Finding the Right Problems: How Sutter Hill Ventures’ Mike Speiser Creates Great Companies

As one of Silicon Valley’s most respected venture capitalists, Mike Speiser, managing director of Sutter Hill Ventures, doesn’t just invest in companies, he often takes a leading role in building them. On the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Speiser discusses his approach to investing with Goldman Sachs’ Ken Hirsch.

This episode was recorded on July 7, 2025.

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