“I’m an ex-athlete who played 11 years in Europe and a former Wall Street banker. Today I run a venture capital firm investing across FinTech, AI, and software.”
On this episode, Mike Blankenship sits down with SPAC leader and venture investor Delon Turner, founder and managing partner of a venture capital firm focused on emerging technology sectors.
Delon shares how his journey from professional sports to Wall Street shaped his approach to investing and why his firm is preparing to launch a SPAC in 2026.
Key Topics
• Transitioning from professional sports to venture capital
• Investing across FinTech, AI, and software
• Building a SPAC team with capital markets expertise
• Why SPACs remain an important capital markets tool
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