Benoit Menardo, Payflow: The Y Combinator Experience

Yaron Valler, founder and CIO of Target Global, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about his extensive experience across startups and VC, challenges related to growth investing, and which startup ecosystems around the world excite him.

Laura McGinnis (21D), an Associate at Balderton Capital in London, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about the excitement around European tech and how her previous operating experience has helped her to become a better investor. Laura also shares some challenges she encountered when trying to break into VC along with some helpful advice.  

Maxim Romain (10D), co-founder and COO of Dott, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about the micromobility landscape in Europe, Dott's product-focused approach, and the challenges of building a startup.

Hailey Hu (16D), Investment Director at AiiM Partners, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about the three pillars of alternative proteins and Hailey shares her views about the challenges and competition within the landscape.

Claudia Zeisberger, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD, joins us for this episode of the Ideas in Motion podcast. Claudia shares her views on sustainability, AI, the most exciting startup markets, and the private market environment.

Benoit Menardo (19D), co-founder of Payflow, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. Payflow is one of the few Spanish startups to make it into Y Combinator. We chat about his experience at Y-Combinator, the concept of Earned Wage Access, and Payflow's upcoming plans for expansion.

Eleanor Warnock (18J) offers a view into the different types of non-investment roles in a venture capital fund as well as her thoughts on the fast-growing European tech ecosystem. Eleanor's career has spanned a number of roles at the Wall Street Journal, Atomico, and Sifted. 

Martin Murray (15D), founder and CEO of waterdrop, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about microdrinks, brand awareness, and sustainability. waterdrop encourages people to drink more water while also lowering their carbon footprint through sustainable drinkware. 

Tim van Vliet (19J), co-founder of INSEACT, joins us for this episode of the INSEAD Ideas in Motion podcast. We chat about his IVC journey, the insect protein space, and how to find a co-founder. INSEACT is one of the few carbon-negative businesses enabling circular economy models.

Giuseppe Lacerenza, an investor and Head of New Ventures at Slimmer AI, joins us for the inaugural episode of INSEAD Ideas in Motion. In today’s episode, Giuseppe shares his passion for the venture studio model, the impact of AI, and how INSEAD led him to Slimmer AI. The Ideas in Motion podcast will feature interviews with founders, VCs, and startup enthusiasts all connected by a common thread – INSEAD. These interviews will span a wide range of topics such as fundraising, sector trends, and the startup ecosystem.