Jesse Liebenthal: Liebenthal Ventures LLC
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Jesse Liebenthal: Liebenthal Ventures LLC

S1 E30 • Apr 19, 2025 • 61 mins

Joel Palathinkal chats with Jesse Liebenthal about his move to a family office role and the growth of AngelList. They cover deal sourcing, founder selection, and networking in startups. Jesse offers insights on market trends, investment predictions, and the importance of early investor relationships. The discussion touches on AI integration, ethical considerations, and emerging sectors, focusing on New York startup trends. They also explore the role of brokers, automation in capital introductions, and institutional investor preferences. The episode wraps up with the importance of face-to-face due diligence and professionalism in fund management.

Key Points

  • The startup ecosystem thrives on community and collaboration, with platforms like AngelList, PitchBook, and Crunchbase playing pivotal roles in connecting investors and startups.
  • Many family offices and venture funds are diversifying their portfolios across various industries, from green tech and AI to space mining and consumer products, to capture emerging opportunities.
  • Despite advancements in AI and automation, the due diligence process remains heavily reliant on personal interactions and trust-building, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of face-to-face meetings and genuine relationships.
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