A Day In The Life Of A Managing Partner At Hyperspace Ventures
A Managing Partner at Hyperspace Ventures spends their day juggling multiple responsibilities, including "a lot of client calls" to review progress and future plans, internal team alignment via Slack and Zoom meetings to ensure projects meet client needs, and direct collaboration with engineers and product managers "to ensure that we are actually...implementing" client requests. This highlights the multifaceted nature of the role, balancing external client relations with internal team management and technical oversight.
Client Communication, Project Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Technical Proficiency
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Peter Fox
Managing Partner
Hyperspace Ventures
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hil|, 2017
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Business Management & Admin
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
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Video Highlights
1. Client interaction and relationship management is crucial, involving regular calls and collaboration to understand needs and guide projects.
2. Internal team alignment is key, using tools like Slack and Zoom to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding client requests and project goals.
3. Direct involvement with engineers and product managers is emphasized to ensure proper implementation of client requirements and adherence to design and coding standards.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a managing partner look like?
I'd say it varies from day to day, but in general, there are a few primary recurring responsibilities. The first is that in the first half of the day, it's a lot of client calls.
This involves connecting with clients to review what we've been working on and to look ahead at what's coming up and what we want to build towards. So, I spend the morning and afternoon on these client calls.
Then, whether it's via Slack or a Zoom meeting, I'm working with the team members assigned to each project. We need to get everyone on the same page and ensure we're aligned with the client's requests.
This means client calls, then working internally to align on the products. In the evening, I spend time directly with engineers and product managers to ensure we're implementing what the client needs.
This includes having daily standup meetings with engineers on whatever the project requires, and advising them. Primarily, it's client calls, working internally with project teams, and then spending time with engineers to ensure we're designing and coding properly.