Why Venture Capital Outperforms Other Investments with Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford

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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Ilya Strebulaev, The David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Together, they discuss: Why venture capital shows a clear indication of alpha What factors have made Silicon Valley the epicenter of venture capital The emergence of new innovation hubs across the U.S. and globally What impact will AI have on investment trends The future of venture capital Ilya is a renowned expert in venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial finance. As the Founder and Faculty Director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative, he leads research and education focused on the venture capital ecosystem and innovation. Ilya's work, published in major academic journals and featured in outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, has earned him numerous awards, including the GSB MBA Distinguished Teacher Award. He is also the co-author of The Venture Mindset, a bestseller on launching new ventures and fostering innovation.

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