Published Dec 14, 2018

20VC: Why Founders Should Not Always Be Raising, How To Build Relationships with VCs In A Condensed Timeframe, Why The Founder To VC Relationship Is Not Like A Marriage with Dave Vasen, Founder & CEO @ Brightwheel

Dave Vasen, Founder & CEO of Brightwheel, tackles the art of startup focus, challenges the constant fundraising mindset, and redefines founder-VC relationships, emphasizing strategic engagement, team well-being, and the need for diversity and inclusion in venture capital.

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Company Focus
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Fundraising Strategies
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VC Relationships
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20VC: Why Founders Should Not Always Be Raising, How To Build Relationships with VCs In A Condensed Timeframe, Why The Founder To VC Relationship Is Not Like A Marriage with Dave Vasen, Founder & CEO @ Brightwheel

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Future of Brightwheel

Fatherhood and Founding

Mastering the No

Finding the Right Focus

Innovative Startup Solutions

Culture and Scaling

Focus and Scaling

Fundraising Insights

Early Education Insights

Rethinking Fundraising Mindset

Navigating VC Inquiries

The Reality of Startups

Team Health Insights

Life's Inflection Points

Strategic Spending Insights

Episode Highlights

Company Focus

Fundraising Strategies

VC Relationships

20VC: Why Founders Should Not Always Be Raising, How To Build Relationships with VCs In A Condensed Timeframe, Why The Founder To VC Relationship Is Not Like A Marriage with Dave Vasen, Founder & CEO @ Brightwheel

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Company FocusDave Vasen, Founder & CEO of Brightwheel, shares insights on maintaining focus within startups and the art of saying no. He discusses strategies for defining core areas of focus and managing external pressures effectively.

Company Focus

Fundraising StrategiesDave Vasen, Founder & CEO of Brightwheel, challenges the notion that founders should always be fundraising, advocating for a more strategic approach. He shares insights on managing funds effectively and maintaining team health amidst the pressures of building a company.

Fundraising Strategies

VC RelationshipsDave Vasen explores the intricacies of building effective relationships with VCs, challenging the notion of the founder-VC relationship as a marriage. He critiques the reliance on pattern recognition in venture capital, advocating for greater diversity and inclusion.

VC Relationships