There’s a class of tech founders who have all the attributes that make a great early-stage team: they’re brilliant, they have huge vision and drive to succeed, they can build, and they can sell.
But, because they don’t fit traditional founder stereotypes, lack the obvious pedigree stamps on their passports, or simply because they live outside of the major US venture metros, they’re often overlooked by conventional VCs.
But, because they don’t fit traditional founder stereotypes, lack the obvious pedigree stamps on their passports, or simply because they live outside of the major US venture metros, they’re often overlooked by conventional VCs.