Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Arjun Sethi – A Technology Company that Deploys Capital at Tribe, Venture is Eating the Investment World 10 (Capital Allocators, EP. 240)
Mar 14, 2022
Arjun Sethi, Co-founder and CEO of Tribe Capital, shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. He discusses innovative investment strategies that leverage product and data science to identify promising startups. Arjun highlights the importance of navigating the intersection of technology and venture capital, emphasizing data-driven decision-making. He also reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences, the significance of engaging with customers, and the evolving challenges within the venture capital landscape.
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Early Exposure and Unconventional Path
- Arjun Sethi grew up in Silicon Valley, exposed to the startup world through his entrepreneurial parents.
- Despite early academic struggles and getting kicked out of high school, he enlisted in the Army, leading to work with the DIA and freelance web development.
From Freelancer to Founder
- After the military, Sethi's entrepreneurial journey began with freelancing and contracting for companies like Facebook and MySpace.
- He co-founded the social gaming company Rolling on the Floor Laughing (ROFL), which merged with a competitor and was later acquired by Nexon.
Data-Driven Growth
- ROFL's rapid growth forced the development of robust data and infrastructure teams.
- This experience provided a base foundation for Sethi to implement quantitative methods into their later venture capital approach.