Vinnie Lauria is the Founding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, an early-stage VC firm in Southeast Asia with 80+ companies and 9 unicorns in their portfolio. 

Some of their investments include Multiplier, Xendit, Locofy, and more! 

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👋🏼 How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?

We find and invest in early-stage startups and help them grow.

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🧐 What's something about you or your job that would surprise us?

A finance background doesn't help a person be a better VC investor.

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🏆 What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

Coaching founders.

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🔍 What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?‍

Vietnam, because of China/US tensions

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💼 What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry? 

I'd ask 'why'. What is their motivation?

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🗣 What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours? 

Putting yourself out there and taking risks

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🎥 What's your favorite movie/TV show? 

Mitchells vs. the Machines.

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🍨 What's your go-to ice cream flavor?‍

Mint chocolate chip.

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FYI. We've edited this interview for clarity.