Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we meet up with CEOs, founders, and investors to learn what makes cities in the startup tech ecosystem thrive. In this episode, we revisit our time in Chicago with Troy Henikoff of MATH Venture Partners.

Join us as we drop by the MATH Venture Partners office, stroll through the iconic 1871 coworking space, and take a ride through the city with Troy. As a prominent figure in Chicago's startup scene, Troy shares his journey from being an operator to becoming a venture capitalist. We delve into his investment philosophy of backing companies with an "unfair advantage" in customer acquisition and discuss the factors that make Chicago a unique and thriving hub for startups.

Troy highlights the importance of producing real revenue, achieving impressive investment ROI, and fostering diversity within the tech ecosystem. MATH Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, focuses on investing in founding teams that build digital technology companies with a distinct edge in customer acquisition.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the dynamics of Chicago's tech scene, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration from one of the city's leading venture capitalists.

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