Don't outsource conviction - back yourself when you find exceptional founders
“more likely than not, this person is going to surprise you on the upside.”
more likely than not, this person is going to surprise you on the upside. And at that point, it is so hard to anyway find these people. They don't exist. Literally, they don't exist. It's so hard to find them. And not backing yourself then is a criminal mistake in our job. Then go back yourself. Have the confidence and back yourself. Don't look for conviction. Don't borrow conviction. Don't look for consensus. Back yourself. Love it.
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A VC emphasizes the critical importance of trusting your own judgment when you encounter rare, exceptional founders. The speaker argues that truly outstanding entrepreneurs are incredibly scarce, and when you do find them, you must have the confidence to back your conviction rather than seeking consensus or borrowing others' opinions.
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This clip captures a fundamental investment philosophy about the importance of independent judgment and self-confidence in VC decision-making.
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