Post-Pandemic IPO Market Heats Up

Eric Vishria from Benchmark Capital discusses his early investment in Confluent, the impact of the pandemic on technology, and the differences between direct listings and traditional IPOs. He highlights changes in the IPO market, including regulatory improvements and employee lockup releases. The conversation also touches on Robin Hood's business model and Benchmark's evolving investment strategy.

What is Eric's perspective on Robinhood's business model and the controversy surrounding payment for order flow?

How does Eric describe the evolution of the venture capital industry and Benchmark's approach to investments?

What does Eric mean by 'commitments' in the context of investments made by Benchmark partners?