Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP

From VC-backed Founder to Angel to Institutional Investor with Jack Altman

Sep 10, 2024
Jack Altman, a venture capitalist and founder of HR platform Lattice, shares insights from his journey transitioning from angel investor to institutional investor. Alongside Nick Chirls of Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners, he discusses the significance of building a strong reputation and making swift decisions as a founder. Jack emphasizes the art of ruthless prioritization, balancing family life with a demanding career, and the distinctive dynamics of investing personal versus institutional capital. His personal anecdotes and practical advice make for an engaging conversation.
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ADVICE

Protect Bedtime With Ruthless Prioritization

  • Protect family rituals like bedtime by declining marginal work invites that cost you those moments.
  • Jack Altman says saying no to low-value dinners preserves time for the relationship moments that compound over years.
INSIGHT

Focus Measured By What You Decline

  • True focus shows up in the ideas you consistently decline, not just the ones you accept.
  • Jack Altman uses this as a personal test for whether he's prioritizing the right work.
INSIGHT

Founder-Driven Generalist Strategy

  • Alt Capital operates as a generalist, founder-driven early stage fund with flexibility across sectors.
  • The firm targets mostly $1–5M checks and prioritizes conviction over tight thematic constraints.
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