Navigating Venture Capital: Skills and Strategies

This chapter explores the essential skills of venture capitalists at different investment stages, emphasizing the contrast between experienced seed investors and newer, more risk-averse entrants. It examines the evolving role of late-stage investors, the importance of sustainable competitive advantages, and the complexities of investing in decentralized environments like crypto. The discussion encapsulates the intricacies of portfolio construction, market corrections, and the need for adaptive evaluation processes in a rapidly changing investment landscape.