You can be a VC (I’m hiring): How venture works & what it takes to fund billion dollar startups

Venture Capitalists make billions on startup investments, but how does it actually work? Find out in this video. Also, we're hiring! Apply to work with me at Initialized at the links below.

Apply to work at my VC fund—

0:00 Intro
1:16 How money and returns work
4:49 How to build the future
9:02 Why you need to think for yourself
12:45 What personal traits do VCs need to succeed?
16:39 Special announcement - we're hiring!

I’m Garry Tan, venture capitalist and founder at Initialized Capital. We were earliest investors in billion dollar startups like Coinbase and Instacart, and I’m a Forbes Midas List Top 100 venture capitalist in the world. We want these videos to be about helping people build world-class teams and startups that touch a billion people. Our startups have gone on to create more than $100 billion in market value so far, and Initialized has over $770M in assets under management.

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[munawaralamnewdelhi]

Hoping for Garry to open internships so that university students who are really enthusiastic about entering VC world can have a stepup. Garry as a mentor, the best thing a sophomore can have.

[ibrand]

“It’s nearly impossible”…. “So that meant it is possible”... awesome quote

[AntonioLopez-dsso]

Garry Tan represents, in my opinion, the hope for a better world through kindness and solidarity. In a world where everybody tells you to be selfish and put yourself first, so you can achieve higher goals, comes Garry to prove that wrong, to prove that being helpful and creating ways for other people, will lead you to any goal you want to get. Thanks Garry. I am applying for the principal role, by they way.

[aliabdaal]

mate your videos are ridiculosuly good :P

[carolynnewong]

I am a single mom with a (little vision/product in making) of what i feel could be an amazing fun solution for all the moms outside. This is my first time ever leave a comment in youtube because your video inspired me and open my mind to an other positive, elevative perspective. After all, to be able to have the courage to walk against all odds, to go for something we believe in, and to be able to be empathised by the right VC (aka: beautiful human minds) is truly necessary and inspiring for small entrepreneurs to insist to dream big. Thank You for that.

[autofashin]

Thank you Garry, You always make me believe that my lack of technical knowledge is not an excuse for me no to pursue my startup dreams of creating something of value for the benefit of helping others! Thank you 🙏🏽

[FoolishFounder]

I’m in, you are making the world a better place. I speak and help founders everyday, it’s my life. Thank you for the amazing content, I will build content soon!

[KenJee_ds]

Have loved watching the production value of your videos improve Gary! Can't get over how great the information is and how clearly it was conveyed. Good luck on the search!

[LiveLearnDream]

Ok, now I'm just binging your videos after finding your channel. 😂At the 8 minute mark, that's exactly the kind of investor relationship I am looking for. Someone who appreciates and respects the craft and giving permission to allow for modern solutions for modern times. My 55 year vision is pretty crazy, and some milestones haven't been done before in the way how I envision it, but I know that I need to persevere because my mission and its impact is what keeps me up at night, not about the money. Abundance will come.

At 13mins, "it's my direct intention to build a venture firm that wins without playing games" -- thank you so much for saying that stance. That means so much to me that modern investors like you exist in this world.

I wish the hiring opportunity came around a few years ago, I would have applied immediately! I'm on the other end of the stick, and I am working to become that next unicorn to get funded by the right investors. 🦄

[СергейМонин-дс]

Not sure about VC, but this speech really motivates me to build my own startup. Thanks for your inspirational story, Garry!

[shalabhsingh]

Thank you Garry! As an early stage founder, I have my own share of rough days. Watching your videos gives me clarity and a sense of relief. Process >> result.

[holyraphaelchen]

I'm just a student but I really like the way how Garry Tan explained how VC works. Really amazing educational and insightful content!

[pacoviciana]

I never knew how to describe to people what I am and do because for most you are an engineer or a product person, and love your description, and now I know I am a builder. Peace

[nazaryarish]

Amazing! I used to work with the founders of RO and its been incredible to watch them grow at such an extraordinary pace! Thanks for your videos Garry, so insightful!

[KevinYang]

Only a matter of time before this channel blows up. So many golden nuggets of knowledge from such a successful investor for free! "Do right and you'll win". Also your production quality is insane!

[nathenhoang]

Garry Tan sitting on a whole other level here on Youtube 😱

[isling]

Thanks Gary, i enjoyed it most this is by far the most direct and honest guy who really teach me to be a contrarian, i thought i am just alone being different... i appreciate being different now.... Thanks

[Renehermes]

Wow man ! I am trying to think why your video spoke to me that much ! I feel like you are my brother ! Where were you all that time ?! What an amazing channel you put together. The content is top notch and the way you present it is so easy to follow. You’ve got a true gift my friend. I will be watching more of your videos. And maybe I’ll be seeing you around one day.

[MichaelGunczy]

I would love to invest my money in a VC with an CEO like Garry. I hope some day it will be possible for retail investors..
Great work! Thank you again. 🙌

[wedoebe]

I awoke with my heart and mind open today. I jump on YT, and this was the first video in the top of my feed. I am truly happy and inspired that this was the case.

I’m going to go for it! I have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.

Thanks Garry for sharing and opening this up for people who are not in the same; but, who have great potential to make a difference. See you on the other side. 🤓