4min chapter

The Merge cover image

E1 - A Star is Born!

The Merge

CHAPTER

How Many Companies Did You Look at Last Year?

Jake Wallis: A lot of venture capital is not just hanging out on a yacht, drinking daiquiris and like cutting checks. You could coast in venture for a few years before people realize you're not really doing any work, he says. Wallis: I think we're seeing the results right now of what happens when you don't do a lot of diligence. "I love every minute of my job, even the hard stuff,"wallis says.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode