In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Colin Knight, a leading coach in the startup ecosystem, and Mike Reiner, co-founder of 432 Legacy, to dive deep into the emotional and relational dynamics that power — and often derail — the venture journey.
This conversation is part of the Venture Beyond initiative: a space to reflect on the human side of venture, supporting founders and investors in building intentional teams, resilient cultures, and sustainable energy for the long game.
Here’s what’s covered:
02:15 – What is Venture Beyond? (feat. 432 Legacy & Stride VC)
05:00 – “Peeling the Onion”: Relationships → Team → Role → Self
10:30 – Power dynamics and pitching: resetting the foundation
22:00 – The myth of pleasing and the power of check-ins
29:00 – Why VC firms struggle as teams
38:00 – Role transitions: letting go of identity and control
44:00 – The “Colin Column”: Why am I doing this?
47:00 – The Self: Paying the price of transformation
49:00 – Outcome addiction vs. joy in the journey
55:00 – Energy is everything: what drains you, what fuels you
57:30 – Finding your inner peace in a mad world
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✍️ Show Notes
Venture Beyond: Coaching at the Core of Change
Colin and Mike explain the intention behind Venture Beyond, an initiative designed to support emotional and relational resilience for VCs and founders, helping those who support others finally support themselves.
Relationship Work Is Strategy Work
One of the most powerful ideas discussed is that unstuck relationships = unstuck businesses. When founder-investor relationships stall, so do outcomes. Through intentional check-ins, feedback loops, and realignment, relational health becomes a strategic asset.
Why Board Meetings Suck — and How to Fix Them
Colin shares tools to reshape meetings into high-trust, high-impact moments. Hint: It starts with feedback, candor, and setting an intention — not with spreadsheets.
The “Colin Column” — A Tool for Reflection
Every founder and investor should try this: add a column next to your to-do list titled “Why am I doing this?” — and watch how much of your behavior is rooted in habit, fear, or lack of trust.
Energy, Inner Peace & The Long Game
Mike and Colin offer reflections on sustainable leadership: how to avoid burnout, rediscover purpose in daily routines, and create space for clarity in a constantly shifting landscape.
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Dario combines deep institutional, operational, and investment expertise, investing in early-stage companies and funds. Recognized as a "40 Rising Star under 40" by VCJ, he actively contributes to the industry.
Before founding LTV Capital, Dario co-led fund investments at Anthemis Group, a top fintech investor, where he developed early-stage fintech plays with BBVA and pioneered a media-financial services fund. His background also includes spearheading international expansion at emerging markets fintech JUMO and contributing to the creation of ROAM, now Africa's largest classifieds group.
Academically, he holds a Master of Business Science in Finance from the University of Cape Town; his dissertation on "Tencent Holdings Limited" is widely downloaded and cited.
Outside of work, Dario is a former 125cc motorcycle racing champion who now advises the Finetwork Mir Racing Team, supporting young talent in motorsports. He is driven by a passion for empowering others and fostering change in the emerging manager VC ecosystem.
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