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E382: Why Venture Capital Has a $3 Trillion Liquidity Problem
What if the biggest opportunity in venture today isn’t finding the next unicorn—but solving the liquidity problem created by companies staying private twice as long as they used to? In this episode, I sit down with Ravi Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of NewView Capital, to discuss ... Show More
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In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray’s thoughts on the future of the US.
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Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
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What if the biggest inefficiency in investing today isn’t asset selection—but the fact that most investors still optimize for pre-tax returns instead of after-tax outcomes?
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<p>Holdco entrepreneur Sam Turner shares his vision to build the leading platform for independent M&E businesses in the UK. </p><p>Topics in Sam’s interview:</p><ul><li>Importance of patience and flexible timelines</li><li>Getting through fetal position moments</li><li>Balanc ... Show More
<p>Jordan Evans left tech & bought a tiny, decades-old language services business. 6 years later, revenue is 17x larger.</p><p>Topics in Jordan’s interview:</p><ul><li>Acquiring his parents’ language services business</li><li>Spending 2 years preparing the deal</li><li>Overpa ... Show More
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