Steven Cook @ Chicago Ventures on API-First Companies, Alternative Asset Classes, & The Flywheel of Chicago Exits

Steven Cook is a Venture Associate at Chicago Ventures, a Chicago-based Venture Capital firm focused on the seed stage. Steven began his career in Venture Capital after playing professional basketball in Europe. He's a fantastic resource for advice on how to get your first job in Venture Capital and how to add value at the junior level.

In this episode, we covered:

• Transitioning from professional basketball to Venture Capital

• API first companies

• Today’s alternative asset classes

• The current enthusiasm around retail investing

• The state of Chicago’s venture landscape

And much more... Please Enjoy!

Further Readings on API-First Companies

• APIs All the Way Down - Packy McCormick

• The Third-Party API Economy

• APIs for the Rest of Us

• What’s an API?

• Modern Suppliers

• Stealing Signs Issue 44

You can find Steven on his Linkedin and Twitter and Chicago Ventures on their website and Linkedin.

Chicago Restaurant Recommendations: Silver Spoon Thai and Lou Malnati’s.

Resource Recommendation: Sandhill.io