Deedy Das: founding team at Glean ($2.2B), investor at Menlo Ventures, and former from Google Search engineer
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The Importance of Judging People in Early Stage Investing
In early stage investing, success heavily depends on judging the character of the entrepreneur. Despite the expectations of objectivity, experienced VCs emphasize that the ability to assess a person's determination and grit is crucial. This subjective evaluation is often more impactful than considering the market, timing, or product. The core of venture investing lies in believing in the person's capability to overcome challenges, indicating that backing individuals with unwavering determination is a key factor for success in the industry.
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