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The Accidental VC

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From happy accidents to hunting for exits—The Accidental VC Podcast delivers raw, real insights into the world of venture capital. This isn’t your typical investor chat. We dive into the unexpected turns, pivotal moments, and surprising lessons that shape founders and funds across Southeast Asia and Australia.Hosted by seasoned founders and VCs from ANZ and SEA, this show reveals how unlikely beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether you’re building, backing, or just curious—tune in for stories, strategies, and sharp takes from those who’ve been there.

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Episodes

  1. Stop Chasing Unicorns (Ep 6)

    Everyone wants a unicorn. But what if that's the wrong goal? In Episode 6 of The Accidental VC, Mohan Belani and Jeremy Au join Milan Reinartz to challenge what founders and investors think they know about building in Southeast Asia, from venture capital and AI to startup exits, global expansion,...

  2. The AI Knife Fight (Ep 5)

    Everything just got easier with AI. So why is winning still so hard? In Episode 5 of The Accidental VC, Jonathan Lui (Soho.com.au, Airtasker, The Pillars) and Scott Albin (Groq) join Milan Reinartz (NonPublic) to unpack how AI is reshaping startups, careers, competition, and the broader economy...

  3. Barbecue Bets & Billion-Dollar Outcomes (Ep 4)

    Host Milan Reinartz sits down with Jayden Basha from Investible to unpack the reality behind “barbecue investing.” From informal deal flow to high-conviction bets, they explore how early-stage investors actually make decisions, and where things tend to go wrong.

  4. Where’s My Money? (Ep 3)

    In Episode 3 of The Accidental VC, Milan Reinartz, Hugh Bickerstaff (COO at Harvest Technology, ex-CIO at Investible), and Jack Richardson (Founder at Hamia Group) break down Australia’s evolving venture market—secondaries, transfer restrictions, LP expectations, and why “good timing” matters…

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  5. Gut Instinct VS Pattern Recognition (Ep 2)

    How do founders think when they’re on the other side of the table? In this episode of The Accidental VC, Milan Reinartz, Dhruv Agarwala, and Shiyan Koh explore the advantages and blind spots founders bring to investing—from empathy and bias to pattern recognition and discipline.

  6. Oops, We Built Funds (Ep 1)

    What happens when founders become investors? In Episode 1 of The Accidental VC, host Milan Reinartz joins Dhruv Agarwala (REA India, Housing.com, Makaan.com, PropTiger.com, ) and Shiyan Koh (Hustle Fund) to unpack how building and scaling companies shape their approach to investing, from spotting...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

From happy accidents to hunting for exits—The Accidental VC Podcast delivers raw, real insights into the world of venture capital. This isn’t your typical investor chat. We dive into the unexpected turns, pivotal moments, and surprising lessons that shape founders and funds across Southeast Asia and Australia.Hosted by seasoned founders and VCs from ANZ and SEA, this show reveals how unlikely beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether you’re building, backing, or just curious—tune in for stories, strategies, and sharp takes from those who’ve been there.

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From happy accidents to hunting for exits—The Accidental VC Podcast delivers raw, real insights into the world of venture capital. This isn’t your typical investor chat. We dive into the unexpected turns, pivotal moments, and surprising lessons that shape founders and funds across Southeast Asia...

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