Kapor Capital's Mitch Kapor on 1st Impact Report, investing with purpose, Uber IPO | Angel S3 E4
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Mitch Kapor, Partner at Kapor Capital, shares stellar return results of their portfolio's first-ever Impact Report, investing with purpose to close gaps & back entrepreneurs with distance traveled, insights on Uber's IPO, fixing the gig economy, promoting diversity in Silicon Valley & creating long-term value v. short-term gains
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Show notes:
0:39 - Jason introduces season 3 of ANGEL and Mitch Kapor from Kapor Capital.
1:31 - The journey from investing in Uber to the Uber IPO, and thoughts on if it’s better or worse for companies to stay private.
7:58 - Mitch talks about “impact investing” and “gap-closing,” and a discussion around the gig economy.
16:05 - Jason thanks sponsor LinkedIn. Go to linkedin.com/angel and get a $50 credit toward your first job post.
18:07 - Mitch talks about results from Kapor Capital’s Impact Report.
28:13 - Jason thanks sponsor Embroker. For guaranteed 10% off on premiums (& up to 20% depending on quote) go to embroker.com/angel.
30:18 - Determining if a company fits Kapor Capital’s impact thesis, and thoughts on the rhetoric around socialism vs. capitalism.
38:04 - Conversation around the progress in opportunities for underrepresented communities and the importance of diversity.
47:51 - Progress or regress on racial issues in America, the polarization of wealth, and potential presidential campaign platforms for 2020.