#76 - Interview with Lucas du Croo de Jongh - theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, investor, business angel

️ From Physics to Venture Capital: A Journey of Models, Mindsets
& Maturity | CapricornConnect with Lucas du Croo de Jongh In
this episode of CapricornConnect, I sit down with Lucas du Croo de
Jongh — theoretical physicist turned consultant, venture
capitalist, and business angel. Lucas’s journey spans from decoding
the laws of physics to navigating the dynamics of startups and
scale-ups. We explore how his scientific mindset shapes his
approach to investing, decision-making, and supporting founders in
their growth journey. Key themes from our conversation: - How
physics taught Lucas to model complex realities — and why models
are useful, but people matter most - The fine balance between
guiding founders and letting them make their own choices - What
separates truly exceptional founders: maturity, emotional
intelligence, and humility - The challenges of scaling from startup
to global success - How AI is transforming industries, jobs, and
the fabric of society Lucas brings a rare mix of analytical rigor
and human insight to entrepreneurship and investing. His pragmatic
and humble perspective is full of lessons for founders, investors,
and leaders alike.