The Art & Science Of Venture Capital | A Conversation With Wes Barton

In this episode of Tech Done Different, we speak with Wes Barton, Managing Director of Third Prime. We explore how venture capitalists think and what entrepreneurs should do if they want to raise venture capital.You'll learn:

-how a venture capitalist evaluates a founding team
-how to think about market opportunity
-why a VC might focus on investing in a given market
-how to evaluate indicators of success
-when to be more conservative and when to be more aggressive in your projections
-why to surround yourself with people you trust
-why preparation is absolutely crucial

Guest
Wes Barton, Managing Partner of Third Prime (@farmer_vc on Twitter)

Host
Ted Harrington

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