The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
Rachel Sachs: Sweater Ventures
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Rachel Sachs of Sweater Ventures, explore early investment lessons, career challenges, and childhood influences on mental health. They critique education and discuss Rachel's experiences with Sweater and women's roles in venture capital, as well as Ethereum excitement. The pandemic's influence on retail investing, marketing, and venture capital careers are examined. They discuss transitions from engineering to VC, investment conviction, and scout management. The episode covers fund evolution, product management, consumer and B2B deep tech investments, trend predictions, and media's role in VC, highlighting the importance of community, mentorship, and life satisfaction.
Key Points
- Many VCs underestimate the value of non-traditional backgrounds, but diverse experiences can provide unique insights and advantages in the investment world.
- Breaking into venture capital often involves leveraging unique personal and professional journeys to stand out, including dealing with personal challenges and learning to navigate various industries.
- The evolving landscape of venture capital is increasingly opening up to retail investors and leveraging technology to democratize access to emerging managers and startups, reflecting broader trends in financial markets.
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