20VC: Why Founders Should Take as Many VC Meetings as Possible, Should Founders Meet Associates, How to Get Intros to the Best VCs, How To Extract the Most Value From Your Investors, Why Post IPO Operators Are the Best Angels with Sam Corcos @ Levels

This podcast episode focuses on a myriad of valuable topics, including embracing flexibility, building trust and transparency in teams, navigating fundraising challenges, effectively communicating with investors, understanding the benefits of value-add services in venture capital, crafting compelling investor pitches, setting realistic goals, managing time efficiently, fostering intentionality in dating and co-founder dynamics, and the significance of learning from experiences, both those bringing success and those presenting as failures. Takeaways • Cultivate a flexible and spontaneous mindset to enhance experiences. • Embrace risk-taking after careful preparation. • Foster high-trust workplace environments through transparency and open dialogue. • Tailor investor pitches according to audience and business stage. • Seek investors genuinely interested in the company's domain. • Efficient time management involves auditing your schedule and setting intentional goals. • Communicate openly and set clear expectations in co-founder relationships. • Treat co-founder relationships as significant life partnerships.