Cowboy Ventures Founder Lee on Her Career, New Venture

The speaker shares their experience transitioning from a larger firm to seed funding, highlighting personal growth and the benefits of a smaller, more focused environment. They discuss the qualities needed to be a successful seed investor, emphasizing the importance of post-investment support. The current challenges in the seed market, such as the Series A and B crunches, are also addressed, pointing out the lack of guidance and experience among new companies.

What motivated the speaker to transition from Kleiner Perkins to Cowboy Ventures?

• Interest in a more personal and smaller focus

• Desire for a larger firm

• Lack of opportunities at Kleiner Perkins

• Need for a more comfortable situation

What does the speaker imply about staying in one place for too long?

• It always results in better opportunities

• It can result in becoming jaded

• It is essential for career growth

• It leads to increased creativity

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a quality of a good seed investor?

• Picking the right opportunities

• Identifying great people and ideas

• Providing post-investment support

• Having a large investment portfolio

What does the speaker suggest is crucial after making a seed investment?

• Immediately planning for a Series B round

• Avoiding any further involvement

• Providing ongoing support and guidance

• Focusing solely on financial returns

What is a significant issue in the current seed market according to the speaker?

• Overabundance of experienced investors

• Series A and B crunches

• Excessive guidance for startups

• Lack of seed money