Geoff Lewis is a titan in the VC world as both the lead investor and founder of Bedrock Capital, the firm backing some of the world best-known tech companies. Geoff joins Tyler and Sterling on the podcast to share his insights on venture capital and what it takes to consistently make money for LPs. Geoff discusses the unique decision to raise Bedrock's fund size in a time when other funds are downsizing, the importance of assessing founders and their unique qualities, and the challenges and rewards of starting a venture capital firm. He also shares his thoughts on the future of social media, the venture capital industry, and the power of authenticity in building strong partnerships.
Chapters
00:04:10 - Why Bedrock Is Upsizing Their Fund Structure.
00:06:54 - How Geoff Assesses Entrepreneurs and Raises Capital.
00:10:10 - Building Relationships Brings Smart Investments
00:14:13 - Achieving Work-Life Integration For Entrepreneurs.
00:17:49 - Why The Best Founders Are Authentic
00:21:29 - Different Investment Styles in VC
00:26:44 - When To Double Down
00:38:04 - The OpenAI Situation
00:40:37 - Geoff's Hot Takes
00:57:08 - Rapid Fire and Wrap-up
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