I asked the Managing Partner of a $2B VC firm in NYC, “What’s the # 1 trait that makes a great investor?” His answer changed the way I think about investing 👇
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Advice to younger self (pt. 1)
2:26 - Common traits of billionaires
6:31 - Starting a $2BN Firm at 29 y/o
10:13 - Our pitch to raise billions
10:24 The journey to raising a $630 million fund
15:43 - Why you have to think like an owner
19:07 - How a 17 y/o makes $12M
22:51 - Steal our investing framework
27:31 - How to get unstuck
29:06 - #1 trait of a great investor
30:20 - How to spot A-players
33:24 - Advice to younger self (pt. 2)
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