What The Tech? "The Best Job in the World" with Luba Lesiva
Dec 13, 2023
Luba Lesiva, Founder and CEO of L4C and Partner at Palumni VC, is a powerhouse in startup investing. She shares her transition from actuarial studies to becoming a trusted advisor in venture capital. Luba dives into her passion for hands-on industries and the importance of leveraging technology to enhance human abilities. She emphasizes practical fundraising advice, dispels myths about startup valuations, and reveals why she believes venture capital is the best career choice. Her insights are invaluable for anyone navigating the startup world.
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From Coffee Chats To A Networked Syndicate
- Luba describes walking University Avenue in Palo Alto offering fundraising and founder advice once or twice a week before COVID.
- During lockdown those casual talks became daily Zooms and sparked building a marketplace for Palantir alumni investors and founders.
A Side Gig That Scaled Overnight
- Luba put up a one-line AngelList page for a Palantir alumni syndicate as a COVID side gig and expected modest interest.
- It rapidly grew to hundreds of LPs, dozens of investments, and became Palumni VC, taking over her life.
Tech Where Hands Do The Work
- Luba focuses on tech for sectors where people work with their hands, like aged care and infrastructure maintenance.
- She argues machines should handle data and sensors while humans focus on judgment and care.