Episode description

Our next guest has participated in the Romanian tech ecosystem since its inception.

First as an angel investor, today, Dan Mihaescu is the founding partner of GapMinder VC.

He has led GapMinder’s investments in companies like FintechOS, TypingDNA, Cartloop, Cyscale, and DruidAI.

Before that,  Dan was a seasoned business executive with experience in small, medium to large enterprises, M&A deals, and venture acceleration. Dan is also an INSEAD Alumni and Harvard Business School graduate.

In his conversation with Irina, Dan reflects on the evolution of the Romanian tech ecosystem, his decision-making process as an investor, and the building up of the business expertise in the region.

In the episode, you’ll hear:

🌐 What is the spill-over effect after UiPath’s global success?

🚩What are the red flags when an investor is making a risk assessment?

❓What is the question Dan asks founders to test whether they’re playing the long game?