Matt Cohen: Ripple Ventures
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Matt Cohen (Ripple Ventures) explore Matt's journey from New York to venture capital, the emergence of Silicon Alley, and high-frequency trading. They discuss the evolution of electronic trading and its link to crypto markets. Matt shares his venture capital transition, emphasizing mission alignment in acquisitions. The conversation covers PR, marketing, and success stories of bootstrapped companies. Matt talks about founding Ripple Ventures, managing funds, and strategies for fundraising and performance reporting. The episode also touches on building LP relationships, personal branding, and offers advice for aspiring venture capitalists, including insights on the Ripple fellowship program.
Key Points
- The 2009 financial crisis led to a deeper interest in the early stages of company growth, prompting a shift from public markets to venture capital.
- Building strong, transparent relationships with investors and founders is crucial for long-term success and trust in venture capital.
- The creator economy is about empowering individuals to diversify their income streams through various freelance and entrepreneurial activities, supported by democratized tools and platforms.
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Transcript
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