The VC Architects (Ep. 9): Jahn Karsybaev (Big Sky Capital)

The VC Architects

Jahn Karsybaev, co-founder and managing partner of Big Sky Capital, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his journey from a multi-time entrepreneur to an angel investor and now fund manager. We unpack insights on fundraising for first-time fund managers, and the role of relationship-building in securing fruitful partnerships with LPs. John emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term vision, cultivating reputation and credibility, and bringing value to portfolio companies.

00:00 Introduction and Background of the Hosts

00:17 The VC Architects Podcast: An Overview

00:56 Sponsorship Message

01:07 Beginning of the Interview with Jahn Karsybaev

01:32 Jahn's Journey Before Angel Investing

04:00 Jahn's Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons Learned

07:55 The Investment Thesis of Big Sky Capital

10:27 The Process of Discovering Upcoming Entrepreneurs

14:36 The Importance of Building Relationships in Venture Capital

14:50 The Fundraising Journey for Big Sky Capital

17:20 The Vision for Big Sky Capital

31:21 Mistakes and Lessons Learned During Fundraising

39:01 Looking Forward: The Future of Big Sky Capital

42:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

You can find Jahn Karsybaev on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahnibek/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jahnibek_ and learn more about Big Sky Capital at https://bigskycapital.co/.

Learn more about Flowlie and how the platform can help you screen deals faster and discover the right connections from your network at https://www.flowlie.com.

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