Episode #13: Rob Go, Zain Rizavi, New York Times

This is the last episode of 2024 for The Learning Corner, and it's packed with great insights from across the ecosystem. The discussion first shifts to the dynamics of founders choosing firms and people, offering recommendations for repeat founders and insights into risk assessment. The episode delves into investment strategies, emphasizing timing and due diligence, and compares public and private market investing. An exploration of the history and evolution of venture capital is provided, alongside an analysis of founder preferences and decision-making. The dialogue highlights significant learning moments and predictions for the venture ecosystem, wrapping up with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Repeat Founders and the Risk of a False Positive - Rob Go Invest Now, Investigate Later - Zain Rizavi What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway? - The New York Times

(0:00) Introduction and welcome (0:43) Sponsor: Allegoord team (1:29) Founders choosing firms and people (4:02) Recommendations for repeat founders and risk assessment (6:21) Investment strategies: timing and due diligence (9:53) Comparing public and private market investing (11:43) History and evolution of venture capital (16:56) Understanding founder preferences and decision-making (18:03) Biggest learning moments and predictions for the venture ecosystem (19:08) Closing remarks and thank yous