Max Altman
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Saga Ventures and former investor who helped deploy capital into breakout companies like Rippling and Reddit; featured guest discussing his investing lessons and fund strategy.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 19min
20VC: Max Altman on The New Seed War: Can Anyone Compete with Sequoia and a16z | Leaving $2BN on the Table with Reddit | Lessons from Backing Rippling at $25M Post | Why Climate Tech is a Mirage and Disaster
Max Altman, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Saga Ventures, shares his journey in venture capital, emphasizing the importance of long-term relationships over performative investing. He reveals the critical lessons learned from backing Rippling at a $25M valuation and discusses the pitfalls of not reserving enough capital for winners. Altman warns that climate tech is a mirage while exploring the fierce competition posed by giants like Sequoia. He touches on the new seed war dynamics and how founders can leverage current market conditions for ambitious innovations.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 48min
Saga Ventures on key lessons on raising a Fund I, building healthy partnerships, and winning in a competitive seed market
Join co-founders Ben Braverman, Thomson Nguyen, and Max Altman of Saga Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, as they share insights from their recent fund launch. They discuss key strategies for fundraising and the importance of building strong partnerships in venture capital. The trio highlights the necessity of resilience in the face of competition, effective communication with investors, and the significance of complementary skills within their team. Additionally, they elaborate on how to cultivate successful relationships with founders and navigate a dynamic market.
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May 15, 2024 • 58min
Max Altman & Ben Braverman chart Saga VC's maiden voyage with Mark Suster | E1948
Max Altman, Co-founder of Saga VC, joins Mark Suster to explore the intricacies of venture capital. They discuss the challenges of fundraising and the importance of empathy and diversity in attracting investors. The duo emphasizes the unique needs of founders and the essential qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. They also reflect on the balancing act of scaling businesses in today’s economic climate and share personal anecdotes about navigating the dynamic world of tech startups.
