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

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Nov 29, 2023
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Alex Pall
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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ANECDOTE

Chainsmokers’ Entrepreneurial Start

  • Alex and Drew started with a huge ambition to be top electronic acts and entrepreneurs.
  • They used early growth hacking tactics and leveraged their music platform to explore multiple business opportunities.
ADVICE

Leverage Strengths and Collaborate

  • Leverage your unique strengths and network when entering new industries.
  • Collaborate deeply and use accumulated knowledge to add real value to founders and companies.
ADVICE

Collaborate With Experienced Investors

  • Partner with experienced investors when starting a fund to complement your skills.
  • Position yourself as a collaborator, not a competitor, to build strong venture relationships.
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