A Day in the Life of a Partner at Morado Ventures
A venture capitalist partner's day is largely dedicated to "constantly...networking," meeting with potential startups, industry figures, and internal partners to discuss portfolio companies and new investment opportunities. This involves significant time spent "reading a lot" to stay abreast of industry developments and technological advancements, ultimately aiming to identify exciting companies worthy of investment.
Networking, Investment Analysis, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Industry Knowledge
Advizer Information
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Henry Sohn
Partner
Morado Ventures LLC
UC Berkeley
n/a
Anthropology, Sociology
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Finance
Disabled, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. A partner at a venture capital firm spends a significant portion of their time networking and meeting with people, including potential startups, operators, and industry experts.
2. They attend industry events and engage in informal networking through coffee meetings, lunches, and dinners.
3. Reading and staying informed about the latest technological developments and industry trends is a crucial part of the job to help identify promising investment opportunities
Transcript
What does the day in the life of a partner at a venture capital firm look like?
It's a lot of meeting people. It's not like there's a place you can go to, or a market where you can just say, "Hey, I'm looking for founders."
You're constantly networking and talking to potential startups or startups that are out there doing things. You attend industry events, meet with operators, and catch up with people in your network over coffee, lunch, or dinner.
You're canvassing folks to understand what's happening in their space. As you find people looking to raise capital, you talk to them to understand their goals.
There's also a lot of internal meetings with partners to discuss portfolio companies and new companies you've spoken with. Most of them you don't invest in, but occasionally you find one you get excited about.
You're reading a lot to keep up with the latest developments in technology and the various industries you invest in. There are always changes, new developments, and companies doing new things.