Car talks with Max Webster, founder of Hivemind Ventures, angel investor, and previous startup founder, who is deeply passionate about Bitcoin and its role in decentralized money, the internet, and global energy solutions. They delve into the complexities of the venture capital world, touching on topics such as the role of angels, limited and general partners, and the unique challenges and opportunities in managing venture funds, especially within the Bitcoin and adjacent sectors. Max shares insights on risk and reward in early-stage investments and emphasizes the importance of platforms like Nostr and AI. He also highlights the dynamic community of builders in Austin, reflecting on the significance of places like PlebLab.
Topics discussed:
pleblab
max
fund
bitcoin vc
anti-vc
risk
sats flow
angels
limited partners
managing partners
general partners
venture funds
pension funds
endowments
crypto funds
raising money
high-net worth
risk vs reward
21 million
early stage
nostr
ai
built different
stacker news
fountain
austin
builders
l2s
wavlake
abundance