Christian Meermann, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and a Forbes Midas Lister, shares insights from his impressive journey as CMO of Zalando to venture capital success. He discusses building a culture of excellence at Cherry, strategies for underwriting emerging managers, and decision-making for follow-on investments. Reflecting on the evolution of SaaS valuations, he emphasizes the balance between profit and growth. Christian also highlights the importance of personal connections in the venture landscape and shares valuable lessons from his experiences.