Robbie Paul on The Truth About Venture Capital No One Explains Clearly

In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Robbie
Paul from Icehouse Ventures to demystify venture capital and
what it really takes to back world class founders. We unpack risk
and reward, bootstrapping versus raising capital, the traits
behind standout leadership, and why trust and honesty are non
negotiable in a long game industry.





What we cover:





What venture capital actually is, and why it has a different
risk and return profile to KiwiSaver and index funds

Bootstrapping versus taking capital, and how external funding
can level up ambition, clarity, and accountability

Behind the scenes stories from Kiwi success plays like
Crimson and Power by Proxy, and what makes a founder worth
backing

The reality of failure in venture, why safe bets rarely
create outsized outcomes, and what successful founders do
differently

How to pitch and build relationships the right way, plus why
honesty beats hype when trust is the real currency






If you want a clearer understanding of how great companies are
built, why people matter more than ideas, and what long term
leadership really looks like, this conversation will stretch your
thinking.








You can learn more about IceHouse Ventures here -
https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/investors

Connect with Robbie on LinkedIn here -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjpaul/?originalSubdomain=nz


If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or
workshop for your team contact Caroline at
caroline@jjlaughlin.com






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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former
7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an
Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in
Christchurch, New Zealand.





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