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Want to Think Like a VC? Learn from a TOP Stanford Professor!

In this insightful interview, Stanford Professor Ilya Strebulaev shares his expertise on venture capital, startup funding, and the "venture mindset." Learn how top VCs make decisions, what red flags they look for, and how founders can improve their chances of success. Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply interested in the world of startups, this conversation offers valuable insights into the VC industry. Prof. Strebulaev discusses: The fast lane approach in VC decision-making Key red flags that VCs look for in startups The importance of conviction over consensus in investment committees How founders can identify toxic investors The power law in venture capital returns And much more! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and what separates great VCs from good ones 3:33 The fast lane approach and key red flags for VCs 10:30 Why conviction beats consensus in investment committees 17:16 The role of intuition vs. data in VC decisions 21:08 AI's potential impact on the VC industry 23:46 The venture mindset approach to failure 27:11 Home runs matter, strikeouts don't: The power law in VC 31:04 How VCs handle the fear of missing out (FOMO) 33:25 How VCs find and identify potential unicorns 35:23 Best practices for founders when following up with VCs 38:13 Common mistakes founders make when approaching VCs 40:38 How founders can identify toxic investors 43:02 Prof. Strebulaev's personal investment approach 44:51 The critical decision of when to double down or quit 48:46 Convincing stakeholders that great things take time 51:17 Closing thoughts on the global potential of the venture mindset #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #EntrepreneurshipTips #VCInsights