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Thinking Negatively in Venture Capital
33:21 - 40:47 (07:25)
The focus on upside rather than managing downside is a distinguishing feature of VC compared to hedge fund investors. While hedge fund managers are more apocalyptic in their thinking, venture capitalists focus on positive scenarios and potential high multiple outcomes.
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The top venture capitalists, private equity firms, and hedge fund guys differ in their investment strategies, risk assessments, and reward systems.
33:21 - 38:12 (04:51)
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The top venture capitalists, private equity firms, and hedge fund guys differ in their investment strategies, risk assessments, and reward systems. Venture capitalists focus on high-risk high-reward scenarios, while private equity firms rely on lower-risk long-term investments, and hedge funds aim to profit from market volatility.
ChapterThinking Negatively in Venture Capital
Episode#79: Chris Sacca on Being Different and Making Billions
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The world of venture capitalism is focused on deal flow and performance.
38:12 - 40:47 (02:34)
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The world of venture capitalism is focused on deal flow and performance. While some VCs may come from a finance background, the pressure to succeed in the tech industry can be intense, leading to a focus on filtering opportunities and securing equity deals rather than cash-based ones.