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Navigating Evergreen Waters: Innovative VC Strategies with Emlyn Scott of Saltwater Fund Investor's Edge: Insights from VCs for Startup Success
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Dive into the dynamic world of venture capital in a thought-provoking conversation with Emlyn Scott, co-founder of Saltwater Fund. In this insightful podcast, Emlyn shares the distinctive features of Saltwater Fund's evergreen model, blending the traditional and novel elements of venture capital.
Starting with the fundamentals, Emlyn breaks down the innovative aspects of Saltwater Fund's hybrid structure, incorporating elements of zero management fees, quarterly liquidity, and a unique focus on both liquid and illiquid securities. Emphasizing the flexibility and liquidity built into the model, he sheds light on how this approach distinguishes Saltwater from conventional VC funds.
The discussion then delves into the nuts and bolts of venture capital, exploring how Saltwater Fund identifies trends that are not just of the present but have the potential to shape the future. Emlyn shares his insights on balancing consensus investing with contrarian investments, reflecting on the importance of imagination and risk-taking in the ever-evolving landscape of VC.
As the conversation progresses, Emlyn provides a glimpse into Saltwater Fund's investment philosophy, offering valuable advice to startup founders. He articulates the importance of a comprehensive pitch—concise, different, and passionate—yet complete, ensuring that potential chinks in the business armor are thoroughly addressed.
The podcast concludes with a focus on Saltwater Fund's global outlook. Emlyn discusses the fund's historical investment approach and its commitment to a global perspective, enabling them to scout for opportunities beyond geographical boundaries. He also provides details on the current status of the fund and how interested founders can reach out.
Join Priyanshi Gupta and Emlyn Scott in this engaging podcast as they navigate the waters of venture capital, offering deep insights into Saltwater Fund's innovative strategies and shedding light on the future of VC in a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
Dive into the dynamic world of venture capital in a thought-provoking conversation with Emlyn Scott, co-founder of Saltwater Fund. In this insightful podcast, Emlyn shares the distinctive features of Saltwater Fund's evergreen model, blending the traditional and novel elements of venture capital.
Starting with the fundamentals, Emlyn breaks down the innovative aspects of Saltwater Fund's hybrid structure, incorporating elements of zero management fees, quarterly liquidity, and a unique focus on both liquid and illiquid securities. Emphasizing the flexibility and liquidity built into the model, he sheds light on how this approach distinguishes Saltwater from conventional VC funds.
The discussion then delves into the nuts and bolts of venture capital, exploring how Saltwater Fund identifies trends that are not just of the present but have the potential to shape the future. Emlyn shares his insights on balancing consensus investing with contrarian investments, reflecting on the importance of imagination and risk-taking in the ever-evolving landscape of VC.
As the conversation progresses, Emlyn provides a glimpse into Saltwater Fund's investment philosophy, offering valuable advice to startup founders. He articulates the importance of a comprehensive pitch—concise, different, and passionate—yet complete, ensuring that potential chinks in the business armor are thoroughly addressed.
The podcast concludes with a focus on Saltwater Fund's global outlook. Emlyn discusses the fund's historical investment approach and its commitment to a global perspective, enabling them to scout for opportunities beyond geographical boundaries. He also provides details on the current status of the fund and how interested founders can reach out.
Join Priyanshi Gupta and Emlyn Scott in this engaging podcast as they navigate the waters of venture capital, offering deep insights into Saltwater Fund's innovative strategies and shedding light on the future of VC in a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
35分