What I Learned from a TOP Stanford Professor About the VC MINDSET!

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In this insightful interview, Stanford Professor Ilya Strebulaev shares his expertise on venture capital, startup funding, and the "venture mindset." Learn how top VCs make decisions, what red flags they look for, and how founders can improve their chances of success. Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply interested in the world of startups, this conversation offers valuable insights into the VC industry.

Prof. Strebulaev discusses:
The fast lane approach in VC decision-making
Key red flags that VCs look for in startups
The importance of conviction over consensus in investment committees
How founders can identify toxic investors
The power law in venture capital returns
And much more!

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and what separates great VCs from good ones
3:33 The fast lane approach and key red flags for VCs
10:30 Why conviction beats consensus in investment committees
17:16 The role of intuition vs. data in VC decisions
21:08 AI's potential impact on the VC industry
23:46 The venture mindset approach to failure
27:11 Home runs matter, strikeouts don't: The power law in VC
31:04 How VCs handle the fear of missing out (FOMO)
33:25 How VCs find and identify potential unicorns
35:23 Best practices for founders when following up with VCs
38:13 Common mistakes founders make when approaching VCs
40:38 How founders can identify toxic investors
43:02 Prof. Strebulaev's personal investment approach
44:51 The critical decision of when to double down or quit
48:46 Convincing stakeholders that great things take time
51:17 Closing thoughts on the global potential of the venture mindset
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Great questions and insightful answers. Thank you for this video! 👍

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