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Requests For Startups: Hard Tech with Trae Vassallo and Lee Edwards

Requests For Startups: Hard Tech with Trae Vassallo and Lee Edwards

FromVillage Global Podcast


Requests For Startups: Hard Tech with Trae Vassallo and Lee Edwards

FromVillage Global Podcast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Erik is joined on this episode by Trae Vassallo (@trae) of Defy and Lee Edwards (@terronk) of Root Ventures. They talk about:- How their backgrounds and unique experiences have informed their perspectives on investing- Whether venture capital should go back to funding technical risk- Their advice for funds and how Trae has seen investing strategies come and go over time- Why there are big opportunities in areas VCs don’t know much about, like logistics, warehousing, or agriculture- Why Trae doesn’t differentiate between consumer and enterprise businesses- Their requests for startups in the spaceThanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.
Released:
Jul 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Village Global's Venture Stories takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. The podcast is hosted by Village Global partner and co-founder Erik Torenberg. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc/podcast for more.