Is Las Vegas Becoming a Real Venture Capital Hub?

Las Vegas jumped from the 81 to 90 range into the 21 to 30 range among the world’s emerging startup ecosystems in a single year. Cristan Rosales of Desert Forge Ventures explains why founders still leave for the Bay Area to raise anything past pre seed, how a former UNLV president built one of Nevada’s only VC funds, and what it takes to close a 10 million dollar first fund in a casino town. Desert Forge Ventures is an investor in one or more companies discussed in this clip. The guest’s views on those companies reflect that financial interest. Watch the full episode of Opportunities in Chaos on our channel. Opportunities in Chaos is brought to you by Kingsbarn Realty Capital, a sponsor of Delaware statutory trust (DST) and 1031 exchange investment offerings. Learn more: https://www.kingsbarn.com The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the host, guests, and other participants on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Kingsbarn® or its affiliates. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment, tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Nothing discussed constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation regarding any investment or securities offering. Listeners should consult their own professional advisors before making any investment or business decision.