Beyond the Hype: Inside the Realities and Opportunities in Venture with Chris Douvos

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Chris’ Journey to VC (1:49)
• The Vision for Micro VC (4:50)
• Perspective on Finding Good Firms (6:36)
• The journey in venture capital (7:31)
• Changes in micro VC strategy (8:24)
• Finding differentiation in investments (11:07)
• The Intimate Nature of Venture Capital (15:18)
• Understanding Behavioral Footprint in Venture Capital (16:11)
• The Struggles of Entrepreneurs in VC (17:21)
• The challenges of diligence and developing relationships (25:42)
• The principal-agent problem in financial markets (29:40)
• Insider Segment: Law firms and changing services for GPs (30:37)
• The future of venture (32:30)
• Venture as a business of heartbreak (37:42)
• Finding the Balance (38:59)
• Considering Alternative Paths (40:41)

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