

20VC: Why Greed is the #1 Enemy of Venture Returns, Why Not Enough VCs Play to Win and Lessons from Scaling to $100M and 1,200 Employees and Then Cratering with Julio Vasconcellos, Founder @ Atlantico
11 snips Sep 23, 2022
Julio Vasconcellos, Founder and Managing Partner at Atlantico, shares invaluable insights from his journey, including lessons from his time as Facebook's first country lead for Brazil. He discusses the critical balance between growth and unit economics when scaling companies. Julio emphasizes why VCs should adopt a winning mindset, highlighting the need for decisive actions in investment strategies. He also explores LATAM's evolving tech landscape, underscoring both its potential and the challenges ahead for founders navigating financial uncertainties.
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Power of Product-Market Fit
- Product-market fit is paramount for success, solving many problems.
- Without it, even the best efforts might not achieve greatness.
Importance of Founder's Vision
- A founder's vision is crucial, uniting and motivating the team.
- It's the single most important thing a founder can possess.
Market First
- Prioritize market over team; the right market and product are key.
- A strong team can navigate to product-market fit, but the market is fundamental.