Unlocking the M&A Pipeline for Startup Growth

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Blocking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can limit potential financial returns and hinder investments in next-generation startups. Successful exits from mid-sized companies generating $10-50 million in revenue could yield substantial returns, and tech giants like Microsoft and Google represent viable buyers for these 'tweener' companies. Venture capital remains a lucrative space, primarily benefiting institutional investors, which prevents individual investors from capitalizing on early growth stages of major tech firms. As with current trends in AI, promising startups remain largely inaccessible to the average investor, echoing historical patterns of exclusivity in investment opportunities.

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss venture capital fund performance (15:02), potential big tech breakups (41:14), SF Standard piece analysis on Ben and Felicia Horowitz (47:04), startup shutdowns (1:11:28), and more!

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(5:31) Discussion on productivity and browsers with ChatGPT-4

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(11:54) Debate on regulations in the U.S.

(15:02) Deep dive into venture capital fund performance, IRR, and DPI

(25:37) Strategy of David Clark's fund of funds

(27:16) Realities of investing in venture capital

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(30:53) Venture capital performance impact on LPs and future fundraising

(34:23) Consequences for new and small venture firms

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