Venture capital insider reveals what's broken in startup funding and how to fix it. Fabric VC's General Partner Laurel Mintz shares game-changing insights on building valuable companies and securing successful exits. From evaluating AI's impact on valuations to developing bulletproof go-to-market strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founders.

🎯 Key Topics:Why the traditional VC model needs disruptionBuilding clean cap tables that attract investorsProduct-market fit strategies that workCommon startup mistakes to avoidExit planning from day oneReal talk on diversity in tech funding

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Chapters00:00 Introduction to Venture Capital and Diversity01:56 Laurel Mintzs' Journey into Venture Capital04:19 The Broken VC Model and Its Impact07:32 Fabrics' Unique Investment Approach10:42 Evaluating Startups: The Diligence Process14:54 The Importance of Ecosystem Building17:10 Diversity's Role in Sustainable Growth19:36 Key Marketing Metrics for Founders20:06 Navigating Hard Tech Startups21:55 The AI Impact on Startup Valuations23:25 Common Due Diligence Red Flags27:10 Strategies for Startups: Finding Product-Market Fit31:59 The Importance of Exit Strategies36:25 Common Mistakes Founders Make42:09 Rapid Fire Insights on Startup Beliefs50:09 The Future of Startups and Generational Perspectives

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU3ha-cLC4QqcD4OwBp6oC_ve1Ih-9UVy

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