Vivek Sodera

Founder and general partner of Supercharge, an early-stage fund focused on pre-seed enterprise, AI, productivity, and developer tools; co-founder of Superhuman and author of the Superhuman PMF methodology, with prior founder experience including RapLeaf/LiveRamp and AirSeed.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 48min

S3E8: The PMF Surgeon – Why Vivek Sodera Thinks Most VCs Should Stay Away From Pre-Seed

Vivek Sodera, founder of Supercharge and a key player behind Superhuman, discusses the nuances of investor roles in early-stage startups. He argues that VCs without founder experience often provide poor advice to zero-to-one founders, emphasizing the critical difference between pre-PMF and post-PMF stages. Vivek also shares his insights on product-market fit and the challenges he faced with his failed startup, AirSeed. He advocates for hands-on investing and selective funding strategies, pushing for a founder-led approach in venture capital.

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