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Investment Theses

Jan 28, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Wave's Name Origin

  • David Frei explains the origin of their VC firm's name, Wave.
  • It's inspired by Greg McAdoo's talk at Startup School, which used the analogy of riding a wave.
INSIGHT

Theses vs. Opportunities

  • David Frei emphasizes the importance of pursuing investment theses.
  • The best VCs balance pursuing theses with evaluating opportunities as they arise.
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Is the App Market Dead?

  • Ben Gilbert questions the viability of the app market.
  • He believes the market is saturated, making it difficult for new apps to gain traction.
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