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A slew of crypto-tied stocks are on deck to report earnings. Dan Novaes notes Strategy (MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor holds bullish sentiment on the company's outlook even with first quarter difficulties for Bitcoin price action. He adds that Block (XYZ) serves as a "picks and shovels" play for the crypto industry. Sarah Kunst expects Riot Platforms (RIOT) to have a "pretty good quarter" even if Bitcoin hits "price ceilings."======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Venture capitalists have been welcomed into the Donald Trump administration, and their presence is growing. People who've been in the business of backing startups have been tapped to run the Office of Personnel Management and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Another, David Sacks, is the White House artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar. Even the vice president, JD Vance, spent time making venture deals before he moved into politics. Sarah Kunst, founder and managing director at Cleo Capital, says that in venture capital, you have to be good at saying no and comfortable taking risks knowing they likely won’t pan out. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes asked Kunst what it means to bring these qualities to the federal government.
Venture capitalists have been welcomed into the Donald Trump administration, and their presence is growing. People who've been in the business of backing startups have been tapped to run the Office of Personnel Management and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Another, David Sacks, is the White House artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar. Even the vice president, JD Vance, spent time making venture deals before he moved into politics. Sarah Kunst, founder and managing director at Cleo Capital, says that in venture capital, you have to be good at saying no and comfortable taking risks knowing they likely won’t pan out. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes asked Kunst what it means to bring these qualities to the federal government.
The Fed says a September rate cut is likely after keeping borrowing costs steady during its latest meeting. Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi explains. Plus, shares of Meta are popping after the company reported a 22% increase in revenue. Visible Alpha's Melissa Otto and Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst dig into the quarter. And, what could a second Trump presidency mean for the economy? Evercore ISI's Krishna Guha gives his take.
Shares of Rivian are surging on news Volkswagen will invest up to $5 billion in the EV startup. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins gives the latest. Plus, Nvidia is higher again this morning after notching its biggest stock rebound in three years. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst lays out the tech trade in Q3. And, prices for the key metals helping fuel the energy transition have been volatile as demand starts to skyrocket. Warwick Investment Group's Kate Richard explains.
Investors are preparing for a rare double feature of market-moving events with May CPI and the latest Fed decision out today. The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek discusses. Plus, Oracle says it's teaming up with Google Cloud and Microsoft, even after Q4 earnings missed estimates. CFRA's Angelo Zino recaps the quarter. And, Apple is set to retake its title as the most valuable public company in the U.S. following yesterday's stock surge. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst explains.
Nvidia and AMD are rolling out new AI chips, as industry competition heats up. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst explains. Plus, OPEC+ has agreed to extend production cuts into next year. Energy Intelligence's Amena Bakr and RBC's Helima Croft discuss. And, is the software sector slump finally coming to an end? Check Point CEO Gil Shwed weighs in.
Meta's strong quarter is doing little to prop up the stock, which is set to shed $200 billion in value at the open. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst dives into the results. Plus, is Meta's report a read into what's to come for Alphabet and Microsoft today? Northstar Asset Management's Nimrit Kang weighs in. And, the broader markets are also selling off as tech takes it on the chin once again. Chantico Global's Gina Sanchez and Gilman Hill Asset Management's Jenny Harrington discuss.
Shares of Apple are falling on a new note warning of weak demand for the iPhone. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst lays out the road ahead. Plus, the odds for a June rate cut are at their lowest since October. WisdomTree's Jeremy Schwartz explains. And, Jim Cramer says investors should just be thankful that the Fed isn't hiking anymore. Charles Schwab's Jeff Kleintop discusses.
Reddit is enjoying the fruits of its IPO yesterday, jumping nearly 50% in its debut. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst lays out the road ahead. Plus, Apple's stock has shed $113 billion in value after the Department of Justice launched an antitrust case against the company. Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz explains. And, shares of Nike and Lululemon are falling on concerns about slowing growth. AB Bernstein's Aneesha Sherman dives into the quarters.
Nvidia is looking to turn things around after a brutal Friday, where shares closed down more than five percent. Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson and Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst lay out the outlook. Plus, Oracle reports earnings after the close today. Main Street Research's James Demmert tees up the results. And, Reddit reportedly kicks off its IPO roadshow this week. Bain & Co.'s Alexander De Mol discusses the IPO and private equity landscape.
