In this episode of Understanding VC hosted by Rahul, Brian talks about:
00:00 - 02:45: Introduction
02:45 - 07:10: Brain's Journey with Intel in 1996
07:10 - 12:15: Learnings from Brain's Internship at Intel for Entrepreneurship
12:15 - 23:19: FTW Ventures' Funding Strategy
23:19 - 30:29: Lack of VC Investment in the Food and Agriculture Market
30:29 - 36:25: Signs of a Successful Food Tech Team
36:25 - 54:53: Challenges in the Current Food System
54:53 - 01:01:32: Future Consumer Behavior in the Food Tech Industry
01:01:32 - 01:08:52: Brian's Current Focus and Activities
About:
Brian is an accomplished founder and general partner at FTW Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture fund that focuses on investing in innovative food and agriculture tech startups. With a unique blend of expertise in technology and food, Brian possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in running startups at the challenging intersection of these two industries.
Throughout his impressive 20-year career, Brian has demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills and entrepreneurial acumen. As the founder of FTW Ventures, he has successfully guided three venture-backed businesses to lucrative exits. Brian's vast experience extends to directing groundbreaking products in various fields, including communication, mobile technology, social media, and AI/ML. He has worked with both ambitious startups and Fortune 500 companies, driving innovation and fostering growth.
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