Episode #41: Investor to Fund Manager, Picking the RIGHT Capital, Seed Is Experiencing A Crisis

This week on The Learning Corner, we dive into the evolving reality of seed-stage venture capital. We kick things off with takeaways from the Superclusters podcast, where the team at Screendoor shares what LPs are really looking for in emerging fund managers today. Charles reflects on how the role of a fund manager shifts as firms scale, and what skills matter most beyond just investing. Next, we unpack a thoughtful post by Halfdays founder Ariana Ferwerda on how founders should approach choosing investors. We discuss the subtle red flags that surface post-term sheet and what questions can help founders protect their long-term vision. Finally, we break down Rob Go’s post on the existential moment facing seed VC, exploring whether this is just a temporary reset or a long-term shift in how early-stage investing works. Whether you’re a founder navigating early fundraising or a VC trying to adapt in a changing market, this episode offers timely insight from both sides of the table.