E22 #InvestorsPerspective "Strategies for Startup Success: A Roadmap for Founders " with Nicolaj Højer Nielsen an entrepreneur who turned investor

In this conversation, angel investor Nicolaj Højer Nielsen discusses his transition from entrepreneur to angel investor, the characteristics he values in a startup team, and the importance of founders understanding their market and its complexities, particularly in the life science industry. He emphasizes the importance of diversity in the founding team and the need for at least one member to possess the skills and passion to sell the product or idea, even before it's brought to market. Discussing his investment criteria, Nicolaj considers it crucial for founders to have worked on multiple projects over time for them to understand the challenges and complexities of their startup journey. He also stresses the importance of networking and having a clear understanding of the market landscape and demands. Nicolaj’s perspective provides valuable insights for founders and investors alike. Timestamp & Shownotes 00:37 Introduction and Background of Nicolaj 01:19 Nicolaj's Journey from Entrepreneur to Investor 04:10 Investing in Life Science Companies 06:42 When is it a Good Case for a Life Science Company to Take in a Business Angel 08:24 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Startups 08:57 What to Look for in a Startup Team 11:06 Red Flags in Startup Teams 13:30 The Role of Diversity in Startup Teams 22:58 The Importance of Understanding the Ecosystem in Life Science Startups 29:42 The Impact of Life Science Companies This interview was done in connection with an "Ventures and Wine Café" on 14 December 2023, a free monthly F2F networking event organized by REBBLS (Rising Entrepreneurs in BioBusiness and Life Science). Follow REBBLS on Eventbrite to get notified by upcoming events here 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Feel free to share your thoughts and your feedback using our voicemail you can access⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval). Warm regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