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Kristina Shen

Enterprise general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, contributing expertise in SaaS pricing and scaling strategies.

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Nov 4, 2022 • 23min

SaaStr 605: Increasing Runway Without Sacrificing Growth with Norwest Venture Partners' Sean Jacobsohn & Scott Beechuk and Andreessen Horowitz GP Kristina Shen

Top of mind for many startups during a downturn is the question, “How do we balance investment in growing our business while maintaining a modest burn to extend our time to next funding?” In this session we will explore some creative techniques to grow your business with efficiency. Hear from three VC partners with experience successfully co-founding, leading, and growing startups during previous market downturns   Full video: https://youtu.be/hQ-lDnEMCgo   Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8  
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Oct 30, 2024 • 43min

The blueprint for starting a new firm with Chemistry Ventures, including the work needed before choosing your partners and non-consensus decision making.

In this engaging discussion, Kristina Shen, Ethan Kurzweil, and Mark Goldberg, co-founders of Chemistry Ventures, share insights on launching a new venture firm with a focus on strong team dynamics. They emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships with founders and navigating the complexities of venture capital. The trio dives into their rigorous co-founder dating process, ensuring cultural alignment, and addressing uncomfortable truths early on. They also discuss the unique advantages of new ventures in supporting early-stage startups and fostering collaborative partnerships.