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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. In 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. So get ready to hear more about David’s success story and learn about new and unique investment opportunities in the market now. Some Questions I Ask: What kind of investing do you do? (2:49)What do you look for in a founder? (6:03)What’s your big miss? (14:39)What opportunities do you see presenting themselves as we transition into this “new normal”? (16:57)What investment are you most excited about? (22:43)What advice do you have for other investors? (25:48)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How David got to where he is today. (1:19)David’s strategy for investing in technology: focus on companies reshaping the world. (2:56)The process of David’s decision to invest in a deal with an outdoor gear rental company. (6:59)How the COVID-19 pandemic affects investments. (10:38)Why pet food companies are great investment opportunities. (15:26)What the future of valuations looks like. (20:50)What drew David to his first investment. (24:13)More about Florida Funders: WebsiteOur Investment Process LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
In 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.
So get ready to hear more about David’s success story and learn about new and unique investment opportunities in the market now.
Some Questions I Ask:
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
More about Florida Funders:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida Funders Managing Partner and "Skin in the Game VC" podcast hosts Saxon Baum & Tom Wallace believes that entrepreneurs are game changers and that the companies they envision, create and build make the world a better place. FLF is a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network that discovers, funds, and builds early-stage technology companies. We combine a $300M+ venture platform with 2,000+ accredited investors to back breakout founders in B2B software, fintech, AI, health care, and cybersecurity. Beyond capital, our team of serial entrepreneurs and investors provides operating expertise, strategic introductions, and a nationwide support network that helps founders win. By unifying venture capital with an engaged investor community, we deliver exceptional outcomes for founders and LPs alike. This podcast was envisioned to educate, connect and activate accredited investors to get skin in the game and invest like a VC.