— Shift in Funding Landscape:
There has been a significant shift in the funding landscape, with a decrease in year-over-year growth rates for SaaS companies. This change underscores the need for venture capitalists to adapt and explore different investment opportunities. We do our best to highlight the importance of diversifying investment strategies in venture capital, emphasizing the need for alternative paths and approaches that deviate from the conventional SaaS-focused model prevalent in the 2010s.

— Importance of Exceptional Founders:
The conversation points out that exceptional founders who want to do something differently are crucial. It emphasizes the value of supporting founders who are not just following the standard playbook but are instead looking to create something unique.

— Zigging When Others Zag:
Delian shares the strategy of investing in areas that are less popular or overlooked by the majority. This approach is not dissimilar to indie.

— The Need for Support Systems:
Whether it’s external support systems or family, founders need support systems to endure the grueling situations you encounter when building a generational company. Contrary to conventional wisdom, having children can allow you to get more done faster by clarifying the truly important over the urgent.