This Controversial Industry is Secretly Creating Billionaires
Description
Special purpose vehicles are the biggest underworld in startups. They’re creating more opportunity to invest in some of the biggest companies in the world. That doesn’t mean they don’t come with risk. Peter Walker from Carta gives us a full breakdown.
00:00 Too Good to Be True?
01:05 Deep Dive into SPVs
04:03 The Growth and Impact of SPVs
06:04 Understanding SPVs in Venture Capital
23:31 The AI Bubble and Its Implications
32:43 Will Startups Shut Down?
33:52 Hiring and Firing in Startups
39:09 Private Equity vs. Venture Capital
44:28 AI’s Role in Business Strategy
55:03 Navigating Uncertainty and Capital Management
58:23 Concluding Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs
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