Capricorn Connect: People, Potential, Technology.

#53 - Interview with Adina Krausz - Founding Partner and CEO of InnoSource Ventures


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Building Bridges Between Startups and Scaleups — A Conversation with Adina Krausz

Building Bridges Between Startups and Scaleups – A Conversation with Adina Krausz

In this insightful episode, we speak with Adina Krausz, Founding Partner & CEO of InnoSource Ventures and Board Member at Toledo Capital. Adina shares her journey from the early tech boom (think Hotmail) to her current role bridging startups, corporates, investors, and new markets across Israel and Europe.

Her firm acts as an independent innovation department for a multifamily office — helping early- and growth-stage startups scale smart, sustainably, and strategically.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

– From Hotmail to InnoSource: Adina’s journey through innovation

– What it means to scale a startup
– How founders must shift from builders to organizational leaders
– Startup hiring: Why cultural fit beats résumés
– Attracting vs. retaining talent: A two-part challenge
– Remote work: Flexibility, trust & accountability
– The role of AI in the future of startup work
– Israeli vs. European startup culture: Speed vs. structure
– Final thoughts: Purpose, growth, and building meaningful companies

Key takeaways:

Scaling = Growing the org, not just the product

Leadership = Knowing when to let go
People stay when they’re challenged, heard, and learning
Remote work is standard — culture is the differentiator
AI won’t replace you, but people who master AI might

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