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Episode Synopsis
Tarang Gupta hosts Giuseppe Stuto, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 186 Ventures. 186 Ventures is a pre-seed & seed stage VC firm investing across fintech, consumer, enterprise, and disruptive tech.
In this episode you will hear about:
- 186’s investment philosophy and portfolio selection process
- Opportunities unlocked by Web3 disruption
- Strategically deploying capital in an uncertain market
- Anticipated evolution of DApps and Layer 1 chains
And much more!
About Giuseppe Stuto
Prior to co-founding 186 Ventures, Giuseppe was the Co-Founder and CEO of Fam, a group video software company that was acquired by Draftkings. He then served in product & strategy roles at DraftKings leading up to their IPO and was also the COO for Pison Technology. Giuseppe holds a B.S.B.A. from the Boston University Questrom School of Business.
About 186 Ventures
Founded in 2019, 186 Ventures are early stage technology investors focused on agile teams working on disruptive problems. 186 Ventures is based in Boston and its investors bring full operational & strategic support and an unparalleled network to founders. 186's portfolio currently spans 30+ high growth technology companies.
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In this episode you will hear about:
- 186’s investment philosophy and portfolio selection process
- Opportunities unlocked by Web3 disruption
- Strategically deploying capital in an uncertain market
- Anticipated evolution of DApps and Layer 1 chains
And much more!
About Giuseppe Stuto
Prior to co-founding 186 Ventures, Giuseppe was the Co-Founder and CEO of Fam, a group video software company that was acquired by Draftkings. He then served in product & strategy roles at DraftKings leading up to their IPO and was also the COO for Pison Technology. Giuseppe holds a B.S.B.A. from the Boston University Questrom School of Business.
About 186 Ventures
Founded in 2019, 186 Ventures are early stage technology investors focused on agile teams working on disruptive problems. 186 Ventures is based in Boston and its investors bring full operational & strategic support and an unparalleled network to founders. 186's portfolio currently spans 30+ high growth technology companies.
For more FinTech insights, follow us on
WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech
WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech
WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech
Tarang’s Twitter: twitter.com/tg_tarang
Tarang’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taranggupta100
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