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Jonathan Gutting

From milling to corporate VC

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Key Takeaways

Jonathan's background & takeaways

  • 01Before VU his experience was mainly learning by doing, without formal structure.
  • 02Startup Madness was a turning point: he began sourcing and evaluating deals independently.
  • 03Feedback from partners and peers sharpened his judgment, moving him from curiosity to conviction.
  • 04His biggest shift was realizing value creation and time allocation matter more than closing deals.
  • 05He left with a foundation to lead his family's venture activity for the long term.

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