Inside the Ovitz Tech Dynasty
Explore Crossbeam Ventures, the under-radar VC success story with Hollywood ties through Michael Ovitz, and his son Chris's journey from successful founder to innovative tech investor bridging entertainment and technology.
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The most interesting opportunities often exist at the intersection of multiple industries or trends. Crossbeam succeeds because they combine deep tech expertise with entertainment industry knowledge, traditional finance principles with novel asset classes, and operational experience with investment acumen.
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