Differentiated Investment Approach
Mike and Nikhil discuss their unique approach to early-stage venture investing, emphasizing the importance of product-market fit and hands-on support for founders. They highlight their combined operating and investing experiences as a key differentiator in sourcing and making investment decisions. As they look to scale their firm, their commitment to core values and principles remains central to their mission of being true thought partners to the companies they invest in.In this clip
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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry
Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi – Footwork Ventures (Manager Meetings, EP.12)
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