Yotewo™ Podcast #12 From VC to Proptech – Jake Osorio (Snuze, Initiator VC)

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr chats with Jake Osorio, co-founder and COO of Snuze and ex-managing director at Initiator VC, to explore what it really means to build and back startups from the very beginning. This episode is a goldmine for early founders, student entrepreneurs, and anyone wondering how to turn an idea into a fundable business.

Highlights from the Episode

• How Jake got involved with both Snuze and Initiator VC
• The origin story behind Snuze — and the problem it’s solving
• What Snuze actually does and how the product works
• Fundraising insights from a first-time founder in consumer health
• How the idea was validated and tested with real demand
• Pricing strategies and product positioning for Snuze
• The philosophy behind Initiator VC’s student-first investing model
• How to evaluate startups when they’re still just raw ideas
• Whether early-stage founders lean toward safer, more accessible verticals
• Behaviour patterns that stood out among successful student founders
• Red flags Jake looks for when meeting new founders
• Ongoing challenges with hiring tech talent in the earliest stages
• What’s next for Snuze — and how it’s evolving post-launch
• Jake’s one big “do-over” if he could rewind the journey

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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