Curiosity Crisis Podcast

The Age-Old Lessons Behind Modern Venture Capital

CuriosityCrisis Episode 41

Venture capital may feel like a Silicon Valley invention, but its roots go back centuries — from explorers pitching monarchs to railroad financiers and tulip traders. In this episode, we explore what history teaches us about backing bold ideas, bubbles, and human nature, and why the timeless lessons of people, storytelling, and curiosity still shape today’s hyper-competitive startup world.