In this episode of the Dakota Research Interview Series, Chris LeRoy and Alex DeMarco sit down with Doug Clinton, Co-Founder and General Partner at Deepwater Asset Management. Known for backing “alien” founders and betting early on paradigm-shifting technologies, Doug shares how Deepwater’s unique venture model bridges public equity discipline with early-stage conviction.

From AI-powered infrastructure like PayMon to performance-enhancing health tech and the promise of humanoid robotics, Doug outlines how Deepwater “profits from where the world is going.” He also explains why being based in Minnesota gives the firm a competitive edge—tapping into Fortune 500 access while avoiding coastal VC herd mentality.

This conversation is a deep dive into how Deepwater is building a differentiated platform for identifying the next generation of transformational companies—and why optimism, speed, and non-consensus thinking are essential traits for venture success.

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