E278: What Separates the Top 1% of GPs

Joshua Browder of DoNotPay discusses his investing strategies, particularly his focus on pre-pre-seed stage startups and founders. Browder emphasizes identifying founders with grit, a strong connection to the problem they're solving, and a demonstrated history of execution. He looks for individuals who exhibit exceptional skills early in their careers and prioritizes momentum over traditional credentials. Browder describes his hands-on approach to helping founders, including providing resources and guidance to accelerate their progress. He shares his investment in Adam Gilt as an example of identifying potential early. Browder also touches on his investment philosophy, highlighting the importance of making one impactful decision per year and focusing on binary choices rather than marginal optimizations.