37 The Impact of COVID-19 on Startups

    53:45 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Entrepreneurship

    56:05 The Role of Courage and Conviction in Entrepreneurship

    58:55 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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