Dexa/The Hard Part

Published May 28, 2025

Frederic Bastien from Amiral Ventures

Frederic Bastien from Amiral Ventures reveals his journey from startup founder to venture capitalist, emphasizing the significance of providing value beyond funding and his nuanced investment philosophy within the Canadian tech landscape, while exploring the dynamic interplay between academia and entrepreneurship in Montreal's growing tech ecosystem.

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- How does AI change venture capital?
  Asked by 61 people
- Do you have any advice from startup founders?
  Asked by 49 people
- Is venture capital worth it?
  Asked by 48 people
- How can the venture ecosystem change?
  Asked by 45 people
- How does AI change venture capital in the context of the episode Prof G Markets: Google’s Quantum Breakthrough & The World Cup Goes to Saudi Arabia and the clip AI Investment Opportunities?
  Asked by 43 people
- What are the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs venture capital?
  Asked by 42 people
- How does artificial intelligence change venture capital?
  Asked by 40 people
- Is venture capital a people business?
  Asked by 34 people
- Can venture investing lead to innovation?
  Asked by 33 people
- What are insights on venture capital?
  Asked by 33 people
- How are early-stage startups growing?
  Asked by 27 people
- What trends are shaping AI startups?
  Asked by 26 people
- How did the experience change their startup?
  Asked by 25 people
- How do startup founders think as discussed in the episode The Art and Science of Biology's Future and the clip Contrarian Thinking?
  Asked by 25 people
- What are the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs venture capital for starting a business?
  Asked by 25 people

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