• "Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

  • By: Erik Torenberg
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"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

By: Erik Torenberg
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  • On Turpentine VC, host and venture capitalist Erik Torenberg delves deep into the art and science of building successful venture firms through conversations with the world’s best investors and operators. Hear about insider strategies on decision-making, investment theses, and building firms for the long term—from the ground-level, VC to VC. Guests in season 1 include Ben Horowitz of a16z, Mamood Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins, and Alfred Lin of Sequoia. Turpentine VC is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
    2023
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  • E43: Benedict Evans on Automation Crypto, VR, and Predicting the Future of Tech

    E43: Benedict Evans on Automation Crypto, VR, and Predicting the Future of Tech
    Jun 11 2024
    Today's episode features a discussion from 2023 with reknowned independent analyst Benedict Evans (formerly a16z and Mosaic Ventures) about his predictions and frameworks for AI, VR/AR, Crypto and blockchain, the cloud, automation, and more. AI scout and podcast host Nathan Labenz (The Cognitive Revolution's host) joined for the last 20 minutes to deepen the discussion on AI. Crush your 2024 goals and learn a new language with Babbel - get 60% off at Babbel.com/torenburg -- SPONSORS: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at babbel.com/torenburg 💥 Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. -- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 10X Capital Podcast If you like Turpentine VC, check out our show The 10x Capital Podcast with David Weisburd, where David talks to the investors behind the investors -- LINKS: Benedict's website (featuring his 2024 presentation): https://www.ben-evans.com/ Benedict's podcast with Toni Cowan-Brown: https://another-podcast.simplecast.com/ -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro and Preview (00:26) Predicting Tech Trends (02:20) Esco Model (03:42) Deployment of Older Ideas (05:39) Netflix: A TV Company, Not a Tech Company (07:06) Software's Impact on Different Industries (11:43) Regulation and Technology in Healthcare, Education, and Housing (13:51) Direct-to-Consumer (15:16) Overestimating and Underestimating Change (16:15) Blockchain and VR: Still Early Days (17:54) Sponsor: Babbel | Squad (20:55) "Killer App" Fallacy (23:37) Web 3.0 and Crypto: Overhyped and Underappreciated (28:07] Decentralization and the "Can't Be Evil" Thesis (30:05) The Limits of Decentralization (42:54) Defining the Metaverse (47:30) The Impossibility of True Portability (49:25) Consumer Surplus and Business Models (1:00:43) AI: Unbundling Jobs and Bundling Apps (1:05:15) Vin's Paradox and the Automation Cycle (1:09:40) The Speed of Technological Change (1:13:15) Deploying New Technologies Takes Time (1:14:56) Questions for the Future
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • E42: Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan on Why History Points to Crypto

    E42: Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan on Why History Points to Crypto
    Jun 4 2024
    This episode was initially recorded before a live audience in 2018. Erik Torenberg talks with Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan about the history of money and centralization and why crypto has the potential to fulfill the promise of the internet. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. Balaji Srinivasan is a founder, investor, and author of The Network State. Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of Angellist. -- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. -- SPONSORS: 🧲 Learn why Craft, Bedrock, NEA and 100s more trust Harmonic’s data to source deals. Harmonic is the most complete startup database, finding new companies as soon as they incorporate and tracking them through IPO. Head to https://bit.ly/harmonicturpentine (and make sure to mention Turpentine VC during your demo.) 💥 Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 10x Capital Podcast If you like Turpentine VC, check out our show The 10x Capital Podcast with David Weisburd, where David talks to the investors behind the investors: https://10xcapitalpodcast.com/ --
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • E41: Do VCs Add Value? With Parker Conrad and Parker Thompson

    E41: Do VCs Add Value? With Parker Conrad and Parker Thompson
    May 28 2024
    Today's episode of Turpentine VC is a throwback to a conversation Erik Torenberg recorded with Parker Conrad and Parker Thompson that debates how much "value-add" investors can offer founders, issues around the misalignment between investors and founders, and the underdiscussed factors that influence VC deals. Parker Conrad is the co-founder and CEO of Rippling (and co-founder/CEO of Zenefits) and Parker Thompson is a current partner at SAX Capital (formerly Partner at Angellist). The conversation was recorded in 2018. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. -- SPONSORS: 🧲 Learn why Craft, Bedrock, NEA and 100s more trust Harmonic’s data to source deals. Harmonic is the most complete startup database, finding new companies as soon as they incorporate and tracking them through IPO. Head to https://bit.ly/harmonicturpentine (and make sure to mention Turpentine VC during your demo.) 💥 Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. -- RECOMMENDED PODCASTS: The 10x Capital Podcast If you like Turpentine VC, check out our show The 10x Capital Podcast with David Weisburd, where David talks to the investors behind the investors: https://10xcapitalpodcast.com/. -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro 00:46 The Mystery of Startup Bill Jackson: Unraveling the Twitter Persona (02:11) Investor Insights: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (05:51) The Role of Investors: From Therapists to Strategists (08:18) Brand Power and The Investor's Influence (09:15) The Board Pleasing their LPs (18:57)Navigating Founder-Investor Dynamics: A Real Talk (19:28) The Seed Stage Perspective: Aligning with Founders (26:07) The Boardroom Dilemma: Control, Influence, and Alignment (36:44) Choosing the Right Investors: Lessons from Zenefits to Rippling (37:01) Navigating Investor Relationships: Insights and Advice (38:34) The Ideal Board Composition and Investor Dynamics (39:22) Understanding VC Power and Protecting Your Company (41:03) Real-world Challenges with Investors and Board Members (42:51) Strategies for Entrepreneurs Facing Investor Pressure (43:52) The Importance of Knowing Your VC's Business Model (45:24) Raising Capital: Balancing Valuation and Partnership (51:02) The Role of Unions and Standardization in Entrepreneurship (54:33) Optimizing Fundraising Strategy for Long-term Success (1:07:22) Closing Thoughts on Venture Capital Dynamics (1:09:08) Wrap
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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