In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Len Lanzi of The Preccelerator interviews Petra Griffith of Wedbush Ventures, Andrew Darcovich of Alpha Edison, and Brandon Maier of LvlUp Ventures.
The panel discusses the current state of venture capital, emphasizing the challenges of fundraising in today's environment. They explore the benefits of bootstrapping, the importance of defining the problem a startup is solving, and the evolving landscape of investment strategies.
The conversation highlights Los Angeles as a burgeoning tech ecosystem and the significance of building strong relationships in venture capital. The panelists share insights from their journeys into venture capital and the lessons learned from early-stage investments.
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Chapters:
1:03 - Intro
7:29 - How much time do you spend fundraising from LPs?
9:13 - Evolution of LPs
12:52 How to de-risk your portfolio?
15:59 Lessons from bad investments
20:19 - Why LA is a great place to start a company
22:08 - How has LA changed over the years?
26:35 - Future of VC
30:06 - VCs pitch their firm to founders
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