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Research: VCs Reward Self-Presentation Over Qualifications

April 13, 2022, Updated April 20, 2022
Juan Moyano/Stocksy

From Warren Buffett to Marc Andreessen, it’s become increasingly common for venture capitalists to subscribe a mantra of “backing people, not companies.” This is understandable, as the success of a startup depends largely on the capabilities of its founders. But of course, it’s a lot harder to objectively evaluate the potential of a human being than that of a specific business plan or technology.

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