Ramtin Naimi - Building Abstract - [Invest Like the Best, EP.435]

In this episode of Invest Like the Best, Patrick O'Shaughnessy interviews Ramtin Naimi, founder of Abstract Ventures, about his unconventional journey in venture capital, drawing parallels between the art world and investing. Ramtin discusses his early experiences, including running a hedge fund and facing bankruptcy, and how he built Abstract Ventures by co-investing with top-tier firms like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz. The conversation explores Ramtin's approach to early-stage investing, his focus on dilution-sensitive founders, and the importance of building a strong network and maintaining a high deal flow, while also touching on his passion for art collecting and the lessons he's learned from it.