We’re joined by Barry Winata, founder of Metagrove Ventures – a seed fund focused on backing founders across Australia & New Zealand and the US.
In this episode, we speak to Barry about why he purchased a one-way ticket to the US, leaving behind his stable job, friends and family, and support network, and why this decision played such a vital role in his career trajectory.
We also get a taste of what Silicon Valley was like for Barry and why he’s finally returned to Australia after ten years.
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - HSC Marks and Establishing Your Professional Career
04:01 - Barry’s Atypical Parents, Existential Crisis, & Travelling
16:11 - The Catalyst Behind Moving Overseas
21:44 - Barry’s Experiences Living in the US & Maintaining Long Distance Relationships
33:57 - Start-Ups in AUS vs US & Returning to Australia
51:59 - Building Metagrove Ventures & Defining the Essence of Venture Capitals Today
57:36 - How Barry Got into Venture Capitals
1:03:39 - Investing in LUMOS
1:05:54 - Choosing the Right Venture Capital to Invest In
1:11:46 - How Do You Value a Start-Up Company?
1:14:59 - Upcoming Opportunities in the Venture Capital Space
1:20:44 - Outro
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