Episode 1553

Jason's DTC investment thesis, Jokr looking to raise $50M, liquidation preference breakdown | E1553

Sep 7, 20221:09:15Watch on YouTube

0:00 J+M tee up today's topics

3:00 Holiday weekend catch up + Jason explains his DTC investment thesis

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25:50 Jokr look to raise between $35M-$50M from existing investors, why they have closed operations in the US, how immigration and labor plays into Jokr's decision

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35:01 Breaking down liquidation preferences and why Jokr investors are looking for an unusually large liq pref in its upcoming round

53:27 A witness in the Elizabeth Holmes case has gone rogue!

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