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
Matt Roberts: CMD Capital
Joel Palathinkal chats with Matt Roberts about his journey from technical roles to venture capital, starting from his Ottawa roots. They discuss how engineers can thrive as investors, the evolution of family offices, and Canada's tech ecosystem. Matt shares advice for new fund managers on differentiation, storytelling, and investment structuring. They explore liquidity strategies, fund management, founder evaluation, and 2023 market trends. The episode also covers investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the Middle East, highlighting post-oil investments and the importance of international networks.
Key Points
- Fostering the next generation of firm leadership early on is crucial for ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining continuity in investment firms.
- Investors with a technical background, such as engineering, can leverage their logical problem-solving skills and structured thinking to make informed, strategic investment decisions.
- Building strong, transparent relationships and maintaining a network within the ecosystem, including leveraging university connections and local talent, are key strategies for sourcing quality founders and making successful investments.
Chapters
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Transcript
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