16 min
Building Successful Partnerships in the Sports Tech Industry - Keith Bank - KB Partners Fireside with Founders & Leaders
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- Entrepreneurship
Keith Mank, founder of KB Partners, shares his journey from real estate to venture capital over 28 years in the industry. Starting as an angel investor during the early days of the internet and cell phone technology, he saw a need for more venture capital in Chicago and the Midwest. Despite initial doubts, Keith took the leap into VC in 1996 and hasn't looked back. Tune in to hear about his transition, early lessons learned, and insights gained along the way.
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[00:02:01] Early stage venture capital insights.
[00:06:03] The sports and wellness ecosystem.
[00:10:27] Choosing the right investment partner.
[00:13:17] Importance of building relationships.
[00:15:08] Entrepreneurial mindset and perseverance.
Keith Mank, founder of KB Partners, shares his journey from real estate to venture capital over 28 years in the industry. Starting as an angel investor during the early days of the internet and cell phone technology, he saw a need for more venture capital in Chicago and the Midwest. Despite initial doubts, Keith took the leap into VC in 1996 and hasn't looked back. Tune in to hear about his transition, early lessons learned, and insights gained along the way.
Timestamp;
[00:02:01] Early stage venture capital insights.
[00:06:03] The sports and wellness ecosystem.
[00:10:27] Choosing the right investment partner.
[00:13:17] Importance of building relationships.
[00:15:08] Entrepreneurial mindset and perseverance.
16 min