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[Members Podcast] From Solo GP to Institutional VC: Learnings from Building a Thematic-Focused Firm with Dan Rosen of Commerce Ventures
Dan Rosen shares how he scaled Commerce Ventures from a solo GP to an institutional firm by staying disciplined on thematic focus—rooted in mobility, payments, and fintech—and why team depth, constant thesis development, and liquidity readiness are critical for long-term success.
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