Markus Fuhrmann, Founder @ DeliveryHero, Cavalry Ventures, Bitkraft Ventures & Gropyus
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Markus Fuhrmann, Founder @ DeliveryHero, Cavalry Ventures, Bitkraft Ventures & Gropyus

S3 E1 • Aug 13, 2024 • 45 mins

In this episode, Jack Richardson and Marcus Feumann explore Marcus's entrepreneurial journey, starting with his early ventures and the founding of Delivery Hero. They discuss the scaling challenges faced in food delivery and insights into the industry's evolution. Marcus shares experiences from the hardest fundraising rounds and his views on the future of quick commerce. The conversation transitions to his venture capital career and his involvement with Graphios, a company focused on scalable, sustainable housing and construction technology. They delve into market opportunities in the construction housing industry and compare leadership dynamics at Graphios versus Delivery Hero. The episode wraps up with quick-fire lessons and tech opportunities.

Key Points

  • Marcus Feumann emphasized the importance of having a strong, experienced team around to drive success and innovation in startups.
  • The construction and housing industry must undergo significant digital transformation and automation to address the global housing crisis and improve productivity and sustainability.
  • Emerging markets present vast opportunities for scalable, affordable housing solutions, and the construction tech sector has immense potential for growth and impact.
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