David is the Head of Samsung Next, the investment group within Samsung Electronics. Prior to his role at Samsung Next, David was a Managing Partner at both Refactor Capital and SV Angel. Follow David on Twitter @davidlee.

[0:00] - David’s background in law and venture capital

[6:54] - Do VCs and executive coaches need experience as founders to succeed?

[16:11] - How David’s investing strategy has changed over the course of his career

[22:26] - SV Angel’s innovative approach to funding YC startups with Start Fund

[28:04] - Comparing the investing approaches of Samsung Next vs. SV Angel

[32:30] - Benefits of having both a beginner’s mind and a prepared mind in investing

[38:31] - David’s current areas of focus at Samsung Next

[43:06] - How mobile phones changed the world, and what the metaverse really means

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