160: Kimberly Trautmann Why Trading Powerhouse, DRW, is Directing Profits into Venture Capital

Published: March 11, 2018, 11:43 p.m.

b'For this episode of Chat With Traders podcast, ironically, I\\u2019m not chatting with a trader. Instead, I\\u2019m speaking with Kimberly Trautmann and she\\u2019s Head of DRW Venture Capital.\\nDRW began as a Chicago trading firm, founded by Don Wilson 25 years ago. Since then, it has grown to be one of the world\\u2019s largest firms, with offices in six major cities around the globe and over 800 employees.\\nIt has also become much more than solely a trading firm\\u2014the firm\\u2019s operations have extended to cryptocurrency market making, large scale property development, and of course, venture capital.\\nKim and I talk about; why companies seek venture capital, how investment opportunities are assessed and valued, thoughts on risk/reward. Plus, why the firm has a keen interest in companies innovating with blockchain technology (and ICO\\u2019s!)\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'