Gerstner nearly invested in Zoom pre-IPO at $5 billion valuation, emphasizing need for disciplined frameworks.
“We were within probably a 100 or $200,000,000 of doing a meaningful pre IPO round in Zoom. The company was valued at around $5,000,000,000 compared to where it is two years later.”
Gerstner distributed $6B last year, exceeding first five venture funds combined, by sticking to partner agreement.
“Last year, we distributed over $6,000,000,000, which was more than all the venture we raised in our first five funds. Why?”
Gerstner reveals Altimeter has said no to over 60 AI companies while competitors do many deals.
“We've said no to over 60 companies. Right? We you know, but when we look around, I see a lot of our competitors doing a lot of these deals.”
Gerstner reveals Altimeter has passed on 75 AI investment opportunities in the last twelve months.
“Today to me, you know, we've passed on 75 AI businesses over the course of the last twelve months that we've looked at, not because we don't think those are good founders or maybe even good business models,”