Capital Club Venture Capital & The US Economy: How the Private Markets are Generating More Profit with Teddy Himler
Teddy is a Venture Capital Partner, running a fund at Antler that focuses on what he calls emerging tech ecosystems. He previously was at SoftBank, Comcast Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 14:16] The Impact of Venture Capital on the US Economy
- VC is responsible for 40% of the workforce and contributes over 80% of R&D spending in the US
- How emerging economies are closer to becoming developed economies through venture capital
- The role of private markets in addressing the shortening of the life of public companies
[14:17 - 39:11] Geographic Arbitrage: Valuations in Emerging Markets
- Teddy shares his insights on success in venture capital and finding GPs
- The regional advantage and how it can be translated into a dominant market position
- How the US economy is the strongest in the world and has the most robust capital markets
[39:12 - 40:28] Closing Segment
Email Teddy Himler via teddy@antler.co and follow him on Twitter.
Key Quote:
“I think success in venture capital comes from really seeing everything and longevity… You should be looking for those GPs who have the benefit of history, whether as an operator or an investor in this specific region, you should look for GPs who are well connected.” - Teddy Himler
Connect with Teddy Himler:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/teddyhimler
Email: teddy@antler.co
Resources Mentioned
The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby
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