How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges. — Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.
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episode 8: S7E8 (68): Salen Churi, VC, on supporting innovation through policy change
In this episode, Jeff sits down with his friend Sal Churi, Founder and General Partner at Trust Ventures, a VC firm that helps portfolio companies navigate and change regulatory issues that are impeding their progress and their positive impact on society. They discuss Sal’s family history that includes surviving the holocaust and fighting in wars, his growing up in Ohio, and how he transitioned from a law professor to a policy-focused Venture Capitalist, and more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7a5QrV8-YY
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 7/11/23
https://www.trustventures.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustventures/
Bio:
Salen is a leading expert on navigating the collision points of innovation and regulation. A former law professor at the University of Chicago and founder of its Innovation Clinic, he has advised startups on regulatory strategy across industries. Previously, Salen practiced law at the international law firms of Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and advised low-income entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers at the Institute for Justice.
0:00 - Intro
5:19 - Upbringing
13:35 - Early Career
29:56 - Trust Ventures
35:25 - Financial Success vs Policy Success
44:23 - Business as a Vehicle for Change
50:36 - Clean Energy and Affecting Policy Change
53:16 - Oklo Energy
58:46 - Antora Energy
1:02:27 - AI
1:06:22 - Future of Trust Ventures
1:07:57 - Mercatus Center
1:10:42 - When Work Effected Change
1:14:12 - Mentor
1:18:56 - Ask Jeff a Question
1:20:45 - Most Proud of
1:24:24 - Snap Your Fingers
1:26:03 - How to Support