In this episode of the VNTR Podcast, we sit down with Michael Kosic and Kamal Hassan, Managing Partners at Loyal VC, to unpack how they’re transforming venture capital with a unique model that combines global reach, open-ended structure, and a data-driven approach.💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:- The origin story of Loyal VC and why they wanted to build a VC fund “that sucks less”- How their open-ended structure provides LPs with liquidity and long-term returns- Why their stage-based investment process (from $10K to $12M+) beats traditional VC decision-making- How they leverage a network of 1,300+ advisors across 70+ countries to support founders- Insights into deploying capital weekly across 400+ startups worldwide- The future of venture capital in the age of AI and blockchainVNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Welcome Michael Kosic01:55 Welcome Kamal Hassan02:41 The Origin Story: Why Michael & Kamal Launched Loyal VC08:38 Building a Venture Fund Like Entrepreneurs14:03 The First Investors in Loyal VC — Trust, Networks and Early Believers18:17 Loyal VC’s 4-Stage Investment Model23:20 What It Takes to Get the First $10K from Loyal VC25:49 Data-Driven Venture Capital33:44 Why Entrepreneurs Choose Loyal VC Over Traditional VCs38:01 The Community Flywheel: Why Treating People Well Builds Venture Networks41:28 Matching Expertise with Startup Needs at Scale45:56 Founder Collaboration: Slack, Peer Groups & Real Support49:51 Balancing Growth and Liquidity53:14 Smart Money Signal: 98% Follow-On Acceptance at Loyal VC56:50 Carry Only After LPs Profit57:57 Designing a VC Fund to Last 30+ Years1:00:11 Making Venture Accessible Beyond Accredited Investors1:01:29 Is Seed Dead? How AI Reshapes Early-Stage Investing-----------------------------------------------------------------------------🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guests:Michael Kosic https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkosic/Kamal Hassanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalhassan/Loyal VChttps://www.loyal.vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/loyal-vc/