E13: Shai Goldman on What Differentiates Venture Funds that Generate 3X+ DPI?
Shai Goldman shares his insights on the evolution of the venture capital landscape, reflecting on his career trajectory and Brex's marketing strategies. The discussion delves into the effects of market downturns on venture capitalists and explores future trends with a focus on emerging managers. The conversation highlights the importance of discipline in VC, ownership dynamics, and the value of contrarian bets. Shai examines the characteristics of successful emerging managers, the ongoing debate between generalists and specialists, and the shifting dynamics within the LP community. The episode concludes with a look at the role of fund of funds and resources for founders and LPs.
Key Points
- The Brex billboard campaign was a pivotal and cost-effective marketing strategy that significantly boosted the company's visibility and revenue.
- Fund discipline across areas like fund size, vintage, team size, and sector focus is crucial for emerging managers to achieve consistent success.
- The current venture capital landscape shows a bifurcation into small sub-$200 million funds and mega funds, with fewer mid-sized funds, creating opportunities for scrappy new entrants.
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