This Week in VC Podcasts

Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2024

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Clip of the week

Riding Unicorns· Edwina JohnsonPractical Framework

I think a big part of being a good investor is asking the right questions, and I think the quality of questions is probably a pretty good proxy for the quality of an investor overall.

31:51 / 32:06

And how has your operating experience impacted how you invest? I mean, I think a big part of being a good investor is asking the right questions, and I think the quality of questions is a it's probably a pretty good proxy for the quality of an investor overall.

31:51 - 32:0615sRead the episode →

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Riding Unicorns · Edwina Johnson

Origin Story

I've met hundreds and hundreds of pre-seed startups and their founders, and I got a really good feel of what makes a good startup during that time. When I met the founders of Alloy, I thought, this is the team. These are the people that I want to work with.

Career-defining moment story with specific numbers and clear decision criteria. Shows pattern recognition from volume experience leading to conviction.

3:32 - 3:5422s

Riding Unicorns · Edwina Johnson

Origin Story

When I joined, it was to do everything outside of sales or product and technology, which meant finance, people, teams, legal compliance, data partnerships, business operations - many areas that I had never done before.

Specific example of taking on broad operational responsibility at a startup, showing the reality of early-stage roles. Relatable for operators and founders.

6:31 - 7:0230s

Riding Unicorns · Edwina Johnson

Origin Story

I loved accelerators because you took equity in the startups, and you got to supercharge their business really quickly by working very hands-on with the founders. Completely new to fintech. It was a huge baptism of fire.

Clear explanation of accelerator appeal with specific benefits, plus relatable career transition story. Shows willingness to take risks and learn quickly.

2:39 - 3:0526s

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I think a big part of being a good investor is asking the right questions, and I think the quality of questions is probably a pretty good proxy for the quality of an investor overall.

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Top clips

I've met hundreds and hundreds of pre-seed startups and their founders, and I got a really good feel of what makes a good startup during that time. When I met the founders of Alloy, I thought, this is the team. These are the people that I want to work with.

When I joined, it was to do everything outside of sales or product and technology, which meant finance, people, teams, legal compliance, data partnerships, business operations - many areas that I had never done before.

I loved accelerators because you took equity in the startups, and you got to supercharge their business really quickly by working very hands-on with the founders. Completely new to fintech. It was a huge baptism of fire.