This Week in Startups

Momentum investing in VC + Convective Capital’s Bill Clerico | E1627

Dec 4, 2022

Bill Clerico, former CEO of WePay and founder of Convective Capital, dives into the dynamic world of investing in firetech startups. He discusses the urgent need for innovative technologies to combat wildfires, including satellite analysis and robotics. The conversation also explores the pros and cons of momentum investing in venture capital, debating whether it reflects smart strategy or a market bubble. Listeners gain insight into specialized investments addressing climate change challenges while discovering how strategic funding can enhance wildfire resilience.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Enhancing Entrepreneurial Education through Strategic Partnerships

1min

Angel Investing Insights Amidst Market Storms

10min

Navigating Business Communication and Investment Trends

4min

Momentum Investing: Risks and Innovations

8min

Strategic Investment Approaches in Venture Capital

3min

Investing in Wildfire Resilience: A New Venture Approach

16min

Innovative Technologies for Wildfire Prevention and Landscape Management

2min

J+M are back for another edition of VC Sunday School. This week, they discuss momentum investing in venture capital! (1:35) Then, Molly interviews Convective Capital’s Bill Clerico on investing in firetech startups. (27:58)

(0:00) Molly tees up Sunday’s segments!

(1:35) VC Sunday School: Momentum investing: fair strategy, or sign of a bubble?

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(14:30) Contrarian investing in VC

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(27:58) Molly is joined by Convective Capital’s Bill Clerico and talks about investing solely in firetech startups

(35:30) Bill breaks down the different types of firetech startups that he’s investing in

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