How I Invest with David Weisburd E18: Avlok Kohli, CEO of AngelList on How He Turned AngelList into a $4 Billion Dollar Company
Nov 7, 2023
Avlok Kohli, CEO of AngelList, discusses growing AngelList into a $4B company, traits of successful founders, the value of MBAs, GP product at Angellist, building unique products, future plans for Angelus, and requesting referrals to family offices.
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Resiliency from Global Upbringing
- Growing up in three different countries built strong resiliency in Avlok Kohli.
- Resiliency is crucial for founders to navigate cultural shocks and challenges early in life.
Rationality of Rejecting M&A Offers
- Turning down acquisition offers can be a rational decision if the startup is on track to be a market leader.
- Context and company position determine whether it's smart to keep building independently or sell.
Founder vs Operator Mentality Fluidity
- Ideal leaders switch between founder and operator mentalities as needed.
- Founder mentality is rare and crucial for innovation during volatile technological shifts like AI.