Tech Today with Eric Tarczynski How Founders Should Think About VCs in 2025
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May 19, 2025 Kyle Harrison, a General Partner at Contrary, shares his expertise on the future of venture capital for founders. He discusses critical shifts in the VC landscape, emphasizing the distinction between large capital managers and specialized funds. Kyle advises entrepreneurs to align with investors who share their vision, particularly favoring smaller, more deliberate funds. The conversation also covers recent tech updates, including Airbnb's new services and Anthropic's Claude models, weaving in valuable insights for navigating investor expectations.
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VC Firm Goals Vary Widely
- VC firms differ fundamentally by size and strategy, impacting their goals and outcomes.
- Marketing sounds similar but deeper structures dictate their support and expectations from founders.
Choose Investors By Company Vision
- Decide what type of business you want to build before choosing investors.
- Ambitious founders should seek large funds; deliberate builders may prefer smaller, aligned firms.
Big Vs. Small Fund Investment Strategies
- Larger VC firms chase huge outcomes to sustain their massive funds and returns.
- Smaller funds can invest in diverse companies aiming for more modest but solid successes.