Navigating the Complexities of Venture Capital and Tech Industry Evolution

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The chapter delves into the challenges and rewards of investing in venture capital, reflecting on the historical success of long-term investments and current optimism for advancements like AI. It highlights the evolution of the venture capital industry, discussing changes in the ecosystem, raising funds, and the shift towards long-term commitment. The conversation also touches on specific investments in AI-related companies across different sectors such as healthcare, legal, development, and AR, showcasing the growth of the podcasting space.

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Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Mamoon Hamid, Thomas Scriven, and Jason Calacanis to discuss India’s startup ecosystem (2:36), Carta’s 2018 startup class data (25:45), IPOs in the tech industry (41:18), and much more!

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(0:00) David Weisburd intros Mamoon Hamid, Thomas Scriven, and Jason Calacanis

(2:36) India’s startup ecosystem

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(9:08) Traction and support for Indian startups

(17:29) Sovereign wealth funds and their place in the ecosystem today

(24:15) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist

(25:45) Deep dive into Carta’s 2018 startup class data, loss ratios, and investment strategies

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(41:18) The future of M&A and IPOs in the tech industry

(49:51) The rise of the secondary market

(1:07:09) Rapid-fire segment on recent investments