Published Nov 19, 2018

20VC: Investing Lessons From Observing Doug Leone and Bill Gurley, Why It Is Easier To Be Contrarian As A VC Than As An Angel & What It Takes To Run Tinder's Product and Revenue Alongside A Seed Fund with Jeff Morris Jr, Founder @ Chapter One

Jeff Morris Jr., Founder of Chapter One and former Tinder lead, explores the art of contrarian investing, reveals the pressures of crypto valuations, and applies an investor's mindset to product management, offering a blend of strategic insights and investment wisdom.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Product Management Strategies
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Crypto and Valuations
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Investment Diligence
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Contrarian Investing
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20VC: Investing Lessons From Observing Doug Leone and Bill Gurley, Why It Is Easier To Be Contrarian As A VC Than As An Angel & What It Takes To Run Tinder's Product and Revenue Alongside A Seed Fund with Jeff Morris Jr, Founder @ Chapter One

Topics covered

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Investing without Market Timing

Traits of Special Investors

Investing for Runway

The Future of Mobile

Streamlining Payments

Crypto Expectations

Evaluating Deals

Balancing Priorities

The Role of History

Investor to Founder Advice

Practical Pitching Tips

From Film School to Tech

Building Companies Anywhere

Diligence Framework

Favorite Books

Episode Highlights

Product Management Strategies

Crypto and Valuations

Investment Diligence

Contrarian Investing

20VC: Investing Lessons From Observing Doug Leone and Bill Gurley, Why It Is Easier To Be Contrarian As A VC Than As An Angel & What It Takes To Run Tinder's Product and Revenue Alongside A Seed Fund with Jeff Morris Jr, Founder @ Chapter One

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Product Management StrategiesJeff Morris Jr., founder of Chapter One and Director of Product & Revenue at Tinder, shares his unique approach of applying an investor's mindset to product management. He offers insights on balancing roles and the importance of targeted advice for founders.

Product Management Strategies

Crypto and ValuationsJeff Morris Jr. critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on crypto teams by investors, highlighting the pressures of high valuations and rapid funding rounds. He emphasizes the need for patience and thorough diligence in the crypto investment landscape.

Crypto and Valuations

Investment Diligence

Contrarian InvestingJeff Morris Jr explores the nuances of contrarian investing, emphasizing the importance of deep expertise and unique insights. He contrasts the approaches and risks involved in venture capital and angel investing, shedding light on the strategic mindset needed for success.

Contrarian Investing