What a Seasoned VC Looks for in Early-Stage Startups
Feb 13, 2024 ·
22m 41s
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Today, we have a remarkable guest in our studio, https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannerombeaufletcher/, the founder and general partner of https://zelda.vc/. Suzanne’s career as an investor spans 20 years including a stint at StartX,...
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Today, we have a remarkable guest in our studio, Suzanne Fletcher, the founder and general partner of Zelda Ventures. Suzanne’s career as an investor spans 20 years including a stint at StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator & founder community, where she helped over 900 founders raise early-stage capital.
In 2023, she launched Zelda Ventures and raised $33M for her new fund in spite of “apocalyptic” fundraising conditions— an incredible accomplishment!
Suzanne dives into her VC journey and shares Zelda’s focus on backing serial entrepreneurs, a unique strategy that leverages her well-established founder network and deep industry knowledge.
We discuss:
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Suzanne Fletcher as we explore her investment philosophy and valuable advice for entrepreneurs.
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Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!
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In 2023, she launched Zelda Ventures and raised $33M for her new fund in spite of “apocalyptic” fundraising conditions— an incredible accomplishment!
Suzanne dives into her VC journey and shares Zelda’s focus on backing serial entrepreneurs, a unique strategy that leverages her well-established founder network and deep industry knowledge.
We discuss:
- Her framework for selecting startups to fund
- What she looks for in a founding team
- Why a "no” from an investor may actually mean "not yet”
- Her advice for early-stage founders
- Lessons she’s learned from founders on tenacity, team dynamics and transparency
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Suzanne Fletcher as we explore her investment philosophy and valuable advice for entrepreneurs.
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Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!
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