Going From Operator to Funder with Leo Polovets

Matt Preuss
Marketing Manager
About Leo What You Can Expect to Learn from Leo
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On the third episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Leo Polovets, the General Partner at Humba Ventures and Co-founder of Susa Ventures. Humba Ventures invests in early-stage deep tech startups and is part of the broader Susa Ventures network. Leo joins us to talk about his journey from operator to supporting over 100 companies as an investor at both Humba and Susa.

About Leo

Before founding Susa, Leo worked as a software engineer at companies like Google and LinkedIn. Since launching Susa with a $25M fund in 2013, the team has raised over $750M across both Susa and Humba Ventures. Leo and the team have had a front-row seat in helping scale a portfolio that includes Robinhood, Flexport, Stord, and many more.

Mike, the CEO and Founder of Visible, had an opportunity to sit down and chat with Leo. You can give the full episode a listen below:

  • Spotify Link
  • Apple Link
  • Google Link

What You Can Expect to Learn from Leo

  • Why Leo and Susa Started Small
  • How Seed Stage Companies Can Prepare for a Series A
  • The Importance of Building Relationships Before a Fundraise
  • How Investor Updates Can Create Traction
  • Why Storytelling is Crucial to Raising Capital

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