Adam Fisher, Partner @ Bessemer, shares lessons from his 27 years in venture capital. He discusses the importance of making multiple successful investments rather than relying on one big hit. He prefers to invest in outsider founders approaching a problem with fresh eyes and believes smaller markets are best. The speaker also explores the impact of pattern recognition in investing and the challenges of predicting successful outcomes in early-stage venture capital.

Adam Fisher, a seasoned partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, brings over 20 years of experience in the Israeli tech scene. He discusses the unique advantages of being an immigrant VC, likening it to having fresh perspectives in investment strategies. Adam dives into his early investments in Wix and Fiverr, noting their distinct branding and pricing evolution. He also touches on the importance of speaking out against anti-Semitism and the need for intellectual honesty in the venture capital landscape, urging for a more representative academic discourse.