E17 | EUVC | Joe Schorge, Isomer Capital, part 1

Joe Schorge is the founding and managing partner of Isomer Capital, one of Europe's absolute strongest Fund of Funds. Joe started his career in technology management positions that got him up close with M&A which led Joe to a whole string of accomplishments in PE and VC doing direct as well as fund investments. To top it off, Joe has also made Angel investments. In this first part of a two-part episode we're truly talking to one of the greats as we dive deep on the origin story of Isomer Capital, Joe's investment thesis and what it takes to be a great VC.In this episode you’ll learn:- What made Europe so unique that Joe, as an American, had to start his fund here.- What profiles make up the VC dream team – the VC hackers, hipsters and hustlers.- Why innovation requires an open minded attitude while searching for past patterns.- How Isomer Capital creates value for their portfolio of VC funds.