Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP Finding Founders Who Will Change the World with Wesley Chan
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Nov 13, 2024 Wesley Chan, co-founder of FPV Ventures and former Chief of Staff to Sergey Brin at Google, shares his remarkable journey in Silicon Valley. He reflects on his mantra that if you're not changing the world, you're wasting your time. Wesley discusses the importance of high standards in innovation and his philosophy on seeking founders with 100-year plans. He emphasizes fostering long-term impact over short-term gains and the significance of trust in the venture capital-founder dynamic. His insights illuminate what it takes to craft timeless ventures.
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Gmail's Moonshot
- Sergey Brin pushed Gmail team to offer more storage than competitors.
- This "moonshot" thinking led to Gmail's massive success, changing how email is perceived.
World-Changing Products
- Look for founders with "moonshot" ideas and a clear vision for world-changing products.
- These founders aim to make their product indispensable, like Canva.
Prove Yourself Right
- Founders driven by proving themselves right, not others wrong, create lasting value.
- They focus on improving the world, not fighting against it.