Jack Altman on the transition going from building a Unicorn with Lattice to starting a venture firm
From Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers by Samir Kaji
July 30, 2025 · 45 min
About this episode
In this episode, Samir Kaji interviews Jack Altman about his transition from CEO of Lattice to Managing Partner at Alt Capital, discussing the nuances of venture investing and the importance of founder relationships.
Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I sit down with Jack Altman, Managing Partner at Alt Capital. We unpack Jack’s journey from Lattice CEO to venture capitalist . We dive deep into the nuances of venture investing, exploring how operators transition into investors, the importance of founder relationships, and the critical elements of successful early-stage investing. Jack shares candid insights about evaluating talent, providing tough feedback, and navigating the current AI technology landscape. His most compelling advice centers on the importance of backing founders you truly believe in, regardless of market fluctuations. As we discuss everything from fund strategies to valuation challenges, the conversation reveals the complex art of venture capital – a world where relationships, intuition, and long-term vision matter more than short-term metrics. Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. We hope you enjoyed our conversation…
People in this episode
Host: Samir Kaji
Guest: Jack Altman
Topics covered
- venture capital
- entrepreneurship
- investing
- founder relationships
- AI technology
- early-stage investing
Keywords
- venture capital
- Jack Altman
- Lattice
- Alt Capital
- founder relationships
- early-stage investing
- AI technology
- investing strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lattice, Alt Capital, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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