Starting a VC Fund at 23 With Victor Gutwein

This week The Real Venture is joined by Founder and Managing Partner of M25 VC, Victor Gutwein. M25 is an early stage VC firm that focuses on tech startups in the midwest. This is a powerful episode as we dive into what it takes to succeed in the startup world and there are a lot of great takeaways.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!How to differentiate your business.In today's hyper competitive business world, it is a necessity to find as many different ways as possible to differentiate your business. The VC game is no different, find out how Victor focuses on unique niches with M25 and how it has factored into the funds success over the years.It's hard to raise money when you're young.If you are just getting started or maybe you are reflecting back on the beginnings of your career, I think we can all agree that raising money is hard. It’s even more of a challenge when you are young and seemingly inexperienced. Learn how Victor raised money while overcoming that very challenge and how you can do the same for your business.What M25 looks for in a founder.What's the secret to success? That answer varies from person to person and no one truly know. But there are a few indicators of potential success, find out what M25 looks for when meeting with and listening to pitches from startups. SUMMARY KEYWORDSfounders, company, investments, people, investors, invest, fund, midwest, victor, raise, deals, team, business, portfolio, entrepreneur, big, pitching, bit, vcs, vcWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn