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RRiding Unicorns
Rupert West argues that venture capital teams need a mix of both financial expertise and founder-type profiles to succeed. He pushes back against the idea that VCs should only hire one type of person, emphasizing that the industry must get better at generating actual returns, not just paper gains.
VVenture Unlocked
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.