About this episode

Thorsten Claus shares insights from his career in venture capital and technology, emphasizing leadership and innovation.

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Thorsten "Thor" Claus , Founding Partner of the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) , venture capitalist, technologist, engineer, and educator. From dismantling discarded electronics as a curious child in Germany to leading investments across Silicon Valley and Europe, Thorsten shares lessons from a career spanning hypergrowth startups, global venture capital firms, and the pioneering NATO Innovation Fund. He discusses the importance of curiosity, servant leadership, supporting diverse emerging fund managers, strengthening transatlantic technology ecosystems, and balancing venture investing with hands-on engineering in advanced manufacturing. Whether you're a founder, investor, innovator, or lifelong learner, Thorsten's journey offers practical insights into building resilient organizations, embracing continuous learning, and creating meaningful impact.

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Ibaraki

Guest: Thorsten Claus

Topics covered

• venture capital
• innovation
• technology ecosystems
• leadership
• continuous learning
• advanced manufacturing

Keywords

• venture capital
• NATO Innovation Fund
• technology
• leadership
• Silicon Valley
• advanced manufacturing
• continuous learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO Innovation Fund, Deutsche Telekom, Thinkstorm Ventures

Places: Silicon Valley, Europe, Germany

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