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20 VC 077: Part 2: Kamal Ravikant: The Future Of Venture Capital
Oct 7, 2015
Kamal Ravikant, Silicon Valley tech and investing icon, discusses the future of venture capital and his concerns about the tech scene. He also shares how he navigates the frothy market of tech startups and his favorite books and blogs. Topics include the rise of angel investing, recent investment in Bolt, balancing LP returns and impact investing, and legal advice for startups.
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- The future of venture capital lies in smaller funds and angel investors who provide value-add to entrepreneurs, focusing on helping them and solving their problems rather than just providing funding.
- The tech industry should prioritize hard work and solving real problems over glamour and hype, with true entrepreneurs spending long hours working tirelessly to build and grow a company.
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The Future of Venture Capital
Kamal Ravakant believes the future of venture capital lies in smaller funds and angel investors who provide value-add to entrepreneurs. He praises the democratization of investing through platforms like AngelList, highlighting the need for entrepreneurs to have more power and value creation. Kamal emphasizes that real value comes from helping entrepreneurs and solving their problems, rather than just providing funding. He also mentions the shift towards smaller funds in New York and the up-and-coming stars in the industry who are actively involved with entrepreneurs.
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