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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Cristina Fonseca, General Partner at Indico Capital Partners, discusses her journey as a tech entrepreneur, investor, and her transition to venture capital. She shares her experiences in building companies, balancing different roles, and the challenges she faced. Cristina also talks about her focus on ocean-related investments and the evolution of the Portuguese startup ecosystem.
Key points:
- Cristina Fonseca is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and General Partner at Indico Capital Partners.
- She co-founded TalkDesk and Cleverly AI and has experience building companies and balancing different roles.
- In venture capital, she focuses on ocean-related investments.
- Fonseca discusses the evolution of the Portuguese startup ecosystem.
In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Cristina Fonseca, a tech entrepreneur, investor, and General Partner at Indico Capital Partners, discusses her journey into entrepreneurship, including co-founding TalkDesk and Cleverly AI. Cristina shares her experiences in building companies, balancing different roles, and the challenges she faced. She also talks about her transition to venture capital and her focus on ocean-related investments. Finally, Cristina discusses the evolution of the Portuguese startup ecosystem and her personal impact and interests.
Fonseca emphasizes the importance of focusing on solving a real problem and being the cause rather than jumping to the effect. She also mentions the need to be adaptable when building a company from scratch and constantly wearing different hats.
As a board member and investor, Fonseca provides guidance and support to founders while respecting their autonomy. She believes that entrepreneurship is often inspired by the stories of great founders, but warns against trying to be the next Steve Jobs, as there will always be a better Steve Jobs than you.
Regarding venture capital, Fonseca has a focus on ocean-related investments. She sees great potential in this area and believes that technology can play a significant role in solving the pressing challenges faced by the oceans.
Fonseca also discusses the evolution of the Portuguese startup ecosystem. She highlights the growth and maturation of the ecosystem, with more experienced entrepreneurs emerging and a greater understanding of how startups work. She sees Portugal as an attractive location for both local and foreign talent.
In conclusion, Fonseca shares her personal impact and interests, including her involvement in mentoring and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. She is passionate about empowering others and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background.
