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Mark Phillips: 11 Tribes

S1 E128 • Jul 30, 2025 • 66 mins

Join Mark Phillips from 11 Tribes Capital as he shares his journey from startup failures to founding a unique venture firm. Discover the insights behind Eleven Tribes Capital and the Cadence Group's support for entrepreneurs. Explore the evolving venture capital landscape, entrepreneurship's rise, and the great resignation. Mark offers advice on supporting entrepreneurs beyond capital, differences in fundraising, and the importance of verification. Gain tips on starting a venture firm, building an LP pipeline, and fostering community. Learn about skills for VC success, creative fund structuring, and building relationships with major VC firms.

Key Points

It's crucial to support founders' mental and physical well-being to ensure the success of their startups, as demonstrated by the 2% commitment model.
Building strong, genuine relationships and being generous with your network can significantly enhance deal flow and investment opportunities.
Excel proficiency, building effective slide decks, and understanding financial models are essential skills for venture capital success.

Speakers

Mark Phillips

Guest • 59%

Joel Palathinkal

Guest • 32%

Anu

Guest • 7%

John

Guest • 2%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and the importance of motivation and sustainability
0:43	Introduction of guest Mark Phillips from Eleven Tribes Capital
1:19	Mark Phillips' background and early career insights
3:12	Transition to entrepreneurship and lessons from startup failures
8:09	Research on startup failure rates and people-related issues
10:05	The founding of Eleven Tribes Capital and its unique approach
16:41	Launch of the Cadence Group for founder support
18:45	The evolving landscape of venture capital and starting a fund
22:08	Supporting entrepreneurs beyond capital investment
24:23	Fundraising: Differences between 506B and 506C and the importance of verification
27:03	Steps to starting a venture firm and building an LP pipeline
31:11	Building a community and brand for a venture fund
33:11	The rise of entrepreneurship and the great resignation
37:22	Skills for becoming a successful VC and understanding financial models
44:35	Tips for building relationships and sourcing deal flow
45:59	Partnership with Ocean Accelerator and Venture Partners Programme
48:28	Creativity in fund structuring and deal sourcing
49:24	Unifying a diverse portfolio and strategies for reaching high-profile investors
56:33	Building relationships with major VC firms and using financial models in valuations

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