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Lenny's Podcast
Lazar Jovanovic argues that designers are positioned to win as AI coding tools improve because while AI can make better technical decisions, it still can't make good emotional decisions - which is what design is all about. He shares this as his biggest personal insight from working at Lovable.
TThe Pitch
A venture investor advises aspiring fund managers to start with informal co-investing before launching a formal fund. The key insight is that once you raise a fund, you're locked into managing it for a decade or more, so it's better to test your interest through less structured arrangements first.
TThe Full Ratchet
An investor explains why VCs should identify whether they excel at evaluating people, product, or markets, then join firms that value their specific strength. They argue that skills like quantitative analysis aren't valued at early stage firms, so professionals should align their capabilities with the right investment stage and firm culture.
RRiding Unicorns
Accel Partner Andrei Brasoveanu reflects on a key career lesson about the importance of authenticity in venture capital. He emphasizes that leaning into who you are is crucial for success, while acknowledging that VC work requires intense effort and persistence even when progress isn't immediately visible.
