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Spun off from SoftBank: Meet Kevin Jiang and his newly started VC fund, Mangusta
In this engaging conversation, Kevin Jiang, founder of Mangusta Capital, shares his journey from growing up in the Bay Area to becoming a prominent figure in venture capital. He discusses his experiences at SoftBank Vision Fund, insights on Masayoshi Son, and the investment strategies that guide his current work at Mangusta Capital. Kevin emphasizes the importance of relationships in venture capital, the transition from late-stage to early-stage investments, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with starting his own fund. He also highlights the impressive performance of Mangusta Capital in its early months. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the intricacies of building relationships with limited partners in venture capital, highlights intriguing portfolio companies like Tax GPT, and delves into the challenges of developing vertical AI applications. The speaker emphasizes the importance of key traits in successful founders, shares personal philosophies regarding work-life balance, and outlines future plans for Mangusta Capital.Chapters 00:00Introduction to Kevin Jiang and Mangusta Capital 03:54Experiences at SoftBank Vision Fund 08:37Insights on Masayoshi Son 09:39Investment Strategies and Market Dynamics 12:19Evaluating Companies: Shipbob and Flexport 14:50Transitioning from Late-Stage to Early-Stage Investments 21:04The Decision to Start Mangusta Capital 25:49Unique LP Relationships and Fund Performance 26:30Building Relationships with Limited Partners 28:44Spotlight on Portfolio Companies 33:05Understanding Tax GPT and Its Applications 35:00Challenges in Developing Vertical AI 38:07Key Traits of Successful Founders 43:53Personal Philosophy and Work-Life Balance 47:08Future Plans for Mangusta Capital
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