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Superclusters - The Emerging LP Podcast
Why You Should Be Wrong and Alone | Chris Douvos | Superclusters | S1E1
Nov 20, 2023
Chris Douvos, an experienced venture capitalist and founder of Ahoy Capital, discusses his journey in the venture capital industry. He shares lessons learned from industry experts, the importance of deal flow, and how to construct opinions on great venture capital firms. The podcast also touches on the dot com bust, the allure of California, and strategies for successful cold calls in the industry.
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- Evaluate fund managers based on their unfair advantage, team dynamics, and strategy alignment.
- Assess the fund manager's portfolio construction and decision-making to understand their approach and indicators of success.
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Evaluating People and Unfair Advantage
When evaluating fund managers, it is important to understand their unfair advantage or what sets them apart. This could be domain expertise, a rich network, or their impact as entrepreneurs. It is also crucial to assess how well the team members gel together and complement each other, fostering healthy creative tension. This evaluation helps determine if they are the right people for the strategy at the right time.
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