Open the Pod Bay Doors E24 - Bill Bartee, Main Sequence Ventures
Nov 8, 2017
Bill Bartee, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Blackbird Ventures, shares his rich journey in the startup world and his passion for Deep Tech Founders. He reveals insights about his new $100 million investment fund backed by CSIRO. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of navigating deep tech investments, highlighting the importance of resilient teams. Bill also discusses excitement over emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, while sharing a fun moment by naming 'Rick and Morty' as his favorite show.
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Investing In Faster Cancer Diagnosis
- Main Sequence announced investments including Maxill MRI to speed and improve prostate cancer diagnosis.
- That investment reflects a focus on deep tech with clear clinical impact and measurable outcomes.
Backed A Quantum Control Startup
- Main Sequence invested in Q-CTRL, a University of Sydney spin-out tackling qubit error suppression in quantum computing.
- The team's control-systems approach aims to reduce quantum error and is relevant across qubit technologies.
Plan For Decade-Long Horizons
- Allocate long horizons for deep-tech funds; Bill expects decade-long timelines for meaningful returns.
- Accept that deep tech often needs 7–10 years or more to mature compared with quick software exits.
