Jake Chapman: Marquee Ventures
In this episode, Jake Chapman from Marquee Ventures shares his journey into venture capital, emphasizing his defense-focused strategy and the founding of Marquee Ventures. He explores opportunities within defense technology sectors and the transformative role of AI in modern warfare. Jake offers insights into best practices for due diligence in defense investments and essential skills for venture fund managers. The discussion highlights managing venture funds, supporting portfolio companies, and building strong team cultures. Jake also shares effective networking and relationship-building strategies, investing strategies for hard tech companies, and concludes with valuable advice for investors and entrepreneurs.