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Episode Synopsis
From shaping France’s digital transformation as a government minister to leading a €750 million investment fund, Fleur Pellerin is a force to be reckoned with.
In this episode, recorded in the heart of Paris, we sit down with Fleur, the founder of Korelya Capital, to explore her extraordinary journey—from her early days as an adopted child from Korea to breaking barriers in politics, tech, and venture capital.
Timestamps / Key Takeaways
0:00 - Intro
01:56 - Billion Dollar Questions
03:44 - From an adopted child in Korea to a former minister of France; the influence of Fleur’s mother
07:30 - The journey from business school to politics; her impact on digital, cultural, and communications policies in France
10:22 - Three key factors behind La French Tech: Station F, policy initiatives, and ecosystem building
12:23 - The state of the French startup ecosystem today; Bpifrance and the government's role in the investment industry
15:11 - Fleur’s decision to transition into investing; building Korelya Capital
17:59 - Growing global interest in Europe, particularly from Asia
19:50 - Investment strategy: from tech to consumer brands, and backing Bolt
24:24 - The challenge of limited exits in European and Asian markets
26:48 - The role of family offices in the French investment landscape
28:38 - Emerging trends, strategies, and structures shaping the industry
30:21 - Lessons learned from mistakes and partnerships
33:56 - A message for funders and capital allocators on funding women; incentives for driving positive change
36:41 - One key takeaway for funders and founders worldwide
About Fleur
Fleur Pellerin is a French businesswoman, former civil servant and Socialist Party politician who served as a French government minister from 2012 to 2016
CEO & Founder of Korelya Capital, European VC Fund. French Junior Minister for SMEs, Innovation and the Digital Economy
FOLLOW FLEUR:
https://www.instagram.com/fleurpellerin/?hl=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur_Pellerin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleurpellerin/
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PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com
Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal
Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves
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In this episode, recorded in the heart of Paris, we sit down with Fleur, the founder of Korelya Capital, to explore her extraordinary journey—from her early days as an adopted child from Korea to breaking barriers in politics, tech, and venture capital.
Timestamps / Key Takeaways
0:00 - Intro
01:56 - Billion Dollar Questions
03:44 - From an adopted child in Korea to a former minister of France; the influence of Fleur’s mother
07:30 - The journey from business school to politics; her impact on digital, cultural, and communications policies in France
10:22 - Three key factors behind La French Tech: Station F, policy initiatives, and ecosystem building
12:23 - The state of the French startup ecosystem today; Bpifrance and the government's role in the investment industry
15:11 - Fleur’s decision to transition into investing; building Korelya Capital
17:59 - Growing global interest in Europe, particularly from Asia
19:50 - Investment strategy: from tech to consumer brands, and backing Bolt
24:24 - The challenge of limited exits in European and Asian markets
26:48 - The role of family offices in the French investment landscape
28:38 - Emerging trends, strategies, and structures shaping the industry
30:21 - Lessons learned from mistakes and partnerships
33:56 - A message for funders and capital allocators on funding women; incentives for driving positive change
36:41 - One key takeaway for funders and founders worldwide
About Fleur
Fleur Pellerin is a French businesswoman, former civil servant and Socialist Party politician who served as a French government minister from 2012 to 2016
CEO & Founder of Korelya Capital, European VC Fund. French Junior Minister for SMEs, Innovation and the Digital Economy
FOLLOW FLEUR:
https://www.instagram.com/fleurpellerin/?hl=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur_Pellerin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleurpellerin/
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PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com
Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal
Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves
FOLLOW SARAH:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahchenglobal
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