{"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":4149,"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.Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Intro01:19 - Geography05:17 - Venture Capitalist Insights07:06 - Office Space Dynamics12:18 - Understanding Venture Capital Rounds14:55 - Definition of Money17:30 - Investment Risk Factors24:07 - VC vs Angel Investor Comparison26:10 - Becoming an Investor29:30 - LinkedIn Networking Etiquette29:50 - Fiduciary Responsibilities31:40 - The AI Bubble Explained39:50 - Energy Sector Overview45:53 - Investing in Energy Opportunities51:09 - Current Projects Discussion55:40 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections55:58 - Why Choose LA for Business01:01:19 - Texas Business Landscape01:05:37 - Best Restaurant in America01:07:32 - Taste of Texas Overview01:07:48 - Taste of Texas Experiencehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://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}