Key Lessons Learned from Venture Investing
Behind the pitch decks and management meetings, venture investing is a deeply human business. These reflections capture what venture has taught me so far (still evolving with time): about passion, discipline, relationships, and the long game of building something meaningful.
Life is too short to be consumed by things that don’t light you up. Our energy is finite, spend it on what fuels you, what brings meaning, and what leaves you better than before.
Technology doesn’t change the world. People do.
Make mistakes and learn from them. This is how you grow.
Know your North Star, Let it guide you, but be curious and stay open.
Push for excellence, not ego.
Technical skill matters. But what amplifies impact is how you build trust and show up for others.
Don’t underestimate the compounding power of delivering that extra 1% in everything you do, day in and day out.
Change takes time, grit, persistence, and perseverance.
The quickest way to undermine your personal brand is failing to do what you say you will do.
Extraordinary results do not happen overnight. It takes passion, relentless focus, hard work, and resilience.