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E1002: Wealthfront CEO & Co-founder Andy Rachleff on hitting escape velocity at Wealthfront, pioneering “self-driving money” for consumers, shares insights on product-building in 1980’s vs. today, best investor attributes, & the future of NextGen banking

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The Evolving Landscape of Venture Capital

This chapter explores the changing dynamics of startup investments, highlighting the shift from high technical risk to low technical risk but high market risk. It discusses the venture capital industry's adaptation strategies, emphasizing the importance of market viability and identifying promising founders. The conversation reflects on the philosophies guiding successful venture capitalists and the emotional challenges of navigating risks in entrepreneurship.

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