439. The Question that Every Investor Should Ask, Teasing out the Characteristics of Generational Founders, and Recruiting Lessons from 1000+ Interviews (Katelin Holloway)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Katelin Holloway of Seven Seven Six joins Nate to discuss The Question that Every Investor Should Ask, Teasing out the Characteristics of Generational Founders, and Recruiting Lessons from 1000+ Interviews. In this episode we cover:

• HR Tech Development and Investment
• Changing Dynamics in the Venture Capital Industry
• Identifying Strong Founders, Through Talent Identification and Instinct vs. Data-Driven Approach
• Evaluating Startup Founders and Products Using a Standardized Scorecard System
• Assessing Founders' Integrity and Delivery on Promises
• Important Questions to Ask Founders During Investment Meetings
• Common Hiring Mistakes Founders Make, Overhiring, Not Pacing Hiring, and Hiring Too Senior

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
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• Seven Seven Six

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