The Sociology of Startup Success with VC Powerhouse Hans Tung

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Hans Tung first became a VC in his 20s and has gone on to invest in some of the most successful companies of our time––household names like Airbnb, Slack, Coinbase, and Peloton, among others. He was an early backer of Musical.ly, the app that became TikTok. Hans cofounded the firm GGV Capital, which then split into the Singapore-based operation, Granite Asia, and the U.S.-based Notable Capital, where he’s now managing partner. Allie and Hans talk about what makes a good investor, what he looks for in founders, his take on AI bubble anxieties, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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