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Jan Reichelt: Navigating the EdTech Landscape | Episode 38
Nothing Ventured
English - July 11, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBEntrepreneurship Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Jan Reichelt, founding partner of
Tenex Founders, discusses the global nature of education and edtech. Jan
shares insights on creating value, trusting your instincts as a
founder, and seizing opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of
having investors with founder backgrounds in Europe. Tune in to learn
about Jan's entrepreneurial journey, work-life balance, and contrarian
advice for engaging with VC partners.
Timestamps:
00:21 Edtech being immediately global.
06:24 EdTech innovations through toys.
08:17 EdTech exit strategies.
10:29 Acquiring publishers for digital growth.
14:33 Founder confidence and decision-making.
18:11 The genesis of 10X.
21:33 Founder's advantage in investing.
25:42 Finding the right balance.
27:44 European startup ecosystem challenges.
33:32 Entrepreneurial journey advice.
36:25 Entrepreneurship as a lifestyle.
39:54 VC industry misconceptions
42:15 VC relationship dynamics and longevity.