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"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

E13: How Benchmark Thinks About Venture in 2023

Nov 7, 2023
Benchmark GPs Sarah Tavel and Eric Vishria discuss central ideas of Benchmark's firm-building beliefs, including platform teams' role in aiding general partners. They explore venture capital challenges, the impact of capital on investment strategy, and the importance of playing your own game in a competitive market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Platform teams exist to support general partners rather than leverage founders.
  • Benchmark values a deep commitment to founders and offers support as a trusted partner.

Deep dives

Benchmark's Minimalistic Approach and Core Beliefs

Benchmark operates differently from other firms and values a minimalistic approach on their website. Their core belief is that platform teams exist to support general partners rather than leverage founders.

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