Ali Jamal (Founding Partner @ First Check Ventures)

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This week we had on Ali Jamal (@MrAliJamal) of First Check Ventures.

First Check is one of the largest and most active syndicates on AngelList, and Ali is the founder and sole member of the team. Since launching in July of 2020, the group has already invested in 25+ companies from around the world.

In this talk, we discuss:

• Developing a product mindset and using that skillset to support portfolio companies

• Leveraging a massive syndicate LP base that can offer more value than traditional funds

• Some thoughts around the massive influx of new syndicate leads, rolling funds, and new forms of capital

Check out the full episode below:

➡️ Lessons from this episode can be found here ⬅️

💰 33 profitable principles of human nature

🎡 Two great pieces on creating community flywheels (here and here)

💯100 ways to get your startups’ first 100 users

📊 The SaaS Org Chart (David Sacks)

🚂 The next big technology will look like a toy at first

🌬 38 strategies to win an argument

👥 Media communities > media companies

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• Visible is looking for a remote Founder Success Manager

• On Deck is looking for a remote Program Director of Venture Capital

• Dialetic is looking for a Head of People & Culture in Switzerland

• 137 Ventures is looking for an analyst in SF

• Pallet is looking for a Swiss Army Knife in NYC

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