What Is a Venture Capitalist?

30 mins

The video features Brian Yormak, a partner at Story Ventures, who delves into the life of a venture capitalist. He explains the core functions of sourcing deals, selecting investments, providing value-add services, managing acquisitions, and fundraising, with an emphasis on aiding startups in data infrastructure and AI. Brian shares his career journey from an economics major to co-founding a venture fund, discussing the importance of both hard and soft skills, including the ability to sell and the value of networking.

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Venture Capitalist

A venture capitalist (VC) is an investor who provides money to early-stage or fast-growing startups in exchange for equity (ownership). VCs take higher risks than traditional investors, aiming for high returns if the company grows or is acquired or goes public. They often also offer guidance, connections, and strategic support, not just funding.