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E86: Inside Mischief VC's Evolution with Zach Perret and Lauren Farleigh

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Apr 22, 2025
Zach Perret, Co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and Lauren Farleigh, Founder of Dote Shopping and Partner at Mischief VC, share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys. They discuss how their founder experiences shape Mischief VC's unique investment strategies. The duo emphasizes the importance of founder mentorship and their commitment to early-stage investments. Zach highlights the challenges of fundraising and the transition from startup founders to venture capitalists, while Lauren offers practical tips on team recruitment and building strong founder relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Angel Investors Shaped Plaid

  • Zach Perret shared how early angel investors with operating experience transformed Plaid's trajectory with timely advice.
  • This inspired Mischief VC's model to provide founders access to experienced operators when critical moments arise.
INSIGHT

Founder-Driven Software Investing

  • Mischief VC invests generally in software, focusing on founders rather than specific sectors.
  • Their founding experience fuels a differentiated, empathetic approach to founder support.
ADVICE

People-Driven Deal Sourcing

  • Build your sourcing network with structured events encouraging introductions.
  • Keep portfolio companies informed with updates to maintain top-of-mind presence for referrals.
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