E69 - Liron Azrielant (Managing Partner at Meron Capital)
In this episode, we speak with Liron Azrielant, a Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital - a VC at the forefront of investing in technology companies in Israel. \n\nHer track record speaks volumes as she's led investments in tech successes such as Loom Systems, Clear Genetics, Testim, and many others which were subsequently acquired. \n\nPrior to Founding Meron, she was a Principal at Blumberg Capital, where she led early-stage deals that also turned into successful exits.\n\nBefore her venture capital career, she honed her skills as a Strategy and M&A consultant at top-tier firms like Bain & Co. and PwC's PE group in New York. She\u2019s also a fellow of the Kauffman Fellowship, a highly sought-after two-year program for leading venture capitalists. \n\nHer list of accolades is long.\n\nWe discuss:\n\n\u2022\tEntrepreneurship and mental preparation during turbulent times\n\u2022\tResilience, and investment strategies in challenging times\n\u2022\tMotivation, and Career Paths\n\u2022\tFocusing on solving a specific problem, rather than pursuing fame or money\n\u2022\tDeveloping a business partnership language to argue passionately but constructively\n\u2022\tBuilding skills through practice and repetition\n\u2022\tAnd much more\n\nEnjoy your listen!