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Turner Novak: Turning memes into a $10M VC fund | E1332

Nov 24, 2021

Turner Novak, the innovative founder of Banana Capital, dives into the world of meme-driven venture capital. He shares his journey of breaking into the industry, focusing on the unique challenges of being an emerging fund manager. Novak discusses the surge in startup valuations and the potential of quick commerce in Latin America. He emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in VC while critiquing traditional investment strategies. Tune in for insights that blend humor and genuine investment wisdom!

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Dreams to Deals: A Venture Capital Journey

4min

Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape Through Memes and Networking

6min

The Venture Capital Landscape: Funds, Trust, and Relationships

8min

Investment Strategies: From Pre-Seed to Public Markets

3min

Investing in Startups: Balancing Valuation and Founder Potential

5min

Navigating the Landscape of Non-Consensus Investments

5min

Empowering Entrepreneurship and Investing Insights

23min

The Critical Role of Customer Retention in Business Success

2min

10.

Insights into Latin American Ventures and Investment Strategies

21min

11.

Revamping Twitter DMs and Venture Capital Insights

8min

Banana Capital's Turner Novak joins to discuss breaking into venture, starting his own fund (11:08), what it's like being an emerging manager, rising valuations, and crypto (45:10). Turner also makes the case for quick commerce, group grocery buying in Latin America (1:04:03) and more!

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