Miguel Burger: BFF Ventures
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Miguel Burger: BFF Ventures

S1 E74 • Jun 6, 2025 • 59 mins

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Miguel Burger of BFF Ventures about his journey from investment banking to launching ventures like Elite Daily and Ethoca. They discuss New York Tech Week, LAVCA week, and the Miguel's career shift to TMT and their exit to DMGT. The conversation covers founding Ethoca, angel investing, joining Vast Ventures with a Latin America focus, and the creation of BFF. They delve into the venture ecosystem, balancing work and life, focusing on fewer projects, and lessons in sales and fundraising. The episode wraps up with insights on building long-term relationships and the value of educational content.

Key Points

  • Building a successful venture fund requires patience, perseverance, and the ability to build long-term relationships with LPs through warm introductions and consistent follow-ups.
  • Maintaining a work-life balance as a founder or fund manager is challenging but essential, and it often involves setting boundaries, prioritizing family time, and learning to delegate effectively.
  • Understanding and adapting to the preferences and styles of potential investors or partners is crucial, whether it involves being persistent or giving them space, to build trust and close deals effectively.
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