About this episode

Jason Demant joins GTMfund as a partner and discusses key insights on venture capital and emerging managers.

Jason Demant just joined GTMfund as Partner, Head of Networks after 6 years at Foundation Capital where he reviewed over 1,000 emerging manager funds and invested in 100+.In this episode, Max (GP), Paul (GP), and Jason break down what separates the VC firms that survive from the ones that quietly die, why the best founders today are skipping mega funds at pre-seed, and what LPs are excited in about emerging managers.What we cover: The real reason raising from mega funds at pre-seed can backfi...

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Hosts: Max, Paul

Guest: Jason Demant

Topics covered

• venture capital
• emerging managers
• fundraising strategies
• pre-seed funding
• investment trends

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Organizations: GTMfund, Foundation Capital

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