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20VC: Founders Fund's Trae Stephens on Why The Most Competitive Deals are the Worst, Why No Company is Successful Because of their VC, Why We are Making ZIRP Mistakes Again Today, Why Loss Ratio is BS and Upside Maximisation is Everything

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Securing Dealflow and Maintaining Founder-Friendly Approach

Venture capital funds need to focus on securing dealflow to access high potential opportunities that can generate substantial returns for their funds. To succeed, funds must maintain accessibility to network, prioritizing being easy to work with while also ensuring they see a wide array of investment opportunities. Founder-friendly approaches, such as being hands-off, operationally helpful, and not overly intrusive, are crucial for building trust and attracting top founders who value receiving advice from trusted individuals with relevant experience.

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