The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC
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Listen now | Episode 118 We're thrilled to have Alex Pall, general partner at Mantis VC, an LA-based early-stage fund with over $100 million in AUM.Alex is a great example of someone who has made a significant crossover from another industry, he’s one of the two founders of the Chainsmokers, who have become amongst the largest EDM and dance musicians in the world. That success has given Alex and Mantis access to deal flow that helps them rise above the competition in their emerging manager cohort.We discuss how Alex, Drew, and the team thought through joining the ranks of venture capital, their early learnings, and the importance of knowing where your strengths lie in investing and really leaning into 'em when building a fund model.
The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC
The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over…
The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC
Listen now | Episode 118 We're thrilled to have Alex Pall, general partner at Mantis VC, an LA-based early-stage fund with over $100 million in AUM.Alex is a great example of someone who has made a significant crossover from another industry, he’s one of the two founders of the Chainsmokers, who have become amongst the largest EDM and dance musicians in the world. That success has given Alex and Mantis access to deal flow that helps them rise above the competition in their emerging manager cohort.We discuss how Alex, Drew, and the team thought through joining the ranks of venture capital, their early learnings, and the importance of knowing where your strengths lie in investing and really leaning into 'em when building a fund model.