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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 30 MIN

Investing In Dirty, Dull, And Dangerous Startups With Matt Olivo Of C2 Ventures

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C2 Ventures has an interesting investment strategy many may never have heard before: focusing on dirty, dull, and dangerous startups. Scott Kelly chats with their General Partner Matt Olivo, who discusses the benefits of targeting these overlooked and underserved markets. He explains their investments in early-stage SaaS and robotic companies, highlighting the importance of using AI as an engine rather than as the product itself. Matt also discusses how they maintain a disciplined approach to evaluation, even during market bubbles, to continue generating outperforming returns.Learn from the world's best VC Fund Managers at the Emerging Managers Podcast. Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://emergingmanagerspodcast.com

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