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What VCs Actually Want Beyond an AI Demo | Rebecca Lynn, Canvas Ventures | EO

Apr 28, 2025
13:48
What VCs Actually Want Beyond an AI Demo | Rebecca Lynn, Canvas Ventures Rebecca Lynn is CoFounder and Managing Partner of Canvas Ventures, an earlystage venture capital firm focused on fintech, digital health, and AI investments. Having led the investment in Lending Club's $1B IPO during her previous role, and now steering Canvas Ventures to successes like Casetext's recent $650M exit to Thomson Reuters, she brings deep expertise in spotting transformative startups. In this interview, Rebecca shares five essential insights for founders, from what catches a VC's attention during pitches to the most common mistakes to avoid. Learn from her experience with portfolio companies to understand what makes startups truly investmentworthy!

01:06 Don’t be the First Mover

02:21 The One Thing VCs Really Trust

03:35 Why Startups Burn Cash Too Early

06:17 EO School Spotlight

07:33 Don’t be Fooled by AI Demos

09:18 No One’s Gonna Believe in You More than You

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