Expert Investor: Paul Wilson - Finding Gems Of Australian Technology

We loved this conversation with Paul Wilson, exploring the Australian Venture Capital scene, and his listed-investment company, Bailador.Paul has had extensive private equity investment experience as a Director of CHAMP Private Equity in Sydney and New York, with MetLife in London, and as Executive Director at media focused investment group, Illyria Pty Ltd (private investment company of Lachlan Murdoch). Paul is co-founder and partner of Bailador - specialist investor in IT and Media. Paul is also Director of SiteMinder, Straker Translations, Stackla, the Rajasthan Royals IPL cricket franchise, and ASX listed Vita Group Limited.In this conversation we explore:Paul's personal background, including how he became to be a Director of the Rajastan Royals IPL teamThe difference between venture capital and private equityWhat 'growth-stage investment' meansThe process Paul goes through at Bailador to find some of Australia's best technology companiesThe dynamic of being a publicly-traded VCSome of the major success stories of BailadorTrends in the VC industryPlus much much moreInvesting is a lifelong journey, and you shouldn’t feel like you need to know everything to begin. If you have a question, hit us up on our Facebook Discussion Group, or our forum online.Want more? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more hereEquity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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