This Week in Startups FTC antitrust revision, 5G rollout pause + David Rosenthal's $2.8M fund: Angel S6 E2 | E1364
Jan 20, 2022
David Rosenthal, co-host of Acquired and founder of Kindergarten Ventures, discusses the implications of 5G rollouts on airline safety, raising crucial questions about regulatory impacts. He shares insights about his newly launched $2.8M fund, emphasizing the significance of smaller funds in venture capital. Rosenthal explores leveraging his podcast community for deal flow and what aspiring VCs need to know before starting their own funds. He also highlights evolving antitrust regulations and their potential effects on competition and market dynamics.
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5G Rollout Disrupts Flights
- Emirates suspended flights to nine US cities due to 5G rollout near airports.
- They worry 5G will interfere with airplane altimeters, causing safety concerns.
5G Interference: Incompetence and Greed
- The FAA's lack of funding and telecom companies' greed for bandwidth contributed to the 5G rollout issues.
- The US government sold C-band frequencies despite warnings, prioritizing profit over safety.
Reframing Antitrust
- Lina Khan, head of the FTC, aims to redefine antitrust laws.
- She wants to consider if deals reduce future competition, not just immediate consumer harm.