265. Maintaining a Disciplined Fund Size and Strategy, The Rise of NYC Tech, and Changes in the Exit Environment (Brian Hirsch)

Brian Hirsch of Tribeca Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Maintaining a Disciplined Fund Size and Strategy, The Rise of NYC Tech, and Changes in the Exit Environment. In this episode, we cover:

• Walk us through your background and path to VC
• What’s the thesis at Tribeca Venture Partners (TVP)?
• We've seen notable firms in the valley launch platform and service offerings to founders... have you considered this at Tribeca - why or why not?
• Biggest differences between NYC tech vs Bay Area Tech
• COVID is causing many people to move away from the city. Any concerns about losing tech talent?
• How much does the exit environment for tech companies effects what you invest in?
• what's most undervalued in the public market or exit market at large that will be more appropriately valued in 3-5 years from now
• What's your take SPACs?
• • 10/9 Brain's Tweet: "New 🦄 every 3 days this year vs. how many SPACs?  Unicorns and SPACs are like pizza. If the ratio of cheese to sauce is off the 🍕 tastes bad and goes down poorly."
• What's your take on rolling funds?