Today’s show:

In this powerhouse VC roundtable, @Jason sits down with Sequoia’s Doug Leone and Cyberstarts’ Gili Raanan to share brutally honest insights on startup recruiting, evaluating second-time founders, and how to truly find product-market fit. They break down why big-tech résumés can be misleading, how to structure early teams, and what separates “missionary” talent from mercenaries. Plus, the myth of early ARR, the art of founder-board trust, and how AI is (and isn’t) reshaping startup velocity. Must-watch for founders, VCs, and anyone building from 0 to 1.

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(03:25) The origins of Wiz and how VCs know when to invest

(05:17) What qualities are investors looking for in founders and entrepreneurs?

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(18:40) How to know when you’ve reached true Product Market Fit: the experts sound off

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(25:39) The secrets of recruiting top talent

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(39:38) Judging a startup’s revenue quality and “founder vs. salesman” deals

(53:38) Is venture capital kind of a SCAM?

(55:00) Seed Investing: “Pick them right and early”

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