Jesse Beyroutey

Jesse Beyroutey, a General Partner at IA Ventures, shares his journey from studying Systems Engineering to venture capital. He dives into game theory and its impact on his investing mindset, emphasizing the importance of startup positioning. Jesse discusses how IA Ventures avoids the pressure to deploy capital and why ownership is crucial when investing. He also addresses the evolving landscape of market defensibility, especially for agile startups competing against tech giants, highlighting strategic decision-making over mere financial backing.