Who’s Betting on Who? The Risky Disconnect Between Founders and VCs

Venture capitalists bet on power laws—but should founders? Investors court founders but answer to LPs. Founders court investors but answer to their own vision. This talk unpacks how VCs view founders, how founders view VCs, and why the gap between them is risky. A little more empathy on both sides could lead to far better outcomes (and far less conflict) for everyone involved.