Mark Pearson and Oli Hammond at Fuel Ventures

We are excited to introduce our second episode of Season 5 with the incredible duo: Mark Pearson and Oli Hammond from Fuel Ventures. In this episode we discuss: - Mark and Oli's unique journey's into VC. You'll be surprised to hear their stories! Definitely don't want to miss this one!  - Their thoughts on their current Investment landscape during COVID19 and Oli not shaking hands with a founder in a long while! - Why Mark started Fuel Ventures and the importance of enjoying the journey.  - Key traits Mark looks for people wanting to join the Fuel's Deal team and the importance of being unconventional.  - Fuel's unique LP Structure, ways of working as a small team and their investment thesis focused on product-founders.  - Their top tips on how to optimise time with first pitch meetings and how relationship building is changing with founders through Zoom. And much more. We had a great time recording this episode. Enjoy!  Best way to reach the team is through Fuel Ventures' Website.  Mark's LinkedIn Oli's LinkedIn

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