295: VC For the Rest of Us | Shuttle | Scott Ashmore and Rob Halligan — MoneyNeverSleeps

This week, I’m joined by Scott Ashmore and Rob Halligan, co-founders of Shuttle - a platform giving individuals access to venture capital deals that have traditionally been reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

Scott and Rob are best friends of 25 years, first-time founders, and the type of guys who rolled up their sleeves, built something that didn’t scale, tore it all down, and came back with something far more powerful - and regulated - with Shuttle.

We get into:

Their early days of investing together that kicked it all off
That raw turning point moment at Web Summit 2022 when they knew the original plan wasn’t going to work
What it took to get regulated and launch a platform built for the digitally-native, tech-savvy retail investor
Why retail investors should have a front-row seat to venture capital opportunities—and how Shuttle is making that happen

This is a story of friendship, frustration with the status quo, and the belief that access to financial upside shouldn’t be limited by your net worth.

Learn more about Shuttle:

Shuttle enables busy professionals to co-invest alongside well-known venture capital firms, regardless of their knowledge, network or net worth. Since launching in December last year, they've already enabled their customers to invest alongside 15 VC funds.

LINKS:

Shuttle: Website | X/(Twitter) | LinkedIn | Unsophisticated Investor Newsletter

Scott Ashmore: LinkedIn

Rob Halligan: LinkedIn

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