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Ep 444 Inside the Mind of a Venture Capitalist with Stanford’s Ilya Strebulaev
May 31, 2024
Ilya Strebulaev, a leading expert on venture capital, discusses the venture capitalist mindset and decision-making strategies. Topics include the dynamics of bidding and winning, evaluating investments with a red flag approach, and distinguishing venture capital from private equity. He also explores navigating venture capital decision-making and strategic valuation considerations for investments.
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Quick takeaways
- Venture capitalists prioritize high-risk, high-reward opportunities through diverse networks and strategic assessments.
- Corporate venture capital focuses on strategic alignment with parent companies for innovation and business enhancement.
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Different Decision-Making of VCs and Private Equity Investors
Venture capitalists make decisions very differently from private equity investors. While finance classes teach traditional methods like DCF cash flows, VCs use diverse networks and strategic decisions. This difference stems from the unique environment VCs face, involving high uncertainty and the need for non-traditional assessments.
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