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Sid Trivedi on the RSA Innovation Sandbox $5 million investment gambit

Nov 28, 2024
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Sid Trivedi
In this conversation, Sid Trivedi, a partner at Foundation Capital specializing in early-stage cybersecurity investments, discusses the RSA Innovation Sandbox's new $5 million investment requirement for finalists. He highlights red-flag concerns regarding pro-rata rights and ethical dilemmas facing CISOs involved with startups. The dialogue also delves into the challenges of funding seed-stage companies in a platform-driven market, while reflecting on the complex relationships between venture capitalists and groundbreaking innovations in cybersecurity.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Analyzing RSA's Innovation Sandbox Changes
02:34 • 2min
3
Understanding SAFE: Investment Dynamics for Startups
05:03 • 5min
4
Understanding Pro-Rata Rights in Investments
10:00 • 5min
5
Navigating the RSA Innovation Sandbox
15:02 • 15min
6
Ethics and Engagement in Cybersecurity Investments
30:20 • 12min
7
Navigating Cybersecurity Investment Challenges
42:15 • 14min
8
Venture Capitalists' Political Views and Economic Implications
56:06 • 2min
9
Regulation, IPO Markets, and M&A Trends in Cybersecurity
58:09 • 3min