{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"upside","title":"CC055: Jason Illian of Koch Disruptive Technologies // investing in emerging technologies for one of the world’s largest private companies","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d165e0be\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3133,"description":"Interview begins: 8:46\r\nDebrief begins: 44:36\r\n\r\nThis week we're speaking with Jason Illian, Managing Director of Koch Disruptive Technologies.\r\n\r\nJason was the founder and CEO of BookShout, the world's leading B2B e-book company. He has presented at the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference, the Credit Suisse Global Media and Communications Convergence Conference, and hundreds of other organizations. He has been featured on ABC, in The New York Times, and numerous radio interviews.\r\n\r\nAs the mid-to-late stage venture arm of Koch Industries, KDT invests in technology companies that disrupt and transform Koch’s core businesses and expand into new platforms and capabilities. Segments being explored include artificial intelligence, blockchain and crypto, bio IT and genomics, and industrial robotics.\r\n\r\nKey Points:\r\n- Commerce and Technology (8:56)\r\n- Koch: what and who is it for? (10:49)\r\n- In measuring progress (16:43)\r\n- Frontlines (28:02)\r\n- KDT's reputation in the marketplace (31:19)\r\n- The Inspiration (39:11)\r\n- Fundamental Shift (41:53)\r\n\r\nLearn more about Koch Disruptive Technologies: https://kochdisruptivetechnologies.com/\r\n\r\nFollow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm\r\n\r\nConnect with Jason: https://twitter.com/jasonillian?lang=en\r\n\r\n–\r\n\r\nThis episode is sponsored by Integrity Power Search, the #1 full stack high growth startup recruiting firm between the coasts. They partner with venture capitalists, private equity groups and CEOs to build amazing teams for the world’s most disrupting companies.\r\n\r\nLearn more about or get in touch with Integrity Power Search: https://upside.fm/integrity\r\n\r\n–\r\n\r\nThis episode is also sponsored by RIMS.\r\n\r\nRIMS is a global organization dedicated to the profession of risk management. For nearly 60 years, RIMS has delivered the latest strategies and resources that allow risk professionals to grow, innovate, and succeed—in any business.\r\n\r\nRIMS works with industry leaders to produce content and online training...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qhlBwGFVyVQpTQUPz91SL_FZ9LxsieuifdWQEs8peZY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzkxLzE2MDU2MzQx/MjktYXJ0d29yay5q/cGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}