What Silicon Valley Doesn’t Get About Hedge Funds with Dan McMurtrie

Dan McMurtrie (@supermugatu), founder of Tyro Partners, joins Erik on this episode.

They discuss:

- The similarities and differences between hedge funds and venture capital.

- Why “you’re usually competing against yourself” in liquid markets.

- His thoughts on the crypto gold rush in 2016-2017.

- What venture capitalists need to know about short-selling.

- His view of trends in healthcare, housing, and education, and the political implications of those trends.

- Why he’s deeply concerned about the 2024/2028 election cycle.

- How to evaluate management and how to think about leadership styles.

- How to think about risk management when investing.

- His writing on online dating and the future of relationships.

- His thoughts on comedy and why it’s such a powerful medium.

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