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* How do you hear about the startups you invest in? (Introductions from people you trust?) * What is the one piece of advice you would give to people who pitch

• joshu 16y ago
  > How do you hear about the startups you invest in? (Introductions from people you trust?) They come from all directions. One of my best investments came from a chance meeting with the now CEO at a party. > What is the one piece of advice you would give to people who pitch their startups to you? Hard to explain. I do a lot of this by gut sense. I look for: - strong people doing things in interesting spaces - belief but not inflexibility; religion is bad. - an ability to roll with the punches: reactions are as important as planning > How do you add value? I am a product guy, so I look at the product and can evaluate it. Same thing I use to choose the investments, I guess. I am also reasonably well connected and will use that as asked.