Novick: VC and founder interests often diverge at later stages
Itamar Novik · 14 - Investing in Disruption with Recursive Ventures Founder and General Partner Itamar Novick · Jan 9, 2025 · at 13:04
Itamar Novick, founder of Recursive Ventures, discusses why founders must understand VC fund mechanics and LP obligations to manage board-level conflicts.
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“VCs and founders are not always a hundred percent aligned, so being ahead of the curve in the sense of, like, understanding where VCs are coming from is very helpful for founders Especially later stages, especially when you try to effectively manage your board.”
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