Description

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