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We're excited to chat with Luke Skertich, a Principal at FJ Labs.  Prior to his role at FJ, Luke transitioned from a pre-med background to a career in product management. FJ Labs, known for its focus on early-stage marketplace businesses, has invested in industry giants such as Alibaba, Uber, and Airbnb. In this episode, Luke delves into his journey from pre-med to venture capital, shares insights on investing in marketplace platforms, and explores the dynamics of balancing supply and demand. 

Episode Chapters:

  1. Initial Career Path - 1:26
  2. Portfolio Value Add - 5:19
  3. FJ Founding Story - 6:41
  4. What is a Marketplace? - 8:55
  5. Attractive Marketplace Attributes - 12:38
  6. Evaluating a Marketplace/Competitive Landscape - 15:32
  7. API Enabled Marketplaces - 22:06
  8. AI Enhancing the User Experience - 26:15
  9. SaaS Enabled Marketplaces - 28:15
  10. Ending Questions - 31:23

As always, feel free to contact us at partnerpathpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear ideas for content, guests, and overall feedback.