I sat down with LionTree’s Antal Runnebom. I gave my perspective into the opportunities around vertical-specific marketplaces; the process by which FJ Labs selects the hundreds of start-ups we invested … Continue reading “”

Most interviews I have focus on my recent history and FJ Labs’ current thesis and selection criteria. I was beyond impressed when Harrison Faull sent me the following list of … Continue reading “”

Stablecoins are hailed as the cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, offering stability in a volatile market and promising to overhaul payment rails. However, underneath the surface, stablecoin supply is fundamentally … Continue reading “”

I had the pleasure of chatting with Fabian Tausch of Unicorn Bakery. We covered the state of venture markets, the rise of B2B marketplaces, the impact of AI on startups, … Continue reading “”

I had the pleasure of chatting with the VNTR Podcast. I shared my journey from launching startups to becoming one of the world’s most active angel investors. We discussed my … Continue reading “”

Friends of FJ Labs, We finished off the year with a bang! Please see below for our latest investment highlights and happenings. Here is to an exciting & prosperous 2025! … Continue reading “”

In the same Ayahuasca ceremony during which my grandmother Françoise convinced me to have kids, my grandmother told me to have at least one boy and one girl because the … Continue reading “”

Given that I have been building and investing in marketplaces for 26 years you might think that everything that needed to be built has already been built, but nothing could … Continue reading “”

This one is exclusively for the French speakers amongst you. I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicolas Guyon of Comptoir IA. The conversation was far ranging. We covered: I … Continue reading “”

As the holiday season is approaching fast, I wanted to share my recommendations for the year. I am still using the monitor, TV, sound bar, notebook computer, chair, streaming setup, … Continue reading “”

While AI investing continues to reach new highs, we have been contrarian. Given how non-consensus we are, I wanted to share our thoughts and perspective. In this episode, I cover: … Continue reading “”

I had the pleasure to be invited by Frenchfounders to speak at this year’s Transatlantic Leadership Forum hosted by Goldman Sachs. The event brought together over 500 leaders to explore themes of sustainable futures, technological … Continue reading “”

As inconceivable as it is to me given how young and energetic I feel, I turned 50 on August 3! I invited all my best friends and family from the … Continue reading “”

I had a fun and wide ranging conversation with my cousin Minter Dial who is an amazing author, speaker, conversationalist, and fellow padel aficionado. We covered many topics including my … Continue reading “”