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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I shouldn't be here as a venture capitalist; I don't have a formal education or traditional background, yet I've invested in over 200 startups, with seven valued over a billion dollars each.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

In my 40 years of experience, I've never called myself a venture capitalist; I prefer to say I'm a venture assistant, focusing on mentoring startups.

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I've been involved in startups for about 20 years and investing for the past 12 years, during which I've invested in hundreds of companies and interviewed thousands of founders.

Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

In my 40 years of experience, I've never called myself a venture capitalist; I prefer to see myself as a venture assistant, helping startups navigate their challenges.

Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

In venture capital, understanding people is more important than just focusing on numbers. My background in sales helps me relate to founders better.

a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

Venture capital has historically been overfunded, which creates a competitive environment where founders often face multiple venture capitalists vying for their attention.

Bill Gates

02/21/25

@ Stripe

In the early days, there wasn't a venture capital industry, and it was unusual for a 16-year-old to have a profitable business.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has evolved significantly, moving from a focus on tool companies to a landscape where successful companies often disrupt entire industries directly.

a16z Cast

04/29/25

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The venture capital landscape is evolving, with a clear trend towards either high-scale firms or specialized seed investors, leaving mid-sized firms without a clear value proposition.

Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The venture capital landscape is evolving, with a growing emphasis on unique, high-leverage opportunities that challenge traditional investment strategies.