Episode description

Ron Levin is the Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, the most active venture capital firm in the US. Hector spoke to Ron to discuss his journey from entrepreneur to investor and his insights on scaling ventures and building impactful companies.

Ron shares his fascinating career story, from organising trading card shows as a teenager to founding the travel-tech unicorn TravelPerk and eventually joining Alumni Ventures, where he leads their dedicated Seed Fund. The conversation dives into:

• Ron’s unique career trajectory, blending tech, travel, and entrepreneurship
• Founding TravelPerk and the lessons learned from pivoting early
• Alumni Ventures' innovative model and how they empower founders while co-investing
• The importance of serendipity, curiosity, and acting on opportunities in building a career
• His philosophy on investing for impact and solving big societal problems

This episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice for founders, investors, and anyone interested in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

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