Bloomberg Live Venture Forward Welcome Remarks

The video is an introduction to a Bloomberg event focused on global capital flows and high-tech ventures. James Sham welcomes attendees, highlights the importance of networking, and provides an overview of the event's agenda. He encourages participants to use the event's web app for live polling and interaction. The event is live-streamed globally, and attendees are thanked for their participation.

How does the speaker encourage audience participation during the event?

What is the first question posed to the audience during the event?

What role do sponsors play in the event as mentioned in the text?