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439. The Question that Every Investor Should Ask, Teasing out the Characteristics of Generational Founders, and Recruiting Lessons from 1000+ Interviews (Katelin Holloway)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Talent Identification and Founder Evaluation in Venture Capital

This chapter explores the complexities of talent identification in the context of finding strong founders. It discusses the use of proprietary software for evaluating pitches and highlights the importance of assessing founder traits beyond just metrics, focusing on factors like coachability, agility, and sales skills. The chapter emphasizes the role of experience in sharpening instincts, the importance of collaborative support in evaluation, and the significance of understanding a founder's motivations in making investment decisions.

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