On this episode of The Mainstreet Minds Podcast, Amish Munshi sits down with Casey Carlton, a tech industry veteran turned venture capital enthusiast, based in San Francisco. From working at enterprise giants to navigating fast-paced startups, Casey shares how his curiosity led him to the dynamic world of venture capital.

This candid conversation covers everything from Casey’s early tech career, his unexpected path into VC, the importance of ethical investing, and how AI is reshaping industries. He breaks down the fundamentals of sourcing, picking, and winning deals in VC, and offers practical advice for anyone curious about getting into the field.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to thrive in venture capital, or how to transition into it without a traditional finance background, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

• The operator-to-investor journey: how curiosity fueled Casey’s career pivot

• What "kissing frogs" really means in the networking world

• Sourcing, picking, and winning: the VC process explained

• How AI and agentic systems are redefining support roles and productivity

• The value of staying curious and aligned with your investment thesis

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