Billion-dollar space secrets: Winning big with the Seraphim Space fund
APR 16, 202652 MIN
Billion-dollar space secrets: Winning big with the Seraphim Space fund
APR 16, 202652 MIN
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<p>Is space the ultimate "winning" investment? In this episode of ‘Winning’, host Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with Mark Boggett, the co-founder and CEO of Seraphim Space, the world’s first and only listed venture capital fund dedicated entirely to space technology.<br /></p><p>From being the first person in his family to go to university, to pioneering a trillion-dollar frontier, Mark reveals the mindset required to win in the most challenging investment sector on Earth (and beyond). <br />Discover why Mark views dyslexia as his "superpower", how he secured his first VC role by working for free, and why he believes you should "double down" on space tech investment right now.</p><p><br /></p><p>We dive deep into the future of humanity, discussing:<br /></p><p>· The "broken" entrepreneur: Why the best founders often have a "fault" that drives them to succeed.</p><p>· “Kind of a lonely place”: How mentors can help to ward off the everyday isolation of being a CEO </p><p>· The lunar race: Why the US is playing catch-up with China and when we can expect a habitable moon base.</p><p>· Venture capital secrets: The $20 million cost of training a VC and when to "wave the white flag" on a failing business.</p><p><br />Subscribe to ‘Winning’ now to get under the skin of what it takes to win at the highest level.</p><p> </p><p>(00:00) – "Kind of a lonely place": The reality of being a CEO.</p><p>(02:35) – The Gordon Gekko influence: How the film Wall Street sparked Mark’s ambition to become a stockbroker.</p><p>(03:10) – Dyslexia as a superpower: Why thinking differently is an essential advantage in high-stakes venture capital.</p><p>(06:42) – The 400 letters: A masterclass in tenacity and how Mark secured his first roles.</p><p>(15:24) – Backing yourself: The true entrepreneurial moment when Mark worked for free for six months.</p><p>(19:40) – The $20 million training cost: The reality of the "scars" and losses required to become a winning VC.</p><p>(22:50) – Waving the white flag: Discipline in venture capital and knowing exactly when to cut your losses.</p><p>(46:58) – The "broken" entrepreneur: Why the best founders often have a "fault" that drives them.</p><p>(49:40) – The lunar race: Why America is playing catch-up with China on the Moon.</p><p>(53:07) – "Double down right now": Mark’s direct advice on the conviction required to win in the space market.</p><p>(55:40) – The final frontier: From lunar habitats to the trillion-dollar future of space-based industries.</p>