Boardsi Leadership Talks
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Why Most VC Backed Startups FAIL The Brutal Truth Nobody Says Out Loud
In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski sits down with Emily Dinu, founder of Numinous Capital, who went from running an illegal garage bakery as a kid to investing in deep tech’s most audacious founders.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Why 98% of AI Startups Are Doomed: “Most are just wrappers—real innovation changes reality.
- The Boardroom Trap: How advisors exploit startups for LinkedIn clout (and how to stop it).
- Nuclear, Biotech & Reshoring: Emily’s 2025 bets on “infrastructure that actually matters.
- VC’s Dirty Secret: “Paper returns are fake. Stop investing in optics over outcomes.
- Founder Red Flags: Why she backs “weirdos with substance over polished pitch artists.
- For: Founders, investors, and leaders tired of Silicon Valley’s theater.
👉 Connect with Emily:
Website: https://www.numinouscap.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydinu/
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