Stanford professor Ilya Strebulaev discusses how VC firms handle risk, encourage dissent, and make agile decisions. Learn from VC best practices on decision-making and innovation in companies.

Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang discuss the venture mindset, the benefits of building an 'anti-portfolio', getting outside your comfort zone, lessons from a piggy bank auction, and the importance of strong teams in investments. They also explore innovative strategies in corporate survival and diverse industries disrupting traditional sectors.

Ilya Strebulaev, co-author of the Venture Mindset, discusses venture capital decision-making principles, sourcing strategies, risk management, and unicorn valuations. The episode explores the venture mindset, AI disruption in industries, and surprising insights. Insights on investing during economic downturns, meaningful connections, and portfolio management are also covered.

Ilya Strebulaev, Economist & Professor at Stanford GSB, discusses the venture mindset, dealing with uncertainty in innovation, importance of embracing unknowns, adapting to market changes, and practical examples from teaching experiences at Stanford.

Ilya Strebulaev, an author and Stanford professor with over 20 years in private equity, shares his insights on mastering venture capital. He emphasizes the significance of embracing uncertainty and the ‘venture mindset’ in corporate decision-making. Strebulaev discusses how conviction can trump consensus, spotlighting successful examples like Airbnb. He also navigates the unique challenges faced by corporate venture funds, the role of AI in decision-making, and the need for dynamic leadership to foster innovation.

Ilya Strebulaev, author of 'The Venture Mindset,' discusses the importance of home runs in decision-making for large organizations, types of innovation, independent directors' role in fostering innovation, errors of omission, and promoting the venture mindset. He also explores red flags in decision-making, the balance between formal and informal control rights in corporate governance, the stay private vs. go public debate, and key principles like 'bet on the jockey' and 'double down or quit.'

In this discussion, Rob Rueckert, an advocate for early-stage venture careers, shares pivotal insights on building genuine relationships through sincerity and curiosity. Alan Patricof, a seasoned investor, emphasizes the importance of collaboration over formal roles while encouraging newcomers to be active advisors. Ilya Strebulaev provides valuable perspective on what aspiring venture professionals should prioritize. Together, they offer a wealth of experience to help guide and inspire the next generation of investors.

Ilya Strebulaev, an insight-driven investor, shares his thoughts on what makes visionary founders truly stand out. Pejman Nozad, known for his exceptional connections, discusses evaluating entrepreneurs with unique qualities. James Joaquin offers perspectives on influential business leaders making waves in their industries. The group dives into the rise of innovative startups focused on addressing rare diseases and enhancing food delivery, alongside strategies for prioritizing quality and profitability in competitive markets.

Alan Patricof, a seasoned investor, Ilya Strebulaev, a venture capital expert, and Jake Yormak, a knowledgeable investor, share invaluable insights from their careers. They discuss strategic risk management and how smaller investments can lead to better long-term outcomes. The conversation also debunks misconceptions about venture capitalists, highlighting the true dynamics of investment success and failure. Additionally, they touch on balancing quality and profitability in business growth, emphasizing effective leadership and the importance of investing in capable founders.

Investors Abby Levy, Ilya Strebulaev, and Pejman Nozad discuss disruptive forces in the venture capital industry, including the impact of the surge in available capital, rise of corporate venture capital, Sidecar tool for VC investors, Tovala's successful partnerships, and the disruptive potential of AI on the industry.