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Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, The Chainsmokers + Mantis VC
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In this special episode of Origins, we interview Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers, one of the most successful artists and producers in the world, and now active VCs through their firm Mantis. We discuss how they got into music, their break as DJs and rising up the early charts of Hype… More on the show's page
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Jake Paul & The Chainsmokers: Turning Fame into Funds, Jake Enters Politics? & Venture Bubble Signs
WithJake Paul
MentionsAlex PallDrew Taggart
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(0:00) Jake Paul joins the Chamath! (6:41) Turning an audience into businesses, the boxing playbook & coming for the UFC (11:54) Attention as capital, investing without the celebrity label & why politics is next (20:46) Drew Taggart & Alex Pall join the Besties! (30:35) From artists to… More on the show's page
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The Chainsmokers - Music & Markets - [Invest Like the Best, EP.430]
MentionsAlex PallDrew Taggart
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My guests today are Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, who you might know as The Chainsmokers. We explore their fascinating evolution from scrappy DJs to global superstars to serious venture capitalists with their fund Mantis. Drew and Alex share how the same high-touch, relationship-driven approach that… More on the show's page
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The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall in crossing over from a grammy nominated group in the music industry to starting Mantis VC
WithAlex Pall
MentionsDrew TaggartJeffrey EvansMilan Koch
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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We're thrilled to have Alex Pall , general partner at Mantis VC , a seed and an early stage fund based in LA. Alex is a great example of someone who has made a significant… More on the show's page
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From Music to Startups to Venture: The Chainsmokers' Journey to Mantis VC | 2023 Upfront Summit
MentionsWndrCoAlex PallDrew TaggartJeffrey Katzenberg
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Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo sits down with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers to discuss their journey into venture capital with Mantis VC. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit. More on the show's page
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20VC: The Chainsmokers on Raising Their First $35M Fund and Entering The World of Venture, Dealing with Vulnerability and Insecurity Today & How Music and Venture Compare; The Similarities and Differences
MentionsKeith RaboisMark CubanRon ConwayAlex PallDrew Taggart
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Alex Pall and Drew Taggart are the Founders of The Chainsmokers and Mantis. The Chainsmokers are one of the most sought after musical acts of our time. As for Mantis, just last week they announced their first $35M venture fund and have backing from Ron Conway, Mark Cuban and Keith Rabois. They have… More on the show's page
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