
About this episode
Christian Levan is Front Row Ventures's Director of Portfolio Support and a VC Analyst Intern at White Star Capital.
Takeaways
- His military experience in Singapore.
- How he joined Front Row Ventures.
- The impact FRV has had on the Canadian VC landscape and helping students land roles in the space.
- Christian's advice for young people breaking into VC.
- Landing internships at Inovia Capital and White Star Capital.
- Being a younger team member but still adding value to the firm.
Chapters
00:00 Christian's Military Experience and Journey into Venture Capital
07:24 Front Row Ventures: Bridging the Gap for Canadian University Startups
15:57 Choosing the Right Path: Navigating Different Stages and Sectors in VC
28:28 Navigating the Challenges: Being a Young Professional in VC
34:12 Overcoming Hard Times: Resilience and Long-Term Perspective
Keywords
military, Singapore, conscription, venture capital, FRV, Front Row Ventures, Canadian VC, talent pool, early-stage investing, learning curve, choosing a fund, hard times, perseverance
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