{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To","title":"Why There Are Almost No Energy VCs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/91477096\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4086,"description":"LA has its own flavor when it comes to venture capital, and Andrew Chan breaks down exactly why it works. Instead of trying to copy SF or New York, LA mixes deep tech, robotics, space startups, and pure creative chaos into one ecosystem that actually makes sense once you see how it all connects. We got into the quirks of raising money there, why energy investing hits different in LA, and how the city’s culture shapes the kinds of companies that thrive. If you’ve ever wondered how beaches, studios, and space hardware all end up in the same conversation, this is the one.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n\n00:00 - Intro\n01:19 - Geography\n05:17 - Venture Capitalist Insights\n07:06 - Office Space Dynamics\n12:18 - Understanding Venture Capital Rounds\n14:55 - Definition of Money\n17:30 - Investment Risk Factors\n24:07 - VC vs Angel Investor Comparison\n26:10 - Becoming an Investor\n29:30 - LinkedIn Networking Etiquette\n29:50 - Fiduciary Responsibilities\n31:40 - The AI Bubble Explained\n39:50 - Energy Sector Overview\n45:53 - Investing in Energy Opportunities\n51:09 - Current Projects Discussion\n55:40 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections\n55:58 - Why Choose LA for Business\n01:01:19 - Texas Business Landscape\n01:05:37 - Best Restaurant in America\n01:07:32 - Taste of Texas Overview\n01:07:48 - Taste of Texas Experience\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8F_7R-SE-nw_rUP_p1-vdDVWboJt_kcEhdbgrgTEL7E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYjY2/Yjk4MWJiZWFlYmVl/ZGIxYjkxYTdiYTdi/ZGUwMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}