This Week in Startups E981: Roy Bahat, Head of Bloomberg Beta, shares the myths of venture capital, the great value of founders turned investors, why VCs reject startups, searing insights on fundraising & valuations, and predictions on the future of enterprise, AI, work & automation @ LAUNCH Accelerator
Sep 27, 2019
Roy Bahat, Head of Bloomberg Beta, brings a wealth of experience in venture capital with a focus on the future of work and machine intelligence. He debunks common myths about VC pitching and shares why angel investments from former founders hold great value. Bahat discusses critical reasons VCs reject startups and emphasizes the importance of trust in founder-investor relationships. He also explores the evolving landscape of work, the impact of automation, and highlights the need for adaptability in the face of technological change.
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Founder-VC Dynamic
- Founder-VC relationships are crucial and should be based on trust.
- Roy Bahat's blunt transparency attracts some while deterring others.
VC Incentives
- VCs often prioritize paper gains and future funding rounds over long-term returns.
- This incentivizes them to push companies to raise more capital than they may need.
Communication Styles
- Roy Bahat prioritizes warm introductions but remains open to compelling cold outreach.
- Rapid email response times indicate strong VC interest.