Financial Modeling for Startups with Cesare Pesci
Description
I am thrilled to have Cesare Pesci, a Junior Associate at YOBE Ventures, where he combines a background in investment banking, sustainable finance, trading, consulting, and sales to support growth-stage and tech founders.
In this conversation, Cesare Pesci , a junior associate at Yobe Ventures, discusses his journey into venture capital, the dual role of investment and advisory, and the importance of networking. Cesare shares insights on evaluating founders, the significance of sustainability in investing, and the differences between European and US ecosystems. He emphasises the value of failure as a learning process and offers advice for aspiring venture capitalists.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Cesare Pesci and His Journey
02:38 Career Progression in Venture Capital
05:23 The Dual Role of Investment and Advisory
06:52 Evaluating Founders and Startups
10:20 Lessons from Early Stage Founders
11:32 Financial Modeling for Startups
12:53 Advisory Support vs. Traditional VC
14:30 Comparing European and US Ecosystems
16:17 Integrating Sustainability in VC Investing
17:40 Sales and Finance: A Winning Combination
19:08 Networking in Venture Capital
20:48 Reflecting on Career Milestones
22:18 Recommended Business Books
24:00 Advice for Aspiring VCs
Cesare’s Links
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesare-pesci-99b09021b/
Hubble - https://www.hubble.social/cesarepesci
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
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YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/
United States
