The Logan Bartlett Show EP 115: Josh Wolfe (Co-Founder, Lux Capital) On Uncovering Hidden Opportunities
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Aug 23, 2024 
In this insightful discussion, Josh Wolfe, co-founder of Lux Capital, shares his knack for spotting emerging technologies and contrarian investment opportunities. He dives into the complexities of nuclear energy and biotech, advocates for a proactive investment stance in defense tech, and outlines the shifting landscape of venture capital. Wolfe also touches on the intersection of AI and ethics, the societal pressures affecting happiness, and the art of storytelling in investment, making for a captivating and thought-provoking conversation.
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Finding Hidden Opportunities
- Understand the zeitgeist and what others believe.
- Find underappreciated ideas by exploring what no one is thinking about.
Prioritizing Breakthroughs
- Scientific breakthroughs, if translatable, have inherent value.
- Business models and acquirers are secondary to groundbreaking science.
Control Labs Acquisition Story
- Josh Wolfe lost Control Labs deal to Index Ventures, but regained it.
- This happened after a chain of events involving Chamath Palihapitiya, John Doerr, and key personnel changes.
