$8 billion hedge fund Whale Rock is off to a rough start this year after soaring in 2024. Its founder says volatility 'comes with the tech territory.'

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• Alex Sacerdote, founder of Whale Rock, was interviewed on a podcast about his strategy.
• His $8 billion fund bets big on the companies it believes will be the winners in new tech trends.
• The firm's flagship fund was down 5.6% through the end of February, a person close to fund said.

Many hedge funds have had a tough run to start the year due to the volatility introduced into global markets by President Donald Trump's administration.