The barbell strategy in venture capital suggests that firms should either focus on high-scale investments or highly specialized ones, avoiding the middle ground where companies struggle to compete.

I focus on seed and pre-seed investments to quickly support companies that may never need to raise money again, similar to successful self-funded gaming companies.

I believe in a 'go, go, go' approach combined with a long-term compounding mindset to drive product development and success.

We focus on investing in companies that can potentially become generational, even at high valuations, if they have the right market adjacencies.

We still engage in early-stage investing, but we cannot pursue all the seed investments we would like due to structural limitations.

Investing in things that aren't software is okay if you believe in the founder's expertise; there are many great opportunities in biotech that could lead to significant exits.

We encourage our team to invest in opportunities that show promise, even if they come with risks, as this can lead to significant breakthroughs. In venture capital, the key to success is identifying the next big thing early and investing heavily, rather than focusing on win rates or percentage returns.

I focus on investing in startups with large markets and relentless founders, as these factors are crucial for success. I admire solo founders who can persevere for a year or longer by themselves, as it's already hard enough to go through the startup journey alone.

Investing in early-stage companies provides valuable insights and information that can lead to better growth investments later on, making it essential for venture firms to remain engaged at that stage.