{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Skin in the Game VC Podcast","title":"Adam Struck - New Lands of Opportunity","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1782,"description":"Just like Florida is known for strawberries and tourism, LA is currently most famous for Hollywood – but things are gradually changing. The technology landscape is constantly growing and although LA has become a huge market, it still feels young. This means there are, yet, a lot of opportunities for angel investors to practice the art of venture capital in the right way, and grab their share of the market.\n \nAdam Struck is a Floridian but he is currently living in LA with his family. Through his company, Struck Capital, he supports young founders providing core technology innovation to tackle the world’s largest problems. Adam and his team of investors focus on seed investments into companies led by visionary technologists.\n \nAdam is a very successful young man who was named the Forbes 30 Under 30 Most Influential People – and in today’s episode, he is going to share his journey from being a lawyer to dedicating himself to transform LA into a place known for technology. We dive deep into his mindset and Struck Capital’s mission, as well as some successful deals he’s had over the years.\n \nTune in, to learn more about the changing landscape of LA and the investment opportunities you can find there.\n \nSome Questions I Ask:\nAfter you left the law firm, did you go right on to start your own firm? (03:57)\nTell us more about the journey at Struck Capital. What was your vision from the beginning? (07:31)\nHow did you get to move to LA? (08:42)\nWhat is the main way you’re able to help founders grow their business? (15:08)\nHow did you find out about the Postmates deal? Are you still in it today? (17:35)\nHave there been any investments that you passed on that you look back on and they really took off? (19:43)\nWhat stage are you typically investing in? (21:46)\nWhat do you see as the innovation and the opportunities in your area that you tend to look at? (25:00)\n           \nIn This Episode, You Will Learn:\nAdam’s journey from lawyer to being a venture capitalist. (01:20)\nThe...","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}