Published Mar 22, 2023

ANGEL: Freestyle’s Jenny Lefcourt on nailing non-consensus bets and avoiding hype | E1704

Jenny Lefcourt of Freestyle Capital explores venture capital dynamics, emphasizing the power of non-consensus investing and strategic pricing, while also addressing the persistent diversity challenges in the tech sector and sharing insights on elevating underrepresented founders through initiatives like All Raise.

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ANGEL: Freestyle’s Jenny Lefcourt on nailing non-consensus bets and avoiding hype | E1704

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Building Momentum

Diversity Challenges

The Reality of VC

Evergreen Business Models

AI Hype vs Web Three Hype

Investing in Narvar

Early Access, Overpaying

Investing Insights

Mobile Tech and Web 3

Board Meetings Matter

Funding Disparities

Diversifying Tech

Investing in Discord

Non Consensus Bets

Industry Challenges

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Venture Capital DynamicsJenny Lefcourt from Freestyle Capital discusses the intricacies of venture capital, focusing on power law dynamics and investment evaluation. She shares insights on achieving significant returns and the importance of strategic entry pricing.

Venture Capital Dynamics

Diversity in TechThe tech and venture capital sectors continue to grapple with diversity challenges, with progress being slow and uneven. Jenny Lefcourt discusses the role of All Raise in promoting diversity and the persistent funding disparities faced by women and minority founders.

Diversity in Tech

Non-Consensus InvestingJenny Lefcourt explores the art of identifying non-consensus opportunities and the pitfalls of investing in overhyped markets. She shares insights from her successful investments and the importance of focusing on genuine innovation.

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