Nader Sabbaghian: From Dot-Com Boom to SaaS Survival | Episode 15

Nothing Ventured

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Nader Sabbaghian, a GP at 360 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris and Milan. Nader shares his experience as an operator and discusses his transition from McKinsey to joining a startup. They also delve into topics such as early-stage investing, deep tech, and digital enterprises. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:01 - Introduction of Nader Sabogian and his background 03:00 - Nader's decision to join 360 Capital 04:09 - Overview of 360 Capital and its investment focus 04:49 - Discussion of three companies invested in by 360 Capital 06:16 - Quick fire round with Nader 09:30 - Transition to main episode 10:02 - Nader's experience during the dot-com boom in Italy 12:00 - Comparison of startup doctrine then and now 17:48 - Pivot from marketplace to SaaS at Bravo Solution 25:36 - Discussion of the challenges and benefits of SaaS 34:51 - Challenges of investing in the UK and the state of the European ecosystem 38:00 - Optimistic outlook for the future of startups and investment 47:12 - Predictions for the next 12 to 24 months in the ecosystem 52:07 - Shift in investment strategy at 360 Capital 53:21 - Focus on deep tech and climate tech investments 54:05 - Opportunities in generative AI and climate tech