1min snip

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11) cover image

Writing the first draft of financial history with Byrne Hobart

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

NOTE

Describing the World with Numbers

Describing the world with probability values is a powerful but underutilized method. Finance and tech are intertwined but distinctly different sectors. In tech investing, the rigor and modeling seen in hedge funds are lacking, with venture capital funds relying more on user interviews than complex models. Measuring venture investor skill is challenging due to the long lead times between investment and returns, creating a small sample size of successes.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode