{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Skin in the Game VC Podcast","title":"David Goldberg - Adjusting to the New Normal","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1654,"description":"David Goldberg’s trajectory into venture capital is a unique one. Directly after graduating from Law School and Business School, David worked as a criminal prosecutor, and eventually transitioned to global investment banking. During this time, he started his own men’s fashion company and sold it in 2013. This launched the rest of his career as an investor. \nIn this episode, David shares his journey to becoming a successful investor over the last 6 years, including his biggest mistakes and success stories. Furthermore, he discusses how the global COVID-19 pandemic affects his current investments, and what he believes the “new normal” will be like after the pandemic. \nSo get ready to hear more about David’s success story and learn about new and unique investment opportunities in the market now. \nSome Questions I Ask: \nWhat kind of investing do you do? (2:49)\nWhat do you look for in a founder? (6:03)\nWhat’s your big miss? (14:39)\nWhat opportunities do you see presenting themselves as we transition into this “new normal”? (16:57)\nWhat investment are you most excited about? (22:43)\nWhat advice do you have for other investors? (25:48)\n\nIn This Episode, You Will Learn: \nHow David got to where he is today. (1:19)\nDavid’s strategy for investing in technology: focus on companies reshaping the world. (2:56)\nThe process of David’s decision to invest in a deal with an outdoor gear rental company. (6:59)\nHow the COVID-19 pandemic affects investments. (10:38)\nWhy pet food companies are great investment opportunities. (15:26)\nWhat the future of valuations looks like. (20:50)\nWhat drew David to his first investment. (24:13)\n\nMore about Florida Funders: \nWebsite\nOur Investment Process \nLinkedIn\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zkSS0qttApj2pwP9AAYl36NCLBFb_wNbCWkv53I67cg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MmIw/YjQyMTMwMDg2YjVi/OGRmYjIwZWNlNjhj/NDc4Yy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}