• Optimism Amid Change: The Future of VC

  • Aug 27 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
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Optimism Amid Change: The Future of VC

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  • Join Jan Robertson, host of The Strategic CFO and CEO of Sival Advisors, as she explores the turbulent realm of venture capital. Unlike most VCs, Alex Kiani of Coolwater Capital, has a more optimistic tone towards fundraising, market traction, and funding for the start up world. Kiani discusses the value of having a selective accelerator program and discusses how high performance teams can change the course of a start up's potential. 00:00 Federal Reserve sought auditors during Covid. Joined Carta. 03:28 Coolwater Capital accelerates emerging VC funds. 07:17 Most funds from Europe, Israel, South America. 12:38 Challenges in fundraising during slower economic times. 16:07 Individuals in Dubai, rise of fundless sponsors. 19:39 Funding harder to get, diligence more important. 22:53 Stock market, economy, valuation, exits, accelerator program. 25:14 Guiding startups without holding their hand tightly. 29:15 AI facilitates development, particularly in science. 31:08 Efficient problem-solving for traction in technology. 33:39 Potential market trends in election year. Tech-focused ventures. 37:01 Optimistic outlook from Alexander Chiani at Coolwater. Bio: Alex Kiani is the Head of Operations at Coolwater Capital, the world’s largest global accelerator for emerging managers and an active fund of funds. With a rich background in professional services, Alex has experience in legal, tax, and audit roles. He served as an Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco during the COVID-19 crisis and held the position of Assistant Controller at Carta, focusing on their Venture Capital product. Alex earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and is a licensed CPA. His personal interests include free diving, basketball, and spending quality time with family and friends. He has also made significant contributions to the financial industry as the former President and current Chairman of the FEI Rising Stars Advisory Board, a Board member of FEI Silicon Valley, and Co-chair of the Academic Relations Committee. LI Profile: linkedin.com/in/alexanderkkiani
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