Fears of "frothiness" in the most valuable stocks in the market are growing. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discusses. Plus, shares of Cisco are under pressure on weak guidance. Deutsche Bank's Matthew Niknam explains. And, ArcBest is launching its own AI-enabled logistics tool. ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds describes the product.
The Russian leader talks to American commentator Tucker Carlson about his plans on Ukraine. We discuss what he said and why now.Authorities in Pakistan suspended calls and mobile internet data during a controversial election. We get the latest.And the United Nations says Mongolia is facing a humanitarian crisis due to extreme weather conditions that have become more common in the country. We hear more from Kanni Wignaraja, the UN assistant secretary general and the United Nations Development Programme Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific. Roger Hearing discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Mehmal Sarfraz, journalist in Karachi, and Sarah Kunst, Managing Director of Cleo Capital in London.(Picture: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US television host Tucker Carlson in Moscow, Russia. Picture credit: REUTERS.)
Alphabet and Microsoft are lower following mixed quarterly results. YCG Enhanced Fund's Brian Yacktman explains. Plus, the latest Fed policy decision is out this afternoon. NatWest Markets' Michelle Girard gives her expectations. And, a Delaware judge has sided with an investor lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discusses.
A big part of the market narrative continues to be mega-cap tech, but will the sector rally in 2024? Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst weighs in. Plus, a number of hotspots around the world have the potential to extend into the new year. Fordham Global Foresight's Tina Fordham explains. And, we are just one month away from the kickoff of the first primary contest for the presidential election. American Enterprise Institute's James Pethokoukis discusses.
Chaos at OpenAI continues as investors explore legal action against the company's board due to fears over the safety of their investments. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discusses. Plus, Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, with shares near an all-time high. Decatur Capital's Degas Wright gives his expectations. And, CRH is acquiring a new portfolio of building material assets for more than $2 billion. CRH CEO Albert Manifold explains.
The presidents of the US and China are meeting in person for the first time in a year, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group summit in San Francisco. We consider what could be on the agenda. Sales of electric vehicles remain strong despite the reduction in public incentives to buy them. We find out why. And we go to Wales to hear how the rise in shoplifting incidents is impacting a supermarket chain. Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: NPR's Emily Feng in Taipei and Cleo Capital's managing director Sarah Kunst in San Francisco. (Picture: U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022.Picture credit: Reuters)
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Amazon shares are popping after reporting a 13% increase in revenue. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst wraps up the busy week of tech earnings. Plus, U.S. fighter jets have launched an early morning strike on two locations in Syria. RBC Capital Markets' Helima Croft discusses. And, Stonepeak Partners is acquiring intermodal container company Textainer for $7.4 billion. Stonepeak Co-COO Luke Taylor lays out the deal details.
Governments around the world are finding it harder to borrow as Bond prices fall. It means that yields are up, but could lead to higher interest rates for longer. Roger Hearing discusses this and more business stories from around the world with Mehmal Sarfraz, Co-Founder of The Current PK in Lahore, and Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital, in San Francisco. (Picture: An investor walks past an electronic board displaying live market data at a stock broker's office in central Bangkok, Thailand, August 19, 2015. Credit: REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom/File Photo/File Photo)
The 92-year-old will become chairman emeritus of the two corporations. His son, Lachland Murdoch, has been named his successor. We look at what the future might hold for family-run media empire. The cost of oranges has gone up this year as crop sizes have gone down across the world due to weather events. We hear more from a farmer and a trading association in Florida. And Russia bans the export of diesel and petrol. We look at the reasons and the impact this can have on global fuel prices. Roger Hearing discusses these and more business news with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Simon Littlewood, President of ACG Global in Singapore, and Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital in San Francisco. (Picture: Rupert Murdoch. Picture credit: Reuters)
The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting today, where they're widely expected to hold interest rates steady. Morgan Stanley's Ellen Zentner discusses. Plus, Instacart is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq this morning following Arm's successful IPO last week. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst and SW Retail Advisors' Stacey Widlitz give their expectations. And, Mastercard is out with its Holiday Sales Forecast, estimating retail sales to grow by 3.7%. Mastercard Economics Institute's Michelle Meyer dives into the report.
