This is the first of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/.
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Howard Morgan, chairman of B Capital Group and a recipient of the NVCA Vanguard Award.
Howard shares deep insights into B Capital’s global multi-stage venture strategy, investing across sectors like healthcare, enterprise software, frontier tech, and AI-driven innovations.
He discusses the firm’s unique partnership with Boston Consulting Group, which provides hands-on support to portfolio companies, and how AI has become integral to nearly every investment today.
Howard reflects on his remarkable career, from pioneering work in computing and founding Renaissance Technologies to co-founding First Round Capital, which backed early successes like Uber and Roblox.
The conversation explores how AI impacts valuations, founder importance, and market dynamics, as well as challenges such as energy infrastructure for AI growth and the evolving venture capital landscape. Howard also shares his personal mission around longevity and the future of biotech investments.
This episode offers a comprehensive look at venture investing from one of the industry’s most experienced leaders, providing valuable perspectives for founders, investors, and innovation enthusiasts alike.
As a follow on, stay on the lookout for Howard's upcoming memoir, it's sure to be packed with insights and reflections from his impressive career!
Learn more about Howard's work at https://b.capital/
Connect with Howard on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlmorgan/
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/
Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com
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