VC10X - Mastering the Art of Successful Exits - Giuseppe Stuto, Managing Partner, 186 Ventures

I'm excited to announce the release of our latest episode featuring Giuseppe Stuto, a Managing Partner at 186 Ventures. In this episode, Giuseppe shares valuable insights on how founders should evaluate acquisition offers, tips for building through the downturn, contrarian investments, and his biggest learnings from investing over the years. Here are some of the key topics we discussed: 1. The importance of long-term goals: Giuseppe emphasizes that 186 Ventures never invests in seed companies with a short-term exit horizon. They are in it for the big outcomes and believe in the potential of founders who have a long-term vision. 2. 186 Ventures' investment philosophy: Giuseppe explains how 186 Ventures is a $37 million pre-seed and seed-stage VC fund that invests across consumer, enterprise and disruptive tech. They focus on areas like embedded financial infrastructure, developer tooling, AI-enabled automation, and more. 3. Navigating the downturn: Giuseppe shares valuable advice for founders on how to build through challenging times. He emphasizes the need for focus, making deep cuts once instead of multiple times, and the importance of speed in the market. 4. Standout features of 186 Ventures: Giuseppe discusses how 186 Ventures differentiates itself from other VC firms. Their team's experience as founders and operators of high-growth tech businesses, their exclusive focus on seed investments, and their commitment to providing consistent value to their portfolio companies set them apart. 5. Managing risk and portfolio concentration: Giuseppe explains their approach to managing risk within the portfolio. They aim for 25 to 30 companies, ensuring enough concentration to actively support and nurture each investment. These are just a few of the insightful topics covered in the episode. Giuseppe's experience and expertise in the venture capital industry make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in startups and early-stage investments. You can listen to the full episode on our website or your favorite podcast platform or on Youtube.

Follow Giuseppe on X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/gstuto

Write to 186 Ventures - hello@186ventures.com

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/ Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.