The investor-startup relationship, part 2
summary
Early-stage investors open doors and coach but rarely lead; one portfolio company has grown to 100+ employees after $85M raised, while a seed fund that runs seed batches meet weekly for 3–4 months invests alongside many others and typically writes $25k–$50k checks. Expectation shifts as checks get larger: later-stage investors take board seats and offer hands-on help — one board member spends an afternoon every 3–4 weeks as an executive coach. Culture stays the founders’ responsibility and usually shows up via turnover and hiring metrics.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction and panelists
- 1:52Early-stage investor expectations
- 4:24Managing investor-founder relationships
- 7:56Investor turn-offs and boundaries
- 9:19Evolving investor expectations
- 12:11Investor role in culture and governance
- 16:25Culture as founder responsibility
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