An Interview with Jochen Boeykens
What Investors Wish Founders Knew
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jochen Boeykens is a multiple-time entrepreneur and investor. He is currently the founder of Torus Capital, a fund bringing together entrepreneurs to invest in early-stage technology companies. Throughout his career, Jochen has been involved in numerous startup ventures. He is currently co-CEO at Skindr, a healthcare startup connecting people to dermatologists. Moreover, he has previously helped startups like KeyConcepts BVBA and TapCrowd achieve success, both of which were eventually acquired.
ABOUT JOCHEN AND STACEY
Connect with Jochen through
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochenboeykens/ and get to know Torus Capital.
Connect with Stacey through
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/
TIME FRAME
0:46 - About Jochen
3:28 - Decision to invest in 3 small startups
6:12 - Lessons from early ventures
8:07 - Current company
9:48 - Questions Jochen gives to founder as an investor
12:49 - Mistakes founders usually make
15:22 - Biggest personal challenge
16:31 - An epiphany and a change of mindset
17:37 - Meditation’s impact on his life
19:01 - Tools and resources for 1st time founder
20:29 - Key lessons from a founder turned an investor
22:02 - Favorite books & podcasts
22:53 - A take on meaning of life
23:31 - Someone he admired
24:20 - A surprising fact
MUSIC
Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga
Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa
Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson
