“I have worked with Carsten on several occasions during my service as officer in the army. Carsten is very hard working by nature and exhibits brilliant empathy, humour and dedication in his work as a leader. Carsten performs very well under time pressure and I've seen him orchestrate several VIP visits, with numerous tasks, without ever loosing the ability to smile or breaking a sweat. I hope that I will get a chance to work with Carsten in the future!”
Carsten Gjoertler Salling
København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark
7 t følgere
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DREAMCRAFT
We are hands-on venture engineers, investing in tech-driven companies from…
Bidrag
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How can you balance data-driven and intuitive deal sourcing?
Both sourcing strategies are valuable and need to be carefully balanced within a VC firm. Based on my experience, two very different skillsets and maybe even mindsets are required to be great and not just good. This is important when VC firms design their organisations and operating models, and recruit and onboard their team members.
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How can you maintain a pipeline of potential deals for your firm?
In addition to everything described in sections 1-5, I would highlight brand building. By building your firm’s and personal brand it will be easier and faster to build relations with better sources and thereby get access to more interesting investment opportunities.
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How can you stay current with industry trends as a Venture Capital freelancer?
While I explored and decided to transition from corporate venturing to venture capital, I found it extremely helpfull to consult mentors, who knew me and my two options very well. Two of the mentors I used the most, decided to launch a venture capital firm, Dreamcraft Ventures, while I was still exploring my transition. I quickly decided to make the transition and applied to become their first employee. I got the job as Investment Manager and I’m now a General Parter.
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How can you stay current with industry trends as a Venture Capital freelancer?
When I explored and decided to transition from corporate venturing to venture capital, I did everything described in sections 1-6, in parallel. For me, the most valuable were to experiment and learn by doing (section 6), which I did for two years as an angel investor, before I decided to leave Maersk and join Dreamcraft Ventures. During 2018-19, I made three angel investments in early-stage tech startups and were in the board of one of them. They are all still alive and one of them, Mazepay, has raised capital from VCs like Outward Ventures, Scale Capital and Hambro Perks.
Erfaring
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CBS Executive
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Purpose of program is to equip professional board members with basic knowledge and experience to handle important tasks and challenges faced in SMEs with topics such as:
• Board duties and responsibilities
• Setting a diverse and complementary board
• Best practice corporate governance
• Strategy development and value creation
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From my lecturers and fellow students from the financial sector primarily, I learned the basics of international finance through classes in Fixed Income, Portfolio Analysis, Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Tax and Financial Analysis, M&A and Valuation, Behavioral Finance and Real Estate Investment.
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Learned in theory and practice how to develop strategy and tactics by analyzing relevant internal and external factors and to motivate my teams (30-150 professionals) to always deliver on our objectives - often under very difficult circumstances.
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From my lecturers and fellow students from diverse industries and functions, I learned the basics of business administration through classes in Managerial Economics, Statistics, Economics, Strategy and Business Law.
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Learned in theory and practice how to lead and train professional soldiers specialized in logistics.
Erfaring med frivilligt arbejde
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Angel Investor
Keystones
– 2 år 1 måned
Danmarks largest network of angel investors, investing capital and competencies in high-potential startups to support their growth.
I invest through syndicates, sometimes as lead, with fellow Keystones members and are actively involved in all phases of the investment process - deal flow, screening, due diligence, closing, management and exit.
I prefer to invest in early-stage startups that has a great technology and team as well a solid proof-of-concept and go-to-market-strategy…Danmarks largest network of angel investors, investing capital and competencies in high-potential startups to support their growth.
I invest through syndicates, sometimes as lead, with fellow Keystones members and are actively involved in all phases of the investment process - deal flow, screening, due diligence, closing, management and exit.
I prefer to invest in early-stage startups that has a great technology and team as well a solid proof-of-concept and go-to-market-strategy. I am agnostic about industry and whether P2P, B2C or B2B. -
Talent Network Member, Talent Mentor & Referral Recruiter
Nova Talent
– 7 år 4 måneder
Getting inspiration from talent network events, mentoring graduates from Nova 100 talent network and recruiting within own professional network for positions in Nova Agentum's partner companies.
Fag/kurser
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Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Course - Danish Army Logistics School
6 Weeks
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Advanced Negotiations - Maersk Group Procurement
2 Days
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Basic Consultancy Readiness - McKinsey
3 Days
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CAPEX Procurement in Mega Projects - Clarion Training
4 Days
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Category Management Excellence - Maersk Group Procurement
3 Days
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Design Thinking - Maersk Drilling
2 days
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E-Sourcing Tools - Maersk Group Procurement
7 Days
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Innovation Process & Methods - Kring Innovation
2 days
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Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry - AGR TRACS
2 Days
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Leadership in Practice - Royal Danish Defense College
4 Days
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Leading Others - Maersk Group
3 Days
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Lean Startup - Lean Startup Company
2 days
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Newbuildings Project Management - Maersk Group Procurement
3 Days
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Performance Appraisals and Development Plans - Danish Army Officers Academy
2 Days
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Preconditions for Leadership - Royal Danish Defense College
4 Days
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Professional Coaching - Danish Army Officers Academy
2 Days
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SAP Courses in Administration & Logistics - Danish Defense Command
13 Days
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Sourcing Concepts & Techniques - Maersk Group Procurement
2 Days
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The Complete Skilled Negotiator - The Gap Partnership
4 Days
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Towards Appreciative Leadership - Royal Danish Defense College
3 Days
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Towards Authentic Leadership - Royal Danish Defense College
3 Days
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Danish
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English
Komplet professionel færdighed
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Norwegian/Swedish
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German
Begrænset praktisk færdighed
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French
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