Published Jul 26, 2017

20VC: Why YC Is The Exact Opposite of Proprietary Deal Flow, Why Having No Follow On Dramatically Aligns Incentives & Why Founders Do Not Have To Be Passionate About Their Idea From The Start with Michael Ma, Founding Partner @ Liquid 2 Ventures

Michael Ma, Founding Partner at Liquid 2 Ventures, shares insights on the dynamics of venture capital, challenging traditional norms by advocating for flexible investment strategies and questioning the necessity of founder passion at a startup's inception. He explores how grit, generalist approaches, and innovative team structures contribute to thriving in today’s competitive VC environment and defends Y Combinator’s expansive role in the industry.

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YC Evaluation
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Founder and Fund Relationships
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VC Dynamics
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