The Aarthi and Sriram Show
EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained
Sep 23, 2023
Venture capitalists Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim discuss the secrets of becoming a successful VC, including the dynamics between founders and VCs and building strong relationships. They emphasize the importance of active pursuit in the early stages, networking through cold emailing, and gaining operational experience to succeed in the industry.
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- When reaching out to venture capitalists, it is important to send well-executed cold emails or direct messages that are specific and concise about your product and what you're looking for.
- The role of a venture capitalist involves activities like sourcing and meeting potential companies, making investment decisions, working closely with portfolio companies, and providing support, while also having fiduciary duties and developing insights into specific industries.
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Building a Network and Reaching Out
When approaching venture capitalists, the best way to reach out is through well-executed cold emails or direct messages on platforms like LinkedIn or Twitter. In reaching out, it's important to be specific and concise about what you're building, where you are in the product phase, and what you're looking for (e.g., advice, funding, casual conversation). Personalized emails that show familiarity with the investor's work or insights tend to be more effective. Follow up emails after some time can also be helpful in staying on their radar.
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