Geek Ventures
Geek Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in startups such as Wokelo, operating in the venture capital and startup investing...
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Venture Capital, Startup Investing
- Founders
- Ihar Mahaniok
Ep6: Ihar Mahaniok - the Immigrant VC
Summary In this episode of The First Bet, Martin Tobias interviews Ihar Mahaniok, a seasoned investor and managing partner at Geek Ventures. Ihar shares his journey from coding in Belarus to investing in over a hundred startups, including notable successes like Instacart and Pandadoc. The conversation delves into Ihar's evolving decision frameworks, the importance of immigrant founders, and the unique challenges and opportunities in early-stage investing. Ihar emphasizes the significance of tenacity, the role of technical expertise, and the value of authentic connections in the startup ecosystem. Takeaways Investing in startups requires a strong decision framework that evolves over time…
