Hello, I'm Ted Sides, and this is Capital Allocators.

This show is an open exploration of the people and process behind capital allocation.

Through conversations with leaders in the money game, we learn how these holders of the keys to the

kingdom allocate their time and their capital. You can join our mailing list and access premium

content at capital allocators.com. All opinions expressed by TED and podcast guests are

solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of capital

allocators or their firms. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied

upon as a basis for investment decisions. Clients of capital allocators or podcast guests may

maintain positions and securities discussed on this podcast. My guest on today's sponsored

insight is Magnus Grimelan, the CEO and founder of Antler Capital,

the world's largest day zero investor.

Antler's preceded strategy canvases 27 countries, 1,000 portfolio companies, 5,600 founders,

and over 120,000 annual applications for 2,000 portfolio companies, 5,600 founders, and over 120,000 annual applications for 2,000 spots in its residency programs.

Magnus founded Antler in 2017, after serving as the co-founder of Zillora, a tech-enabled

fashion brand in Asia.

Our conversation covers Magnus's journey from growing up in rural Norway to developing a global

startup platform, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and the process for building

the infrastructure for founders to solve important problems around the world.

Before we get going, with all the buzz about IConnections Global Alt conference last week,

I got to thinking about other types of connections.

I found myself drawing parallels between Brad Jacobs' measurement-driven management approach

you'll soon hear about and George Mikalakis' measurement-driven investment approach.

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