Sarah Kunst is the managing director at Cleo Capital. She joins Big Technology this week for a recap of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Self-driving cars, Waymo & Cruise 2) Meta's new personalized chatbots 3) Threads' declining usership 4) Sam Altman's Worldcoin 5) DateMe docs 6) What Stripe's IPO means for the broader market. Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com
Meta shares are popping after the company reported an 11% increase in revenue. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst breaks down the results. Plus, PJM Interconnection has declared a Level 1 emergency ahead of what's expected to be this summer's first major northeastern heatwave. Keybanc' Sophie Karp explains the impact on utility stocks. And, McDonald's reports earnings today following Chipotle's mixed quarter, where it warned of cost pressures ahead. Bank of America's Sara Senatore discusses the restaurant sector.
On today's show, Roger Hearing looks into Twitter boss Elon Musk's claims that Facebook owner Meta has copied Twitter's trade secrets to build its rival app Threads, claims Meta denies. Also tonight, guests Frank Tsai, Editor of Shanghai Review and Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital discuss a move to force Uber Eats to pay its delivery workers the minimum wage in New York and Taylor Swift's billion dollar tour. (Picture: Threads and Twitter logos are displayed on a mobile phone. Photo by Berke Bayur/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq snap three-day losing streaks. BD8 Capital's Barbara Doran and Citi's Scott Chronert break down the market action, plus a discussion on why the regional bank ETF KRE is falling again. Is Blackrock's bitcoin ETF a wolf in the henhouse? Morgan Creek's Mark Yusko discusses if it is good or bad for the cryptocurrency. Betterment CEO Sarah Levy on where retail is positioned. Nuveen's Carly Tripp on under-the-radar opportunities in the real estate sector. Plus, Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst on how the FTC's big tech battle impacts small tech firms.
The busiest week of earnings season kicks off today, with a third of the S&P 500 and almost half of the Dow Jones set to report. Principal Asset Management's Seema Shah, Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst, and KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg discuss what to expect. Plus, Florida government agencies are intervening to address the ongoing gas shortage following severe rain and flooding last week. Again Capital's John Kilduff explains the outlook. And, Australia has unveiled a massive military overhaul, while U.S. and UK special forces are carrying out an emergency evacuation of their embassy staff in Sudan. Fordham Global Foresight's Tina Fordham breaks down the latest global hotspots.
AI chatbots are everywhere at the moment - but how are they being used by business? Business Daily presenter Rick Kelsey heads to one of the world's financial hubs, Canary Wharf in London, to find out how this technology is changing jobs. Sarah Kunst, the managing director of Cleo Capital, which invests in tech companies in San Francisco, tells us how some start-ups are using AI bots to deep search the internet, but also about her concerns with misinformation. Chante Venter is from Wise Group, a removal firm in South Africa. She has recently started using the chatbot for communication with customers and says that it's helping her team enjoy their work more. Rochelle Garrad from Chards, a coin and bullion dealer in Blackpool in the north west of England, talks about how chatbots can create content like blogs and YouTube scripts very quickly, but sometimes less accurately. Producer / presenter: Rick Kelsey Image
Natasha and Deana had a fun chat with Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital. They talked about her journey starting Cleo Capital, what it takes to raise a fund, and how she picks founders to back. Sarah has range - they also discused the changing profile of the luxury consumer and crypto's value at scale. This is a must listen for any budding investor or founder. --Subscribe to the free Boys Club weekly newsletter.--
During the chaos last weekend after Silicon Valley Bank was taken over by federal regulators, but before they guaranteed customers access to their deposits, there was panic in the tech world and pleas for the government to step in and help thousands of businesses that could have been crushed. But cries of victimhood from the tech sector were often met by the internet’s smallest violin, and the government’s actions to stabilize the situation were sometimes derided as a “billionaire” bailout for privileged tech bros. Sarah Kunst, a general partner at venture capital firm Cleo Capital, talks to Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino about Silicon Valley’s image problem.
