Investing in New Asset Classes and The Future of Venture with Ali Hamed and Brian Harwitt

Ali Hamed (@AliBHamed) and Brian Harwitt (@bharwitt) of CoVenture join Erik on this episode to discuss:

- Their new fund, Crossbeam Venture Partners, and what they’re investing in.

- The types of new asset classes they’re looking at and why these are often “a better version of something old school.”

- Their thoughts on investing in creators.

- The merits of equity vs. other forms of capital from a founder’s perspective.

- Why they’re excited about roll-ups.

- How venture is evolving and their thoughts on valuations.

- The future of ISAs.

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