The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

465. The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech (Craig Shapiro)


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Craig Shapiro of Collaborative Fund joins Nick to discuss The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech. In this episode we cover:

  • Mission-Driven Founders and Impact Investing
  • Future of Consumer Products and Personalization
  • Consumer Behavior and Building Long-Term Brands
  • Data Privacy and Consumer Behavior
  • Later-Stage Investing and Identifying Breakouts
  • Hiring and Talent Development
  • The Villain Test and Consumer Decision-Making

Guest Links:

  • Craig’s LinkedIn
  • Collab Fund’s LinkedIn
  • Collab Fund’s Website
  • Twitter/X
  • Collab Fund Twitter

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