Venture Capital Trends — July 20-July 24, 2020
July 2020
Here’s a summary of the latest trends and insights from VCs, Angel Investors, and Family Offices. Each week I sit down daily as the host of VCTV and ask the tough questions to provide you as entrepreneurs and fellow investors with all knowledge needed to make the right decisions in global markets and technologies in our fast-paced 2020.
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👾 Entertainment, Gaming, and eSports
Speakers: Patrick P. L. T., Rahul Mudgal, Mike Burkenbine, Eduardo García, Gary Fowler, Pranav Marwah, and I break it down for you on today’s episode of
Research Mentioned: During the episode, I reference Newzoo’s research. As well as, Mastercard advertising in League of Legends. Gary’s article on Zoom and the Digital Transformation.
📶 Edge and the Internet of Things (IoT)
🤖 Robotics, Manufacturing, and Industrial 4.0
Speakers: Vadim Tarasov Gary Fowler and Keith Kee.
Resources Mentioned: The Future of AI: GTP3 by Gary Fowler
🔩 MFG, Supply Chains, and Logistics
Paul Bradley FCILT CPL, Brad Cohen, Gary Fowler, Vadim Tarasov, and I breakdown the current trends and unseen opportunities in these areas along with the leading roles artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital health, and robotics have in their future.
Resources Mentioned: Keeping An Eye On The Robotics Industry &The Future of AI: GTP3 by Gary Fowler
💰 Investments in the new Reality
Fundraising is never an easy journey, no matter if you are a founder building your Xth company or a seasoned VC putting together an investment fund. The second half of any year is a pivotal time for raising capital, but under current conditions what will the rest of 2020 offer? Irina Litchfield, William Du, Gary Fowler, and I break this down today on VCTV.
Remember to stay positive and be transparent about where things are. Listen and make adjustments to both your presentation and mindset as things progress. Be active during the entire process. Don’t hold back.
