Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP
Jeff Fagnan, Accomplice
May 15, 2018
Jeff Fagnan, founder of Accomplice and Spearhead, discusses his venture capital journey, from Marine Biology to investing in startups like Veracode. He shares insights on the evolution of AngelList, creating relationship-based syndicates, and democratizing VC by supporting early-career founders. The episode highlights his innovative approach to investing and the value of mentorship for entrepreneurs.
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Quick takeaways
- AngelList focuses on democratizing venture capital funding by connecting founders with investors based on relationships, not celebrity status.
- Notation Capital's emphasis on player-coach dynamics and venture capital education ensures a sustainable innovative edge in the industry.
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Founding of AngelList and Impact on Venture Capital
AngelList started as a resource to help entrepreneurs negotiate term sheets and evolved into a platform connecting investors and startups. The data showed surprising results in who created successful syndicates, not the celebrity angels, but those with strong relationships and shared history with founders. The goal shifted to the democratization of venture capital funding, allowing founders to invest in founders.
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