Navigating the AI Landscape and the Midwest Startup Culture

Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital joins Nick to discuss Inside the LP Playbook with Venture Vanguard, Chris Rizik: What Metrics Actually Matter, How to Fix Venture’s Liquidity Crisis, and Why Co-Invests Are a Trap. In this episode we cover:

• Connectivity and Customer Engagement
• Undemo Day and Its Unique Features
• Venture Capital Liquidity Crisis and Exit Problems
• Co-Investment Rights and Their Challenges
• Capital Constraints and Pro Rata Rights
• Valuation and Exit Strategies
• Capital Efficient Startups and Exit Paths
• Pharma and Biotech Investments
• Company Creation and Emerging Models
• AI and Venture Strategy
• Midwest Venture Ecosystem and Future Potential

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