Peter Wagner

Peter Wagner, Founding Partner of Wing and former Managing Partner at Accel, shares invaluable insights from his extensive venture capital career. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with exceptional founders and discusses the current venture landscape's challenges. Wagner addresses misconceptions about venture returns and the coexistence of seed and multi-stage firms. He reflects on his biggest investing lessons, skepticism towards capital-intensive businesses, and the evolving dynamics of early-stage investing, providing a well-rounded view of the changing industry.

Investors Shensi Ding, Peter Wagner, and Joe Kaiser share their key advice for new founders and investors. They emphasize the importance of recruiting talent and choosing a focused area of expertise. Joe Kaiser also highlights the significance of authenticity and personal relationships in the investment business.

Investors Rebecca Lynn, Ian Sigalow, and Peter Wagner discuss the most visionary founders they've worked with. They explore the goals, mindset, and determination of these founders, highlighting their belief in the impossible. They also share stories of successful public company CEOs and the unique qualities of visionary founders who transformed their industries.