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Former NEA Partner Vanessa Larco Shares Founder-First AI Investment Strategy

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Crunchbase News ·

Vanessa Larco, a former NEA partner, prioritizes founder potential over initial ideas when evaluating startups. She seeks teams using AI to make products dramatically faster, cheaper, or easier to use. Her approach emphasizes adaptability and execution in early-stage investing.

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Larco's focus on founder traits over ideas is a common VC mantra, but her specific AI test adds a practical filter for today's market.
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