The Shift Back to VCs and Tinkering in Venture Capital

Venture capital is experiencing a shift back to its roots, where value is placed on individuals with product backgrounds, who actively build, tinker, and innovate, rather than on those entrenched in finance and spreadsheet analysis. Over recent years, venture capitalists have increasingly mirrored investment banking structures, relying on junior staff focused on financial metrics. This trend is shifting as the demand grows for those who can creatively engage with products and ideas. A notable signal of this change is the resurgence of entities like Betaworks, who embody this spirit of tinkering and innovation. The contrast between the conversations with tinkerers and those centered around finance is stark, highlighting the growing appreciation for hands-on creators in the venture capital landscape.