Spun off from SoftBank: Meet Kevin Jiang and his newly started VC fund, Mangusta

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Spun off from SoftBank: Meet Kevin Jiang and his newly started VC fund, Mangusta

the talktank

45 minutes 56 seconds

9 months ago

Spun off from SoftBank: Meet Kevin Jiang and his newly started VC fund, Mangusta

In this engaging conversation, Kevin Jiang, founder of Mangusta Capital, shares his journey from growing up in the Bay Area to becoming a prominent figure in venture capital. He discusses his experiences at SoftBank Vision Fund, insights on Masayoshi Son, and the investment strategies that guide his current work at Mangusta Capital. Kevin emphasizes the importance of relationships in venture capital, the transition from late-stage to early-stage investments, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with starting his own fund. He also highlights the impressive performance of Mangusta Capital in its early months. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the intricacies of building relationships with limited partners in venture capital, highlights intriguing portfolio companies like Tax GPT, and delves into the challenges of developing vertical AI applications. The speaker emphasizes the importance of key traits in successful founders, shares personal philosophies regarding work-life balance, and outlines future plans for Mangusta Capital.Chapters

00:00Introduction to Kevin Jiang and Mangusta Capital

03:54Experiences at SoftBank Vision Fund

08:37Insights on Masayoshi Son

09:39Investment Strategies and Market Dynamics

12:19Evaluating Companies: Shipbob and Flexport

14:50Transitioning from Late-Stage to Early-Stage Investments

21:04The Decision to Start Mangusta Capital

25:49Unique LP Relationships and Fund Performance

26:30Building Relationships with Limited Partners

28:44Spotlight on Portfolio Companies

33:05Understanding Tax GPT and Its Applications

35:00Challenges in Developing Vertical AI

38:07Key Traits of Successful Founders

43:53Personal Philosophy and Work-Life Balance

47:08Future Plans for Mangusta Capital