Chris Yeh: Blitzscaling Ventures
The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
Sutton Capital Holdings Corporation
PodcastAI
PodcastAI

Chris Yeh: Blitzscaling Ventures

S1 E142 • Aug 13, 2025 • 63 mins

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal, Chris Yeh, and John Robinson explore venture capital and community building. They discuss the importance of initiative, Chris Yeh's career, and his experiences with Reid Hoffman and Peter Thiel. The conversation covers blitzscaling, deal access strategies, seed round trends, and crossover funds. They offer advice for fund managers and traits of successful founders, drawing insights from Ted Lasso. The episode wraps up with guidance on intellectual property protection for founders.

Key Points

  • Founders who exhibit humility and a willingness to learn are often the most successful, as they can adapt and unlearn outdated lessons.
  • The concept of blitzscaling emphasizes the importance of speed to scale in winner-take-most markets, prioritizing rapid growth even at the expense of efficiency.
  • Ted Lasso's success highlights the power of positive, acceptance-driven storytelling in media, offering a refreshing contrast to the typical anti-hero narratives.
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify
- / -