Panic with Friends - Howard Lindzon Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures on Investing in general (EP.10)
Mar 17, 2020
Venture capitalist Fred Wilson and the host discuss the current global crisis, the impact of COVID-19, and investing during times of panic. They delve into their experiences with the rise and fall of the street.com, their introduction to Bitcoin, observations in the crypto industry, passing on a valuation, the impact of COVID-19 on the film industry, living in LA and their approach to investing in startups, and adapting to the shutdown.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Casual Conversation and Perspective on the COVID-19 Crisis
02:15 • 5min
The Rise and Fall of the Street.com
06:57 • 14min
Introduction to Bitcoin and Observations in the Crypto Industry
21:14 • 5min
Passing on a Valuation and Observations on Investments
26:37 • 8min
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Film Industry and the End of Theatrical Window
34:24 • 2min
Living in LA and Approach to Investing in Startups
36:23 • 2min
Adapting to the Shutdown
38:15 • 9min