Lightspeed's Liew: My Early Snapchat Investment

The transcript discusses Snapchat's IPO plans with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, and how Lightspeed Venture Partners discovered Snapchat. It covers investment considerations, Snapchat's market position, and the introduction of Snapchat Spectacles. The conversation also touches on investments in e-commerce and media, particularly targeting young women, and the future of content consumption, highlighting trends in TV and streaming.

How did Lightspeed Venture Partners first learn about Snapchat?

• Via a partner's daughter who used the app

• From a direct pitch by Evan Spiegel

• By attending a tech conference

• Through a market research report

What was a key factor in Lightspeed's decision to invest in Snapchat?

• A recommendation from Facebook

• The belief in the entrepreneur and vision

• Snapchat's established market dominance

• Snapchat's immediate profitability

What are the two critical elements for a company to be powerful, according to Jeremy Liew?

• Innovation and marketing

• Growth and engagement

• Profitability and market share

• Brand recognition and customer loyalty

What is Snapchat's new hardware venture mentioned in the discussion?

• Snapchat Glasses

• Snapchat Vision

• Snapchat Spectacles

• Snapchat Lenses

Why does Jeremy Liew focus on trends among young women for investments?

• Young women have higher purchasing power

• Young women are seen as cultural trendsetters

• Young women are more tech-savvy

• Young women are more brand loyal

What is the role of Jessica Alba in the show 'Planet of the Apps'?

• Judge

• Contestant

• Mentor

• Host

What trend is affecting how people consume video content, according to the discussion?

• Preference for live events

• Increased TV viewership

• Return to traditional media

• Shift to mobile and online platforms