Lemkin: VCs can only actively lead five portfolio companies simultaneously
Jason Lemkin · 20VC: Why the Traditional Seed Fund Model No Longer Works, Why Multi-Stage Funds Investing at Seed Bring Signaling Risk but also Less Pressure, The One Criteria All Potential Sales Hires Need to Have and The Clear Signs of 10x Sales Hires with Jason Lemki · May 6, 2022 · at 33:34
Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, discusses the time commitment and hands-on operational burden required from lead seed investors.
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“But being the only active investor, it might be five if you take it seriously.”
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