Jonathan Hsu

This week we were delighted to have Jonathan Hsu, co-founder of Tribe Capital. We discussed Jonathans upbringing, background in physics, the invention of data science, takeaways from being a partner at Social Capital and building Tribe. We learnt so much from this conversation and it’s not one to be missed. Tribe Capital: https://tribecap.co/ This episode is supported by our friends at Employment Hero. Make sure you search Global Teams by Employment Hero. You can get your first months management fee free! All you need to do is go onto the employment hero website and click on the “request a demo” button on the website, and mention Sachin & Adam. You can find more at https://employmenthero.com/products/e... This episode is also sponsored by Recess a great Aussie startup providing furniture for your home and office. They’ve fitted out thousands of Aussies including the offices of Eucalyptus, Lyka and Afterwork. Use the code SACHINANDADAM for 20% off your next order. Check them out: https://recess.com.au/

The podcast discusses using data science for venture capital investing, Tribe Capital's unique approach, successful investments in Slack and Carta, and co-investment opportunities. They explore product-market fit, data-driven strategies, COVID-19 impact on auto retail, frustration arbitrage, and FinTech investments.

Jonathan Hsu, Co-Founder and General Partner of Tribe Capital, discusses growth patterns and product market fit (PMF) in venture capital. They explore the importance of data in VC and the success factors of early Facebook. The episode also delves into the future of VC and the changing nature of returns.

Explore the evolution of data science in investing with insights from Jonathan Hsu, co-founder of Tribe Capital. Discover the new accounting principle for startups, the quantitative approach to product market fit, and the unique data-driven model of Tribe Capital. Dive into the history of accounting, the future of venture capital, and the innovative strategies used in assessing investment opportunities.

In this conversation, Jonathan Hsu, Co-Founder and General Partner at Tribe Capital, shares his journey from leading data scientists at Facebook to shaping a new venture capital firm. He emphasizes the critical role of data in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, asserting that many early-stage firms miss out by not leveraging it effectively. Hsu discusses the challenges of achieving business defensibility in an era dominated by tech giants and delves into pivotal moments in venture capital that have shifted data perspectives.