From Data Scientist to the GP of ResponsiblyVC Investing in Pre-Seed Sustainable Startups w/ Zécca Lehn

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Zécca Lehn from Responsibly Ventures. They discuss the difference between climate and sustainability funds, Zécca's interest in macroeconomic policies, and the link between journalism and venture capital. They also talk about the transition from angel investing to starting a VC fund, the concept of failure rates, and the significance of discipline in fundraising. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the importance of ethics and problem-solving in startup success.

Today Zécca Lehn joins the podcast to discuss his journey from being a data scientist to investing in the private markets as an angel investor. Over the past couple of years Zécca has worked his way up to the top 1% of angel investors and decided to go further through founding ResponsiblyVC. The firm focuses on investing in sustainable startups working towards a mission to save the planet.

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(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Zécca Lehn from Responsibly Ventures (0:29) Distinction between a climate and sustainability fund (1:24) Zécca's introduction to macroeconomic policies and universal basic income (3:32) Connection between journalism and venture capital (7:01) Transition from angel investing to starting a VC fund (10:43) Value investing and concept of failure rates in venture capital (12:55) Impact of discipline and value in fundraising (18:17) Importance of maintaining marketing costs during recession periods (21:58) Role of ethics and problem-solving in startup success (23:15) Closing remarks and appreciation