Episode 282: Colin Beirne - Partner, Two Sigma Ventures

Unless you were already in the sector, topics within the manufacturing and supply chain industry were probably not on the radar for most people. As consumers, when you went to the store, you bought what you needed and that was that. However, people became very aware of the importance that these industries play in our lives during the pandemic when everything changed. Supply chain and manufacturing issues were the topics of the nightly news as shelves were bare with lots of essential items missing or purchasing a new car was almost impossible due to inventory shortages. Even though technology has helped these industries evolve over time, there is still a massive opportunity for disruption within the manufacturing and supply chain industries. It is a topic that Colin is thinking deeply about in terms of making investments and we start out our conversation with a discussion around the trends and opportunities for technology to make an impact to these sectors. Two Sigma Ventures is an early stage venture firm that was started in 2012 under the Two Sigma umbrella. The firm has made over 100 investments across many industries. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Colin’s professional background including how he gained experience in the tech industry and then as an Investment Banker at Lehman Brothers. * What led him down the path of early stage investing and starting Two Sigma Ventures. * An overview of the firm today including portfolio examples. * His decision making criteria for making new investments. * How the tech scene has evolved in NYC. * And so much more. If you like the show, please remember to subscribe and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play.