#7 Unmasking the Myth of the Unicorn with Future\Perfect Partner Jalak Jobanputra

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What makes a world class venture capitalist tick? How does she develop the confidence to invest in the future now? Meet Jalak Jobanputra, the General Partner of Future\Perfect Ventures.
Jalak Jobanputra is a global technology veteran and powerhouse with a 20-year track record of investing in cutting edge technologies. While running her own micro-VC fund, Jalak also makes time to write one of the top 10 investor blogs, the Barefoot VC. Jalak is a highly sought-after speaker and one of Forbes 40 under 40. In our conversation with Jalak, we will hear why not being in an office in Silicon Valley gives her a competitive edge, what she looks for in the entrepreneurs she funds, and why she is still so excited about her work! Jalak is investing in the future today – a future that includes mobile technologies, blockchain, bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and much of what is today’s most cutting edge technology. Listen to hear the pearls of wisdom from this technology thought leader!

Notes

Future\Perfect Ventures: A 2015 Recap by Jalak Jobanputra, the barefoot vc

Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley Steps Down by Alyson Shontell, Inc.

Why It Was A Savvy Move For Nasty Gal Founder Sophia Amoruso To Step Down As CEO by Richard Feloni, Business Insider

The Future of the Mind by Michio Kaku, iBooks

Case Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Access to its Secure Signing Device

Additional Reading

Trailblazing Women: Jalak Jobanputra, Founder/Managing Partner of Future\Perfect Ventures by Anne Ravanona, Huffpo

Breaking Through, Center for an Urban Future

What Every Successful Woman Entrepreneur Should Know: Advice From Five Unstoppable Women by Capital One Future Edge, Forbes

Google’s Computer Program Beats Lee Se-dol in Go Tournament by Choe Sang-Hun, NYTimes

MarI/O – Machine Learning for Video Games by SethBling, YouTube

Where is the Micro-VC Market Going? by Samir Kaji, CB Insights

Guest bios & transcripts are available on www.broadmic.com.