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Guest Presentation

August is a consultant at Deloitte during the day. Working on strategy projects within sustainability, insurance, and consumer products.

At night, he is the author of Impact Supports newsletter about impact VC.
https://impactvc.substack.com/

Summary

August Solliv, founder of an impact-focused newsletter, discusses his journey and the evolution of his content. He shares his motivation for starting the newsletter and the shift towards interviewing impact investors. The conversation explores the value of interviews in gaining specialized knowledge and understanding the perspectives of different investors. They also discuss the importance of understanding the focus and scope of different VC funds when fundraising for impact startups. The conversation touches on the benefits of newsletters and the potential for other formats like podcasts and videos. They also discuss the opportunities and benefits that come from engaging in side projects and personal branding. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact investment ecosystem, including the potential for a bubble and the hottest topics in impact investing. The conversation explores the differences between impact investing in Europe and the US, the challenges of achieving profitability in impact startups, and tips for raising funds. It emphasizes the importance of team alignment, finding the right investors, and considering alternative funding options. The conversation also highlights the need for collective action and small steps to create impact as individuals.

Keywords

August Solliv, impact investing, newsletter, interviews, VC funds, fundraising, podcasts, videos, side projects, personal branding, impact investment ecosystem, bubble, hottest topics, impact investing, Europe, US, profitability, raising funds, team alignment, alternative funding, collective action

Takeaways

• Interviews with impact investors provide specialized knowledge and insights into the impact investment space.
• Understanding the focus and scope of different VC funds is crucial for impact startups when fundraising.
• Newsletters offer a valuable platform for sharing knowledge and engaging with a specific audience.
• Engaging in side projects and personal branding can lead to new opportunities and professional growth.
• The impact investment ecosystem is evolving, with potential for a bubble and a focus on hardware and growth stage funding. Impact investing in Europe and the US differs in terms of deal size and maturity of startups.
• Achieving profitability in impact startups requires a balance between growth and increasing profits.
• When raising funds, it's important to find investors that align with your values and fit your startup's profile.
• Cons

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Summary

In this episode, Jerome reflects on his failed startup project, Space Eternity, and shares the five key mistakes he made that led to its failure. He advises listeners on how to avoid these mistakes and turn them around for success.

Keywords
#startup, #failure, #mistakes, #success, #product, #customers, #hiring, #communication, #sales, #marketing, #patience

Takeaways
Don't fall in love with your product, fall in love with solving your customers' problems
Verify the ambitions and skills of your co-founders and employees, don't hire friends just because it seems cool
Talk about your project and seek feedback, even negative comments can provide valuable insights
Sales and marketing are essential, learn about them and embrace their importance
Be patient and play the long-term game, success takes time


Sound Bites
"Don't fall in love with your product, fall in love with solving your customers' problems"
"Verify the ambitions and skills of your co-founders and employees, don't hire friends just because it seems cool"
"Talk about your project and seek feedback, even negative comments can provide valuable insights"

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background of Space Eternity
02:55
Mistake #1: Falling in Love with Your Product
06:12
Mistake #2: Hiring Friends
08:07
Mistake #3: Avoiding Communication
10:05
Mistake #4: Neglecting Sales and Marketing
13:01
Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities

Summary

Jérôme Gilleron, the founder of Reactor Media, discusses his background in aeronautics and aerospace and his transition to marketing and sales. He explains the concept behind Reactors, which aims to provide support and resources for early-stage startups. Guiron emphasizes the importance of marketing and personal branding for startups and the need to validate ideas before launching. He also discusses the role of corporate investors and the synergy between corporations and startups. Guiron shares his aspirations of becoming an investor in the future and his thoughts on mastermind groups for entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Jérôme Gilleron discusses the importance of sales for entrepreneurs and the need to qualify potential customers. He emphasizes the role of sales in generating revenue and sustaining a business. Jérôme also talks about the challenges of reducing carbon footprint for companies and the need for new practices in old systems. He shares his vision for his media platform, Reactor, and the importance of talking about ideas and seeking feedback. Jérôme encourages entrepreneurs to talk to potential customers and understand their needs before trying to sell a product or service.

Keyword

Aeronautics, aerospace, marketing, sales, startups, Reactor, validation, personal branding, corporate investors, synergy, mastermind groups, entrepreneurs, sales, entrepreneurship, carbon footprint, deep tech, impact startups, media platform, feedback

Takeaways

• Transitioning from a technical background to marketing and sales can provide a unique perspective and skill set.
• Marketing and personal branding are crucial for startups to establish credibility and attract customers, investors, and talent.
• Validating ideas before launching is essential to ensure market demand and avoid wasting time and resources.
• The synergy between corporations and startups can lead to innovation and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Becoming an investor in the long run can provide opportunities to support and mentor promising startups.
• Mastermind groups can offer valuable networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs. Sales is an essential skill for entrepreneurs as it generates revenue and sustains a business.
• Reducing carbon footprint requires implementing new practices in old systems.
• Reactor aims to be a recognized media platform for deep tech and impact startups.
• Entrepreneurs should talk to potential customers and seek feedback before trying to sell their product or service.

Titles

• The Synergy Between Corporations and Startups
• Validating Ideas: A Crucial Step Before Launching Reactor: A Vision for a Media Platform
• The Importance of Sales for Entrepreneurs

Sound Bites

• "Marketing and sales at the beginning, in any case, are together."
• "An idea is not worth much."
• "There is synergy between corporations and startups."
• "If the person behind doesn't do anything, what... You can be for nothing."
• "Sales remains the number one skill of the CEO, even before his technical expertise."
• "If you don't want to sell, I think you're not good at making a company."

Chapters

00:00 Jérôme Gilleron’s Background and Transition to Marketing and Sales

03:10 The Concept Behind Reactors and the Importance of Validation

06:43 The Role of Marketing and Personal Branding for Startups

09:02 The Value of Ideas and the Fear of Launching

13:16 The Synergy Between Corporations and Startups

21:07 Mastermind Groups for Entrepreneurs

31:07 The Importance of Sales for Entrepreneurs

41:42 Reducing Carbon Footprint: Challenges and New Practices

49:27 Reactor: A Vision for a Media Platform

58:44