Business Discipline

VCs who don't run their firms like real businesses can't find great CEOs

A venture capitalist argues that running a VC fund like a proper business—with rigorous quarterly reports, AGMs, and operational excellence—is essential for attracting the best CEOs, LPs, and partners. They push back against the common misconception that venture capital is just about raising money and making investments, emphasizing that internal operational discipline directly correlates with external success.