a16z GP Anish Acharya on how Andreessen Horowitz really makes decisions: single-decision-maker accountability, spotting markets without top-down theses, and investing through the 2022 reset. Plus why the SaaS apocalypse hasn't arrived.
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Vanessa Larco joins VC Mastermind to discuss how the rules of seed investing are changing — from founder preferences and DPI strategy to consumer-driven AI and what it means to build a venture firm like a startup.
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LP veteran Courtney McCrea of Recast Capital breaks down how emerging managers win—through storytelling, discipline, and building long-term credibility with LPs.
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Dan Kimerling, Founder of Deciens Capital, shares how conviction, concentration, and courage built one of the most contrarian fintech strategies in VC—and what it really takes to raise and differentiate in today’s market.
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From a $6M proof-of-concept to a $52.9M institutional fund, Samara Hernandez shares how she built Chingona Ventures and why going earlier and backing overlooked founders is her edge.
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Melissa Richlen of MacArthur Foundation shares what institutional LPs look for in VC managers, how she evaluates pitches, and red flags that kill a raise. Essential listening for GPs preparing to raise from top-tier LPs in today’s market.
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True Search’s Dan Miller shares hard-won lessons on hiring investors, from how to compete for top seed-stage AI talent to building offers with real leverage. A must-listen for GPs thinking about recruiting in today's hyper-competitive VC landscape.
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