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
Andrew Kirima: Cantos VC
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Andrew Karima from Cantos VC about his transition from football to entrepreneurship and venture capital. They discuss the roles of product management and content creation in VC, the interview process, and skills development. The conversation covers investment in deep tech, nuclear energy, renewable energies, and quantum computing challenges. They compare university innovation with online platforms, merit-based employment, and the importance of proof of work. The episode also touches on traditional education versus skill-based learning, personal branding, and preparing for a VC career, concluding with insights on the metaverse and future media technologies.
Key Points
- The journey into venture capital often follows an unconventional path, but persistence and leveraging unique skill sets can open doors, as evidenced by Andrew's transition from tech operator to VC analyst.
- Deep tech investments require a nuanced understanding of defensibility, market potential, and technological differentiation, often necessitating a thorough examination of intellectual property and industry incumbents.
- The future of energy and computing holds immense promise, with innovations in advanced nuclear reactors and quantum computing poised to revolutionize their respective fields, though they come with significant technical and temporal challenges.
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