Take the money and run: Ben Sun on venture capital

<p>What would you do if you’d just raised a $100 million investment fund? If you’re Ben Sun, co-founder and general partner at NY-based Primary Venture Partners, you don’t hop a Blade whenever you’re craving an iced coffee from the Golden Pear in Easthampton. You make sure small startups with big ideas get the money they need to succeed.</p><p><strong>This week on <em>Business Casual</em></strong>, Sun explains the ins and outs of venture capital—and how exactly the U.S. VC scene has managed to do $100 billion in investing this year.</p><p>What’s that? You want an idea of what Sun talks about in the episode? Because he’s had a crazy successful career in serial entrepreneurship and investing? Fine…</p><ul><li><strong>Why profitability only matters sometimes. </strong>Hint: Jeff Bezos.</li><li><strong>The SoftBank effect.</strong> Has Masayoshi Son put a chill on venture capital, or has he been the rising tide that lifts all ships?</li><li><strong>How venture capital thrives in a recession.</strong> It has a lot to do with weeding out the weaklings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don’t wait another minute. Listen to the episode now.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/KinseyGrant" target="_blank">@KinseyGrant</a></p>