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
Steven Melia: Openview Ventures
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Steven Melia about his career shift to True Search and OpenView Ventures. They explore hiring in venture funds, strategies for joining top VCs, and OpenView's diverse team approach. Steve highlights the value of sales skills, personal branding, and a unique perspective in venture capital. They discuss crafting a career narrative, transitioning into venture, and essential skills for different VC stages. Topics include financial models, product-led growth (PLG) strategies, effective networking, blogging for differentiation, evaluating PLG companies, and SEO. The episode concludes with a nod to the OpenView podcast.
Key Points
- Product-led growth (PLG) companies, such as Slack and Calendly, thrive on the virality of their products, which effectively sell themselves through user adoption and network effects.
- Breaking into venture capital often requires demonstrating passion and deep knowledge in a specific area, as well as showcasing a blend of skills and experiences, whether from investment banking, consulting, or operating roles.
- Candidates looking to enter the VC space should focus on building meaningful relationships, leveraging unique perspectives, and demonstrating their ability to engage with and attract top talent, rather than solely relying on traditional financial modeling skills.
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