The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
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Brandon Maier: LvlUp Venture
In this episode, Brandon Maier from LvlUp Venture discusses his journey from venture capital to the crypto space, sharing challenges faced in founding a crypto exchange and lessons from failures. He highlights the impact of Quake Accelerator, family office councils, and leveraging university resources for startups. Brandon also explores his venture into VC, building LevelUp, and insights into breaking into the industry. The conversation covers talent acquisition trends, LinkedIn's role, raising a fund, and fostering investor relationships. Brandon concludes with advice on creativity, innovation, tech stack challenges, and transitioning roles in the VC landscape.
Key Points
- Early-stage venture capital requires versatility and the ability to wear multiple hats, making it essential for team members to have a broad understanding of various aspects of startups.
- Building strong relationships with LPs and maintaining a founder-friendly approach are crucial for successful fund management and capital raising in the venture capital space.
- The evolving landscape of venture capital highlights the importance of innovation and creativity on the investor side, with an increasing focus on integrating technology and building proprietary systems to streamline operations and enhance deal flow management.
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