The Logan Bartlett Show

EP 90: Eric Vishria (General Partner, Benchmark Capital) Behind The Scenes of Benchmark’s Boldest Bets

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Jan 12, 2024
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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INSIGHT

Quick Investment Decisions

  • Eric Vishria quickly decides investments based on a unique, plausible market insight that the entrepreneur articulates early.
  • He values a distinct founder perspective that opens new ways to see the world and could lead to something very big.
ADVICE

Value Learning Over Experience

  • Invest in founders who are intense learners with a steep growth slope.
  • Eric values founders who rapidly absorb knowledge despite their starting point or market experience.
INSIGHT

Market Trends Trump Initial Scope

  • The size of a big market depends more on external trends than initial scope.
  • Companies thrive when the changing world creates tailwinds beyond their control, not just by product innovation.
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