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20VC: Cyan Banister on Her Relationship To Money, Risk, Her Investment Decision-Making Process, Why We Will See A Reckoning in the Early Stage Market, Her Biggest Takeaways from HQ Trivia & The Future of Silicon Valley

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

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Conviction in Investing

  • Cyan Banister emphasizes the importance of trusting one's convictions in investing.
  • She acknowledges that while market analysis and theories are important, ignoring gut feelings can lead to missed opportunities.
  • This conviction, she explains, stems from her background and experiences where quick, decisive actions were crucial for survival.
  • She believes that while her impulsive decisions might be intimidating to some, her conviction and speed have been instrumental in securing deals.
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