#36. Daniel Wild, Serial Entrepreneur & VC Investor

In this conversation, Tobi interviews Daniel Wild, an entrepreneur and investor with a wealth of experience in the startup ecosystem. Daniel shares his journey from founding getmobile during the dot-com boom to becoming a successful investor in over 150 startups. He discusses the challenges faced during the dot-com bubble, the importance of innovative marketing strategies, and his current investment strategies through Tiburon and Mountain Alliance. Daniel emphasizes the significance of being an entrepreneur to understand the investment landscape and the value of flexibility in investment strategies. In this conversation, Daniel discusses the evolution of venture capital, alternative funding models for founders, and the key traits that make successful entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging media in business and shares insights on future investment trends, particularly in AI and other sectors. Daniel also highlights in which cases personal branding for founders makes sense and the need for resilience and integrity in entrepreneurship.Chapters02:07 Introduction to Daniel Wild06.01 The Journey of Get Mobile10:04 Enduring the Dot-Com Bubble13:48 Transitioning to Investment16:35 Investment Strategies and Portfolio Evolution26:23 The Evolution of Venture Capital30:11 Alternative Funding Models for Founders33:03 Key Traits of Successful Founders39:43 Leveraging Media in Business44:34 Future Trends in InvestmentConnect with Daniel on LinkedIn: Daniel WildLearn more about Tiburon on their Website: TiburonConnect with me on LinkedIn & reach out: Tobias StalmannKeywordsentrepreneurship, investment, startups, e-commerce, defense tech, venture capital, early stage investing, business growth, dot-com bubble, portfolio management, venture capital, funding models, founder traits, media leverage, investment trends, AI, entrepreneurship, startup ecosystem, business growth, personal branding