Chris Wade

In this podcast, Chris Wade, founding partner of Isomer Capital, discusses the shifting landscape of international collaboration in scientific research and innovation. They explore breakthroughs in energy, space technologies, and generative AI, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the world of AI. The podcast also highlights the evolving dynamics of startup ownership and control, using Open AI's public board deliberations as a case study. Throughout the discussion, the importance of staying optimistic, adaptable, and globally connected is emphasized.

Exploring the evolution of European VC with industry veterans, discussing challenges, government impact, AI, data in policies, founder needs, governance, and LP expectations. Insights into tech bubbles, cash management lessons, global growth, VC role in shaping policies, and deep tech challenges in the ecosystem.

Chris Wade, Co-Founder of Isomer Capital, dives into the evolution of the European venture capital scene, spotlighting the surge from 20 unicorns in 2014 to nearly 400 today. He discusses the critical balance of transparency in reporting and the dynamics of Limited Partner Advisory Committees. Wade also addresses the new metrics for startup success, influenced by AI, and the importance of fostering unique value propositions to attract funding. His insights reveal both the rapid growth and future challenges facing European VCs.

Chris Wade, Founding Partner at Isomer Capital, discusses VC sentiment in Europe, comparing 2024 to previous years. Topics include AI, semiconductor companies, IPOs of Revolut and Klarna, geopolitical uncertainties, and the importance of humanity. They touch on exits, global political climate, AI impact, regulation, and personal growth in 2024.

Chris Wade of Chapo Trap House joins to discuss Cincinnati's rich German heritage, including beer culture, baseball, and the impact of world wars. They explore the evolution of beer consumption, preservation of German identities in Cincinnati, and the erasure of German heritage during WWI and WWII. The conversation also touches on Taft's legacy, neighborhood transformations, and the enduring influence of German immigrants on the city's identity.