The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)

The VC Architects

Genevieve LeMarchal, co-founder and managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from management consultant turned sales trainer to startup acceleration, healthcare tech, and VC fund manager. We discuss her passion for assisting entrepreneurs, her confrontation with imposter syndrome, and the origins of Suncoast Ventures. The conversation touches upon Genevieve's significant relationship-building efforts within her ventures and the importance of providing differentiated value to founders.

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

01:21 The Journey to Venture Capital

05:29 Learning from Failures

07:51 The Challenges of Fundraising

08:43 Transitioning to the Investor Side

14:42 The Genesis of Suncoast Ventures

18:21 The First Steps in Venture Capital

22:46 The Journey to Launching Cohorts and Accelerators

24:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Opportunities

25:03 The Struggle with Self-Doubt and Building Confidence

27:35 The Role of VC Lab in the Journey

31:17 The Vision for Suncoast Ventures

36:44 The Inception of Suncoast Ventures

38:19 Building a Diverse Team and Ecosystem

39:41 The Value-Driven Approach to Investing

45:37 Gratitude and Reflections

46:49 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

You can find Genevieve LeMarchal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievelemarchal/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/genlemarchal and learn more about Suncoast Ventures at https://www.suncoastvc.com/.

Learn more about Flowlie and how the platform can help you screen deals faster and discover the right connections from your network at https://www.flowlie.com.

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