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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
"Cut The Check" is where venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship intersect, spanning emerging markets and beyond.
Hosted by Mack Meyer, we break down what it really takes to secure funding, straight from the investors writing the checks and the founders closing the rounds.
Each episode dives into the strategies behind winning term sheets, scaling startups, and making bold bets, featuring insightful conversations with top VCs, angel investors, and entrepreneurs.
From first checks to follow-ons and exits, Cut the Check delivers an unfiltered, inside look at the art of deal-making and the future of venture capital.
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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
VC Is A Tool, Not The Only Way To Build | Esteban Reyes, Founder & GP of Zenda Capital
Summary
In this conversation, Esteban Reyes shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days inspired by his grandfather's story to his experiences in building and scaling companies. He discusses the importance of understanding venture capital as a resource, the challenges of building tech-enabled services, and the investment thesis of Zenda Capital. Esteban also addresses the geopolitical challenges affecting investment opportunities in the Americas and highlights the potential in healthcare technology. He concludes with valuable advice for entrepreneurs on capital efficiency and partner selection.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 Background
01:30 Coal Miner Story
06:50 Why being VC backed isn't everything
09:48 Novascale & Flexiplan
11:36 The Challenges when Scaling "Service Businesses"
14:18 Zenda Capital's Inception
16:32 Why a Solo GP & Building a Strong Team
18:08 Zenda Capital's Thesis & Check Size
20:19 Portfolio Construction
20:54 Investing Across The America's & Thematic Investing
22:25 "Usually Great Founders Beget Other Great Founders"
23:50 Strength of Portco Founder Relationships
25:09 AI & Long Term Value
28:09 Landing Strategy: Forward Deployment w/ AI
29:27 Geopolitical Challenges
31:20 Opportunities in Healthtech Across the Americas
33:45 Advice for Founders Looking to Raise Capital
36:02 Final Thoughts
39:15 Outro
Cut The Check w/ Mack Meyer is a podcast about venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship in Latin America and beyond.
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