Origins hosts Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP, unpack their conversation with Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz, discussing how strategies that once set firms apart – like pre-seed or founder-centric investing – become industry standards over time. They dive deep on counter-positioning, adaptability, and the power of differentiation in today’s venture world.
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Welcome to Origins
(1:14) Is Tomasz an n=1?
(5:51) How Do Firms Stay Relevant?
(9:12) Do Founders Like Counter-Positioning?
(11:50) Who Is An Emerging Manager/Nick’s Next Career
Learn more about Sapphire Partners: sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partners
Learn more about OpenLP: openlp.vc
Learn more about Asylum Ventures: asylum.vc
Learn more about Theory Ventures: theory.ventures
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