📶 theory vs. experience in VC

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This post might piss some people off, but sometimes the truth hurts.

It used to be a requirement for VCs to have company-building experience, but that has gone away as more funds have popped up.

Some founders take all advice they get from VCs as gospel, but the reality is that a lot of VCs today are just reciting blog articles to their founders.

The best advice you can get is from somebody with lived experience.

We break down why that especially important in venture today.

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Today’s highlights

• Theory vs. experience in VC roles

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