I am thrilled to have Victor Pascucci III, the co-founder and Managing General Partner of Energy Capital Ventures. The only early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to the resilience, sustainability and digital transformation of the natural gas industry. Vic has over 20 years of experience in venture capital and financial services encompassing over $750 million in VC and M&A transactions.
In this episode, Victor Pascucci III, co-founder and Managing General Partner of Energy Capital Ventures shares his unique journey from trial attorney to venture capitalist, offering insights into the natural gas industry’s digital transformation and sustainability efforts. He discusses emerging trends in green molecules, hydrogen technology, and renewable natural gas. Victor also offers advice for aspiring VCs, highlighting the importance of perseverance, non-dilutive funding, building strong teams, and much more!
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How do you evaluate the potential of a startup when considering an investment?
What advice would you give to aspiring venture capitalists looking to enter the industry today?
How does Victor approach market sizing?
What is your favourite business book? –The advantage
What is your favourite online tool? –Slack
If you could go back to when you started working on Energy Capital Ventures, what is the one thing you would have focused on? – Use a broader approach
Timestamps
04:25: Victor’s journey into venture capital through corporate partnerships and investments.
06:15: Victor’s advice for those wanting to enter venture capital without traditional paths.
07:35: Discussion about the recent boom in new seed VC firms and their challenges.
09:00: Victor shares insights into the difficulty of starting a VC fund and the path to success.
13:30: Why natural gas and its role in future energy needs remain critical.
14:20: Game-changing emerging trends in the energy and natural gas sector.
15:10: The future of hydrogen and its potential in the aviation industry.
16:40: Evaluating startups based on team, technology, market, and competitive advantage.
21:30: The potential for Europe to become a leader in deep tech and climate tech innovations.
22:40: The biggest missed opportunities in VC and lessons learned from early mistakes.
25:10: Approaching market sizing and the importance of creating new markets in green molecules.
26:30: When to sell or hold a position in venture capital.
28:00: The role of VC in helping founders and where they can add value.
31:20: Advice for operators transitioning from big companies like Google and Amazon to startups
33:40: Discussion on the mental model shift required for operators moving from big companies to startups.
Victor’s Links
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorpascucci
Website – https://www.energycapitalventures.com/
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YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
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5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com
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Energy Transformation Insights with Victor Pascucci from Energy Capital Ventures