Decoding Early-Stage VC In Green, Fin, & Med Tech With Saturn Partners' Ed Lafferty

Ready to swing for the fences in the world of venture capital? This episode dives deep into the high-risk, high-reward realm of early-stage VC investing, where home runs, not singles, are the ultimate goal. In this engaging conversation, Scott Kelly welcomes Ed Lafferty of Saturn Partners, a seasoned investor with a wealth of experience in private equity and institutional capital. Ed shares his firm's unique approach to funding Green Tech, FinTech, and MedTech startups, emphasizing their co-investment model and focus on backing seasoned entrepreneurs. Discover how Saturn Partners seeks alpha by targeting innovative companies in their seed and series A rounds, while also providing investors with the opportunity to participate in later-stage deals. Tune in to hear Ed’s candid insights on salesmanship in startups, the impact of AI on drug development, and why swinging for the fences is the key to creating oversized returns.

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