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E7: How Floodgate Differentiated Again From Thousands of Seed Firms

"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

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Seek Uncomfortable Idiosyncrasy and high standards for Success

Embrace discomfort in being idiosyncratic to avoid becoming too institutional and formulaic, which may lead to average results. Small teams should pursue an uncomfortably idiosyncratic approach to decision-making and operations, unlike larger teams that may require more centralized systems. High standards are crucial for success on a small team, focusing on quality over quantity in deals and operations. It's important to choose between being uncomfortably idiosyncratic on a small team or adopting a more standard approach on a larger team, each with its own merits.

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