What if the hardest startup to build is actually a VC fund?

Most founders think raising money is brutal. According to Eran Savir, Founder and Managing Partner of Savyon Ventures, building the fund itself is a tougher climb than any startup he built. And after three exits and one painful failure, he has the scars to explain why.

In this episode, Eran breaks down the real mechanics behind seed investing, why early traction matters far more than pitch decks, and the parts of founding that still surprise him even after years on both sides of the table. This is the rare interview where a VC speaks like a founder who still remembers every late payroll, every rejection, and every moment a company comes apart or breaks through.

We cover:

- Why Savyon Ventures focuses on AI, digital and commerce, and what “internet companies” really means in 2025

- The difficulty of getting your first real customer who is not in your personal network

- Why Israelis excel at bold outreach and using the diaspora as a hidden distribution channel

- How Eran evaluates initial traction and why three to five real transactions matter more than any warm intro

- The surprising gap between being a founder and being a VC and why switching mindsets is so tough

- What transparency looks like in practice and why most founders never get real feedback from investors

and more.

Watch now and let us know your takes.

Hosted by Yoel Israel

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