Neumann writes internal investment memos for every deal as a solo investor
Jerry Neumann · 20VC: Why Follow-On Investments Are Always A Better Investment, Why Spray and Pray Investing Is Like The Stock Market & Why Startups Need A Board From Day One with Jerry Neumann · Apr 30, 2018 · at 18:30
Jerry Neumann, a solo seed investor, explains his personal investment process and how he forces discipline on himself to counteract confirmation bias.
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“I write myself an investment memo. I kind of feel stupid doing it because nobody else reads it, but I force myself to do it.”
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