RBV's Elana Gold: Insights on Building a Thriving Tech Investment Syndicate
Episode description
Elana Gold is a partner at Red Beard Ventures (RBV), a pioneering Web3 fund with over $25M in capital, investing in blockchain consumer apps, infrastructure, gaming, metaverse, and DeFi, both in equity and tokens. She leads the RBV Syndicate, which invests in startups at any stage and sector, with over 3,900 LPs, 210+ company investments, and over $50M deployed. An advocate for women in investing, she founded The Girls Table, a platform (for men and women) boosting entrepreneurs, creators, and investors through her podcast, Newsletter, and IRL events. Her efforts have brought over 20,000 individuals into the investing space. Her work has earned speaking roles at events like VeeCon, NFT NYC, NFT LA, and Consensus. She has received Forbes 30 Under 30 and Business Insider's Rising Stars of VCs recognition. As a CPA in New York, she combines financial acumen with a passion for innovative tech and community building. Topics:
- Building and managing a successful syndicate
- Key factors in evaluating early-stage blockchain and crypto startups
- Predictions for the next wave of innovation coming out of LA
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