The Peel with Turner Novak Lessons Building Five Unicorns + Building Pathlight Ventures | Charley Ma & Mahdi Raza
Sep 27, 2024
Charley Ma and Mahdi Raza, co-founders of Pathlight Ventures and early employees at unicorns like Plaid and Robinhood, share invaluable insights from their journeys. They discuss the challenges of gaining initial customers, the significance of networking, and the importance of choosing between early and late-stage startups. The duo emphasizes the need for adaptability, discusses equity compensation intricacies, and reflects on their experiences conquering fears and uncertainties to build a successful venture fund in a tough economic landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Valuation of Jobs and Overcoming Economic Challenges
01:32 • 2min
Navigating the Immigrant Experience: From Struggles to Success
03:31 • 20min
Navigating Startup Opportunities and Equity
23:23 • 27min
Navigating the Fintech Landscape
49:58 • 31min
Navigating Venture Capital Dynamics
01:20:35 • 8min
Collaborative Venture Ecosystem
01:28:30 • 23min
Navigating the Venture Landscape
01:51:56 • 17min
Economic Trends and Predictions
02:09:11 • 4min
Economic Perspectives on Demographics and Debt
02:13:18 • 2min
Exploring Key Software Companies and Market Opportunities
02:15:10 • 3min
Insights on Healthcare Investment and Market Dynamics
02:17:58 • 3min
Concluding Thoughts on Public Markets and Future Conversations
02:20:37 • 3min