20VC: Why Market Size is Everything | Three Signs of a Bull Market and How To Remain Disciplined | Why Investing is a Young Person's Game | The Secret to Negotiation | Missing a $200M Opportunity in Nubank and more with Martín Escobari, Co-President @ Ge

Martín Escobari, co-president at General Atlantic, shares his journey from a small town in Bolivia to becoming a leader in the world of venture capital. He emphasizes the importance of market size, defensible business models, and quality teams when evaluating investments, recalling passing on Uber due to an initial underestimation of its market potential. Escobari also reflects on lessons learned from building Submarino.com during the 90s bubble, highlighting the need for rationality, discipline, and fully funded business plans to navigate market downturns. He advises young investors to remain open-minded, avoid biases, and focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term gains, stressing the importance of staying alive during market corrections to capitalize on future opportunities.