Fred Wilson is cofounder and partner at Union Square Ventures, a legendary startup investment firm. He was an early investor in platforms such as Twitter, Tumblr, Zynga, and Etsy. In a rare and wide-ranging interview with Business Insider, Wilson discussed his new investment in video media startup The Recount, as well as other opportunities he sees. Wilson also explained why he likes direct listings as an alternative to traditional IPOs, and what long-term effects companies like Uber and WeWork could have on the tech sector.