The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: Are VCs Still "Open For Business", How VCs Attitude To Risk Has Changed & The 2 Most Valuable Assets To Founders Today with Fred Destin, Founding Partner @ Stride VC

Apr 8, 2020 · 31:38

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Fred Destin questions if VCs are still 'open for business' and their risk appetite.
He highlights the two most valuable assets for founders in the current climate.
Stride VC focuses on early-stage seed investments, with past successes like Pillpack.

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