Will Quist
Partner at Slow Ventures, investing in early-stage technology companies. Focuses on novel hypotheses and killer business models.
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May 9, 2025 • 3h 21min
Mother's Day Gift Guide, Rorra in WSJ, Morgan Housel, Mehul Nariyawala, Sonya Huang, Stanford Review, Will Quist, Aidan Dewar, George Maloney
Morgan Housel, a partner at Collaborative Fund, dives into behavioral finance and long-term investing. Sonya Huang from Sequoia Capital shares insights on AI's role in tech investments. Will Quist discusses innovative business models for early-stage tech companies. Aidan Dewar highlights his telehealth platform that connects patients with dietitians, tackling nutrition's impact on chronic conditions. Listeners will also hear about the intriguing challenges of training AI models on gaming GPUs, making advanced technology more accessible.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 55min
E31: Slow's Will Quist on VC's Job to Fund the Creation of New Data Sets
Will Quist discusses Slow Ventures' unique venture thesis, the evolution of VC models, treating VC like a PhD program, funding new data sets, success in VC, franchise opportunities, and strategic decision-making in venture capital.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 51min
E78 Slow Ventures’ Will’s on what it takes to be the best venture startup
Will Quist, a partner at Slow Ventures and an experienced investor in early-stage companies, shares his insights on venture capital. He discusses the benefits of lean teams and small capital for validating ideas, emphasizing innovative funding strategies. Quist delves into the complexities of fundraising, highlighting the delicate balance between securing funds and minimizing dilution. He also candidly addresses the dark side of the industry, revealing personal experiences with fraud, and explores the evolving dynamics of startup board relationships.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 46min
20VC: Why 95% of Venture Capital is Not Really "Venture Capital" | The Five Core Levers Needed To Assess Risk and Price a Startup | The Future of Venture; Who Wins, Who Loses, What Happens to the Crossover Funds with Will Quist, Partner @ Slow Ventures
Will Quist, a Partner at Slow Ventures, brings a wealth of experience from investing in over 500 startups including Robinhood and Airtable. He challenges the notion of what defines venture capital, claiming 95% is misclassified. The conversation delves into the critical questions investors should ask to evaluate potential success. Will also shares insights on the evolving landscape of venture capital, the balance between risk and opportunity, and how organizational mindsets must adapt as startups shift from growth to capital efficiency.
Jul 3, 2024 • 60min
Unpacking The Slow PhD with Will Quist, Partner at Slow Ventures
Will Quist, Partner at Slow Ventures, discusses the Slow PhD program, emphasizing the importance of pairing the right ideas with the right capital sources. He delves into the decoupling of great products from successful companies and the challenges of abundant venture capital. The conversation explores the significance of personal beliefs in investing philosophy, the relationship between great products and great companies, decision-making in venture capital, navigating entrepreneurship towards going public, defining purpose in VC, and challenges faced by hardware startups.
