456. LP Insight on What Distinguishes the Good from Great VCs, Why VC Firms Fail, How to Mitigate Risk, and What to Look For When Metrics Mislead (Jon Terbell and Ted Clark)

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

Jon Terbell and Ted Clark of FourBridge Partners joins Nick to discuss LP Insight on What Distinguishes the Good from Great VCs, Why VC Firms Fail, How to Mitigate Risk, and What to Look For When Metrics Mislead. In this episode we cover:

• Challenges and Best Practices in Venture Capital
• Performance Metrics and Leading Indicators
• Risk Management and Portfolio Construction
• Importance of LP-GP Relationships
• Current Market Conditions and Future Outlook
• Advice for Emerging VCs and Aspiring VCs

Guest Links:

• Jon’s LinkedIn
• Ted's LinkedIn
• FourBridge’s LinkedIn
• FourBridge’s Website

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