Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory Ventures, is widely recognized for his analytical approach to venture investing. Now, he’s building Theory with a philosophy rooted in research and data-driven decision-making. Tomasz sits down with Nick Chirls, General Partner at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP, to discuss spinouts and succession in established firms and the value of running high-risk, high-reward experiments at specialist firms like Theory. Tomasz also shares his belief that investors will need to adapt to a future where asking the right questions of LLMs will be critical for success.
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Welcome to Origins
(4:05) Why Are So Many People Leaving Top Firms?
(12:15) Getting the Probabilities On Your Side
(16:01) Building Highly Concentrated Portfolios
(17:33) Lessons Learned in Fund One
(21:37) Tomasz’s Brand v. Theory’s Brand
(27:15) Using Tech at the Core of Theory
(34:31) Asking the Right Questions in AI
(36:56) Predictions for 2026
Learn more about Sapphire Partners: https://sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partners
Learn more about OpenLP: https://openlp.vc
Learn more about Asylum Ventures: https://asylum.vc
Learn more about Theory Ventures: https://theory.ventures
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