I had a great conversation with Lily Lyman, partner at Underscore VC, where we dug into the current state of the startup and venture scene in Boston... what makes it unique, what’s changing, and what founders should know. We also talked about how she evaluates early-stage companies, the GTM challenges she sees most often, and how founders can navigate them in today’s market. Finally, Lily shared reflections from her time scaling new products at Facebook to 100M new users in 4 years and how that experience shaped her perspective on product, growth, and leadership. If you're curious about venture capital, early-stage company building, or how global trends are shaping the next wave of innovation, this one’s for you.