#OpenLP: Platforms, Common Stock, and Disrupting Venture with Alex Bangash

Alex Bangash (@alexbangash), founder of Trusted Insight, joins Erik on this episode.They discuss:- Why and how he wants to disrupt venture.- How VC is changing and why later stage investing is becoming more private equity-like.- Why he says common stock is the biggest driver of disruption in the industry now, and why it’s also the most misunderstood.- The myth of being a great picker in venture.- If and where data can provide an unfair advantage.- Why he likes the platform model.- What he thinks of the nano fund model.- Trends on the LP side of things, including investing directly in companies.- How crypto and crowdfunding might disrupt venture in the future.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.