E31: David Friedberg on How To Build a Billion Dollar Startup

David Friedberg sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the role of concentrated capital, venture capital's future, and the impact of capital saturation. Friedberg shares his experience joining Ohalo, the evolution of investment strategy, and the transition from VC to operator. We’re proudly sponsored by Bidav Insurance Group, visit lux-str.com if you’re ready to level up your insurance plans.

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Ohalo Genetics: https://ohalogenetics.com/

The Production Board: https://www.tpb.co/

SPONSOR: Bidav Insurance Group

The Limited Partner Podcast is proudly sponsored by Bidav Insurance Group.

Today's episode is sponsored by Bidav Insurance Group. Bidav Insurance Group is run by my close friend, Ahmet Bidav, who insures me both personally and at the corporate level.

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Questions or topics you want us to discuss on The Limited Partner podcast? Email us at david@10xcapital.com

TIMESTAMPS

(0:00) Venture performance vs public company investment

(1:29) Guest Introduction: David Friedberg's career journey

(5:03) Google's approach to innovation and big thinking

(10:10) Discussion: The scarcity of great thinkers and the implications of missing out on audacious bets

(14:12) The role of concentrated capital in venture capital and the challenge of taking big risks

(16:41) Sponsor: Bidav Insurance Group

(18:17) Predictions for the future of venture capital and the impact of capital saturation

(22:52) Joining Ohalo and the power law of returns in venture capital

(31:43) The evolution of portfolio construction and investment strategy