David Blumberg: Venture Capital Trends | SALT Talks

David Blumberg walks through his career explaining how early interest in government work ultimately led him to venture capital. Blumberg recounts a childhood experience that helped shape his approach to venture investing, employing downside analysis, and stresses the importance of collaboration. He discusses his investments in the Israeli tech scene and the country’s improving relations with the Arab world.

David Blumberg is the founder and managing partner of Blumberg Capital. David is an authority on early-stage investing with decades of experience. He founded Blumberg Capital in the early 1990s and launched its first venture-backed fund in 2001.

Prior to Blumberg Capital, David managed international investments with the Bronfman Family Office, Adler & Co, APAX Partners and at T. Rowe Price. He also launched business development for Check Point Software Technologies as one of its top four executives.

Chapters
0:00 – Intro & background
8:22 – Move to Miami and optimal policies
16:08 – Identifying venture capital trends
21:12 – Childhood and downside analysis
24:24 – Missed investment opportunities
28:50 – Collaboration
32:42 – Israeli tech scene and national service
40:20 – Abraham Accords
43:01 – Blumberg Capital 5-year plan

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