An investigative deep-dive into the subtle signals, psychological factors, and hidden evaluation metrics venture capitalists use when assessing startup founders and their companies. This series reveals the unspoken rules and real decision-making frameworks that drive investment decisions, going far beyond traditional pitch deck analysis. This show produced by Aarish Shah.
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An investigative deep-dive into the subtle signals, psychological factors, and hidden evaluation metrics venture capitalists use when assessing startup founders and their companies. This series reveals the unspoken rules and real decision-making frameworks that drive investment decisions, going far beyond traditional pitch deck analysis. This show produced by Aarish Shah.
The Final Hour: Inside Investment Committee Decisions
Pitch Deck Lies: What Investors Actually Look At
11 minutes
10 months ago
The Final Hour: Inside Investment Committee Decisions
A revealing look into how investment committees make final decisions on deals, including the hidden scoring systems used to evaluate opportunities. The episode examines how different factors are weighted, how partner dynamics influence decisions, and how firms manage portfolio construction considerations. It includes detailed analysis of how investment theses are pressure-tested, how deal champions navigate committee politics, and how firms manage the psychological aspects of turning down promising opportunities. Special attention is given to how different types of firms structure their decision-making processes and what really drives consensus building.
Pitch Deck Lies: What Investors Actually Look At
An investigative deep-dive into the subtle signals, psychological factors, and hidden evaluation metrics venture capitalists use when assessing startup founders and their companies. This series reveals the unspoken rules and real decision-making frameworks that drive investment decisions, going far beyond traditional pitch deck analysis. This show produced by Aarish Shah.