During the chaos last weekend after Silicon Valley Bank was taken over by federal regulators, but before they guaranteed customers access to their deposits, there was panic in the tech world and pleas for the government to step in and help thousands of businesses that could have been crushed. But cries of victimhood from the tech sector were often met by the internet’s smallest violin, and the government’s actions to stabilize the situation were sometimes derided as a “billionaire” bailout for privileged tech bros. Sarah Kunst, a general partner at venture capital firm Cleo Capital, talks to Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino about Silicon Valley’s image problem.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin spoke with Sarah Kunst of Cleo Capital about a new report in partnership with Harvard Business School that examines U.S. venture assets under management. The report shows that just 1% of venture capital in 2020 was managed by black investors. The two break down the report and talk about solutions to the industry's diversity problem.
Shares of Snap are plunging on the heels of yesterday's Q4 earnings report, where the company beat on earnings but missed on revenue and daily active users. Neuberger Berman's Daniel Flax and Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discuss the social stock trade. Plus, investors are gearing up for the conclusion of the Fed's first policy meeting of the new year. Palumbo Wealth Management's Phil Palumbo and S&P Global Ratings' Beth Ann Bovino weigh in on what to expect. And, Wall Street has hit the January Indicator Trifecta, with the Santa Claus Rally, the First Five Days Early Warning System, and the January Barometer all logging gains. Credit Suisse's Patrick Palfrey explains the markets going forward.
The decline in the tech sector continues with outsized moves in the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 bringing everyone from Apple to Microsoft down yesterday. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst gives her outlook for these beaten-down stocks. Plus, treasuries are remaining relatively flat following the Fed's rate hike decision. TD Securities' Priya Misra dives into market sentiment for bond investors. And, stock futures are looking to extend yesterday's sell-off, with all the major averages in the red. Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson and Crossmark Global Investments weigh in on the trading day ahead.
Tech stocks are looking to shake off a rough week, with shares of some of the sector's biggest players sinking on earnings and losing more than $250 billion in combined market value. Arete Research's Rocco Strauss and Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst give their thoughts. Plus, with just over one week until the midterm elections, Wall Street is watching for updates on the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, as well as growing concerns over Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. Stifel's Brian Gardner breaks down the latest. And, it's another busy week for earnings, with nearly a third of the S&P 500 reporting this week. The Glenview Trust Company's Bill Stone and Pivotal Advisors' Tiffany McGhee discuss what this means for the markets.
President Zelenskiy says a third of Ukrainian power stations were destroyed in eight days. How are people and businesses there coping? We speak to Alex Dayrabekov, a business consultant living and running a business in Irpin, near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The car maker Tesla publishes its latest financial results. Sarah Kunst is a tech investor and managing director of Cleo Capital, and analyses these latest numbers for us. The video-sharing platform Tik Tok is raising the minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18, after the BBC found that hundreds of children in Syrian refugee camps were using their accounts to beg for money. BBC reporter Hannah Gelbart tells us about her investigation. And as Indians prepare for the Hindu festival of light this week, we ask whether they are prepared to spend as much on Diwali as usual, given the cost of living crisis. Vishala Sri-Pathma is joined throughout the programme by Alison Schrager, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute in New York, and Samson Ellis, bureau chief at the Taipei Bureau for Bloomberg News in Taiwan.
President Zelenskiy says a third of Ukrainian power stations were destroyed in eight days. How are people and businesses there coping? We speak to Alex Dayrabekov, a business consultant living and running a business in Irpin, near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The car maker Tesla publishes its latest financial results. Sarah Kunst is a tech investor and managing director of Cleo Capital, and analyses these latest numbers for us. The video-sharing platform Tik Tok is raising the minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18, after the BBC found that hundreds of children in Syrian refugee camps were using their accounts to beg for money. BBC reporter Hannah Gelbart tells us about her investigation. And as Indians prepare for the Hindu festival of light this week, we ask whether they are prepared to spend as much on Diwali as usual, given the cost of living crisis.
