GHP #95 - VC #17 - Investing in Great Companies at the Intersection of Communities with Brian Hollins!

Episode 95 is with Brian Hollins, Founder & Managing Partner at Collide Capital!

In this episode, you will learn best practises on building meaningful relationships while networking, the importance of representation, the highs and lows of raising funds, and how to set yourself up for success out of school. Brian also touches on generational differences, with a term he refers to as Men Z Minded Consumer Software. More on that later.

Prior to Collide Capital, Brian spent six years working at Goldman Sachs across investment management, investment banking, and merchant banking. He is also a founding board member of BLCK VC, the largest black investor community in the US.

Born and raised in DC, Brian received his undergrad from Stanford U and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Collide Capital
https://www.collidecap.com/

Timestamps
2:00 - Path to VC
5:54 - Investment Banking @ Goldman Sachs
10:00 - Transactional Relationships
12:30 - Sibling Relationships
17:35 - Collide Capital
22:30 - Choosing Your Business Partner
25:30 - Importance of Representation
31:14 - Audience Question - Highs and Lows of Fundraising
40:53 - Advice for Emerging Managers/GPs
43:45 - Venture vs. Building
50:30 - Gen Z Minded Consumer Software
54:10 - Pride & Regret
57:20 - Lightning Round