VCs Hunter Walk(Homebrew) Aileen Lee(CowboyVC) Jed Katz(Javelin); Cynogen Kirt McMaster & MOD
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Channel: This Week in Startups · 2016 · Education
FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, SIGN UP: http://thisweekinstartups.com/about/#allsubscribe It’s no secret that entrepreneurs everywhere are feeling the effects of the constricting tunnel of capital flow. Filmed on the LAUNCH Stage at the 2016 LAUNCH Festival, Episode 635 of This Week in Startups features an all-star VC panel with Jed Katz of Javelin Venture Partners, Aileen Lee of Cowboy Ventures, and Hunter Walk of Homebrew. Jason doesn’t shy away from asking the tough questions to get a glimpse into the minds of these seasoned VCs, find out what they’re looking for, and where they’re placing their bets. Then Kirt McMaster of Cyanogen, the largest distribution of Android on Earth, joins Jason for a fireside chat on the LAUNCH Stage. Kirt gives an in-depth look at his groundbreaking company and the future post-app ecosystem with CyanogenMod.
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