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E21: Venture Capital Insights - Sky Lai of J17 Capital on Choosing Great Founders
Summary
In this episode, Sky from J17 Capital dives into how he evaluates blockchain projects and funds. He shares his criteria for selecting founders and projects, emphasizing the importance of market needs, growth potential, and product-founder fit. Sky also discusses the dynamics between LPs and GPs in venture capital, exit strategies for crypto ventures, and his vision for the future of J17 Capital. Additionally, he touches on the challenges of the blockchain trilemma and the significance of regulatory clarity in the industry. Tune in to hear his insights on navigating the fast-evolving blockchain space and staying ahead of industry trends.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:25 J17 Capital and Investment Focus
05:43 The Importance of LPs in the Blockchain Industry
11:17 Diligence Process for Project Investments
14:15 Considerations for Fund Investments
23:18 The LP Perspective in the Industry
25:08 The Dynamics Between GPs and LPs in Venture Capital
27:06 Exit Strategies for Equity-Driven and Token-Based Projects
29:30 The Next Big Trends in Traditional Finance
33:18 The Importance of Regulatory Clarity for Crypto Payments
38:30 The Vision for J17 Ventures
44:46 Staying Informed in the Crypto and AI Space
Connect with Sky and J17 Capital:
X (Twitter): @0xsky404 | @J17Capital
LinkedIn: Sky Lai | J17 Capital
Sky's Substack: https://0xsky.substack.com/p/vc-fund-trilemma-summary-after-conducting
Website: https://j17capital.com
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Keywords
blockchain, project evaluation, fund evaluation, founders, market need, growth potential, branding, LP-GP relationship, financial return, market narrative, blockchain trilemma, venture capital, GPs, LPs, deal flows, exit strategy, equity-driven projects, token-based projects, traditional finance, regulatory clarity, crypto payments, J17 Ventures, research
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In this episode, Sky from J17 Capital dives into how he evaluates blockchain projects and funds. He shares his criteria for selecting founders and projects, emphasizing the importance of market needs, growth potential, and product-founder fit. Sky also discusses the dynamics between LPs and GPs in venture capital, exit strategies for crypto ventures, and his vision for the future of J17 Capital. Additionally, he touches on the challenges of the blockchain trilemma and the significance of regulatory clarity in the industry. Tune in to hear his insights on navigating the fast-evolving blockchain space and staying ahead of industry trends.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:25 J17 Capital and Investment Focus
05:43 The Importance of LPs in the Blockchain Industry
11:17 Diligence Process for Project Investments
14:15 Considerations for Fund Investments
23:18 The LP Perspective in the Industry
25:08 The Dynamics Between GPs and LPs in Venture Capital
27:06 Exit Strategies for Equity-Driven and Token-Based Projects
29:30 The Next Big Trends in Traditional Finance
33:18 The Importance of Regulatory Clarity for Crypto Payments
38:30 The Vision for J17 Ventures
44:46 Staying Informed in the Crypto and AI Space
Connect with Sky and J17 Capital:
X (Twitter): @0xsky404 | @J17Capital
LinkedIn: Sky Lai | J17 Capital
Sky's Substack: https://0xsky.substack.com/p/vc-fund-trilemma-summary-after-conducting
Website: https://j17capital.com
This episode was hosted by DAO members Ash and Luke, to learn more about ATX DAO:
Check out the ATX DAO website
Follow @ATXDAO on X (Twitter)
Subscribe to our newsletter
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Join the community in the ATX DAO Discord
Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):
Ash: @ashinthewild
Luke: @Luke152
Mason: @512mace
Megan: @MegNogATX
Nick: @nickcasares
Willy: @willyogo
Support the Podcast:
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.
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Podcast Recording & Editing - Riverside FM: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you’re interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out!
Keywords
blockchain, project evaluation, fund evaluation, founders, market need, growth potential, branding, LP-GP relationship, financial return, market narrative, blockchain trilemma, venture capital, GPs, LPs, deal flows, exit strategy, equity-driven projects, token-based projects, traditional finance, regulatory clarity, crypto payments, J17 Ventures, research