Jeff Becker - Antler
Read his VC Uncovered profile here:
https://www.vcuncovered.com/p/jeff-becker-antler
Drew Glover talks to Jeff Becker from Antler on backing people, not companies. Jeff explains Antler's unique model of investing in founders at "day zero"—sometimes before an idea is fully formed or a company is even incorporated. He shares how Antler provides the capital, culture, and community to help individuals get through the most vulnerable stage of their journey.
The conversation gets really interesting when Jeff describes Antler's ideal founder as a "maniac"—an outlier who is intensely driven, creative, and inspiring. He also breaks down Antler's investment strategy, framing it as both an "insurance policy and a lottery ticket." He explains how their high-diversification approach gives their fund a 63% chance of landing a $10 billion company, offering a compelling look at a different way to approach venture capital.
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