A Journey from Iran to the United States: Trials and Triumphs

Pejman Nozad of Pear VC joins Nick to discuss How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm . In this episode we cover:

• Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Building a Firm for Generations
• Entrepreneur Mindset, Sales Skills, and Storytelling
• Investing in Startups, Pro Rata, and Valuation
• Evaluating Startup Potential, Including Market Size and Founder Quality
• Investing, Exit Strategies, and Building Relationships with Founders

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• LinkedIn
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• Pear VC

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