Mike Annunziata
Founder & Managing Partner of Also Capital and former Cornell Endowment allocator who backs hard‑tech founders and focuses on risk, discipline, and judgment in venture.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 53min
E240: The Edge: Risk, Discipline, and Judgment in Venture
In this engaging discussion, Mike Annunziata, Founder of Also Capital and former allocator at Cornell Endowment, shares insights on identifying world-class venture founders. He highlights the importance of marrying ambition with credibility for success. Drawing parallels to amateur pilots, Mike explains disciplined risk-taking under pressure. They explore how to assess behavioral tells that differentiate exceptional founders and the increasing role of AI in hard tech. Finally, he emphasizes the need for a strong mission to attract top talent and the value of owning a few great deals deeply.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
Inside Also Capital: Mike Annunziata on Conviction, Builders, and the Future of Hard Tech
Mike Annunziata, Founder and General Partner at Also Capital, shares insights from his journey in venture capital, including his time at Soros Fund Management. He discusses the essence of conviction investing and why trust is critical in partnerships. Mike highlights his portfolio of hard tech companies like Varda Space and K2, emphasizing the importance of people-first investing. He reflects on defining early-stage success through relationships and metrics, and shares his vision for the future of hard tech, focusing on building a firm with long-term impact.
