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

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

20VC: What John Doerr Taught Me About Great Investing, Why Not All A Rounds Are Post-Traction and Why Despite Overfunding, There Is Still Gaps In Venture Financing with Trae Vassallo, Founding Partner @ Defy.vc

Jun 4, 2018 · 31:49

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Trae Vassallo shares investing lessons learned from John Doerr.
Explains why not all 'A Rounds' occur post-traction.
Identifies persistent gaps in venture financing despite overfunding.

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