Phin Barnes

Phin Barnes, Co-founder and Managing Partner of The General Partnership, shares insights from his rich venture capital journey. He discusses why he believes the current services model of VC is broken, emphasizing that even top founders often need support. Phin also touches on the importance of personalized engagement in supporting startups, contrasting fleeting happiness with deeper joy in relationships, particularly in parenting. His reflections on transitioning from a successful career in creative direction to venture capital are both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Phin Barnes, co-founder of The General Partnership, talks about building a YC for emerging fund managers, the sweat equity model, and the challenges of probabilistic reasoning at scale. They also discuss the importance of diversity of thought, supporting founders at different stages, and ownership in venture firms.

Todd Jackson, the new partner at First Round Capital, has a stellar tech background, having driven product strategies at Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Dropbox. Joining him is Phin Barnes, known for his insightful blog, sneakerheadVC. They delve into the journey of transitioning from founder to venture partner. Todd shares key learnings from his major roles in tech, while Phin offers advice on thriving in venture capital. They also discuss the challenges of generational shifts within firms and stress the importance of cultivating strong relationships to foster success in startups.