C3+ Fireside Chat w/ Josh Felser
Josh is a serial entrepreneur and early stage investor. He was a co-founder and president of Spinner, the first multi-channel Internet radio service, acquired by AOL for $320mm in 1999. He was also a co-founder and CEO of Grouper/Crackle - one of the first user-powered Internet video networks, acquired by Sony for $65mm in 2006.
Josh also co-founded Freestyle, an early stage VC making active investments in Internet and mobile startups, where he is now a Board Partner. In Feb, 2020, Josh helped start TSG, a state task force to source private company solutions to solve many of the challenges facing the State of California from the COVID-19 crisis.
Building upon his past experience, Josh is now angel-investing in companies that foster a more resilient planet with a spotlight on energy management, food & water supply chain, sustainable ag and manufacturing, urban development and disaster mitigation.
See also: https://www.protocol.com/josh-felser-freestyle-vc-interview