The Future of Venture Capital

Explore the evolving landscape of venture capital in this insightful 19-minute conference talk from Web Summit 2018. Join Defy.vc's Trae Vassallo, Costanoa Ventures' Greg Sands, and Forbes Media's Alex Konrad as they challenge conventional wisdom and discuss the potential advantages of smaller VC firms for startup growth. Discover how thinking small might be the key to success in 2019 and beyond. Delve into topics such as seed investments, investor commitment, the pros and cons of big versus small firms, funding strategies, brand building, and navigating political uncertainty. Gain valuable insights into the future of startup financing and learn how smaller VC firms could potentially benefit your entrepreneurial journey.

Intro
Meet Greg and Trey
Seed investment
How do I know I will stick around
Going big vs small
Having enough money
Getting noticed
Brand vs generosity
Political uncertainty