Startup Project: Build the future #10 Luba Lesiva: Founder of palumni.vc investing in Palantir Alumni | Startup Project by Nataraj
Jan 10, 2022
Luba Lesiva, the founder of palumni.vc and former head of investor relations at Palantir, shares her journey in venture capitalism. She discusses the innovative concept behind palumni.vc and how her experiences led to focusing on Palantir alumni. Luba emphasizes the importance of community in creating value and the trust built through alumni networks. Additionally, she offers insights on selecting deals with strong long-term potential and the challenges faced in growing an alumni-focused investment syndicate.
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From Palantir IR To Syndicate Founder
- Luba built Palumni VC after informally advising Palantir employees on equity and liquidity questions.
- She launched a syndicate on AngelList over Thanksgiving and grew to 406 LPs with six deals in a year.
Build LP Credibility First
- Tackle one marketplace side first; Luba prioritized building LP credibility before courting founders.
- Recruit a small set of high-social-proof LPs to validate the product and attract others.
Choose LPs For Network Diversity
- Target LPs who unlock different networks to diversify deal flow and founder access.
- Prioritize LPs who expand geography, gender, or sector reach rather than only increasing count.