I am excited to have Roy Heldshtein, a Managing Partner at Team8, a venture group with a remarkable track record of nearly $2 billion in exits and over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Roy holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
In this episode, Roy Heldshtein, Managing Partner at Team8 discusses his journey from BCG and Checkpoint Software to leading investments at Team8. He explains Team8's unique approach to venture creation, focusing on sectors like cybersecurity, fintech, digital health, and data. Roy highlights the importance of AI, market sizing, and team dynamics in successful ventures. He also shares insights on the value of resilience in founders and Team8's collaborative operations with LPs, and much more!
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What major trends are Team8 currently seeing in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and digital health
Does Roy prefer first or second-time entrepreneurs?
How does Roy rank the following when investing; team, market, traction and technology?
What is your favourite business book? – Zero to one
What is your favourite online tool? –Gemini
If you could go back to when you started working, what is the one thing you would have focused on? – Build structure differently
Timestamps
06:18 - Roy’s involvement in M&A at Checkpoint.
07:05 - Team8’s approach to investing and venture creation.
10:05 - How Team8 assesses startup ideas and founders.
10:55 - Importance of market sizing and timing in investments.
12:20 - The significance of ownership in venture returns.
15:20 - Discussion on the preference for first-time vs. experienced founders.
16:20 - What Team8 looks for in potential team members.
18:45 - Building and maintaining relationships with LPs.
19:40 - Advice for emerging VC managers in the current market.
21:00 - Israel’s unique startup ecosystem and its global impact.
22:30 - Israel's strengths in cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health.
23:10 - Emerging trends in energy and food tech in Israel.
Roy’s Links
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-heldshtein-5370441
Website – https://team8.vc/
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com
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