Deven Parekh on the State of Startup Investing

This is an interview with Deven Parekh, Managing Director at Insight Partners, a venture capital and private equity firm. Parekh discusses his background, from science to finance, and his journey into venture capital. He explains Insight Partners' unique approach, which includes stage-agnostic software investing, extensive deal sourcing, and a value-add approach with an in-house team. Parekh also touches on the firm's investment strategy, the importance of valuation, and the impact of AI on various sectors. He shares insights on the firm's successful exits, the evolving expectations of LPs, and the lessons learned from boom and bust cycles, as well as his concerns about cyber risks. He also offers advice to those interested in startups, venture capital, or private equity.