Listen "Christian Levan"
Episode Synopsis
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
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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