How to pronounce “kobi” in English

Kobie, tell us about yourself as a venture capitalist.

Kobie, you want to go first?

Kobie, when you talked about the 5%, but CBI Insights reported that it was $621 billion for global venture financing, and that was in 2021.

Kobie talked about it earlier.

What Kobie's educated me on is how to look at deals in a way.

Myself and Kobi Libii followed these two groups.

And what Kobie was talking about, 100x, these changes-- now look at Intel right now, putting up multibillion dollar

So I think that's where Kobie is my guy.

While at Upfront, Kobie co-founded and incubated Valence, a platform to unlock economic opportunity,

"Change Agent-- A Life Dedicated to Creating Wealth for Minorities." Kobie and Jim, it is my pleasure to welcome you

So, Kobie, as you mentioned, you have been part of the venture capital industry since 2003, really right out of Harvard College.

And, Kobie, you've had quite a journey in venture capital.

And maybe, Kobie, we'll start off with you.

We should coalesce, like Kobie and I are tying to coalesce, what we're trying to do through Valence-- to coalesce, as opposed to, say, I'm the only one who's

So, Kobie, let me turn to you on this question.

Yeah, It was really cool that you brought Kobi back to actually be part of that podcast episode.

Well, I'm going to do what Kobie said.

And that's why what I'm thinking about what I'm doing now with Kobie, it's sort of-- I'm not going to say it's the end of my career,

Tell us, how did you get involved with Kobie and Valence as well?

I mean, it seems like Kobie's been in my life for the last 20 or 30 years, but it's not.

We talk about it a lot, Kobie and I, is the mindset within our community.

I'm going to ask if there are any questions in the audience for Kobie and Jim.

It's huge. I think Kobie said it earlier.

I am so excited to introduce today's guests, Kobie Fuller and Jim Lowry.

in tech. Welcome, Kobie.

Yeah, and for me, I'll give an example of exactly what Kobie is saying.

I think if we did more of those with people of goodwill, who really want to have an impact on many of the same things that Kobie and I want