Published Feb 26, 2015

20 VC 015: Marketplaces, IPOs and the NY Startup Scene with Lisa Wu

Venture capitalist Lisa Wu delves into her career evolution from investment banking to VC, the essentials of startup evaluation, and contrasts between New York and Silicon Valley's tech landscapes, offering valuable advice on networking and investment strategies.

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20 VC 015: Marketplaces, IPOs and the NY Startup Scene with Lisa Wu

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Investment Timelines

New York vs Silicon Valley

Propelling Career

Selecting Successful Startups

Founder or Founding Team?

Flexible Investment Sizes

Lisa's Entrepreneurial Journey

VC Investment Attitudes

Investing in Disruptive E-commerce

Love, Aloneness, and Freedom

Exciting Marketplaces

Networking with VCs

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Personal Venture Journey

Investment Philosophy

Venture Capital Dynamics

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Personal Venture JourneyLisa Wu, Vice President at Norwest Venture Partners, shares her journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship and venture capital. She discusses key career decisions, philosophical inspirations, and the importance of taking risks and adhering to personal principles.

Personal Venture Journey

Investment PhilosophyLisa Wu shares her insights on evaluating startups, emphasizing the importance of market size and potential for growth. She also discusses the flexibility of investment sizes at Norwest and the variability in investment timelines.

Investment Philosophy

Venture Capital DynamicsLisa Wu contrasts the tech ecosystems of New York and Silicon Valley, highlighting Silicon Valley's enduring dominance. She discusses the varying investment attitudes between the coasts and offers advice on effective networking with VCs.

Venture Capital Dynamics

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