The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
435. How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm (Pejman Nozad)
May 27, 2024
Pejman Nozad from Pear VC shares his journey from sports journalist to VC, discussing entrepreneurship, sales skills, and building trust with founders. He highlights the importance of evaluating startup potential and exit strategies, emphasizing the need for a mindset geared towards long-term success in venture capital.
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- Foundational values for founders include being domain experts and prioritizing company success over personal gain.
- Resilience is crucial for entrepreneurs, drawing parallels between mastering skills like selling rugs and navigating the challenging entrepreneurial journey.
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Founding of Pear VC and Diverse Investment Portfolio
Pear VC, founded and managed by Paige Mahn Noza, is a pre-seed and seed fund with investments in various sectors like AI, consumer B2B, healthcare, biotech, and more. Paige Mahn's successful track record includes seed investments in renowned tech companies like DoorDash, Dropbox, and others.
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