Yotewo™ Podcast #20 Investing in Skills – Toby Palmer (Ufi Ventures) 

Yotewo™ Podcast #20 Investing in Skills – Toby Palmer (Ufi Ventures) 

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin sits down with Toby Palmer, Associate at Ufi Ventures, to explore the evolving field of impact venture capital – investment thesis at Ufi, deal flow in London and outlook on the future of work field.

Highlights from the Episode

  • How Toby joined Ufi Ventures and entered the VC world
  • Why he chose the niche of impact venture capital
  • The Ufi Ventures investment thesis explained
  • Which early-stage metrics Ufi looks for in startups
  • Common founder red flags during fundraising
  • A portfolio highlight: Chorus and its impact
  • Trends Toby expects in the future of work space
  • Are founders still struggling with tech hiring?
  • Toby’s personal experience writing angel checks
  • The state of UK and London deal flow today
  • Why mental recharge is critical in the VC industry

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

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