Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers
The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC
Nov 29, 2023
Alex Pall, one half of the Grammy-nominated group The Chainsmokers, discusses his crossover into venture capital with Mantis VC. They talk about their transition to financial investments, emphasizing passion-driven investments, building networks for investment opportunities, critical decision-making, and finding inspiration from Jimm.
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- Successful investments in venture capital often come from a small number of high-performing companies.
- Founders should focus on hiring the right people who are passionate and share the same values.
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The Power of Crossover: From Music to Venture Capital
Alex Paul, co-founder of the music group The Chainsmokers, shares his unique journey from the music industry to the world of venture capital. After finding success in the music industry, Alex and his partner Drew decided to leverage their platform and network to explore investment opportunities. They launched Mantis VC, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments. Through their experiences, they realized the importance of staying true to their strengths, being entrepreneurial, and providing value to founders. Despite the challenges and fluctuations in the market, Alex shares the lessons he has learned about communication, accountability, and building a strong team.
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