Renan Devillieres: From Tesla Factories to Software Disruption | Episode 22

Nothing Ventured

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Renan Devilliers, the founder of OSS Ventures, a startup studio focused on revolutionizing operations in organizations providing physical services. Renan shares insights from his journey, including founding Chance, a successful recruitment tech business, and the challenges he faced along the way. Tune in to hear about Renan's experiences at a Tesla factory, navigating business pivots, and the critical role of operations in the future of industries. ⏱️ Timestamps: 02:24 - Quick Fire Round with Renan 03:17 - OSS Ventures: Venture Builder Model 04:06 - Renan's Favorite Portfolio Companies 05:05 - Wine Preferences and Geographical Partisanship 05:35 - Renan's Journey and Departure from Chance 07:33 - Pivoting Business Model from Europe to Brazil 09:36 - Competitive Advantages of Different Countries 10:08 - OSS Ventures' Focus on Factory Operations 15:24 - Realization of Change in Manufacturing Space 18:03 - Sponsor Break: Emerge One 18:35 - Manufacturing Operations in the 21st Century 21:01 - Software's Role in Modern Manufacturing 23:39 - Personalized Medicine and Economic Value 24:43 - Trends in the Manufacturing and Operations Space 27:07 - Resilience as a Top CEO Priority 30:05 - Software Disruption in Textile Industry with Shein 32:07 - AI Trends in Physical Products and Processes 35:15 - Advice for Hardware Founders 36:56 - Sam Altman's Ambitious Funding Goals 37:44 - OSS Ventures' First Exit: Niagara Acquisition 38:49 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information