Ben Narasin, founder of Tenacity VC and early investor in Lending Club and Zenefits, shares his incredible journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. Learn why he focuses on seed-stage startups, how he evaluates founders, and the tough-love advice every entrepreneur needs to hear. Discover the mindset behind building billion-dollar companies and avoiding common pitfalls in fundraising.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - Ben’s entrepreneurial journey & founding Tenacity VC
08:30 - Why seed-stage investing is his passion
15:45 - The biggest mistakes founders make when pitching VCs
22:10 - How AI is changing startups (and VC due diligence)
30:50 - The truth about growth vs. profitability
38:20 - Ben’s toughest advice for founders
45:00 - How to get in touch with Tenacity VC
🔗 Connect with Ben Narasin:
🌐 Website: https://www.tenacity.vc/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennarasin/
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