Ethical Considerations in Venture Capital Investments Amidst Geopolitical Conflicts

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The chapter explores Index Ventures' decision to halt startup investments in Russia and avoid engaging with Kremlin-linked investors, reflecting a stance against enabling the Russian entrepreneur ecosystem during current events. It delves into the importance of scrutinizing funding sources in venture capital firms, highlighting ethical dilemmas and transparency concerns in the investment process. The discussion also delves into the economic impact of companies severing ties with Russia and the potential for economic isolation to influence conflict resolution and global peace.

First, Jason and Molly cover the news of Alumni Ventures Group getting charged by the SEC for misleading investors about their management fees (1:56). AVG had to repay $4.7M to investors and paid $800,000 in a settlement. Next, we briefly touch on Index Ventures stopping their investments in Russia (24:56).

Then, Radiant Energy Fund Managing Director Mark Nelson joins to make the case for nuclear power and explain why many countries have chosen to decrease their nuclear capacity (40:03).

(00:00) Jason and Molly intro the show: AVG pays 800K in penalties, Index halts Russian startup investments, interview w/ Mark Nelson on nuclear energy
(01:56) Alumni Venture Group pays 800K in penalties to SEC
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(11:49) Jason's prediction for what happened at Alumni Venture Group
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(24:56) VC Firm Index Ventures halts startup investments in Russia
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(40:03) Nuclear activist Mark Nelson on the future of nuclear energy (@energybants)
(56:41) How Germany abandoned nuclear
(1:03:31) Are Nuclear reactors aged beyond repair?
(1:10:49) What France got right
(1:29:41) Ways you can get involved with This Week in Startups & Launch

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