The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
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Kevin Jiang: Mangusta Capital
Joel Palathinkal converses with Kevin Jiang, exploring his journey from Silicon Valley upbringing to academic pursuits at Harvard and Goldman Sachs. Kevin shares valuable insights from his experience at Apollo and SoftBank's Vision Fund, highlighting the formation of Mangusta Capital and its strategic focus on early-stage AI investments. The discussion delves into lessons learned from Masa and SoftBank, identifying successful founder patterns, and differentiating VC firm performance. Kevin offers career advice for aspiring investors, tips on launching new funds, and emphasizes the importance of community in venture capital. The episode wraps up with Kevin's closing thoughts and appreciation.
Key Points
- Mangusta Capital focuses on early-stage AI investments across various industries by leveraging a verticalized sector approach to enhance monetization and exit opportunities.
- Kevin Jiang's career journey highlights the importance of finding the intersection between what you're good at, what you enjoy, and where the world is going.
- Building strong relationships with founders and understanding their unique strengths and weaknesses are crucial for successful venture capital investing.
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