Venture Capital, Power Law, & Startups | VC Panel

In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Len Lanzi of The Preccelerator interviews Petra Griffith of Wedbush Ventures, Andrew Darcovich of Alpha Edison, and Brandon Maier of LvlUp Ventures.The panel discusses the current state of venture capital, emphasizing the challenges of fundraising in today's environment. They explore the benefits of bootstrapping, the importance of defining the problem a startup is solving, and the evolving landscape of investment strategies. The conversation highlights Los Angeles as a burgeoning tech ecosystem and the significance of building strong relationships in venture capital. The panelists share insights from their journeys into venture capital and the lessons learned from early-stage investments.Listen to VC Unfiltered on all major platforms!Chapters: 1:03 - Intro7:29 - How much time do you spend fundraising from LPs?9:13 - Evolution of LPs12:52 How to de-risk your portfolio?15:59 Lessons from bad investments20:19 - Why LA is a great place to start a company22:08 - How has LA changed over the years?26:35 - Future of VC30:06 - VCs pitch their firm to foundersListen here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-unfiltered/id1756379899Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/342uGXBr031LgcubfOxYsu?si=1b553ad155964c94Substack: pegasusunfiltered.substack.comOur website: pegasusangelaccelerator.comLearn More: Venture Fellow ProgramDesigned for aspiring venture capitalists and startup leaders, our Venture Fellow Program offers deep insights into venture operations, fund management, and growth strategies, all guided by seasoned industry experts.https://www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com/learn-ventureEmerging Angel ProgramBreak the mold and dive into angel investing with a fresh perspective. Our Emerging Angel Program provides a comprehensive curriculum on innovative investment strategies, unique deal sourcing, and hands-on, real-world experiences, all guided by industry experts.https://www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com/emerging-angelsFollow Us:pegasusunfiltered.substack.comlinkedin.com/company/pegasus-angel-acceleratorx.com/paa_vcwww.instagram.com/pegasusacceleratorwww.tiktok.com/@pegasusaccelerator