This Week in Startups

Evaluating founder ambition, tools vs platforms + USV's Albert Wenger: post-capital world | E1569

Sep 25, 2022

Albert Wenger, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures and author of "The World After Capital," dives into the urgency of investing in climate solutions with USV's $162M climate fund. He discusses the dual nature of climate change as both a significant threat and a viable investment opportunity, emphasizing the evolution of climate investments. Wenger also explores the human attention problem in a post-capitalist world and how shifting focus from mere economic growth to meaningful pursuits can drive innovation and fulfillment.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating the Future of Online Interaction: The Startup Block Party

5min

Navigating Founder Ambition and Market Potential

3min

Navigating Founder Communication Mistakes and Innovative Naming Opportunities

2min

Navigating Tech Startups: Tools vs. Platforms

9min

Exploring the Benefits of Chrome OS and Innovative Gifting Solutions

3min

Investing in Climate Solutions

8min

Navigating Fund Structures and Startup Team Dynamics

3min

Redirecting Attention for a Sustainable Future

7min

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Navigating Modern Freedoms

15min

First up, J+M discuss founder ambition and tools vs. platforms on VC Sunday School. (3:06) Then, USV's Albert Wenger joins to break down his firm's $162M climate fund, his book "The World After Capital", and more! (24:16)

(0:00) J+M intro today's topics!

(3:06) Evaluating founder ambition, tools vs. platforms

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(12:48) How investors evaluate tools vs. platforms, and when/if something is "too hard"

(19:50) J+M tee up today's TWiCS guest

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(24:16) Molly welcomes USV Managing Partner Albert Wenger to discuss USV's $162M climate fund and the climate crisis investment opportunity

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(34:57) Albert discusses his book "The World After Capital", and the human attention problem

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