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20VC: Cyan Banister on Her Relationship To Money, Risk, Her Investment Decision-Making Process, Why We Will See A Reckoning in the Early Stage Market, Her Biggest Takeaways from HQ Trivia & The Future of Silicon Valley

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

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Journey Through Startups and Investment

This chapter recounts the speaker's evolution in the world of startups and venture capital, sharing their personal journey from initial struggles to successful investments. It highlights the importance of understanding both the emotional and analytical aspects of investment decision-making while reflecting on the values of resilience and grit in founders. The discussion also critiques the current landscape of seed-stage investments, emphasizing the need for a disciplined approach amid inflated market valuations and the benefits of diverse backer support for startups.

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