Ex-Google Ventures CEO Maris on New Fund, Uber and Trump

Bill Maris, former CEO of Google Ventures, discusses his return to investing with a new fund, Section 32. He shares insights on the current state of venture capital, emphasizing selectivity in investments. Maris highlights the irrelevance of geography in tech investments and explores trends like AI and agriculture tech. He addresses the Juicero investment controversy and Uber's leadership challenges, drawing parallels with the White House. Maris also comments on the impact of Washington's unpredictability on markets.

What is the name of Bill Maris's new investment fund?

• Section 32

• Venture 150

• Tech Innovators

• Peak VC

According to Bill Maris, what is an advantage of having a smaller fund?

• Larger investment pool

• Increased selectivity

• More geographical reach

• Higher risk tolerance

Where does Bill Maris operate his investment activities from?

• New York

• San Francisco

• San Diego

• Los Angeles

Which market does Bill Maris find underexplored and interesting?

• Virtual reality

• Healthcare

• Machine learning

• Agricultural tech

What was the controversy surrounding the Juicero investment?

• The juice machine was overpriced

• It was a failed AI startup

• It was a fraudulent company

• Hand-squeezed juice was as effective

What does Bill Maris compare the leadership issues at Uber to?

• The challenges at Facebook

• The rise of new startups

• The situation at the White House

• The fall of traditional markets

How does political instability in Washington affect the market, according to Maris?

• It creates opportunities for new investments

• It causes general anxiety and unpredictability

• It leads to increased market predictability

• It has no impact on the market