Скачать или смотреть From Theater to Venture Capital: Kevin Raper's Journey

In this engaging conversation, Kevin Raper shares his unique journey into the venture capital world, detailing his transition from a successful career in theater and film to investing in startups. He emphasizes the importance of the founder's character and adaptability, discussing the traits he looks for in potential investments. Kevin also highlights innovative tools he's developing to assess founders' emotional intelligence and communication skills, and he shares insights on the significance of gut instincts in investment decisions. The discussion touches on the role of books in shaping investment strategies and the importance of being open and friendly in the entrepreneurial space. Kevin concludes with his thoughts on impact investing and the necessity of doing good while achieving financial success.

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Chapters
00:00 Kevin Raper's Journey to Venture Capital
02:57 Finding Investment Opportunities
05:49 Innovative Tools for Assessing Founders
07:02 Traits of Successful Founders
09:17 The Importance of Listening and Openness
12:24 Decision-Making in Investments
14:42 The Role of Books in Investment
18:20 Investment Strategies and Check Sizes
21:42 Key Factors for Investment Success