Investing Across Diversified Venture Opportunities

In this episode…

Mike Joslin is currently a partner at the 1842 Fund and a Build Director at High Alpha Innovation, where he focuses on creating and investing in startups in collaboration with universities and corporations. We begin by discussing the start of his career at Best Buy’s corporate headquarters, followed by his MBA at Harvard Business School, where he conducted research under the late Clay Christensen. Mike then explores his experiences across various sectors of venture capital, including corporate VC, venture studios, and fund-of-funds investing. Further, Mike provides guidance to listeners on breaking into the various types of venture capital investing. Finally, he provides an in-depth look at the 1842 Fund, which collaborates closely with Notre Dame’s investment office and their mission.