The Viaka Podcast: Episode 4: Josef Najm on Blending Culture, Curiosity & AI into Success in Venture скачать в хорошем качестве

The Viaka Podcast: Episode 4: Josef Najm on Blending Culture, Curiosity & AI into Success in Venture

In our fourth episode of the Viaka Podcast, we sit down with Josef Najm. Josef is a Principal at Thomson Reuters Ventures, where he invests in early-stage startups across legal tech, fintech, media, and compliance. Prior to venture, he built a dynamic career spanning policy, media, and global partnerships—holding roles at the U.S. Senate, L’Oréal, Diageo, and eventually leading global partnerships at Reuters. In this episode, we unpack Josef’s unique journey: growing up Lebanese-Italian in a small Connecticut town, building a cross-cultural worldview, navigating unconventional paths into venture, and how he’s used AI tools to quickly scale up in an industry he didn’t start in. We also dive into the role of corporate venture capital, misconceptions founders have about CVCs, and the power of networks—both personal and professional.