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20VC: Index's Shardul Shah on Why Market Size is a Trap | Biggest Lessons on Pricing from Leading Rounds in Wiz & Datadog | Why Benchmarks & Averages in VC are BS | How Index Makes Decisions and Why Growth & Early are the Same Investing Style

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

CHAPTER

Navigating Specialization in Venture Capital

This chapter explores the significance of specialization within venture capital and the evolution of evaluating investment opportunities. The speakers emphasize the foundational role of the founding team over market potential, the necessity of adaptability across different investment stages, and the complexities surrounding company valuations. They also reflect on the balance between intuition and analytical frameworks while addressing the intricacies of risks, partnerships, and the shifting expectations of returns in venture capital.

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