It's YOLO summer! Travelers are on the move, but airline and airport shortages are causing speedbumps. London's Heathrow Airport is managing a staffing shortage by capping the number of passengers traveling per day and requesting that airlines stop selling tickets. Still, with so many people on the move, retail watcher Jan Kniffen wonders how many consumers will be around to take advantage of retailer sales like Amazon Prime Day. CNBC's Courtney Reagan shares retail's biggest sales and hurdles for the second half of the year, and Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discusses the stickiest purchases for Amazon. In other retailer news, Gap CEO Sonia Syngal is stepping down. Plus, the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf series has upended the sport; multi-million dollar payday offers for athletes have prompted backlash for pro-golfers and an investigation from the Department of Justice. On the Elon Musk front, his Twitter drama continues, and his latest SpaceX launch was “actually not good.” In this episode:Jan Kniffen, @JRogersKSarah Kunst, @sarahkunstCourtney Reagan, @CourtReaganJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @AndrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Meta is down 52% in 2022, and Mark Zuckerberg is bracing his shareholders for more tougher times ahead. He's shuttering the company's digital wallet project and announced a slash to engineer hiring; Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst says Zuckerberg's revamped approach to employees could be what investors need. Plus, President Biden might be rolling back Trump-era China tariffs, Germany's economic data has global investors on edge, July Fourth travelers had little to celebrate at airports this weekend, and Tesla's EV competition could be catching up to Elon. In this episode: Sarah Kunst, @sarahkunst Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Melissa Lee @MelissaLeeCNBC Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Meta is down 52% in 2022, and Mark Zuckerberg is bracing his shareholders for more tougher times ahead. He's shuttering the company's digital wallet project and announced a slash to engineer hiring; Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst says Zuckerberg's revamped approach to employees could be what investors need. Plus, President Biden might be rolling back Trump-era China tariffs, Germany's economic data has global investors on edge, July Fourth travelers had little to celebrate at airports this weekend, and Tesla's EV competition could be catching up to Elon. In this episode: Sarah Kunst, @sarahkunst Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Melissa Lee @MelissaLeeCNBC Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
We're so excited to be talking with Sarah Kunst, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Cleo Capital. Cleo Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that focuses on leading investments in pre-seed companies.During a stimulating and inspiring 50 minutes, Sarah talks to us about her start in advertising, her uncanny knack for knowing what's next, and her long-held passion for the “people side” of business. We learn that, despite calling herself a great bullshitter, Sarah is always ready to roll up her sleeves and take a decidedly no-bullshit approach to her work. She shares how she recognizes the importance of providing founders with practical help that they actually need, especially if that help isn't particularly glamourous. In one instance, this entailed babysitting for founders so that they could attend an important dinner with a potential investor.Sarah tells us how the best hedge against imposter syndrome is playing to your strengths and picking up ancillary skills as you need them. She also divulges the central question she asks looking at investment opportunities: "At scale, will this company be a net positive or negative for the world?" and explains how the answer brings her one step closer to purchasing a superyacht.
Keep watching the 3 Cs; crypto, cybersecurity, clean energy, says Sarah Kunst of Cleo Capital. I think crypto is here to stay, she adds. Cyber security is increasingly top of mind she explains. Sarah says crypto has been a deal, but that's starting to go away. Crypto is a great hedge against inflation and interest rates, she explains. She is looking for some deals and dips.
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With a list of accolades and awards that spans multiple pages, Sarah Kunst is one of the guests who we were most excited to talk to! Tune in today to find out how this impressive entrepreneur has challenged the status quo by empowering other women to find opportunities to invest. Sarah talks to us about her childhood, how her parents shaped her views on gender roles and hard work, and why she feels that getting perfect grades at the expense of other experiences is not always beneficial. Sarah takes us through her journey from campus rep for companies like Apple, to her passion for consumer products at Chanel, to entering the world of venture capitalism unintentionally. We learn why it's so hard to be an entrepreneur and a venture capitalist, and Sarah shares some valuable advice for female entrepreneurs. From how she intentionally finds balance in her life to why your wellness time should not be prescribed by an influencer, you won't want to miss this exciting episode. Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to Sarah Kunst, managing director at Cleo Capital, contributing editor at Marie Claire magazine, venture capitalist, and all-round go-getter How Sarah's parents shaped her and her appreciation for stay-at-home mothers Find out the type of child Sarah was, as well as her attitude to schoolwork How Sarah ended up in finance: working hard to have fun in college Why moving to New York in 2008 was a well-timed decision The difference between a luxury brand and an expensive brand How Sarah moved from consumer products into startups and venture capitalism Why being a venture capitalist and entrepreneur is so difficult Sarah's views on bitcoin, trusting your instincts, and why regrets aren't worth having Why women tend to put things off (to their detriment) The reason Sarah started Cleo Capital: empowering women to help find deals to invest in Sarah's experience raising money Leading a balanced life: why Sarah's priorities shift as times and goals change Sarah's advice to women entrepreneurs on raising capital Why Sarah takes off one or two days at a time, rather than a week or two of leave at once Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Sarah Kunst on LinkedIn Cleo Capital Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day) Potential to Powerhouse Tracy Holland on Instagram
“Who Gets to be a VC”Jeremy and Sarah discuss access to venture capital and the democratization of private investing. Sarah breaks down breaking in for aspiring venture capitalists: getting your pro day, why it's easier to have a baby than become a teacher (until it's not), and using SPVs to do deals and build a track record. Sarah is a star in VC and provides an insightful education with an authentic, fresh perspective. To learn more about Sarah Kunst and Cleo Capital click here.
