Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Billy Libby – Disruptive Venture Funding at Upper90 (Capital Allocators, EP.251)
May 23, 2022
Billy Libby, co-founder of Upper90, dives into the transformative world of venture funding by blending debt and equity for early-stage tech companies. He shares insights from his journey in electronic trading and the inception of Upper90, which has deployed $1 billion to disrupt conventional capital structures. The conversation touches on innovative credit underwriting, data-driven investment strategies, and the importance of building meaningful connections in business. Libby emphasizes adaptability and the value of fostering trust in career growth.
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Telebank Internship
- Billy Libby interned at Telebank in 1999, witnessing its stock surge on IPO day.
- This sparked his interest in technology's application to traditional businesses, influencing his career path.
Career Progression
- Take on new projects and responsibilities to progress your career.
- Demonstrating competence leads to further opportunities and growth.
Knight Capital and Micro-Pricing
- Libby joined Knight Capital to understand client-side trading and risk modeling.
- He learned about micro-pricing, where data allows tailored pricing for different client types.