Yuri Sagalov is the founder of Wayfinder Venture Capital Firm. In this conversation, we talk about his background, working at YC as a partner, various investments like Flexport & Boom Supersonic, how he thinks about early stage market conditions, what he looks for in a potential partner, and what the benefits are of being a solo investor. ======================= Pomp writes a daily letter to over 235,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at https://pomp.substack.com/

Yuri Sagalov, Managing Partner of Wayfinder Ventures, shares his journey from Russia to the U.S. and how it shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He discusses the evolution of Y Combinator and the glamour of being a founder compared to an investor. Yuri reflects on his angel investing successes and highlights 'velocity' as a crucial predictor of startup success. He also explains Wayfinder's unique approach to supporting founders and the growing accessibility of angel investing, revealing his contrarian views in the venture capital landscape.

Yuri Sagalov, Co-Founder of AeroFS, discusses the origins and struggles of his company, the transition to angel investing, and the challenges of founder-led sales in early-stage B2B startups. He reflects on investor relationships, technical interview challenges, and changing landscapes from Palo Alto to San Francisco.