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#207 Data Driven Venture Capital with Andre Retterath, Partner at Earlybird VC

May 16, 2024
Andre Retterath, a Partner at Earlybird VC with a strong background in data and AI tools, dives into the transformative power of data-driven venture capital. He discusses how traditional methods still dominate, often causing missed opportunities. The conversation highlights the critical role of data in evaluating early-stage ventures and the importance of adaptable founding teams. Retterath also emphasizes balancing analytics with intuition to overcome human biases, while advocating for a cultural shift towards data-centric decision-making in the industry.
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Quick takeaways

  • Data-driven venture capital is revolutionizing investment decisions by leveraging modern data technologies and AI.
  • Efficient data collection tools are essential for gathering information to evaluate opportunities in venture capital.

Deep dives

Transitioning Venture Capital to a Data-Driven Model

Venture capital has traditionally relied on relationships and gut feelings for early-stage investments due to the absence of data on startup performance. However, a cultural shift towards data-driven investing is gaining ground. Andrei Reutereth, a partner at Early Bird Venture Capital, is driving this change by promoting the use of data in investment decisions.

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