In this episode of The Relationship Edge, our host Ablorde Ashigbi talks with Chris Deutsch- Founder of Lofty Ventures, a Chicago-based early-stage VC firm, who shares his insights on the power of relationships and building communities.

Chris and Ablorde talk about:

- How relationships helped Chris succeed in venture capital

- The importance of building communities rather than networking

- The role of relationships in creating investment opportunities

- The value of cross-pollination and overlap between different communities

- The long-term benefits and value of building communities that go beyond financial gains.