Understanding the VC Mentality | USJC Investors Affinity Group

Ever wondered how venture capitalists think, make decisions, and live with being wrong most of the time?

Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Bill Bryant, Partner at Threshold Ventures and a veteran of the startup world with over three decades of experience. In this conversation, we’ll pull back the curtain on the mysterious world of venture capital. From the business model and mindset, to the myths and culture that shape it. We’ll explore what VCs are really looking for when an entrepreneur pitches, why the power law drives their decision making, and how some of the best investors in the business learned to bet on outliers. Whether you’re a curious outsider, an aspiring VC, or a startup founder trying to understand the game, this session will equip you with a clearer lens into how the venture world really works!

Featured Speaker

Bill Bryant

Bill is partner at Threshold Ventures and a fixture in the Seattle tech circle and has held instrumental roles in more than 25 leading software, internet, mobile, and digital media companies as a founder, senior executive, investor, and board member.

Moderator

Taiki Chung

Taiki is the host of the New to Venture podcast. A podcast that demystifies the world of venture capital through sharing lessons and stories from the great VCs of this generation.