Somesh Dash
General partner at IVP with expertise in partnership-driven investing; emphasizes collaborative decision-making and the practice of 'sleep on it' before committing.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Somesh Dash's Two Decades in Venture Capital
Somesh Dash, General Partner at IVP, shares insights from his two decades in venture capital. He discusses the essential traits of successful founders, the impact of AI on investments, and the significance of optimism in building companies like Discord. Somesh reflects on Snap's IPO journey and the challenges it's faced, while also examining the rise of Special Purpose Vehicles and their implications for investor transparency. The conversation emphasizes the evolving dynamics of tech investing and the importance of adapting to market changes.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 56min
E77: IVP's Somesh Dash on Growth Stage Investing and Strategic Discipline
Somesh Dash, a General Partner at IVP, shares insights from the forefront of growth-stage investing. He highlights the importance of strategic discipline and strong partnerships in navigating the evolving VC landscape. Somesh discusses how founders transition from early to later stages, emphasizing mental health support and effective communication. He also explores the nuances of fund construction and the current IPO landscape, all while advocating for innovation and collaboration within the venture capital ecosystem.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 56min
E26: Insights from IVP: Inside One of Silicon Valley’s Best Growth Firms
Somesh Dash, General Partner at IVP, discusses how IVP differentiates itself, winning late stage deals, team construction, venture capital in 2024 resembling private equity in 2008, and the future of IVP.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 6min
Investor Stories 439. From Angel Bets to Scalable Platforms, The Power of Listening, and Doing the Work Yourself (York, Dash, Madera)
Kyle York, founder of York IE, shares his shift from angel investments to larger checks for scalable companies. Somesh Dash from IVP discusses the vital art of listening, emphasizing how it enhances understanding of founder contexts. Paul Madera, co-founder at Meritech Capital, highlights the importance of conducting thorough diligence and understanding sector dynamics personally, rather than relying on others. Together, they offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to navigate the venture capital landscape.
Dec 22, 2025 • 8min
Investor Stories 448: Hard Lessons in Investing: Mistiming Trends, Relying on Partnership Debate, and Avoiding Good Money After Bad (Hilaly, Dash, Rizik)
In this insightful discussion, Aaref Hilaly, a venture investor at Bain Capital Ventures, shares his critical lesson on the dangers of mistiming trends, particularly in cloud adoption. Somesh Dash, general partner at IVP, highlights the importance of collaborative decision-making and encourages investors to 'sleep on it' to ensure readiness before committing. Together, they explore the pitfalls of emotional investments and the necessity of trusting your gut when an opportunity feels confusing. Tune in for valuable insights from seasoned investors!
