EP #68: The Unicorn Whisperer: The Man Who Turned Startup Investing Into A Science w/ Prof. Ilya Strebulaev- Professor of Private Equity and Finance, Stanford University's Graduate School of Business

This week in the Boardroom, we had a fascinating conversation with Ilya Strebulaev, the Unicorn Whisperer. Over his 20-year career at the center of Silicon Valley’s startup gold rush, he has turned the art of investing in startups through Venture Capital and Private Equity, into a science. 

He is a tenured Professor of Finance and Private Equity at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a leading authority on venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we dug deep into his insights on how the VC industry has evolved over time, what challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs and investors face in the current market, what makes Silicon Valley’s ecosystem unique and what lessons can be learned by other regions. Professor Ilya also describes some of the common mistakes and best practices investors make when valuing, selecting, and scaling companies. 

Listen in for an eye-opening glimpse into the future of VC and the new wave of groundbreaking innovations across the world. 

Whether you are an aspiring or seasoned entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the world of tech startups and innovation, you don’t want to miss this episode!

If you are interested in learning more about Prof. Ilya and his amazing work, follow the link here.

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