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Here is my conversation with Sebastien Groyer, Entrepreneur and Venture CapitalistEpisode Links:Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/7-tales-from-20-years-of-deep-tech-42fYoutube: https://youtu.be/Ni3mEDM7-_cSebastien Groyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-groyer-2438548/Podcast Links:Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2gChristian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschnerLSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2getherLSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2getherPodcast Episodes: https://pod.link/1493847125Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZfrwd6iXrQ3LIANISUpP22seS2CsCEVTimestamps:For those who want to listen to specific parts of the episode, here are the timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:35 How do VCs view planning in companies?05:59 How to Approach Investors when Plans Change11:00 What are Target Companies of VCs?15:15 Are VCs Going for First Movers or Rather Established Markets?19:30 How Detailed Should Business Plans be when Pitching to VCs?23:50 Storytelling – From Rough to Detail27:15 The Reality of VC Life34:40 How Often Can You Follow Up with VCs before Ending Up on a Blacklist38:54 What is the Right Time to Approach VCs?40:40 How do VCs view companies in Fundraising Mode?46:10 The Fundraising Process in a Company48:15 Is the Fundraisngprocess Transactional, or do Relationships matter?51:00 Fundraising – Similarities and Differences between the US and the European Approach56:50 Entrepreneurship and Investors – Lifestyle or a Job?01:00:00 The Role of Money in Different Societies01:04:00 Why Do VCs Search for Exits?01:11:00 Valuation Expectations of VCs01:14:00 It is all about growth01:19:00 When Does it Make Sense to Reach out to VCs?01:23:00 Differences in the Value of Information in the B2B and B2C world01:27:00 The Pros and Cons of Being an Investor or Entrepreneur01:30:00 Spirituality, Investment, and Entrepreneurship01:34:30 What is the most important thing to consider when reaching out to VCs?Support the show (https://lsg2g.substack.com/subscribe?)