20VC: Are the Best CEOs the Best Fundraisers, Are the Best Founders Insiders or Outsiders to a Problem, Why Ownership Should Not Be a Focus in VC & The Biggest Lessons Scaling MongoDB to $26BN Market Cap with Kevin Ryan, Founder @ AlleyCorp
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Invest Long, Worry Less
Market timing risk often induces anxiety among investors, yet successful investment hinges on long-term trends rather than short-term fluctuations. Focusing on 10-year trends provides a strategic advantage, especially in early-stage work where building a successful company typically takes a decade. While recognizing the inevitability of economic downturns during this period, the emphasis should shift to the potential growth of industries—such as psychedelics—which are projected to significantly expand. Success relies on creating appropriate products and navigating industry challenges over time, rather than attempting to predict the exact timing of market movements.
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