Category: Decile Summit 2023

Summary of Youngrok’s Presentation In his presentation, Youngrok Kim, Partner at Gree LP, elucidates the nuanced approach of backing VC managers who possess the potential to become iconic in the industry. His discussion pivots on the ‘barbell strategy’—a method that involves investing in both well-established funds and high-potential emerging managers. Kim provides a masterclass on the due diligence process of fund-of-funds, offering venture capital professionals insights into the creation and management of a diversified investment portfolio geared towards exceptional returns. Continue Watching More Sessions: Zem Joaquin on Finding and Empowering Amazing Human Beings Martin Tobias on Making the Leap from Angel to VC How to Oversubscribe Your Fund with Ihar Mahaniok Pablos Holman on Implementing Science Fiction Barry Eggers on Creating Timeless Venture Capital Firms Apurva Mehta on What Institutional LPs Look For The Science of Spotting Unicorns Explained by Raj Kapoor Steve Jurvetson Explains How to Spot and Secure the Next Big Thing Panel: The Institutional Playbook, What You Need to Know Venture Capital Landscape The venture capital industry is dynamically evolving, with new players emerging and investment strategies diversifying.…

Zem Joaquin on Network Building Community building emerges as a vital skill in the innovation ecosystem, where the right connections can catalyze change and drive progress. Zem Joaquin’s insights during the Decile Summit 2023 shed light on the nuances of cultivating a network that’s not only vast but also vibrant with genuine, creative, and influential minds. This intricate process goes beyond mere networking; it’s about empowering individuals to forge a collective that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Continue Watching More Sessions: Youngrok Kim on How to Back Iconic VC Managers Martin Tobias on Making the Leap from Angel to VC How to Oversubscribe Your Fund with Ihar Mahaniok Pablos Holman on Implementing Science Fiction Barry Eggers on Creating Timeless Venture Capital Firms Apurva Mehta on What Institutional LPs Look For The Science of Spotting Unicorns Explained by Raj Kapoor Steve Jurvetson Explains How to Spot and Secure the Next Big Thing Panel: The Institutional Playbook, What You Need to Know The Essence of Networking Building a powerful community hinges on the ability to identify and empower remarkable individuals.…

Summary of Martin Tobias from Decile Summit 2023 Martin Tobias, a seasoned angel investor and Managing Partner at Incisive VC, delineates the nuanced transition to venture capital. This transition is not merely a change in title but a comprehensive shift in perspective, approach, and responsibilities. In his presentation, Tobias offers a roadmap for angel investors who aspire to become general partners (GPs) in venture capital firms, revealing the complexities of the venture ecosystem and strategies for elevating portfolio companies. Continue Watching More Sessions: Youngrok Kim on How to Back Iconic VC Managers Zem Joaquin on Finding and Empowering Amazing Human Beings How to Oversubscribe Your Fund with Ihar Mahaniok Pablos Holman on Implementing Science Fiction Decile Summit 2023 Videos Barry Eggers on Creating Timeless Venture Capital Firms Apurva Mehta on What Institutional LPs Look For The Science of Spotting Unicorns Explained by Raj Kapoor Steve Jurvetson Explains How to Spot and Secure the Next Big Thing Role Distinction Angel investors and venture capitalists operate at different stages of a company’s life cycle, each with distinct roles and contributions to business growth.…

Summarizing Ihar Mahaniok at Decile Summit 2023 Ihar Mahaniok, a seasoned expert from Geek Ventures, shares his profound insights on navigating the complexities of venture capital funds. In an environment where the competition for capital is fierce, Mahaniok delineates a strategic blueprint to not only attract but oversubscribe a venture capital fund. His presentation is a deep dive into the methodologies that fund managers can leverage to identify and engage limited partners (LPs), manage post-first-close dynamics, and utilize networking to their advantage. Mahaniok’s approach is underpinned by his extensive experience as both a software engineer and an angel investor, emphasizing the importance of a tactical mindset in fund management. By tailoring strategies to distinct LP personas, he offers a nuanced understanding of fundraising intricacies.…

Summary of Pablos Presenting at Decile Summit 2023 Venture capital catalyzes technological advancements by transforming novel ideas into marketable realities. In the realm of deep technology, or “deep tech,” this transformation is particularly crucial. Deep tech encompasses scientific and engineering innovations that have the potential to revolutionize industries and address pressing global challenges. Harnessing Deep Tech Deep tech ventures often stem from groundbreaking scientific discoveries that offer solutions to complex problems, such as sustainable energy production. The role of venture capital in this sector is to identify, fund, and support the translation of these high-potential innovations from concept to commercialization. Venture Capital and Innovation The synergy between venture capital and innovation is the cornerstone of modern technological progress. Venture capitalists are not just financiers; they are pivotal players in shaping the future of technology.…

Summary of Apurva’s Presentation Venture capital is the financial fuel behind many of the world’s innovative startups and growth companies. This form of financing allows high potential companies to receive the investments they need to scale rapidly, in exchange for equity. The relationship between institutional limited partners (LPs) and venture capital funds is pivotal in this ecosystem, as LPs often provide the bulk of capital that these funds require to operate. In his presentation, Apurva Mehta, Managing Partner at Summit Peak Investments, elucidates the critical factors that institutional LPs scrutinize when deciding to commit capital to new or emerging venture funds. Get Your Dream VC Firm off the GroundReceive information about the VC Lab Accelerator to unlock the rest of the Decile Summit Sessions.Please…

Summary of Raj Kapoor’s Presentation Venture capital is pivotal in propelling climate technology startups towards becoming the unicorns of tomorrow. As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, innovative solutions in clean technology are becoming increasingly valuable. Raj Kapoor, Managing Partner of Climatic and former Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft, stands at the forefront of this dynamic field. In his presentation, titled “The Science of Spotting Unicorns Explained,” Kapoor provides venture capital professionals with a roadmap to identify and invest in the next generation of groundbreaking climate tech companies. Continue Watching More Sessions: Get Your Dream VC Firm off the GroundReceive information about the VC Lab Accelerator to unlock the rest of the Decile Summit Sessions.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please…

Summary of How to Spot the Next Big Thing In the realm of venture capital, the acumen to identify and support groundbreaking innovations is the linchpin of success. Steve Jurvetson, the managing director and founder of Future Ventures, stands as a testament to this principle. His presentation, “Legendary Investor Steve Jurvetson Explains How to Spot and Secure The Next Big Thing,” offers an unprecedented look into the methodology of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful investors. With a track record of backing industry-defining companies, Jurvetson’s insights are a beacon for venture capital professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of investment in disruptive technologies. Jurvetson elucidates the intricacies of venture investing, not through the lens of mere financial transactions, but as a partnership that fuels the fire of innovation.…

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