FirstMark's Ferreira Sees Robust VC Landscape, Expects Big Year for Tech IPOs

The video discusses market trends, including the yield curve inversion and its impact on funding and deals. It explores political and economic uncertainties, particularly in relation to China and the election cycle. The outlook for public markets and IPOs in 2019 is positive, with expectations of innovation following a wave of IPOs. The e-commerce landscape is seeing niche players challenging giants like Amazon, with a focus on profitability and sustainability. The video also highlights the low percentage of VC funding for women-led companies and efforts to improve diversity. Finally, it identifies hot trends for 2019, including consumer space and back-end business improvements.

What innovations does the speaker expect to see following a wave of IPOs?

What strategies are being implemented to support female entrepreneurs in venture capital?