Nov. 7, 2023

Rika Christanto, LifeX

Rika Christanto, LifeX

My guest today is Rika Christanto, Partner at LifeX Ventures. Rika is a global investor, based in Madrid.  She and the team at LifeX invest in software and AI companies focused on improving outcomes in health and climate.  Rika is also a...

My guest today is Rika Christanto, Partner at LifeX Ventures.

Rika is a global investor, based in Madrid.  She and the team at LifeX invest in software and AI companies focused on improving outcomes in health and climate.  Rika is also a builder, having been COO at two different Spanish startups.  We talk about

  • the climate and health care markets today,
  • the perspective gained when investing globally from Madrid
  • US vs Europe AI innovation
  • what she looks for in founders

Here is the Endeavor Report on the Spanish Tech ecosystem referenced in the conversation:

https://lp.endeavor.org/spaintechmap

Throughout, we learn more about what to expect from the LifeX team as the portfolio grows and what it takes to to build a globally focused fund from Madrid.  Rika brings operating experience building startups in Spain and a global perspective to her investing - enjoy this great conversation.

Rory