Where Podcasting Meets Venture Capital

Paul Bonnet, General Partner at 20VC

Key Points

• The media-first model of 20VC is a real advantage for deal sourcing and building founder relationships.
• Keeping a small core team is a deliberate choice: it preserves conviction, keeps decision-making fast, and keeps the firm close to founders.
• As venture firms become publishers and investors break their own news, independent journalists and traditional tech publications still play a role - but it's a changing one.
• European founders who say the continent lacks funding should look closely at what capital is actually available at each stage and position themselves accordingly.