Sarah Drinkwater

Was the era of "organizing without organizations" a historical blip?

1. young funds invest particularly early2. emerging VC focuses on trends at early stage3. new fund managers have different work experience

2. See how they treat service workers

People reveal their true natures when they deal with others who have no power and can never return a favor.

This is one of the most reliable indicators of trustworthiness that you will find. 

3. Discover what experiences formed their character in early life

4. How do they invest their two most valuable... See more

Dunbar actually doesn’t say that we devote “grooming time” to the whole social group of 150. Rather he says that the 150 is made up from welding together much smaller “primary networks”: coalitions, friendship groups. Intensive grooming (language, for humans) is reserved for close friends. Our intimate group is very small, averaging just five.

Creators lead the way. Many members of this movement built their reputation as creators, amassing large audiences in the process. This influence has been translated into securing allocation in competitive rounds. Those that tell powerful stories about their portfolio businesses can drive remarkable results.

Third, most emerging fund managers do not have to worry about succession plans or manage an existing brand and track record. They can be focused on deliverying on their chosen strategy,