Wharton FinTech Podcast
David Haber, a16z General Partner - Fintech through the lens of an operator, entrepreneur & investor
Nov 13, 2023
David Haber, a16z General Partner, discusses the outlook for fintech and his experiences as an operator, entrepreneur, and investor. He shares learnings from Bond Street, the importance of software, and his transition from VC to founder and CEO. They also explore opportunities in gaming and discuss the unique strategy of Kerry First.
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- David Haber emphasizes the importance of companies leading with software or a network in the FinTech industry.
- David explores the intersection between FinTech and other industry verticals, such as healthcare and gaming, in his investment strategy.
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The podcast episode explores the investing thesis of David Haber, a general partner at A16Z, focusing on opportunities between fields of expertise, such as healthcare and FinTech, and gaming and payments. He expresses a bias towards companies leading with software or a network. He also shares insights from his experience in operating, entrepreneurship, and investing roles, highlighting the importance of understanding different perspectives and how it shapes his approach. David discusses his previous company, Bond Street, and the key learnings from that experience.
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