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

481. Co-Founding Meritech, Betting Early on Facebook and Salesforce, Avoiding Shiny Objects, and Thinking Like a Public Market Investor (Paul Madera)


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Paul Madera of Meritech Capital joins Nick to discuss Co-Founding Meritech, Betting Early on Facebook and Salesforce, Avoiding Shiny Objects, and Thinking Like a Public Market Investor. In this episode we cover:

  • Challenges in Late-Stage Venture Capital
  • Revenue Momentum and Investment Decisions
  • Public vs. Private Markets and AI Investments
  • Defense Tech and AI's Role in Workflow Software
  • AI's Adoption Curve and Market Competition
  • Investment Strategies and Future Outlook

Guest Links:

  • Guest’s LinkedIn
  • Company’s LinkedIn
  • Company’s Website

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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