Josh Kopelman, First Round Capital

This Origins podcast episode interviews Josh Kopelman, partner and co-founder of First Round Capital, about his entrepreneurial journey and venture capital career. The conversation covers his early ventures, including Infonautics and Half.com (acquired by eBay), his transition to angel investing, and the founding of First Round Capital, a seed-stage firm known for its unique platform and community. Kopelman discusses key lessons learned from his experiences, such as the importance of flexibility and building a strong network, and shares insights into raising capital and building a successful venture capital firm. A specific example is his description of how Half.com's fixed-price model helped eBay develop its "Buy It Now" feature. Listeners gain insights into the evolution of seed-stage investing and the challenges and opportunities in the venture capital landscape.