Finding the Right Venture Capitalists

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The speakers discuss the challenges of finding good venture capitalists (VCs) who have a deep understanding of the industry and can articulate their investment strategies clearly. They also highlight the importance of staying connected with companies that were initially passed on. They touch on the evaluation of general partners (GPs) in venture capital, the process behind building a firm's brand and network, and the challenges faced by fund of funds managers when selecting and investing in venture capital funds.

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(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Grady Buchanan, Victor Gutwein, and Jason Calacanis

(1:38) VC dry powder levels, cash management by GPs, and investment pace adjustments.

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(14:22) The importance of GP selection for LPs, VC firm ratings, and the impact of relationships in the VC ecosystem

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(29:33) Performing due diligence on funds and the persistence of VC Returns

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(51:41) Rapid-fire segment on top recent investments

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