Venture capitalists Jenny Fielding, Kirby Winfield, and Nate Williams discuss the seed stage market reset, fund sizing, reserve strategies, and LP perspectives. They touch on founder challenges, revenue growth, Series A graduation rates, evolving funding dynamics, reserve strategies, and fund stability considerations.

Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, dives into the challenges startups face in securing Series A funding. She highlights the rising expectations for revenue and growth, labeling the situation as the 'Series A Chasm.' With a notable decline in seed-stage investments, Fielding discusses a shift towards larger seed rounds and the economic hesitance of institutional investors. She emphasizes the need for founders to focus on operational efficiency and nurture their relationships with investors during these uncertain times.

Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, dives into the current landscape of venture capital. She discusses the ‘flight to quality’ trend among startups and how smaller firms are rising to meet the challenge from larger funds. Fielding outlines the emotional hurdles of VC careers and reveals insights on the evolving fundraising strategies and how they vary between seasoned leaders and first-time founders. Tune in to hear about the shifting dynamics in fintech investments and the impact of the 'great VC resignation' on the industry.