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296. Investing in Jerusalem, Applying Helmer's 7 Powers to VC, and Writing a Business Murder Mystery (Ben Wiener)
Ben Wiener of Jumpspeed Ventures joins Nick to discuss Investing in Jerusalem, Applying Helmer's 7 Powers to VC, and Writing a Business Murder Mystery. In this episode we cover:
How difficult was it raising a fund to invest only in Jerusalem-originated startups?
What do you say to critics who claim that "focusing only one one geo is too limiting?"
Are there specific sectors or types of tech that are uniquely positioned to thrive in Jerusalem?
What are the similarities and differences in raising a fund vs. raising funds for a startup?
You've spoken before about the mismatch between supply and…
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