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The Logan Bartlett Show
EP 90: Eric Vishria (General Partner, Benchmark Capital) Behind The Scenes of Benchmark’s Boldest Bets
Jan 12, 2024
01:22:46
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Eric Vishria, General Partner at Benchmark Capital, discusses the role of venture capitalists, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the impact of artificial intelligence on business, and the evolution of early stage investing. He also shares insights on evaluating investments, the value of authenticity in founders, and building strong relationships with entrepreneurs.
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- Finding founders with a unique perspective and a strong understanding of market dynamics is crucial for venture capitalists.
- Identifying market trends and adapting to changing market conditions is essential for a company's long-term success.
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Investment Philosophy and Founder Evaluation
The podcast episode features a conversation with Eric Fisher, a general partner at Benchmark. They discuss their different investment approaches and what they look for in founders and companies. Fisher emphasizes the importance of finding founders who make you see the world differently and have a unique view of the market. He also highlights the significance of determining whether an idea has the potential to become a big and valuable business. They touch upon the question of venture capitalists having a thesis and the role of entrepreneurs in driving the thesis. Fisher believes that entrepreneurs have the thesis, and investors assess the viability of those theses. He also discusses the importance of founders being continuous learners.
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