Building a Multichain Digital Asset World with Steve Kokinos, Chief Executive Officer, Algorand. Jeff Schumacher, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NAX Group. Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge.Moderated by Sarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo Capital.——————————————————————Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://www.salt.org/SALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will take the stage in support of SALT's mission: empowering big ideas.#SALTNY
In this episode, you'll hear conversations with:Anthony Scaramucci about Bitcoin and why advisers must pay attention to cryptoKevin O'Leary about crypto and complianceMatt Hougan on the connection between crypto and advisersSarah Kunst on tech startups and the current landscapeRelated Article: SALT conference panel demystifies crypto custody concernsRelated Article: How crypto is attracting millennial millionaires to financial adviceGuest Bios: Anthony Scaramucci is Founder and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge focusing on marketing and business development. Prior to founding SkyBridge in 2005, Mr. Scaramucci co-founded investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which was sold to Neuberger Berman, LLC in 2001. Earlier, he was a vice president in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co.Kevin O'Leary is a famous TV host, investor, and author. Matt Hougan, CIO, Bitwise. Previously CEO at Inside ETFs, Managing Director of Global Finance at Informa. Before that, CEO of ETF.com. Co-authored the CFA Institute's monograph on ETFs.Sarah Kunst, Managing Partner, Cleo Capital. Cleo Capital is a thesis-driven fund focused on 3 key areas: The Future of Income, Complicated Consumer, and Decentralized Enterprise. We primarily lead rounds at Pre-Seed, working with amazing founders from day zero.
Cleo Capital, a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Sarah Kunst, is raising up to $20 million for its second fund, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Patrick Tsang interviews Sarah Kunst, entrepreneur, angel fund investor, and Managing Director of Cleo Capital. Sarah believes self-awareness is a quality all entrepreneurs and founders should embody. Understand your weakness and surround yourself with people who can make up for those weaknesses, whether co-founders, employees or even investors creating a symbiosis relationship. If you are not sure what your weaknesses are, ask people you trust to give you feedback. Find out more about Sarah Kunst: https://www.cleocap.com https://twitter.com/sarahkunst https://www.instagram.com/sarahkunst/ Follow Patrick Tsang: WEBSITE: http://anythingispossible.global LINKEDIN: http://linkedin.com/in/patrickpltsang FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anythingispo... TWITTER: http://twitter.com/patpltsang Sign up for my Newsletter: https://anythingispossible.global/con...
In this anniversary special for RiseUp, sponsored by Western Union, we address the struggles of minority female entrepreneurs, exploring the unique struggles of intersectionality in the venture capitalist ecosystem, the positive/negative impacts of COVID this year, and the path forward. We spoke with founder Natasha Bansgopaul, DarcMatter, and VC's - Sean Park of Anthemis and Sarah Kunst of Cleo Capital. Sponsored by Western Union and featuring Caroline Tsai, Lead Counsel, WUGuests: Natasha Bansgopaul, Co-Founder & COO, DarcMatterSean Park, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, AnthemisSarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo CapitalHosts: Fawn Hudgens, Global Head of Content, Money20/20Kisha Allison, Head of Content, Money20/20 USAProducers: Roland Bodenham, Senior Video Editor, AscentialKisha Allison, Head of Content, Money20/20 USA
Listen to our conversation with Sarah Kunst, founder and partner at Cleo Capital. Ms. Kunst has been named as a top woman in venture capital by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes 30 under 30, a top African American in tech by Business Insider, and is a contributing editor at Marie Claire.