Episode #30: Pre-IPO Company Talent Wars, Winning Fast as Fund Managers, Tariff Impact on Startup/Early Stage VC

In this episode of The Learning Corner, we delve into the impact of AI enthusiasm and tariffs on tech businesses, exploring how these factors are reshaping the landscape. Charles Hudson shares insights on talent retention challenges faced by startups. The conversation shifts to Plaid's potential public offering and the considerations for venture capital returns. We also discuss liquidity and secondary opportunities available to limited partners. The episode examines tariffs and their economic effects on startups. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the broader implications of tariffs.

Figma, Plaid And The Battle To Retain Talent At Almost-Exited Startups by Alex Konrad Winning Fast in Venture by Josh Kopelman How Are US Consumers and Firms Responding to Tariffs? by Apollo

(0:00) The impact of AI enthusiasm and tariffs on tech businesses (0:52) Talent retention challenges and insights from Charles Hudson (5:00) Plaid's potential public offering and VC returns considerations (11:28) Liquidity and secondary opportunities for LPs (14:08) Tariffs and their economic effects on startups (18:38) Final thoughts on tariffs' impact on e-commerce platforms (19:17) Sponsor: ${name}