The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Alex Konrad of Forbes joins Nick to discuss The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? . In this episode we cover:

  • What led to the demise of First Republic Bank
  • Venture Capital’s response to the Crisis
  • How will the acquisition of First Republic Bank impact investors and venture capitalists
  • How the Midas list is made
  • Differences between the regular Midas list and the Seed list
  • What are the useful use cases for Crypto
  • Is AI coming for people’s jobs

Guest Links:

Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

Direct download: 383_Alex_Konrad.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

1