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Founder and Managing Partner of First Round Capital Josh Kopelman talks with Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster about scaling a VC with early stage as a focus. Topics include:
- What's changed in the early stage ecosystem
- Why Josh believes 70% of VC is picking the right founder
- His advice for new funds and for LPs considering new venture investments
- How and why they've invested in platform as a value-add service

Chefs Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff Puck talk with investor D.A. Wallach about the birth and expansion of the Puck global food empire; the connection between food and the arts; quality control across the brand; and how the Puck food empire is innovating for sustainability and cultural change.

Paris Hilton talks with M13's Courtney Reum about being the CEO of a billion dollar brand; balancing her entrepreneurial efforts including product lines, properties, retail outlets and entertainment; her start as the first "influencer" and connecting with fans; the differences between her public and private personae; and the leaders and advice that have inspired her career.

David Lawee and Jason Lemkin Interviewed by Teddy Schleifer | Upfront Summit 2020 by Upfront Ventures

a16z Managing Partner Jeff Jordan speaks with Upfront partner Kara Nortman multi-stage investing at the firm; trends in VC; how and in what sectors he makes investment decisions including Airbnb and Overtime; how his experience as an operator informs his role as a board member; and the benefit of sports experience as a VC.

Founder and CEO of Happy Returns, David Sobie, shares his perspective on the myth of the "retail apocalypse" and why DTC brands are well situated to the new retail reality.