Tracy Chadwell: 1843 Ventures
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Tracy Chadwell of 1843 Ventures to explore the intersection of autonomous transportation and venture capital. Tracy shares her journey from law to finance, highlighting the significance of 1843 and Ada Lovelace. They discuss cross-border investments in Asia and the role of angel investing and venture partners. The conversation delves into aging tech, examining challenges, opportunities, and innovations in elderly care. Tracy emphasizes impact investing in mobility solutions and explores longevity finance strategies. They discuss venture capital fund strategy, the importance of relationships, and fund-raising tactics. The episode concludes with insights on SilverTech's market potential and Tracy's mentor advice.
Key Points
- Investing in aging technology, or "SilverTech," addresses critical issues such as mobility, caregiving, and loneliness, providing both social impact and substantial economic opportunities.
- The importance of legal knowledge and document scrutiny in venture capital can significantly affect the terms and ultimate success of investments, highlighting the need for thorough due diligence.
- Building a successful venture capital fund, especially as a first-time fund manager, often requires leveraging personal networks and proving one's capabilities through smaller, individual investors before attracting institutional capital.
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Transcript
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