Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers

The blueprint for starting a new firm with Chemistry Ventures, including the work needed before choosing your partners and non-consensus decision making.

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Oct 30, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Kristina Shen, Ethan Kurzweil, and Mark Goldberg, co-founders of Chemistry Ventures, share insights on launching a new venture firm with a focus on strong team dynamics. They emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships with founders and navigating the complexities of venture capital. The trio dives into their rigorous co-founder dating process, ensuring cultural alignment, and addressing uncomfortable truths early on. They also discuss the unique advantages of new ventures in supporting early-stage startups and fostering collaborative partnerships.
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ADVICE

Partner Selection

  • Prioritize partner chemistry when building a venture firm.
  • Look for complementary skills, shared ethos, and a collaborative spirit.
ANECDOTE

Co-founder Dating

  • Chemistry Ventures' partners spent 200 hours discussing ethos and deal tastes.
  • This "co-founder dating" process ensured alignment before launching the firm.
INSIGHT

Cultural Alignment

  • Venture firms must align on cultural ethos, not just investment strategy.
  • Chemistry Ventures intentionally merged diverse cultural backgrounds from prior firms.
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