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The Keys To Becoming A Successful Founder with Laurent Grill

March 24, 2025 • CoEfficient Labs • Season 5 • Episode 1

Welcome to the Demo Day Podcast – Your Inside Look at Venture Capital & Startups

Hosted by Sean Goldfaden of Coefficient Labs, Demo Day brings you in-depth conversations with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and industry leaders to demystify the world of VC, fundraising, and startup growth.

Each episode delivers insider insights on raising capital, navigating the founder journey, scaling businesses, and the future of tech, AI, and innovation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to the trends shaping the startup ecosystem.

In this episode, we sit down with Laurent Grill, General Partner at JLL Spark, to explore the realities of venture capital, the blind spots founders often miss when fundraising, and the future of AI-driven startups.

Topics We Cover:

The biggest mistakes founders make when raising venture capital
How corporate venture capital (CVC) is shaping the future of PropTech
The impact of AI on startup innovation and investing
How VCs evaluate deals and what gets founders a ‘no’ at the last minute
The evolving LA Tech ecosystem and the role of technology in disaster recovery