VC Uncovered
A newsletter and podcast series to profile the next generation of venture capital leaders
"Grit and adaptability matter more than the idea or market timing... Ideas change, founders don't."
"One of the best pieces of advice I’ve taken to heart is the idea of increasing your surface area for luck."
"The perfect founder pitch starts with demonstrating founder-problem fit rather than founder-market fit."
"The best partners are ‘long-term greedy’."
"Now, I actively seek that unique insight or different approach... I'm not afraid to go against the grain... and have some unconventional bets in my portfolio."
"We work with founders for two months in person, and we back the maniacs."
“I've developed an allergy to deals driven by FOMO and hype. The more hype and investors looking at a deal, the less confident I am in a good return.”
"I think at best, VCs can add somewhere in the ballpark of 5% of company value, but at worst, can destroy 100% of it."
"It may sound provocative, but we often say one of the unconventional things we do is we take women seriously."
"Great founders have to be able to convince people to do irrational things."
"Founders have to be world-class storytellers. This produces three key benefits: they can fundraise, sell, and recruit. If you can do those three things, you're steps ahead."
"Be unwaveringly optimistic – many new investors are pessimistic based on prior experiences they may have had. Look for the positive in every meeting vs looking for the negative."
